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Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 16 nights · with G Adventures

Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat

A 16-night small-group tour by G Adventures that moves from the Amazon jungle through Ecuador's volcanic highlands to the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands, featuring local community visits and varied outdoor activities.

Duration
16 nights
Departures
6 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Ecuador
Operator
G Adventures
From
£2,141.10
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Amazon jungle sounds and community bike rides

  2. Thermal springs and canyon swings at Baños

  3. Hike and kayak in the Quilotoa volcanic crater lake

  4. Snorkelling with sea lions and blue-footed boobies in Galápagos

  5. Trek the Sierra Negra volcano on Isabela Island

About the trip

This tour begins in Ecuador's Amazon basin, where mornings are greeted by monkey calls and evenings by the sounds of the jungle. There’s time to pedal through the Shandia community and watch chocolate being made from bean to bar. The thermal springs and canyon swings around Baños offer a mix of relaxation and gentle adrenaline.

Next comes a hike down to the turquoise waters of Quilotoa, a volcanic crater lake that invites kayakers to paddle across its glassy surface. The itinerary then shifts to the Galápagos Islands, starting on San Cristóbal with its interpretation centre and snorkelling spots such as Tijeretas and Concha de Perla. Hikes on Isabela reveal the power of the Sierra Negra volcano, while wildlife encounters include blue-footed boobies and sea lions. The Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz offers insights into the islands’ conservation work.

G Adventures leads this small group with certified naturalists during the island phase. The pace balances activity and free time, and internal flights reduce long transfers. Note that some water travel may be brisk, so those prone to motion sickness should prepare accordingly.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Quito
  2. 2 Baños
  3. 3 Quilotoa
  4. 4 San Cristóbal Island
  5. 5 Isabela Island
  6. 6 Santa Cruz Island

Itinerary

The route

  1. Quito

  2. Baños

  3. Quilotoa

  4. San Cristóbal Island

  5. Isabela Island

  6. Santa Cruz Island

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat?
Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat is a 16 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat?
Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat cost?
Prices for Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat start from £2,141.10, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

Small-group tours around the world

Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.

You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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