The full picture of Ecuador over 31 days — cloud forest, indigenous markets, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Cuenca, the Yasuni Amazon, and a ten-day island-hopping finale across San Cristóbal, Isabela, and Santa Cruz. This trip is entirely within Ecuador, mainland and Galapagos — three weeks through the Andes, cloud forest, and Amazon, followed by ten days across three Galapagos islands.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Quito's international airport.
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Day 1 — Quito
Arrival and hotel check-in.
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Day 2 — Quito
Independence Square and Ciudad Mitad del Mundo.
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Day 3 — Mindo
Cloud forest exploration and a butterfly farm.
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Day 4 — Mindo
A chocolate-making tour.
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Day 5 — Otavalo
The traditional market and a weaving experience.
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Day 6 — Otavalo
An Andean cooking class with a local family.
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Day 7 — Cotopaxi
The national park and Lake Limpiopungo.
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Day 8 — Cotopaxi
A horseback trek through the highlands.
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Day 9 — Quilotoa
A hike around the volcanic crater lake.
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Day 10 — Baños
Natural hot springs and thermal baths.
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Day 11 — Baños
Waterfall viewing and more thermal pools.
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Day 12 — Cuenca
The journey to Cuenca and a city orientation tour.
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Day 13 — Cuenca
Exploration of the Azuay province.
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Day 14 — Quito
A ride on the TelefériQo cable car.
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Day 15 — Yasuni
A flight to El Coca and arrival in the Amazon.
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Day 16 — Yasuni
Kichwa communities and stream paddling.
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Day 17 — Yasuni
The parrot clay lick and an interpretation center.
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Day 18 — Yasuni
Canopy viewing from an observation tower.
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Day 19 — Yasuni
A traditional Kichwa ritual and wayusa ceremony.
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Day 20 — San Cristóbal, Galápagos
Arrival in the Galapagos and a visit to the interpretation center.
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Day 21 — San Cristóbal
Hiking and snorkeling at Española Island.
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Day 22 — San Cristóbal
Swimming and marine life at Gardner Islet.
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Day 23 — San Cristóbal
A visit to the sea lion colony at Isla Lobos.
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Day 24 — Isabela
The tortoise breeding center and wetlands.
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Day 25 — Isabela
Snorkeling at Los Tuneles.
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Day 26 — Isabela
A summit hike of Sierra Negra Volcano.
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Day 27 — Santa Cruz
A speedboat transfer and highland tortoise viewing.
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Day 28 — Santa Cruz
Kayaking at Tortuga Bay and the Darwin Research Station.
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Day 29 — Santa Cruz
Biking and snorkeling at Garrapatero Beach.
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Day 30 — Santa Cruz
A day trip to an uninhabited island.
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Day 31 — Santa Cruz
A final highland coffee stop before airport departure.
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Departure
The trip ends in Santa Cruz, Galápagos, with a departure flight back to the mainland.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's our most thorough single itinerary, giving unhurried time in the Andes, cloud forest, Amazon, and three Galapagos islands rather than rushing between them.
Yes — we can build a shorter version around the same route; ask us when you request a quote.
Three — San Cristóbal, Isabela, and Santa Cruz — with a naturalist guide for the island-hopping stretch.
30 nights of hotel accommodation, 30 breakfasts and several lunches/dinners, domestic flights, airport and speedboat transfers, a private air-conditioned car with driver, and a naturalist guide in the Galapagos.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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