Don’t Miss Out on a Trip of a Lifetime! THIS APRIL

Join McPhail Travel on the Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Tour featuring the jungles of the Amazon.

From the heights of the volcanoes to the unexplored waters of Galapagos, this tour is a must for the lovers of the great outdoors. Whether you are snorkeling with sea lions & rays, or chilling with the giant Galapagos tortoise, this adventure is epic!

TOUR DATES: APRIL 7TH TO 23RD, 2023

Discover the magic of Ecuador’s biodiversity and culture on an exploration of the rural and urban charms of one of South America’s most rewarding destinations.

Along the Andean Mountain range, we admire the contrast between the equatorial lushness in the valley and glacial volcanoes. Find treasures at the largest market in South America where numerous Indigenous groups come to barter, and later slip into a world of “ahhh” in a mountain hot spring. Our tour takes us into the Amazon to see jungle wildlife, its impressive landscapes with exotic flora, fauna and rich culture. Best of all, all these flavours are packed together, so you can be in the jungle in the morning and at the foot of a glacier by the evening. Ecuador also has one gem found nowhere else: the pristine and fragile Galápagos Islands made famous through the writings of Charles Darwin.

The ultimate experience for animal lovers awaits in the Galápagos Islands, where an incredibly diverse and unique array of wildlife prosper among fertile lands and volcanic formations. The most attractive aspect of this trip is that it is not a cruise, but rather a land-based adventure that allows for more time and greater immersion in not only the natural splendour of this special place but also in its unique and little-known island culture.

Quito (2 nights), Otavalo (1), Papallacta Hot Springs (2), Amazon (3), Banos (1), Quito (1), San Cristobal Island (2), Santa Cruz Island (3), Quito (1)

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Quito City tour
Visit the community of San Clemente and enjoy lunch in a local home
Overnight in a historic hacienda
Explore the Otavalo handicraft market
Learn about traditional weaving during a visit to an artisan’s studio
Relax at Papallacta hot springs
Explore Ecuador’s Amazon rain forest—on foot and by boat
Drive the spectacular Avenue of the Volcanoes, lined by some of Ecuador’s highest peaks
Walkthrough Omaere Ethnobotanical Park and learn how Ecuador’s indigenous peoples use native plants in their daily lives
Interpretive island walks to learn about Galápagos wildlife
Meet endangered Galápagos giant tortoises
Encounter unique species and pristine landscapes
Snorkel and kayak in waters rich with shimmering fish, sea turtles, penguins, and playful sea lions.
And much more…