Ecuadorian Highlands & Galapagos Family Multisport
Trip at-a-glance
| Price: | From $5,298* per person |
| Lodging: | hotel |
| When: | June, July, December |
| Number of days: | 8 |
| Group size: | 24 |
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Trip details
Days 1-2 San Pablo del Lago
Meet in Quito
Hike to the beautiful open meadows of Rinconada Valley
Visit the bustling market town of Otavalo and rub shoulders with the indigenous Otavaleños, renowned for musical talents and woven crafts
Practice your Spanish as you bargain with the locals
Kids dive into a market scavenger hunt
Pedal to Peguche and enjoy the spirited serenading of local musicians playing handcrafted instruments
Meet Señor Miguel Andrango, one of Ecuador’s foremost master weavers, and tour his studio.
Days 3-4 Zuleta
Take in views of snowcapped Volcán Cayambe on your walk a local school, where, if class is in session, you can interact with the kids!
Settle in at 17th-century Hacienda Zuleta, a 4,000-acre working farm and your magnificent backyard for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding amid volcano views and pre-Inca ruins
Tour the property with our host Fernando Polanco, grandson of a former Ecuadorian president, to see cows milked and cheese made
Bike to the condor huasi (house), created to reintroduce Andean condors to the wild
Savor gourmet family-style meals featuring organic produce from the hacienda.
Days 5-9 Galapagos
Fly to the Galápagos Islands, an isolated sanctuary home to a stunning array of unique plants and animals
Accompanied by a park naturalist, view wildlife such as blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, hammerhead sharks, sea lions, iguanas and possibly even penguins in their natural habitats
From our private motor yacht, sail from island to island with plenty of stops for snorkeling, swimming and hiking
After the day’s otherworldly experiences, relax under brilliant starry skies while you're soothed by the gentle rocking of tropical waves.
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