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Swap Quito’s thin air for Pacific swell and jungle hush on a 10-day route that pairs Sierra Negra’s volcanic rims with Amazon clay licks and Kichwa hospitality. Expect snorkeling, sea-kayaking, moderate volcano hikes and river canoeing across dramatically different ecosystems.
Swap Quito’s thin air for Pacific swell and jungle hush on a 10-day route that pairs Sierra Negra’s volcanic rims with Amazon clay licks and Kichwa hospitality. Expect snorkeling, sea-kayaking, moderate volcano hikes and river canoeing across dramatically different ecosystems.
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Operated by Adventure Journeys · Quito, Pichincha
Dawn in Quito smells of coffee and cool mountain air; by nightfall you’re trading altitude for salty wind as the Pacific opens up around the Galapagos. This 10-day itinerary stitches together two of Ecuador’s most elemental places — the active lava fields of Isabela and Sierra Negra, and the green, humming depths of the Amazon — with paddles, boots and snorkel masks as your passport.
moderate.
10 days.
Moderately fit: you should be comfortable hiking 6–10 miles with 300–950 ft gain, kayaking for 1–2 hours, and boarding small boats.
Consult your physician or a travel clinic about recommended vaccines (e.g., yellow fever, hepatitis A) and anti-malarial options well before travel.
Basic snorkeling skills and comfort in open water are sufficient; guides stay nearby and provide flotation aids if needed.
Expect a moderate day hike: 6 miles standard route (up to 16 miles optional), roughly 950 ft elevation gain on uneven volcanic terrain.
Domestic flights and specified transfers are included per itinerary; check the booking details for which airport shuttles and boat crossings are provided.
The Galapagos’ isolation produced unique endemic species studied by Charles Darwin; indigenous Kichwa communities in the Amazon maintain ancestral knowledge tied to riverine lifeways.
Trips include interpretation on local conservation efforts; visitors should minimize single-use plastics, use reef-safe sunscreen, and follow guide instructions to reduce wildlife disturbance.
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