Ecuador · 7-12 days
Ecuador & Galápagos: Quito-Galápagos
The itinerary
- Quito2 nights
- Otavalo/Andes1 night
- Galápagos5 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines natural landscapes, adventure, history and culture, beaches and coastal time, and wildlife watching across Quito, Otavalo/Andes, and Galápagos. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is December to August. September to November are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by internal flights and a cruise ship.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £55 a day at the budget end, around £110 a day mid-range, and £320+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2100 to £2710 per person. The range includes about £550 for Galápagos domestic flights, conservation entry charge and transit-control card. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for Ecuador & Galápagos: Quito-Galápagos?
This itinerary works best over 7 to 12 days across 3 stops: Quito, Otavalo/Andes, and Galápagos.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is December to August. September to November are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £55 a day at the budget end, around £110 a day mid-range, and £320+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2100 to £2710 per person. The range includes about £550 for Galápagos domestic flights, conservation entry charge and transit-control card. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.