The Bikes
You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip, we’ll use well-tuned, high-quality, local bikes that provide the perfect fit for your size and weight.
Latin AmericaEcuador & Galapagos
Private Trip
Galapagos Multi-Active PrivateGalapagos Luxury Wildlife Safari
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Private
XSmall Group
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Custom
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
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Daytime Guided
XSelf-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
- Difficulty Level
Level 2
XLevel 1: Occasional
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Level 2: Recreational
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Level 3: Enthusiast
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Level 4: Avid
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Level 5: Expert
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
A pantheon of the Animal Kingdom
Starting in Quito, Ecuador’s capital city, see the many charms of this UNESCO World Heritage Site before journeying to the Galápagos Islands—a modern-day Eden with an unmatched abundance of exotic, endemic wildlife. Spot sea lions sharing the beach with marine iguanas, explore archaic volcanic tunnels and—like Darwin before you—cross paths with giant tortoises. This inimitable adventure is sure to provide you with memories you’ll treasure endlessly.
Please note that space in the Galápagos Islands is very limited and fills up quickly. To secure space, it’s best to book at least one year in advance.
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Galapagos Multi-Active Private
Ready-to-Book private tours are designed to be enjoyed off-the-rack, but there is room for minor adjustments to fit the trip to your needs. If the gap is too great, then we’d be happy to tailor-make you a Bespoke trip from scratch. Simply tell us a few details about your group and select your preferred date. One of our Trip Designers will spring into action, confirming the details or exploring alternatives, over the next 48 hours.
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You’ll be picked up from the airport and driven to the kingly Casa Gangotena hotel. The first night in Quito is yours to enjoy and explore the city on your own.
Set sail for Santa Cruz Island—a perfect introduction to the Galápagos. Settle in at the Pikaia Lodge and enjoy lunch by the pool or a welcome cocktail at the DNA bar. The afternoon is yours to explore the resort and its many wonderful amenities.
Take the day to discover Santa Cruz Island—visit the lava tunnels, spend time at the Giant Tortoise Reserve or do some snorkelling along the coast, the activity opportunities are endless.
All aboard the Pikaia Yacht! Spend a full day hiking, snorkelling and exploring Bartolomé Island and Sullivan Bay. Get up close and personal with the local penguin colony and be sure to have your camera ready for spectacular views.
Today, you are free to tour Santa Cruz Island even further. We recommend visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station—here you can gain insight into the efforts being made to preserve this UNESCO Site and catch a glimpse of the islands’ namesake, the famous Galápagos tortoises!
Sail between North Seymour Island and Mosquera Islet, where you'll spot blue-footed boobies, penguins, sea lions and marine iguanas (perhaps even dolphins and orcas in the distance). If you choose to snorkel, playful sea lions may accompany you!
On your last day at Pikaia Lodge, enjoy the morning at your leisure before being driven to the airport for your departure flight.
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Hotels
Casa Gangotena, Quito
Glimpse the heart of old Quito as it was meant to be enjoyed, amidst the generous comforts of this handsomely restored mansion. Sumptuously appointed rooms bask in the warmth of natural light as towering windows overlook the Plaza San Francisco. Stately and sophisticated, yet perfectly intimate thanks to the Ecuadorean hospitality.
Pikaia Lodge Galapagos, Guayaquil
Hidden in a secluded location atop an extinct volcano crater, Pikaia Lodge is a stunning new alternative for exploring the "Last Paradise on Earth" in a truly luxurious and sustainable way. Pikaia Lodge is designed for the eco-adventure traveller seeking intimate contact with the unique natural heritage of the Galápagos. Guests will enjoy active guided land and marine day programs in small groups.
We had high expectations for this Galapagos trip and were blown away with how 'other worldly' and incredible it was. Cannot wait for our next B&R trip!
— Donald Holzworth
Butterfield & Robinson offers a nine-day tour of the Galapagos Islands designed specifically for families, including kayaking, excursions on small panga boats in search of penguins, and snorkeling with sea lions, turtles and perhaps hammerhead sharks. The tour is conducted on the Isabela II, a 37-passenger vessel that takes you in comfort to and from eight islands. These include North Seymour with its dramatic volcanic landscape, Punta Suarez, inhabited by lava lizards and albatrosses, and beach-ringed Genovesa Island.
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Level 2
This walking trip features plenty of uneven footing and dirt trails—but its focus is not on covering distance. Transportation to and from the day’s event is provided in most instances. The change in elevation (Quito is 2,800 metres above sea level) may interfere with the breathing of some travellers.
What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- All accommodation
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
- Meals (as indicated), including soft drinks
- Local experts and specialists, services of English speaking private guide(s).
- All entrance fees and tours
- All park fees and taxes
- All transfers and baggage handling
- All internal flights – to/from Mainland Ecuador to Galapagos
- VIP Lounge on Baltra Island
- Assistance at Mainland Airport for international flight home
- 24 Emergency Concierge
Local Bikes
Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help.
Call us to create an independent travel experience that fits your needs—we can also arrange for a local guide.
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