This Yampu trip will bring you to see the volcanoes of Ecuador, the Devil’s Nose train ride from Alausí, Cuenca, and the Galapagos Islands aboard a Tourist Class yacht. The highlands of Ecuador are a diverse region with multiple indigenous cultures and extreme landscapes. We will see a drastic change in scenery as we travel from the snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano to the high plains near Cuenca. Our excursion will end in the amazing and diverse environment of the Galapagos viewing the copious and exotic flora and fauna. You may upgrade to more luxurious accommodations in the Galapagos.

We will guide you to the Ecuadorian highlands and the Galapagos Islands creating a complete experience of Ecuador’s rich environments. You will spend five days on a Tourist Class yacht visiting the islands and learning of the unique wildlife. You will have the chance to see iguanas, sea lions, and tortoises among the many other species living in this Biosphere Reserve. In the highlands you will visit Quito and travel down the Avenue of the Volcanoes stopping to visit Cotopaxi Volcano. This program also includes an exciting ride on the Devil’s Nose train, a visit to Cuenca and the large Otavalo handicrafts market, the largest in South America.