Itinerary Expand all Quito to Quito Day 1 Depart Galapagos and fly to Quito via Guayaquil. The Galapagos in Darwin's Footsteps holiday comes to an end today and we fly to Quito via Guayaquil. The rest of the day is free to relax and explore the fascinating city of Quito. Quito is the second highest capital in the world, standing at 2850m on the western cordillera of the Andes. It is one of the smaller and more attractive of the colonial capitals of South America. Because of the altitude visitors to Quito are advised to take it easy at first. Accommodation: Vieja Cuba Hotel (or similar) Meals included: Breakfast Day 2 Fly to Coca and then transfer to the Napo Wildlife Centre by canoe. Transfer to the airport this morning for a 40-minute flight from Quito to Coca. A short drive takes us to the dock where we board a large motorized canoe for a two-hour ride down stream. At the entrance to the Napo Wildlife Reserve we transfer to smaller, paddled dug-out canoes so as not to disturb the wildlife. This paddle can take anywhere from 1-3 hours depending on what is sighted enroute (a chance of spotting Giant otters, whilst monkeys and countless bird species including toucans, parrots and macaws are often seen). Finally, we cross the spectacular Anangucocha Lake and arrive at the lodge to receive a welcome drink and briefing. Accommodation: Napo Wildlife Centre Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Days 3-4 At Napo Wildlife Centre. Choice and flexibility is the key at the lodge. Rather than fixed programmes, the guide will design the most suitable programme to match the groups physical condition and personal interests. Very early starts are necessary to get the best wildlife viewing. The lodge has the most easily accessed and one of the best parrot clay licks in Ecuador. Being just an hour away, we can arrive at the lick before the parrot activity kicks off fully - around 7-8am. The 36m-canopy tower offers a fantastic insight into the various vertical layers of the jungle and its inhabitants. The panoramic view from the top is magnificent, as is the bird viewing. Spider monkeys also frequent the higher canopy searching for fruit. Numerous trails from the lodge offer hikes amongst the primary rainforest and we will head out during the day to learn about the trees and the forest and at night time in search of caiman and other nocturnal creatures. Exploring the lake and creeks by dug-out canoe is a highlight and one of the best ways to see larger animals. Accommodation: Napo Wildlife Centre Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 5 Fly to Quito. We return to Quito the same way we came - paddled canoe down the creek, motorised canoe back up the river to Coca and then a quick drive to the airport for the flight to Quito. Accommodation: Vieja Cuba Hotel (or similar) Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 End Quito. You are free to make your own arrangements at any time today. Meals included: Breakfast
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Ecuador British passport holders do not need a visa for Ecuador. Very few other nationalities need a visa for Ecuador, but if you are in any doubt you should contact the nearest Ecuadorian Embassy.
Ecuador There are no mandatory vaccination requirements, however, if you have travelled to a country at risk of Yellow Fever prior to arriving in Ecuador you will be required to have a valid Yellow Fever Certificate with you. Recommended vaccinations are: Typhoid and Hepatitis A. If you will spend any time in the Amazon Rainforest we recommend a Yellow Fever vaccination. Please note that your certificate of vaccination may be inspected on arrival to this region. Malaria is also a risk in some areas of the country (including the Amazon Rainforest) so we suggest you consult a doctor for more advice. Dengue fever and/or Chikungunya are known risks in places visited on this trip. Both are tropical viral diseases spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for either, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Zika fever is a mosquito‐borne viral disease and a known risk in places visited on this trip. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available, we therefore strongly recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites. PLEASE NOTE: All visitors to Ecuador will be required to show valid medical insurance on arrival and cannot enter the country without it.
Hotel & Lodge In Quito we stay at the Vieja Cuba, a comfortable small hotel in the Mariscal District. The rest of the programme is located at the Napo Wildlife Centre, a luxury eco-lodge with sixteen cabins, each of which is spacious, comfortable and clean. All cabins have private balconies looking onto the lake and surroundings, and feature hot water, king and twin beds, 24/7 solar electricity and mosquito nets/screened windows. Ceiling fans are also provided in each cabin. Please be aware that a compulsory single supplement may apply due to the accommodation set up at the lodge. Occasionally shared accommodation is available at Napo in which case this supplement can be completely waived - please enquire with our sales team if interested.
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