An adventurous family journey through Ecuador’s Amazon, Andes and Galapagos, blending jungle walks, volcano hikes, wildlife encounters, kayaking and snorkeling.
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Walk the Amazon rainforest by night, spotting bats and owls.
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Visit Pailon del Diablo Waterfall and feel the powerful spray.
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Hike Cotopaxi National Park for panoramic views of Cotopaxi Volcano.
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Kayak Isla Isabela's turquoise waters past volcanic rocks and wildlife.
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Snorkel among lava tubes with green sea turtles at Las Tintoreras.
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Explore Santa Cruz highlands and watch giant tortoises roam freely.
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Hike Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico across volcanic landscapes.
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Cook empanadas with a local family on Isla Isabela.
Stay in hotels in Quito and Baños (La Cartuja, Vieja Cuba, La Floresta), an eco-lodge in the Amazon (Itamandi), and Galapagos hotels (Fernandina Hotel & Spa, La Laguna). Family rooming: twins for two; triples where available; larger families in twin pairs or occasional quadruples; adjoining or nearby rooms not guaranteed.