Galapagos, Ecuadorian Amazon & Cloud Forest

Essential Ecuador & Galapagos
Aboard: Santa Cruz IIA comprehensive and diverse itinerary taking in the best of Ecuador in three distinct regions. From the vibrant World Heritage Old Town of Quito, to the beautiful cloud forest area to observe 100s of species of birds and plants. Then down to the tropical rainforest of the Amazon basin to a Unesco Biosphere Reserve for a completely different wildlife and nature experience. Finally, fly to the Galapagos Islands to join an island nature cruise for close up encounters with unique and rare wildlife.
Highlights
- Explore Quito’s Historic Old Town
- 3 Nights at the Luxury Cloud Forest Mashpi Lodge
- 3 Nights Amazon Experience at The Award Winning Napo Wildlife Lodge
- 5 Night Galapagos Wildlife Adventure with Local Naturalist Guides
What's Included
- 5 Nights on board Galapagos cruise with transfers, all meals, daily guided activities.
- Return flights between mainland and Galapagos Islands
- 3 Nights Mashpi Lodge with transfers, all meals, guided activities, loan of equipment.
- 3 Nights Napo Wildlife Lodge, all meals, flights, transfers, guided activities.
- 2 Nights Hilton Colon Hotel, Quito. Deluxe Room B&B
- 1 Night Rincon de Puembo, Near Quito Airport. Standard Room B&B
- 1 Night Wyndham Hotel, Guayaquil, B&B Standard Room
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Our popularitinerary Suggestions
All our itinerary holidays are fully customisable
Quito Airport Afternoon. Quito Hotel Stay 1 Night B&B
Mashpi Lodge
The Cloud Forest
Copal Waterfall & The Hilton Colon
The Ecuadorian Amazon and Napo Lodge
Napo Wildlife Lodge, Amazon
Canopy tower
Napo river
Board the Santa Cruz
Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
Isabela Island
Charles Darwin Research Station
Floreana Island
Wyndham Hotel, Guayaquil
Transfer to Guayaquil Airport for your international Flight Home.
A view from Above
All Aboard

Santa Cruz II
Totally refurbished in 2001, this sleek and stylish small ship has been purpose-built for touring the Galapagos Islands. Hosting up to 90 passengers within luxurious public spaces and comfortable rooms, guests can choose between a range of suites and cabins, with each offering ample space in which to relax, a private bathroom and sea views. With carbon-neutral operations, MS Santa Cruz II is environmentally-sustainable and socially conscious with the local community. Onboard a causal and cosy atmosphere will delight, whilst guests can make use of the many communal areas and facilities including a Science Centre, a panorama bar and lounge, expedition lounge, sky deck, fitness room and sea view hot tub. Delicious meals are served in the wonderful Beagle Restaurant. Single cabins are available!
Accommodation Options
Mashpi Lodge
Mashpi Lodge is one of the most unique wildlife environments in the world. This luxury cloud and rain forest hideaway is located on a high plateau only three hours drive from Quito. Mashpi boasts over 400 species of bird recorded to date but perhaps over 500 in total with with over 32 hummingbird plus other bird species like indigo flowerpiercer, black solitaire chocó vireo, banded ground-cuckoo, yellow-green bush tanager, moss-backed tanager, black-tipped cotinga and many other rare chocó-endemic residents. Mashpi is also known for its fine dining in its panoramic and dramatic two storey setting.
Here, Mashpi's chefs draw from the diversity of Ecuadorian cuisine and ingredients, making the most of its location between the coast and the Andes to offer the best of both worlds. Daily activities include exploring the canopy with the Mashpi aerial bicycle, hiking to hidden waterfalls with specialist guides; observe howler monkeys unusual frogs, early morning and night time nature walks.
Napo Wildlife Lodge
The Napo Amazon Wildlife Lodge is the ultimate eco lodge and located on the south bank of the Napo River in the Yasuni National Park. The lodge has 16 luxury cabins decorated in rustic style. Wildlife opportunities are endless with various species of mammal, 100's species of birds and reptiles. A 36m high canopy tower opened to guests in 2004 and superb way to experience life above the forest floor. Expert local naturalist guides are on hand to ensure you maximise your visit.
Hilton Colon Hotel, Quito
Well located base for your stay in Quito and situated between the historical and modern neighbourhood in the city centre close to restaurants and bars. A combination of beautiful views of the Andes from each room, and modern facilities such as outdoor pool, sauna, steam bath, massage service, gym, Jacuzzi & beauty salon make this one of the finest choices available.
Wyndham Hotel, Guayaquil
Spacious, modern quality hotel located in a central position and just walking distance to many of the neighbourhoods popular sights like the riverside main square and Las Penas area of the city. Vibrant restaurants and lively bars close by.
Rincon de Puembo Hotel, Quito
Rincon de Puembo is good tourist class hotel and only 10 minutes away by taxi or transfer from Quito Airport. As there are no Quito Airport hotels as such this is a close second as it avoids you the longer transfer in to Quito city centre, ideal if you are passing through Quito.
Too much to choose from? This is where we come in
Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Ecuador, Galapagos adventure for you.

Mike lives and breathes adventure travel and has a wealth of experience in some of the most exciting and inspirational destinations in the world. His expertise and first-hand experience afford him the skills to help build holidays to remember.

As Senior Travel Expert, Simon has an absolute wealth of experience in adventure travel in some of the most fascinating places in the world. With in-depth knowledge and fantastic organizational skills, Simon’s first-hand experience and genuine passion drive him to work to create your perfect itinerary.

Having amassed a host of extraordinary adventures in destinations all over the world, Sheena’s experience, skills and enthusiasm for helping clients plan their ideal itinerary will help make your holiday unforgettable, action packed and life-changing.
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