GALAPAGOS & AMAZON
Map of where we are going
Join us - the Amandas - on this incredible bucket list trip to both the Galápagos and the Amazon! Both Amanda Brown (@amandamoniquebrown) and Amanda Meeks (@amanda_wanders) have a lifelong love of travel, nature, and animals, making this trip with you an actual dream come true.
Highlights
Arrive - Night in Quito
Day 1
QUITO - City Tour
Day 2
Waita Lodge Day 1 - Canoe trip & Night walk
Day 3
Birdwatching, 2 Canoe tours & Jungle Walk
Day 4
Waita Lodge Day 3 - Canoe tours, Bird Observation Tower & Night walk
Day 5
Waita Lodge Day 4 - Morning excursions & Canoe trip
Day 6
Galapagos 1 - Visit Santa Cruz Island
Day 7
Galapagos 2 - Santiago Island & Chinese Hat Islet
Day 8
Galapagos 3 - Genovesa Island
Day 9
Galapagos 4 - Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island
Day 10
Galapagos 5 - Baltra Island -Airport
Day 11
Itinerary
This bucket list trip will be spent visiting the beautiful capital city of Quito, followed by magical days in the Amazon. Then, we will make our way to the famous Galapágos Islands where we will stay aboard the Isabella II making island hopping a breeze.
Trip Inclusions
Mainland
(Quito & Amazon days)
One night in Quito double room to share - Hotel in QuitoTransfer from the airportCity Tour (entrance fee and meals not included)Private transportation to the Amazon4 days in the lodge in a shared room: either a double room (1 double bed) or triple (3 single beds)Breakfast at hotel in Quito on Day 2, and all meals in the Amazon (from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 4)Isabella II
(Galapágos expedition vessel)
Accommodation in a double cabin to shareAir ticket Quito - Galapagos - QuitoOne night in Quito double room to share - Hotel near the airport and transfer in/out of the HotelAll meals, including water, tea, and coffee.Island sightseeingNaturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish onlySnorkelling gearInternetLuggage handlingMedical care on board (but not the cost of medication)Taxes and transfers in the islands.Shared transfersTrip exclusions
Mainland
(Quito & Amazon days)
Meals not mentioned in the itineraryEntrance fee to museum or attractions (around $20 p.p. total)Alcoholic drinksTipsTravel insuranceIsabella II
(Galapágos expedition vessel)
Optional Wet Suits, NET rate US $20 per day + VAT for 5-day expeditionsAir transportation to/from Quito and airport taxesGalápagos National Park entrance fee (US$ 200 subject to change without previous notice)Migration Control Card (US$ 20 subject to change without previous notice)Non-Alcoholic Beverages