Itinerary: Andes to Archipelago
South America
Itinerary: Andes to Archipelago
South America
Colonial Quito, cloud forest and extraordinary wildlife from the Andes to the Galápagos.
Colonial Quito, cloud forest and extraordinary wildlife from the Andes to the Galápagos.
A journey from the heart of the Andes to the edge of the Pacific. Begin in Quito, where colonial streets and church domes sit high among the mountains, before descending into the mist-laced cloud forest of Mashpi. Then fly west to the Galápagos for a final stretch among volcanic highlands, giant tortoises and wildlife found nowhere else on earth.
A journey from the heart of the Andes to the edge of the Pacific. Begin in Quito, where colonial streets and church domes sit high among the mountains, before descending into the mist-laced cloud forest of Mashpi. Then fly west to the Galápagos for a final stretch among volcanic highlands, giant tortoises and wildlife found nowhere else on earth.
DURATION
15 Nights
ROUTE
Quito → Mashpi → Galápagos Highlands → Galápagos Coast
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
May to October
TRAVEL STYLE
Culture · Wildlife · Adventure · Nature
PACE
Immersive · Exploratory · Slow Finish
WHEN TO GO
15 Nights
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South America
Quito → Mashpi → Galápagos Highlands → Galápagos Coast
WHAT IT OFFERS
Culture · Wildlife · Adventure · Nature
WHEN TO GO
May to October
DURATION & DESTINATION
ROUTE
The Journey
Quito
01 — Quito
2 Nights
Begin high in the Andes in Quito, where colonial streets, tiled courtyards and church domes unfold beneath the surrounding mountains. Take time to settle into the altitude and explore the historic centre before leaving the city behind for Ecuador’s wilder landscapes.
Begin high in the Andes in Quito, where colonial streets, tiled courtyards and church domes unfold beneath the surrounding mountains. Take time to settle into the altitude and explore the historic centre before leaving the city behind for Ecuador’s wilder landscapes.
Mashpi
02 — Mashpi
3 Nights
Descend into Ecuador’s extraordinary cloud forest, where mist moves through a landscape dense with orchids, waterfalls and remarkable birdlife. Days at Mashpi are shaped by the forest itself: walking its trails, crossing the canopy and discovering one of the planet’s richest ecosystems.
Descend into Ecuador’s extraordinary cloud forest, where mist moves through a landscape dense with orchids, waterfalls and remarkable birdlife. Days at Mashpi are shaped by the forest itself: walking its trails, crossing the canopy and discovering one of the planet’s richest ecosystems.
Galápagos Highlands
03 — Galápagos Highlands
5 Nights
Fly west to the Galápagos and settle into the volcanic highlands, where giant tortoises roam among native forest and ancient lava formations. Staying on land allows time to experience a quieter side of the islands and explore at a deliberately unhurried pace.
Fly west to the Galápagos and settle into the volcanic highlands, where giant tortoises roam among native forest and ancient lava formations. Staying on land allows time to experience a quieter side of the islands and explore at a deliberately unhurried pace.
Galápagos Coast
04 — Galápagos Coast
5 Nights
Turn towards the ocean for a final few days exploring the archipelago’s remarkable coastline. Swim and snorkel in clear Pacific waters, walk volcanic shores and encounter wildlife at remarkably close quarters, a fitting finale in a landscape found nowhere else.
Turn towards the ocean for a final few days exploring the archipelago’s remarkable coastline. Swim and snorkel in clear Pacific waters, walk volcanic shores and encounter wildlife at remarkably close quarters, a fitting finale in a landscape found nowhere else.
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The Canopy Collection Travel Company Ltd
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The Canopy Collection is independently owned and operated. All bookings are made through and financially protected by Colletts Travel Limited under its ATOL and/or ABTA licences, where applicable. Colletts Travel Limited acts as the licence holder for these travel arrangements. For full details of booking terms, conditions, and financial protection, please click here:
Where every stay has a story
© 2026 The Canopy Collection.
The Canopy Collection Travel Company Ltd
Company No. 16506677 · Registered in England & Wales
The Canopy Collection is independently owned and operated. All bookings are made through and financially protected by Colletts Travel Limited under its ATOL and/or ABTA licences, where applicable. Colletts Travel Limited acts as the licence holder for these travel arrangements. For full details of booking terms, conditions, and financial protection, please click here: