DAY 1: SATURDAY

Having landed at Quito airport you’ll be met and transferred to your charming city centre hotel. Nothing has been arranged for the remainder of the day, so you can unwind after your journey, enjoy some food and drink and look forward to the holiday to come!

DAY 2: SUNDAY

Your guide will meet you at the hotel at a pre-arranged time to escort you on a tour of the city. This generally begins in the old town, with visits to a handful of Quito’s historic churches and the cathedral which dominates Plaza de la Independecia. The tour ends at the top of El Panecillo from where you can take in a wide angle view of the city and valley. The afternoon is free for further exploring or relaxing. Breakfast

DAY 3: MONDAY

You’ll take a flight from Quito to Coca this morning, where you’ll be shown to the waiting motorised canoe for the first part of the journey to Napo Wildlife Centre, which will take about 2½ hours. Transferring to a smaller dugout canoe you’ll be paddled the rest of the way (about an hour) to the lakeside lodge. Depending on when you arrive there may be time for a nature walk, though today’s journey is quite an adventure in itself! Full board  

DAY 4: TUESDAY

The Amazon awaits! There are all manner of activities to choose from, such as walking trails, boat rides and canopy tours. You’ll have 2 main activities each day, in the morning and afternoon, in a small group led by a resident guide. The abundant wildlife includes several species of monkey, some of which are found only on the south side of the Napo River, caimans, lizards, frogs and turtles, as well as plentiful birds. For a different perspective you should climb the canopy tower to gain commanding panoramic views out over the treetops. Full board

DAY 5: WEDNESDAY

Another full day in the Amazon. Today you might want to visit one of the clay licks where you can see hundreds of brightly-coloured parrots feasting on the mineral rich clay. Activity is at its height in the early morning and is weather dependent as the parrots will not visit in the rain. Later you might want to take a canoe ride along narrow water channels and around the lake. If you’re lucky you may see the resident giant otters. Full board

DAY 6: THURSDAY

After breakfast you’ll begin the journey by water and air back to your hotel Quito. The canoe ride will give you a last chance to spot some the Amazon’s wildlife. Once back at the hotel you can relax and look forward to the next big adventure, in the Galapagos! Breakfast

DAY 7: FRIDAY

You’ll be transferred to the airport for the 4-hour flight to Baltra in the Galapagos, where a crew member will transfer to your waiting yacht, The Seaman Journey. After lunch you’ll set off for Bartolomé Island. from where you will be introduced to the beautiful scenery of the Galapagos Islands; volcanic cones, lunar-like landscapes, lava fields all surrounded by magnificent oceans.

Bartolomé also has two beautiful beaches where you can spot marine turtles alongside sea lions, there is also a tiny colony of Galapagos penguins.  Full board.

DAY 8: SATURDAY

Located between North Seymour and Baltra you will find Mosquera Islet, one of the smallest islands in the Galapagos.  It is very flat, formed by a geological uplift. What makes Mosquera striking is the contrast of colours.  A beautiful white sand beach, transparent turquoise waters, lush green vegetation and jet-black lava rocks. When the golden light conditions of early morning or sunset are right, this is a landscape photographers dream.

North Seymour is the destination for this afternoon.  This elevated island offers an easy, level walking experience.  Watch frigatebirds nesting in the low shrubs with the males displaying their brilliant red throat pouches.  Nearby the blue-footed boobies perform their courtship dances, a few feet from the trail. Playful sealions frolic in the waves.  A visit here can be as energetic or as relaxed as you wish with ample places to stop and enjoy the scenery.  Full Board

DAY 9: SUNDAY

Genovesa is one of the best bird watching sites in the Galapagos. El Barranco is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay from Genovesa Island. The cliffs have become the ideal place for nesting Storm Petrels. You can see two species of petrels that nest in cavities and holes in the lava. There are also masked boobies and during the “panga rides” along the cliffs, fur sea lions and several species of seabirds can be seen. At Darwin Bay in the afternoon you should see swallow-tailed gulls and lava gulls by the shore, while amongst the mangroves you may catch sight of frigatebirds. Full board

DAY 10: MONDAY

Plazas is located to the east of Santa Cruz Island, and forms part of two islands known as Islas Plazas. Some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos are found here. The Plazas land iguanas are smaller than its relatives found at other islands. There are several hybrid iguanas, a result of crossing a male marine iguana and a female land iguana. Swallow tailed gulls nesting in the rugged cliffs are seen along with other seabirds as: Audubon shearwaters, red-billed tropicbirds, frigate birds, and brown pelicans.
In the afternoon you head for Santa Fe in the southeastern part of the Galapagos. Home of a number of endemic species like the Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, Galapagos mockingbird, rice rats, and one of the two species of land Iguanas of the islands. In these clear waters you will see one of the many sea lion colonies. Along the trail many salt bushes can be seen as well giant Prickly pear cactus. There are great possibilities of snorkeling with playful sea lions and tropical fish. Full board

DAY 11: TUESDAY

This morning you are in San Cristobal and pay a visit to the giant tortoise breeding centre. In 2008 an assisted reproduction program started on the island due to the birth of a little turtle in captivity. All of this will be learnt at the David Rodriguez Breeding Center. You can not only learn about breeding processes but as well get engaged and experience why this breeding centre does what it does.
In the afternoon you will be at the interpretation center with exuberant gardens and stunning ocean views. Visitors at the interpretation center can learn a lot from the geological and human history of the islands, conservation facts and natural history. This is the oldest museum of Natural History in the Galapagos Islands which attempts to preserve the archipelago. It is indeed inspiring and motivating to watch and learn all of their research and attempts. Full board

DAY 12: WEDNESDAY

On San Cristobal at the eastern end, is Punta Pitt.  The 90 meter beach has several natural viewpoints overlooking an eroded hill of volcanic tuff. A 1.4km trail leads from Oliviana Beach to the hill top; from here you can see vibrant colours from various types of lava.  Strong winds have created stunning landscapes reminiscent of science fiction movies.  Back on the beach, the sand provides an ideal sunbathing spot for sea lions, you can also observe frigate birds, herons, pelicans and seagulls.  PUnta Pitt is one of the few places where you will find all three species of boobies - blue-footed, red-footed, and masked—along with two species of frigate birds.

This afternoon you visit Isla Lobos, a small, flat islet known for its sea lion population.  Located about 20 minutes by boat from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the island offers excellent snorkelling opportunities. Two strands of beach provides the opportunity to explore beneath the surface of the sea, swimming alongside sea lions and other marine life.  On land an 850 meter trail connects the brush and features saltwater-tolerant coastal vegetation.  It is an important nesting site for blue-footed boobies and frigate birds.  This is one of the easiest islands to walk on as the ground is flat and everything is close by. Full board.

DAY 13: THURSDAY

You are at Espanola Island, also known as Hood. Located on the north-eastern coast of Hood, Gardner Bay offers an excellent beach to relax, swim and even kayak, plus the opportunity to observe sea lions. You can see three species of Darwin finches as well as other resident and migratory birds.
In the afternoon, Suarez Point is great for spotting blue-footed boobies, albatrosses (between April and December), and Nazca boobies. A beautiful site on the oceanfront, the large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad. The famous attraction is the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air at least from 50 to 75 meters high. This site presents wonderful photograph opportunities. Full board

DAY 14: FRIDAY

At Floreana, Cormorant point has probably the best flamingo lagoon in the Galapagos; it is also one of the largest in the islands. There are various species of shorebirds to observe besides flamingos; the most frequent are common stilts, white-checked pintail ducks, and other migratory birds. It is very interesting to see the two distinct beaches: “The Green Beach” (due to its high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand) and the “Flour Sand Beach” which is made up of coral. After the interesting walk, you'll be taken to Champion Islet, a great place to enjoy snorkeling and underwater wildlife. Some of the animals that can be seen are sea turtles, sea lions, and multiple fish thanks to the nearby coral reef.
Later you visit the famous Post Office Bay. Historically, this site is the location of a wooden barrel that was placed in the 18th century by the crew of a whaling ship. It has been used since this time by marines and tourists as a post office. The idea is to carry letters or postcards to their destination by hand. Besides, this site was the landing area for some of the first colonists. Full board

DAY 15: SATURDAY

This morning, you have an excursion on the turtle trail. Having said your goodbyes to the crew you’ll be transferred back to Baltra to the airport for the flight back to Quito on the mainland. Once here, you'll be dropped at your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy your final evening in Ecuador. Breakfast

DAY 16: SUNDAY

After breakfast this morning, you'll be collected from the hotel and driven to the airport in good time for your flight home. Breakfast