Walking & Hiking Vacations
Simply Galapagos
Fly to Baltra in the Galapagos, ferry across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz, then drop off your bags at your hotel in Puerto Ayora. We'll let you loose to explore the island! This town is not only home to the legendary Charles Darwin Research Station, but its nearby beaches and lagoons are great for snorkeling and diving. Try a day trip to nearby islands for a glimpse of the Galapagos wildlife, meet newfound friends for dinner at a restaurant on Darwin Avenue, or just find a hammock to lie in and watch the glorious sunsets.
- ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
- WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
- AVAILABILITY: Contact us for availability
- FROM: $2,995.00
- DURATION: 7 days
- AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
Shamans of Ecuador
Imagine docking your canoe on the shore and walking through the jungle to the home of a practicing shaman. Share chicha, participate in cleansing rituals, learn about herbs, healing practices and powerful spells. You'll visit markets, explore the rainforest, and travel through the jungles and highlands of Ecuador.
- ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
- WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
- AVAILABILITY: March, April, July
- FROM: $3,895.00
- DURATION: 10 days
- AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
Galapagos Adventure by Land
Our land-based Galapagos Islands vacation is an active Galapagos adventure exploring four major islands of Darwins archipelago: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Floreana and Isabela. Designed for active travelers and families who prefer the spacious comfort of well-appointed lodges and beach-front hotels, highlights include swimming and snorkeling with sea lions and turtles, hikes into lava caves and up highland volcano calderas where giant tortoises reside, a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, and many interesting natural and historical landmarks not included on most Galapagos boat cruises.
- ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
- WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
- AVAILABILITY: All year
- FROM: $3395
- DURATION: 11 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Galapagos Adventure by Land
Spaaah! Ecuador
Oh my champagne and wine, sweet chocolate, and daily spa treatments! This is the ultimate in soft adventure travel. Your accommodations range from Quito's newest and hottest boutique hotel, a small Swiss-run mountain retreat, a private cabin just steps way from bubbling hot springs, and a luxurious forest resort. Along the way, shop for bargains at handicraft markets, hike to scared waterfalls, go birding in a cloud forest and photograph rare orchids. Perfect for 'just the girls' or for a romantic getaway.
- ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
- WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
- AVAILABILITY: February, April, June
- FROM: $3,450.00
- DURATION: 9 days
- AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
Equator Escape: Luxury at Hacienda Cusin
Just minutes from the world-famous Otavalo Indian market, the romantic and deluxe Hacienda Cusin is a secret hideaway nestled in the Andean foothills. Celebrities and royalty alike have chosen Cusin as their luxurious base for travels in Ecuador. Once you step foot inside its courtyard gates, you'll know why. Dine by koi fountains filled with fragrant rosebuds, explore nooks and crannies, look for the hidden doorway, or head to the village for exquisite handicrafts. Return to your antique-filled room after dinner, and you'll be greeted by a roaring blaze in your very own kiva fireplace.
- ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
- WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
- AVAILABILITY: Contact us for availability
- FROM: $1,495.00 per person
- DURATION: 6 days
- AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
Classic Galapagos
Our 11-day Classic Galapagos has it all Quito's best boutique hotel, a private city tour, all airport transfers, Quito/Galapagos airfare, and of course, a seven-night Galapagos wildlife cruise with top-notch naturalist guides. While other tour companies may offer limited departure dates, our Galapagos expert takes the time to match your specific interests, schedule, and budget with just the right yacht for you. Private charters, special family departures, and diving trips are our specialties. No one knows the islands better than Myths and Mountains.
- ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations
- WHERE: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
- AVAILABILITY: Contact us for availability
- FROM: $3,120.00
- DURATION: 11 days
- AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
Ecuador Highlands and Market Tours
Join a two or three-day adventure to Otavalo and the surrounding area to visit market towns, hike and stay in 17th century haciendas.
- ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
- WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
- AVAILABILITY: All year
- FROM: From $970
- DURATION: 3 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Ecuador Highlands and Market Tours
Haciendas of Ecuador
This diverse and in-depth cultural exploration of Ecuador features the fascinating Indian markets and Spanish haciendas of the high Andes including Otavalo, Saquisili and Banos. A gathering of sights, sounds and color is present at these traditional meeting points of the highland Indian cultures.
- ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
- WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
- AVAILABILITY: January, December
- FROM: $2295
- DURATION: 9 days
- AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
- MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Haciendas of Ecuador
