Special encounters

Travel to the native Huaorani tribe deep in the jungle and hunt with them for wild boars, piranhas and anacondas. Explore the Cotopaxi volcano and conclude with a brilliant Galapagos cruise.

Special encounters

Travel to the native Huaorani tribe deep in the jungle and hunt with them for wild boars, piranhas and anacondas. Explore the Cotopaxi volcano and conclude with a brilliant Galapagos cruise.

Special encounters

TOUR ECUADOR &; GALAPAGOS

Your trip starts with a visit to northern Ecuador. You will stay two nights in Hacienda Piman and visit the El Angel National Park. Then travel in yasuni national park to the most remote indigenous tribes living in the middle of the Amazon, the Huaorani. The park consists mainly of rainforest and is called the most biologically diverse place on earth!
Back from the jungle you travel to Cotopaxi National Park. An authentic hacienda is the ideal base to explore the area around the 5897 meter high volcano. The 'finishing touch' of this trip is a cruise to the Galapagos Islands. Nowhere in the world is you so close to face to face with iguanas, sea lions and many endemic bird species. A journey with special encounters and indelible memories!

TIPS & TOPS SPECIAL ENCOUNTERS:

Otavalo is best known for the markets where cattle, handicrafts, leather work, carvings and textiles are sold
At the Otavalo market, you'll get acquainted with Indian culture
In the El Angel Reserva, imposing frailejones grow on the paramo
Do you have extra time? Hacienda Piman in Ibarra is the perfect base for the wonderful train journey to Salinas where you get acquainted with the Afro-Ecuadorian culture
In Quito everything takes place around the main square, the Plaza de Independencia
In 1978, the centre of Quito was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
The Huaorani give you a glimpse into their lives and take you into the jungle in search of wild boar, monkeys, macaws, anacondas and jaguar. You will also meet Kempery, the shaman and great leader of the Huaorani
Armed with bow and arrow, the Huaorani head into the jungle to hunt.
On the plateau of Cotopaxi National Park you can see wild horses, llamas, condors and cougars
Phenomenally beautiful scenery in The Cotopaxi National Park with endless vistas over the volcanic surroundings with brown-red rocks and large areas of snow
Enjoy the Galapagos cruise on board, fully catered with varied excursions and lectures

Your tailor-made trip

Travel proposal

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Daily overview

3-4	Exploration Quito and the colorful city of Otavalo
5-8	You fly to the Huaorani community in Yasuni National Park. On the road with the Huaorani. See monkeys, macaws, wild boars, cougars, anacondas and crocodiles in the dense jungle, and learn how the Huaorani fish on piranhas
9-10	Cotopaxi National Park. You'll stay at hacienda La Cienega, visit the colorful Indian market in Saquisili, and explore the national park.
11-17	First, one more night of Quito before flying to the Galapagos. Cruise Galapagos Islands 'Treasure of Galapagos'.
18	Flight to Guayaquil and subsequent international round trip.