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Ecuadorian Highlands & Galapagos Family Multisport

Pack your sense of adventure and join Backroads in Ecuador, a country of contrasts, diverse terrain, fascinating history and remarkable natural beauty. The impressive volcano-studded highlands and pristine Galápagos Islands present the ideal playground for your family’s active explorations. Hike and mountain bike through the Andean highlands, stopping in mountain villages to enjoy traditional music, arts and crafts. Then explore the incomparable marine sanctuary of the Galápagos as we sail from island to island, and walk, snorkel and paddle among giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and iguanas. Unique cultural experiences plus multisport activities equals a truly one-of-a-kind trip. more

Ecuadorian Highlands & Galapagos Family Multisport

Pack your sense of adventure and join Backroads in Ecuador, a country of contrasts, diverse terrain, fascinating history and remarkable natural beauty. The impressive volcano-studded highlands and pristine Galápagos Islands present the ideal playground for your family’s active explorations. Hike and mountain bike through the Andean highlands, stopping in mountain villages to enjoy traditional music, arts and crafts. Then explore the incomparable… more

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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Backroads

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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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