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Ecuador · 7-12 days

Ecuador & Galápagos: Quito-Galápagos

0.2°S · 78.5°W
At a glanceColonial Quito and the Andes, followed by the wildlife trip of a lifetime. The planning total includes a rounded allowance for Galápagos domestic flights, the conservation entry charge and the transit-control card.
~11.5h flight estimate7 to 12 days£55 to £320+ per dayStraightforward
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The itinerary

  1. Quito2 nights
  2. Otavalo/Andes1 night
  3. 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.

How flexible is it? This itinerary can credibly be planned with a balanced to very active daytime pace, serene to quiet evenings and mixed to hotspot crowd settings within its fixed route. The typical version has active days, serene evenings and a popular setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

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.

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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.

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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.

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