Andes, Amazon & the Galapagos

Visit three of Ecuador’s wonders in one exciting adventure

Discover the culture of the Andes in UNESCO Heritage Colonial Quito and the market town of Otavalo, the culture and wildlife of the upper Amazon aboard riverboat ANAKONDA, and the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands aboard yacht INTEGRITY

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Welcome to the Andes

Explore Colonial Quito, the first city to earn a UNESCO World Heritage designation. Quito's Old Town boasts well-preserved colonial architecture and seven major churches within walking distance, offering a glimpse into its rich history. The modern subway system ensures the city remains accessible and connected. Visit one of the world's leading regions of long-stem rose production, where flowers flourish in the fertile volcanic soil. Experience the charm of Otavalo and its surrounding communities through vibrant markets and the enduring local culture.

Welcome to the Amazon Jungle

With your home base on the riverboat ANAKONDA, explore a complex ecosystem where dense vegetation harbors an astonishing number of species. Start with a night walk in the forest to spot nocturnal wildlife. Canoe along side rivers to look for pink river dolphins, howler monkeys, sloths, hoatzins, toucans, and a wide variety of fauna and flora. Walk forest trails to see giant trees that may host unique ecosystems. Enjoy a swim in the Napo River or, for the adventurous, spend a night glamping under the forest canopy. Watch expansive sunsets and spend the evenings under the stars in the cooler river breezes while aboard ANAKONDA.
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Welcome to the Galápagos Islands

Continuing to the Galápagos Islands, your journey has been meticulously crafted to explore Darwin’s islands under the guidance of hand-selected naturalist guides. Your base of exploration and home for five nights is the yacht INTEGRITY.

Each day you will explore the islands, many unchanged since Darwin's time. Your naturalist guide will lead shore excursions to observe flora and fauna with engaging descriptions of the natural forces shaping the islands. 
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Your luxury vessels

ANAKONDA & INTEGRITY

Cruise the waters of the Rio Napo aboard ANAKONDA, a vessel designed for comfort and river travel. Experience the highlights of the Amazon while enjoying the cool river breeze between jungle visits. ANAKONDA features 14 deluxe staterooms and 4 suites, accommodating up to 40 passengers. Guests can relax and watch for wildlife from the spacious salon, aft deck lounge, and expansive sundeck.
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Cruise the Galapagos Islands in comfort, style, and safety aboard INTEGRITY. The yacht features nine spacious staterooms accommodating 16 guests and boasts a perfect service record. Advanced stabilization and redundant safety, communication, and engineering systems ensure a smooth, uninterrupted journey. An abundance of public spaces allows guests to relax in quiet or socialize with companions.
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Your Itinerary

Day 1 (Sunday) | Arrive Quito

Upon arrival at Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Hotel Plaza Grande in Quito’s Old Town. Optional upgrade to Casa Gangotena at an additional cost. See upgrades section below.

If you would like to explore Quito further, consider arriving a day or two early. This UNESCO World Heritage City is worth exploring.

Day 2 (Monday) | Quito

Tour Quito, walking Old Town's cobbled streets with our expert guide and visiting several well-preserved and active Catholic churches. After lunch, visit the Center of the World—the Equatorial Line Monument and Interpretation Center.

Day 3 (Tuesday) | Otavalo

Venture into the verdant countryside north of Quito, exploring small villages en route to the cultural center of Otavalo. Each village is known for a particular craft, such as musical instruments, weaving, and clay ornaments. In Otavalo, locals welcome you to peruse the town market and barter for handicrafts. On the return, stop at a rose farm to see the world’s largest long-stem rose-growing region, a major backbone of the local economy.

Day 4 (Wednesday) | To the Amazon

After a 30-minute flight from Quito to the Amazon city of Coca, you will transfer to a motorized canoe for a 90-minute journey down the river. During the ride, you will take in the first sights and sounds of the Amazon. Soon, you will reach ANAKONDA and receive a welcome aboard. After dinner, plunge into the Amazon rain forest for an (optional) nighttime forest walk to observe the rich nocturnal activity and experience the thrill of the vivid noises and aromas from so much biodiversity.

Day 5 (Thursday) | The Amazon

After breakfast, board a motorized canoe to explore one of the river’s large islands, where eagles, oropendolas, woodpeckers, and many other birds may be seen. Later in the afternoon, visit Yasuní National Park, a pristine and relatively undisturbed Ecuadorian Amazon region home to the legendary pink river dolphin. You can also find anacondas, river turtles, various primate species, and the colorful hoatzin, a unique bird known locally as the "stinky turkey." Near Yasuní, visit the Secoyas, a minority community where you can share in their traditions and lifestyle.

Day 6 (Friday) | The Amazon

Start the day with a visit to an authentic Kichwa family on the banks of the Napo River, where you can learn directly from local community members. After the visit, continue navigating upstream. During the cruise, participate in a cooking lesson with the expert chef, who will share recipes and techniques using fresh, organic ingredients to prepare exquisite traditional Ecuadorian dishes that you can replicate at home. After lunch, try your hand at making traditional handicrafts and attend an ancestral cultures lecture with one of the local guides. For more active guests, kayaking is an excellent choice to explore the surrounding nature. For the more adventurous, ANAKONDA offers a glamping program as an alternative way to explore this enchanting destination.

Day 7 (Saturday) | The Amazon

In the morning, visit an observation tower high in the rainforest canopy, offering astonishing 360-degree vistas. The view from the top is truly glorious, towering above the lush treetops and showcasing the sheer vastness of the Amazon Basin—a perfect photo opportunity! Birdwatchers and bird lovers will especially enjoy this outing. In the afternoon, explore the nearby forest on a walk to discover a myriad of animal and plant species unique to the Amazon Basin. A kayaking activity is also available to explore this area.

Day 8 (Sunday) | Return to Quito

Your jungle adventure comes to a close, and you return upriver to Coca for your flight back to Quito. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you and escort you to the Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel for a brief overnight stay before heading out to the Galápagos.

Day 9 (Monday) | Quito to San Cristóbal

Transfer to the airport for your 2-hour flight to San Cristóbal, Galápagos. Arrive mid-day and have lunch, then visit the tortoise reserve on San Cristóbal Island for a special opportunity to view the islands’ most famous reptile: the giant tortoise. Next, visit the Interpretation Center to discover the islands' geological, natural, and human history. After a brief time to explore the town, board INTEGRITY for orientation, dinner, and set sail. You will live aboard the yacht and spend as much time exploring the islands as park rules permit. Each night, you’ll travel to the next destination.

Day 10 (Tuesday) | Santa Fé and South Plazas

In the morning, visit Santa Fé Island. After landing on a white beach usually covered with sea lions, walk into a giant Opuntia cactus grove where you can see the endemic land iguanas. After the shore visit, snorkel or kayak in the bay. In the afternoon, visit South Plazas Island. Here, see another species of Galapagos land, iguana, as well as cactus finches. On small islands like this, terrestrial and marine species interact more than on the larger islands, and you may spot the occasional hybrid iguana (land and marine) with its “zebra-like” stripes. The south-facing cliffs swarm with a myriad of bird species, and bachelor sea lions climb steep cliffs in the late afternoon to spend nights away from the larger dominant bulls.

Day 11 (Wednesday) | Genovesa

Darwin Beach, formed by the rim of a sunken crater on the north side of Darwin Bay, features red mangroves along the hiking trail that provide habitat for Yellow Warblers, Yellow-crowned Night Herons, and Pintail Ducks. The highlight of this site is the incredible abundance of Red-footed Boobies, Great Frigatebirds, Swallow-tailed Gulls, and Yellow-crowned Night Herons. Although the Red-footed Booby is the most abundant booby in the islands, this is one of the few places where visitors can observe them. Enjoy a snorkel and/or kayak before lunch.

While riding in a panga/Zodiac along the base of the eastern cliffs of Darwin Bay, scour the cliff crevices for various animal life, including Red-billed Tropicbirds and Galapagos fur seals. We'll come to a rockfall that forms a natural staircase up the cliffs, known as Prince Phillip’s Steps or the “Stairway to Seabird Heaven.” You’ll walk through massive colonies of Red-footed and Nazca Boobies and an extraordinary Palo Santo forest on the way to a lava ridge, where thousands of Wedge-rumped Storm Petrels dart about while Short-eared Owls stalk them for prey.

Day 12 (Thursday) | Santiago and Bartolomé

In the morning, walk across a recent lava flow and observe its beautiful structural characteristics. Formed in the second half of the 19th century, the flow is too young to support much plant or animal life. The lava itself—the contrasting black pahoehoe flow and the reddish-yellow tuft cones—is the highlight of this visit. The colors and shapes of the lava are fantastic for photos.

Arguably the most recognized landmark in the Galapagos, Pinnacle Rock juts straight out of Bartolomé’s northern bay. Snorkeling in the bay offers visitors a chance to swim with Galapagos Penguins. Climbing the 600-meter trail to the top of the island provides spectacular views of Pinnacle Rock, Santiago Island, and Daphne Major and Minor.

Day 13 (Friday) | Rábida and Sombrero Chino

On Rábida, land at Red Beach, where wading birds and ghost crabs dot the sand. Behind the beach is a saltwater lagoon, frequently visited by pintail ducks, common stilts, and a group of bachelor sea lions. Brown pelicans nest in the nearby salt brush. A short trail inland offers a chance to observe finches, Galapagos doves, yellow warblers, mockingbirds, and the occasional snake.

The turquoise waters near Sombrero Chino provide one of the best opportunities to see Galapagos penguins. A panga ride in search of wildlife is followed by snorkeling, often including sharks, sea lions, penguins, and rays. We will land at a beautiful white sand beach for a short walk along a trail that meanders over varying types of lava.

Day 14 (Saturday) | Disembark, fly to the mainland

From anchorage in Baltra harbor, say "adios" to INTEGRITY and her dedicated crew, and return to the Baltra airport for your flight back to the Ecuadorian mainland. Overnight at Wyndham Quito Airport.

Day 15 (Sunday) | Fly Home

Depart for home!

Extending your stay

Explore more of Ecuador or Peru. A variety of options are available.
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Andes, Amazon, and The Galapagos Adventure - Dates & Prices

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Children, Singles, and Upgrades

Children and Teens

• 2024 Children ages 6-11: $7620 when sharing with an adult

• 2025 Children ages 6-11: $8245 when sharing with an adult

• 2024 Teens ages 12-17: $9495 double occupancy

• 2025 Teens ages 12-17: $10,070 double occupancy

Single Supplement

• 2024 Single supplement is $2555; $3765 at Casa Gangotena

• 2025 Single supplement is $2735; $3950 at Casa Gangotena

Suites

• 2024 ANAKONDA Stateroom upgrade to a Deluxe Suite is $889 per person

• 2025 ANAKONDA Stateroom upgrade to a Deluxe Suite is $936 per person

• 2024 & 2025 INTEGRITY Stateroom upgrade to the Owner’s Suite is $800 per person

Upgrade to Casa Gangotena for Days 1-4

• 2024 Casa Gangotena upgrade is $670 per person, double occupancy

• 2025 Casa Gangotena upgrade is $690 per person, double occupancy

• There is no upgrade charge for children 6-11 sharing with an adult

Inclusions

• All international airport transfers

• All domestic airport transfers and domestic flight check-in services when using our recommended flights

• VIP Lounge in Coca

• VIP Airport Lounges in the Galapagos on our recommended flights

• Three nights hotel in Old Town Quito at Plaza Grande

• Two nights and day-use room at Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel, as specified in the itinerary

• 5-day/ 4-night Amazon cruise aboard ANAKONDA

• 6-day / 5-night Galapagos cruise aboard INTEGRITY

• Meals from breakfast on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 14/15, except where noted

• All activities while in the Amazon

• All activities while in the Galapagos

• Complimentary use of waterproof ponchos and boots aboard ANAKONDA

• Complimentary and unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, juice, house wine, and beer aboard INTEGRITY

• Complimentary laundry service available aboard INTEGRITY

• Complimentary and unlimited Wi-Fi and Internet aboard INTEGRITY

• Complimentary use of wetsuit, masks, fins & snorkels aboard INTEGRITY

• Complimentary use of eight 2-person kayaks aboard INTEGRITY, where permitted by the Galapagos National Park

Additional costs (subject to change without notice)

• International airfare to Ecuador

• Galapagos airfare (currently $555 per person)

• Internal airfare between Quito and Coca (currently $250 per person)

• Contribution to Local Community in the Amazon (currently $70 per person)

• Galapagos National Park entrance fee (currently $200 per adult, $100 per child under 12)

• Galapagos Transit Control Tax (currently $20)

• REQUIRED medical emergency and evacuation insurance

• Travel insurance of any kind

• Meals not included per the itinerary

• Alcoholic beverages other than the included beer and wine aboard INTEGRITY

• Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), laundry, and internet aboard ANAKONDA

• Gratuities for INTEGRITY naturalist guides and yacht crew (detailed tipping guidelines will be provided)

• Gratuities for ANAKONDA staff and guides (detailed tipping guidelines will be provided)

• Gratuities for guides and drivers in Quito and Otavalo ($10-$15 per person per day of service)

• Other items of a personal nature

Deposit, Payment & Cancellation Schedule*

*Cancellation due to force majeure (circumstances outside your control, including medical illness) must be covered by travel insurance. INCA/Inca Floats, Inc. will not be responsible.

Deposit

• A deposit of 20% is due at the time of booking

• Any additional arrangements may incur further deposits, due at the time of booking those services

Payment

• The balance is due 60 days before departure

• Domestic or regional airfares are due at the time of ticketing

Cancellation*

• Up to 151 days before departure – deposit may be transferred to a new departure within one year of the original trip date

• 150-61 days before departure – deposit is non-refundable

• 60-0 days before departure – 100% of the full trip price is forfeited

  * In the event of cancellations, wire fees and credit card commissions will be deducted when calculating any refunds

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to go?

Galapagos and the Amazon are year-round destinations, but some temperature variations exist. See more »

Is this trip right for me?

You must be reasonably fit and agile. You must be able to get in and out of small watercraft, walk on varied terrain, and climb stairs unaided. In the Amazon, you will walk on muddy and sometimes slippery, narrow trails. You will be in open canoes in small tributaries and may be sitting in the rain. The Galapagos terrain ranges from simple beach combing to walking over boulders and rough lava. Snorkeling requires swimming ability. Learn more » We will be happy to talk with you about if this trip is right for you.

What is the maximum number of guests?

ANAKONDA has a maximum capacity of 40 guests. The Galapagos National Park has licensed INTEGRITY to carry no more than 16 passengers without exception.

What is the minimum number of guests?

If booked at least four months in advance, the trip will operate with a minimum of four passengers. If there are fewer than four passengers, guests will be given the opportunity to transfer to an alternate departure at no additional charge and will be credited up to $250 per person toward costs to cover airline change fees (restrictions apply).

What is the policy regarding children?

For individual bookings, the minimum age is 6 years.  Please see the pricing for child and teen rates.  There is no minimum age restriction on private charters.

What about single guests?

ANAKONDA can accommodate single guests in either Standard or Deluxe Suites. INTEGRITY can accommodate up to two single guests in select staterooms without a supplement. The single supplement for the trip is calculated based on the ANAKONDA Standard Suite and INTEGRITY Single Stateroom. Please contact us for other single-occupancy options.

How large are the staterooms?

ANAKONDA: The 4 Queen-bedded Deluxe Suites are 258 ft². The 14 Standard Suites are 215 ft².
INTEGRITY: The King-bedded Owner’s Suite is 350 ft² and spans from port to starboard.  The 7 Standard twin/king/queen Staterooms are 150 ft². The Single Stateroom is 120 ft².

How many naturalist guides? 

ANAKONDA has one naturalist for every 12 guests. INTEGRITY has one naturalist for up to 16 guests. 

Is a second Galapagos guide an option?

A second Galapagos guide may be arranged for an additional charge for individual, group, and charter bookings. This allows guests to travel at their own pace and is popular with bird-watchers, photographers, those with mobility issues, and families.

How many crew are aboard?

ANAKONDA has 15 crew members plus naturalist guides.
INTEGRITY has 10 crew members plus a naturalist guide.

Will INCA book the Amazon and Galapagos flights?

For logistical reasons, Anakonda Amazon Cruises will book the Amazon flights to coordinate with the downriver transfers to ANAKONDA, and INCA will book guests’ Galapagos flights to coordinate arrival times with all other guests.

May guests arrive and depart on other Amazon or Galapagos flights?

For operational reasons, the group transfers are timed to coincide with specific flight arrivals and departures. Guests arriving on other flights risk missing the transfers and requiring expensive private transfers. The suggested flights are based on airline schedules and availability at the time of booking.

Can guests prepay their Galapagos Transit Control Tax?

Yes. INCA will arrange all paperwork and prepayment of the Galapagos Transit Control Tax to save guests from waiting in line at the airport.

Can guests prepay their Galapagos National Park Fee?

Yes. Guests may prepay their National Park entrance fee. Upon disembarkation at Baltra Airport, guests must still present their passports for verification.

Can guests prepay their Amazon Community Contribution?

Yes, guests may prepay their Community Contribution.

What Gratuities are included?

Tips for porters and drivers are included.  Tips for guides, naturalists, and yacht crews are not.

Can gratuities be prepaid?

Due to Ecuador’s tax and labor regulations, we ask all gratuities be paid in cash at the end of the cruises.

Can guests preorder their wetsuits?

Preordering a wetsuit is unnecessary unless a custom size is required.  In such cases, we recommend bringing your own, as the dive shop stocks standard sizes ranging from XS – XXL.

Can guests scuba dive while aboard INTEGRITY?

Galapagos National Park rules prohibit scuba diving from any vessel other than licensed dive boats.  Guests may independently arrange day dives from Puerto Ayora after their cruise.  INCA does not arrange scuba diving due to liability limitations.

How can guests pay their bar tab?

Bar tabs may be paid in cash or credit card aboard ANAKONDA and INTEGRITY

May I see a bar list?

Sample bar menus are available upon request.

May guests bring their own alcohol or order special labels?

Guests may bring their own bottles in their checked luggage.  Ecuadorian law allows up to three liters of alcohol per person to be brought into the country.  Special labels may be preordered at applicable Ecuadorian rates.

What about special dietary restrictions?

INTEGRITY and ANAKONDA can accommodate almost all dietary preferences, allergies, and restrictions. During the booking process, guests can specify any dietary preferences, allergies, or limitations. Hard-to-source or highly specialized provisions may require a supplement.

Is there Wi-Fi aboard the vessels?

Starlink is aboard ANAKONDA and INTEGRITY. However, due to the remote area of navigation, satellite internet is only available in certain zones and during certain times.
ANAKONDA: $39.20 + taxes per person and per device
INTEGRITY: Complimentary

What amenities and services?

Minibar with individual water bottles; hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash; daily towel service; laundry service (complimentary aboard INTEGRITY).