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The best and newest tour combination between Galapagos and the Amazon jungle is definitely Napo Wildlife Center. Deep in the Amazon Basin and in the heart of the Yasuni National Park, the Quichua Añangu community together with Eco-Ecuador’s collaboration have formed this Center, considered by top naturalists, as one of the best alternatives to learn first hand about Amazon’s wildlife. The guests are divided into small groups and guided by an Añangu native who is an expert on medicinal plants and other useful products offered by the rain forest. They will also be accompanied by an excellent naturalist guide with ample biological knowledge of the tropical forest. Each group and their respective guides will create a suitable excursion based on current animal activity and weather conditions. Furthermore, the group and guides will determine how extreme and intense the excursion will be. This will maximize wildlife observations and tailor the visit to your desires. While resting on your private porch after the day’s activities, you will have a chance to observe giant otters snooping around near the lodge dock, or a large 13 ft black cayman crossing the lake, or a capybara looking for a rest spot near the lake’s edge. Maybe even have the opportunity to view the graceful flight of blue and yellow macaws flying over the lodge. The jungle experience while in NWC is the perfect prelude to see wildlife in the rain forest before the unforgettable 8 day cruise through the Galapagos Islands.

- 16 days / 15 nights trip program
- 8 days / 7 nights Naturalist Cruise of the Galapagos Islands
- Cruise Itinerary includes Isabela and Fernandina Islands
- Daily hikes, snorkeling and kayaking
- Amazing wildlife encounters and photo opportunities
- Naturalist Guide Level III (highest level)
- Excellent on board meals, both international and Ecuadorian cuisine
- 5 days / 4 nights in Napo Wildlife Center
- 3 daily meals in Napo, Ecuadorian and international cuisine and Amazon jungle specialties
- Daily visits, jungle hikes, canoe excursions, river transportation
- Visit to the Añangu Quichua Community
- Visits to our exclusive parrot licks
- Native guides and Naturalist English-speaking guide
- Includes Yasuni National Park entrance fee
- We provide rubber boots and rain ponchos when needed for excursions
- 4 nights in Hotel Café Cultura in Quito (*)
- Welcome and Farewell Dinner
- Meals while in Quito served "a la carte" (**)
- Private tour of Quito accompanied by guide with high level of expertise
- Special attention to traveler dietary requirements or vegetarian diet
- Small group of up to 16 participants
- Private transfers, personalized attention, river transportation
- Arrival / departure point: Quito

(*) 3-Star Hotel Café Cultura. Other options available upon request.

(**) Welcome and farewell dinner, lunch at the best restaurants in Quito

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Arrival to Quito, private transfer to your hotel
Visit the Equatorial monument; lunch; Quito city tour; welcome dinner
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to the Amazon Basin. Canoe transfer to NWC
Activities in NWC (see details)
Activities in NWC, hiking, jungle expeditions and visit to the Añangu Community
Activities in NWC, hiking, canoe riding
Return to Coca to take the flight back to Quito
Flight to Galapagos; Baltra / North Seymour
South Plaza / Pto. Ayora - Santa Cruz
Gardner Bay - Española / Punta Suarez - Española
Punta Cormorant - Floreana / Post Office Bay - Floreana
Punta Moreno - Isabela / Elizabeth Bay - Isabela
Urvina Bay - Isabela / Punta Espinosa - Fernandina
Puerto Egas - Santiago / Bartolomé
Black Turtle Cove - Sta Cruz / Baltra, flight to Quito; farewell dinner
Transfer to the airport to take your flight back home

Hikes on trails through the jungle and navigating a dugout canoe through the rivers and streams in Napo.

Hikes in Galapagos in two visitor sites every day, through nature trails, on sand, dirt or volcanic rock, usually one or two miles long (both ways). Dry or wet landings, on rocks, jetties or directly on a sandy beach.

This adventure is considered to be at an EASY to MODERATE level of difficulty, but you need to be active and fit.

Quito is located at an altitude of 9,180 feet.

Galapagos and Amazon - 16 Days / 15 Nights

Cost Includes:

- 8 days / 7 nights Naturalist Cruise of the Galapagos Islands
- Naturalist Guide Level III (highest level)
- 3 meals per day plus snacks
- 5 days / 4 nights in Napo Wildlife Center
- 4 nights in Hotel Café Cultura in Quito
- Welcome and Farewell Dinner
- Private tour of Quito
- Private transfers, personalized attention
- Fuel surcharges where applicable

Not included in cost:

- Flight Quito - Galapagos - Quito: US$ 425 (subject to change)
- Flight Quito - Coca - Quito: US$ 125 (subject to change)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $ 100 (subject to change)
- Galapagos Transit Control Card: US$ 10 (subject to change)
- Tips; imported alcoholic beverages; personal expenses

Note: Air tickets and park fees are subject to change without previous notification

Prices valid until December 31 / 2010

This trip can also be tailored to any of our listed yachts. For more information and prices, please contact us.

Detailed Galapagos Itinerary

More details about Napo Wildlife Center