Backroads 2024-25 Winter Adventures

LAND + ACTIVE CRUISE

WALKING & HIKING

Anakonda Amazon Ship

DAYS 1–3 Journey to the Amazon and board the luxurious Anakonda ship • Voyage into the rain forest before an evening walk among the nocturnal jungle life • Explore Pañayacu River Delta’s unique ecosystem • Kayak through a flooded forest, looking out for toucans, squirrel monkeys and endangered Amazon river dolphins • Visit a salt lick that attracts flocks of parrots and parakeets • Engage with a group of indigenous Kichwa women who share their customs, cuisine and stories. » Anakonda Amazon Ship - Premiere shown top right DAYS 4–6 Deep in the Andean highlands, you’re welcomed at spectacular Hacienda Zuleta, a historic living ranch • Hike through lush valley pastureland amid volcano vistas and pre-Inca ruins to a condor conservation center • Visit an embroidery shop—the Indigenous women here are renowned for their fine needlework • In the home of a local family, learn about their cuisine, artisan traditions and Andean history. » Hacienda Zuleta - Premiere DAYS 7–11 Travel from the Ecuadorian mainland to the Enchanted Islands of Galápagos National Park • Board a yacht to explore an uninhabited isle that is home to land iguanas and colonies of frigate birds • Walk through Santa Cruz Island’s lush highlands for an encounter with giant tortoises • With an expert local naturalist, kayak in search of marine iguanas, sea lions and blue-footed boobies • Snorkel among colorful fish, keeping an eye out for sea turtles and reef sharks. » Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel - Premiere Cruise the Amazon, where each bend reveals exotic flora and fauna. In the Andes, behold snowcapped volcanoes. In the Galápagos Islands, extraordinary wildlife abounds. Ecuador’s Vibrant Cultures & Wildlife Wonders GALÁPAGOS, ANDES & AMAZON

ECUADOR

MEXICO CITY

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Santa Cruz Island

Zuleta

Equator

Napo River

Quito

Pacific Ocean

YASUNI NATIONAL PARK

Napo River

11 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 1-2 ACCOMMODATIONS Premiere Hotels & Ship $10,199 to $12,599 per person double occ. + $1,100 internal air CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search ECRW on backroads.com

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