Day 3-15: Galapagos Islands
Most people associate luxury cruises they could never afford with the Galapagos and that’s exactly how the majority travels the crown jewel of Ecuador. But there is also an affordable way.
Highlights & Details
Selina, Quito
Hostel
Selina, Baños
Hostel
Hostal Gampala, Alausi
Selina, Cuenca
Hostel
Quito – Baños
Baños – Alausi
Alausi – Cuenca
Cuenca – Piura (Peru)
Quito
Baños
Alausi
Ecuador
Day 3-15: Galapagos Islands
Most people associate luxury cruises they could never afford with the Galapagos and that’s exactly how the majority travels the crown jewel of Ecuador. But there is also an affordable way.
Ecuador
Day 1-2: Quito
This city is located on almost 3’000m and right next to the equator. This is rather impressive, but also rather cold. So put on some warm cloths when you explore the city, taste the local food and climb the tower of the Basilica de Voto National to enjoy an impressive view over this big city.
Ecuador
Day 16 – 18: Baños
Baños is also called the city of baths, because it sits right at the source of many thermal springs. Those hot pools feel especially rewarding, after you hiked up to the Casa de Arbol and swung right at the edge or after you mastered 2’000m of Zip-lining.
Ecuador
Day 19: Alausi
The name Devil’s Nose originates not from the shape of the mountain but from the fact that many workers died during the construction of the railroad. They died of Malaria, Yellow Fever, snake bites and uncontrolled dynamite explosions. But nevertheless the train ride is spectacular and absolutely recommended.