Ecuador 17 Tage Ecuador to Galápagos: Jungle Beats & Island Heat Erlebnisrundreise für junge Reisende zwischen 18- 39 Jahre in internationaler Gruppe

If wild jungles crystal-clear crater lakes and volcanic island vibes sound like your kind of adventure, Ecuador is about to blow your mind. This 17-day trip kicks off deep in the Amazon where you’ll wake up to monkey calls and fall asleep to jungle symphonies. Pedal through local communities eat your weight in handmade chocolate and soak in the thermal energy of Baños. Then it’s off to Quilotoa – a dreamy turquoise crater lake you’ll hike down to and maybe even kayak across. Just when you think the trip couldn’t get any better you’ll head to the legendary Galápagos Islands for epic snorkelling, volcanic hikes, and more wildlife than your camera roll can handle. This is Ecuador turned all the way up.

• Stay deep in the Amazon jungle surrounded by the sounds and sights of the wild

• Bike through a local community and learn how chocolate is made from bean to bar

• Chill or thrill in Baños with hot springs hikes and giant canyon swings

• Hike down to a lake at the centre of the crater in Quilotoa and choose to paddle across its turquoise waters

• Snorkel with sea lions and spot blue-footed boobies in the Galápagos

• Trek the Sierra Negra volcano and feel the power of a truly wild landscape

[color-box]Start: Quito
Ende: Quito
Unterbringung: Simple hotels (12 nts), Community Lodge (2 nts), Eco-friendly Inn (2 nts, multi-share).
Transport: Public bus, private vehicle, taxi, plane, public speedboat
Mahlzeiten: 16 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 4 Abendessen [/color-box]

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Quito

Arrive at any time and prepare for an epic adventure through Ecuador’s highlights and hidden gems. It will be 1000% better than watching reels of these beautiful places! Attend a welcome meeting in the evening and then choose to hang out with the group afterwards for an optional dinner in Quito. Break the ice, get to know each other, and share your best travel stories before making new ones together over the next nine days.

Event: Begegne neuen Freunden
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)

2. Tag Quito / Tena

Hop on a bus and travel into the lush Amazon Jungle and your community lodge stay in the rainforest. Learn about local food production and everything there is to know about cacao. If in season, collect cacao pods from the nearby plants. At the end of the experience, the group will enjoy a taste of this sweet treat amid the sounds of the forest. It is here you will experience life in the jungle firsthand and connect with the local indigenous culture. It’s the perfect way to fall in love with the Amazon you have been learning about since you were younger. (F) (M) (A)

Transport: Quito – Tena (6.0h)
Event: Schokoladenerlebnis
Event: Shandia Community Lodge
Unterkunft: Shandia Lodge

3. Tag Tena

Put the pedal to the metal on a cycling excursion to the Indigenous Shandia community. This rural village is surrounded by rivers and the fertile Amazon landscape. Take in the beauty as you ride through the jungle. And take pride in being able to help support the preservation of the community’s indigenous culture. Afterwards, spend free time at the lodge and choose to enjoy some of the activities available to visitors. Choose to walk to the nearby beach along the river and try to spot wildlife in the jungle. Later go on an included walk to the Pimpilala Waterfalls and perhaps there will be time for a quick dip into the natural pool formed at the base of the falls. Group selfie, anyone? (F) (M) (A)

Event: Shandia Community Erlebnis & Radtour (2.0h)
Freizeit: Shandia
Event: Pimpilala Waterfalls Visit (3.0h)
Event: Shandia Community Lodge
Unterkunft: Shandia Lodge

4. Tag Tena / Baños

Experience a slice of local life on a public bus ride between Tena and Baños. Download those road trip playlists and stare at the passing scenery. Arrive in the afternoon and get settled. The town is surrounded by lush cloud forest and has an abundance of outdoor optional activities for travellers to indulge in. Maybe soak in the nearby hot springs to relax after bumping along on the bus. But rest up because you’re in the adventure capital of Ecuador and tomorrow there’s no time to waste. (F)

Transport: Tena – Baños (3.0h)
Freizeit: Baños
Unterkunft: Napolitano Apart Hotel

Optionaler Ausflug:
Heiße Quellen (**)

5. Tag Baños

Discover your adventurous spirit on this full free day to enjoy the epic outdoor adventure activities in Baños. Nestled at the foot of the active Tungurahua volcano, this town is a gorgeous place to hangout for the day. From ziplining to canyoning and visiting the famous Casa del Arbol, you won’t have time to worry about what to do next. And maybe end the day with a group dance party to see if you can make the next viral Tik Tok. (F)

Freizeit: Baños
Unterkunft: Napolitano Apart Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Baños – Zipline-Bundle (**)
Mountainbiken (**)
Reiten (**)
Wanderung (**)
Wildwasser-Rafting (**)
Baños Canyoning (*)
Visit Casa del Arbol (**)

6. Tag Baños / Quilotoa

Leave Baños behind to travel to Quilotoa and its stunning caldera lake formed by a volcanic eruption. It’s a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Along the route the group will stop for a visit to an art workshop and gallery that celebrates the indigenous art of the region, showcasing the breathtaking works in Tigua’s artistic community. Here, you can meet local artisans and learn about their techniques. Upon arrival to the town of Quilotoa the group will hike down to the lake in the centre of the crater to enjoy the dramatic surrounding landscape and turquoise coloured water. Check-in to your eco-friendly accommodations in the evening located high in the Ecuadoran Andes at over 10,400 feet in elevation (3200 meters above sea level) with views that will make you fall in love. Who wants to move here and stay forever? (F) (A)

Transport: Quilotoa – Quilotoa (3.75h)
Event: Community Artisan Workshop Visit (1.0h)
Event: Quilotoa Community Entrance (2.5h)
Unterkunft: The Black Sheep Inn

7. Tag Quilotoa

Feel the warmth and impact of community connection today on a visit to the Guayama Community project nearby. Learn about the culture and lifestyle of the area’s indigenous peoples while supporting the sustainable development of this project. Discover the Kichuas Panzaleos culture project led by the local population. Lunch will be had on your own at the on site restaurant. You’ll be welcomed into their indigenous community with open arms and leave with a deeper love of this region and its people. Later, relax back at your accommodations in Quilotoa, play some cards, swap travel stories, and laugh together as a group. (F) (A)

Event: Entrance + Community living experience in Guayama Grande (1.0h)
Freizeit: Quilotoa
Unterkunft: The Black Sheep Inn

8. Tag Quilotoa / Quito

After breakfast, travel back to Quito swapping stories with your travel crew on the ride back. Take some time to grab lunch on your own, maybe find some potato soup, or fried cheese empanadas, or fresh ceviche. Then, come back together with everyone for an orientation walk at La Carolina Park with its natural oasis within the city. The night belongs to you and it’s time to let loose. Find somewhere to dance your heart out and let the beat move your soul. (F)

Transport: Quilotoa – Quito (5.0h)
Event: La Carolina Park Orientation Walk (1.0h)
Freizeit: Quito
Event: Big Night Out

9. Tag Quito

Get those legs moving on a full free day in Quito. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and highest constitutional capital in the world. Choose to check out the equator and visit the museum there or simply walk to a local park and chill out with some good food from a delicious café. No judgement, the choice is all yours. (F)

Freizeit: Quito

Optionale Ausflüge:
Ethnobotanischer Park Omaere (**)
Stadttour in Quito und Äquator (**)
Cotopaxi Volcano – Full Day (**)

10. Tag Quito / Santa Cruz Island

Flug zu den Galápagos-Inseln. Fahrt über die Insel Santa Cruz in der Stadt und Führung am Nachmittag in der Charles-Darwin-Forschungsstation, wo du die berühmten Riesenschildkröten aus der Nähe sehen kannst. (F)

Transport: Quito – Santa Cruz Island (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

11. Tag Santa Cruz Island / Isabela Island

Hop on a speedboat and head to Isabela Island. Soak up the views around you – you might even see dolphins or whales alongside the boat! After dropping your stuff at the hotel, get up close and personal with a volcano as you hike the Sierra Negra. Explore the incredible landscape and admire spectacular views from above. (F)

Event: Sierra Negra Vulkanwanderung (1.0h)
Transport: Santa Cruz Island – Isabela Island (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Iguana

12. Tag Isabela Island

Take advantage of a full free day on Isabela Island where optional activities abound to do as much or as little as you like. Choose to take an excursion to Los Tuneles, go snorkelling at Tintoreras, take a surf lesson or just laze on the beach. (F)

Freizeit: Isabela Island
Unterkunft: Hotel Iguana

Optionale Ausflüge:
Wall of Tears Bike Visit (**)
Schnorcheln (**)
Schnorcheln auf der Islote Tintoreras (**)
Surfstunde (**)

13. Tag Isabela Island / Santa Cruz Island

This morning enjoy a snorkelling excursion at Concha de Perla. Travel by speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island and enjoy a free afternoon exploring the town. Later, head out to explore Puerto Ayora town, time for shopping or enjoy a bite to eat. (F)

Event: Concha de Perla Schnorcheln
Transport: Isabela Island – Santa Cruz Island (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Brisas del Pacifico

Optionale Ausflüge:
Surfstunde (**)
Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Visit (**)
Ausflug zur Flamingo Lagune (**)
Wall of Tears Bike Visit (**)

14. Tag Santa Cruz Island / San Cristóbal Island

Take another speedboat to San Cristóbal Island and visit the Galapagos National Park Interpretation Center near town to learn about the unique history of the ecosystems, flora, and fauna of the islands.. Later, go snorkelling at Tijeretas to look for wildlife like sea lions, rays and marine iguanas before wandering along the malecón to look for a local place to watch the sunset. Later, choose to get your dance on! (F)

Event: Besuch des Interpretationszentrums (1.0h)
Event: Tijeretas Snorkelling Excursion
Event: Big Night Out – San Cristóbal Island
Transport: Santa Cruz Island – San Cristóbal Island (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Casa de Laura Hotel

15. Tag San Cristóbal Island

Tag zur freien Verfügung auf der Insel San Cristóbal. Du kannst bei Kicker Rock oder Isla Lobos schnorcheln, den weißen Sandstrand Playa Mann besuchen oder bei La Lobería den Seelöwen Hallo sagen. (F)

Unterkunft: Casa de Laura Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Puerto Chino Beach Visit (**)
Schnorcheln (Isla Lobos) (**)
Besuch des Strandes La Lobería (**)
Besuch am Playa Mann (**)
Schnorcheln (Kicker Rock) (**)

16. Tag San Cristóbal Island / Quito

Heute heißt es „Adios!“ sagen zu den Galápagosinseln. Am Morgen geht der Rückflug nach Quito. Nach der Fahrt zum Hotel kannst du dich ein wenig entspannen, bevor ihr abends in der Stadt noch mal ausgehen könnt. (F)

Transport: San Cristóbal Island – Mariscal Sucre International Airport

17. Tag Quito

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich. (F)

Optionale Ausflüge:
Stadttour in Quito und Äquator (**)
Cotopaxi Volcano – Full Day (**)

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(*) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Reisebeginn gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.
(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Shandia Community Lodge, Shandia
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Shandia Community Erlebnis & Radtour, Shandia
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Entrance + Community living experience in Guayama Grande, Quilotoa
Dein First-Night-Out-Moment: Begegne neuen Freunden
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Discover-Moment: Baños
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: Quito
Dein Big-Night-Out-Moment: – San Cristóbal Island, San Cristóbal Island. Cacao and Chocolate Experience. Amazon Jungle Walk & Pimpilala Waterfalls Visit. Community Artisan Workshop Visit. Guayama Community Project Visit. La Carolina Park Orientation Walk. Interpretation Centre Visit (San Cristóbal Island). Snorkelling equipment and activity at Tijeretas (San Cristóbal). Concha de Perla snorkelling excursion. Hike to Sierra Negra volcano (Isabela Island). Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island). Isabela Municipal Tax. Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters. Internal flights. Free time in Tena, Baños, Quilotoa, & Quito. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Simple hotels (12 nts), Community Lodge (2 nts), Eco-friendly Inn (2 nts, multi-share).
Transport: Public bus, private vehicle, taxi, plane, public speedboat
Mahlzeiten: 16 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 4 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

23.08.2026 -20.09.2026 EUR 349
18.10.2026 -19.12.2027 EUR 329

Gruppengröße: 16 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 4 Abendessen

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