BECOMING SOLO · GROUP EXPEDITION

Ecuador: Extraordinary & Elemental

Andes to Amazon to Galápagos: 12 days of wild landscapes, ancient culture and the kind of connection
that only happens when you travel alone, together.

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DATES

17 - 28 Oct 2027

DURATION

12 Days · 11 Nights

GROUP SIZE

12 Spaces

FROM

£3,960pp Shared

WHY ECUADOR

Where Solo Travel Meets Inner Evolution

This journey has been thoughtfully designed to showcase one of the most extraordinary countries on Earth,
from the misty peaks of the Andes and the heart of the Amazon Rainforest to the untouched beauty of the Galápagos Islands.
More than an adventure, every moment of this itinerary reflects our mission to connect humanity through solo travel,
creating meaningful experiences that leave a positive impact on both you and the places you visit.
Every detail has been built in partnership with locally owned businesses, Indigenous communities and
Ecuadorian guides who know this country better than anyone.

INTEGRITY · SAFETY · CONNECTION

THE OVERVIEW

Everything Held, So You Can Be Fully Present

From your Solo Leader to your final sunset in the Galápagos; every guide, stay, meal
and workshop below is included in your trip price.

01

Guidance & Support

  • Solo Leader throughout your entire trip
  • Amazonian Indigenous guide throughout the Amazon
  • Certified Galápagos naturalist guide aboard the catamaran

02

Stays & Meals

  • Boutique hotels, jungle lodge & 5* Galápagos catamaran
  • 25 meals included throughout
  • Traditional welcome family dinner in Quito

03

Guidance & Support

  • Becoming Solo Journal
  • Intention setting & guided journaling workshop
  • Angel card session

03

The Amazon

  • Overnight bus + traditional canoe into Cuyabeno Reserve
  • Three nights in a remote jungle lodge
  • Sunset & sunrise canoe excursions, secluded lagoon swim
  • Night canoe expedition & guided night jungle walk
  • Guided rainforest hike, medicinal plants & ecology
  • Coffee, chocolate & traditional Amazonian tastings
  • Search for pink river dolphins

04

Culture & Community

  • Guided walking tour of Quito's UNESCO Old Town
  • Visit to an Indigenous Amazonian community
  • Traditional lunch & cooking experience with locals
  • Shaman experience & ancestral healing traditions
  • Blessed manifestation bracelet making
  • Visit to the Middle of the World monument

05

The Galápagos

  • Four nights aboard a boutique Galápagos catamaran
  • Guided wildlife walk on North Seymour Island
  • Snorkelling excursions throughout the Galápagos
  • Panga (dinghy) wildlife excursions
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Visit to Cerro Brujo
  • Circumnavigation of the iconic Kicker Rock
  • Explore Gardner Bay
  • Visit Osborn Islet
  • Guided walk at Punta Suárez
  • Visit Cormorant Point
  • Snorkelling around Champion Islet
  • Visit the historic Post Office Bay
  • Visit the Baroness Viewpoint
  • Visit giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz Highlands

DAY-BY-DAY

The Full Itinerary

Twelve days, three landscapes, one story. Expand each day for the full detail, or read it all right here.

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QUITO

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AMAZON RAINFOREST

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QUITO & EQUATOR

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GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

QUITO

Day 01

Welcome to Ecuador

Check in, settle in, and meet the incredible group of solo travellers you’ll soon call family. As evening unfolds, gather for the Becoming Solo Welcome Ceremony, setting intentions, guided journalling and angel cards, followed by a family dinner together.
QUITO

Day 02

Quito's Old Town & Overnight to the Amazon

A relaxed morning before a guided walking tour of Quito’s UNESCO-listed historic centre; colonial architecture, vibrant plazas and centuries of history. Free time to explore before boarding the overnight bus east, towards the Ecuadorian Amazon.

AMAZON

Day 03

Into the Rainforest

Leave the modern world behind, travelling by traditional motorised canoe into the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Settle into your jungle lodge, swim in a secluded lagoon at sunset, then head out after dark on a night canoe expedition in search of caimans and nocturnal wildlife.

AMAZON

Day 04

Deep in the Emerald Canopy

A guided jungle trek reveals medicinal plants, wildlife and the Amazon’s extraordinary biodiversity. Taste locally grown coffee, chocolate and traditional drinks, then head back onto the river in search of the legendary pink river dolphin, before a guided night walk.

AMAZON

Day 05

Indigenous Community & Shaman Experience

Step beyond tourism into the eyes of the people who have protected the Amazon for generations. Prepare a traditional lunch together, meet the community’s shaman for an introduction to ancestral healing, and leave with far more than photographs.

AMAZON

Day 06

Sunrise Farewell to the Jungle

A misty sunrise canoe excursion, birdsong filling the canopy as golden light dances across the water, before the journey back along the river. Some places leave an impression. The Amazon leaves a part of itself with you.

QUITO

Day 07

Quito & The Middle of the World

A slow morning to recharge before visiting one of Ecuador’s most iconic landmarks, the Equator monument, where you’ll stand with one foot in each hemisphere. One final night in Quito before departing for the Galápagos.
G A L Á P A G O S

Day 08

Arrival in the Galápagos

Fly from Quito into the archipelago and board your boutique catamaran. Visit North Seymour Island, frigate birds, courting blue-footed boobies and basking marine iguanas, before settling into life at sea.
G A L Á P A G O S

Day 09

Lobos Island & Kicker Rock

Snorkel crystal-clear waters alongside playful sea lions, rays and sea turtles. Cruise past the iconic volcanic cliffs of Kicker Rock, then kayak or paddleboard the shoreline of Cerro Brujo.
G A L Á P A G O S

Day 10

Española Island

Snorkel the turquoise waters of Gardner Bay and Osborn Islet, then walk Punta Suárez, widely regarded as one of the finest wildlife walks in the Galápagos, alive with nesting seabirds and marine iguanas.
G A L Á P A G O S

Day 11

Floreana Island

Explore Cormorant Point’s lagoons and birdlife before visiting the historic Post Office Bay, a 200-year-old handwritten postal tradition, and the panoramic Baroness Viewpoint.
G A L Á P A G O S

Day 12

Santa Cruz Highlands & Journey's End

Visit the giant tortoises roaming freely in the Santa Cruz Highlands, a fitting final chapter. Your official Becoming Solo adventure ends here, with the freedom to extend your stay or head home, carrying friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

YOUR ROOM

Shared or Private
Your Journey, Your Way

Shared

£3,960pp

Share your room with one other solo’er of the same gender in a comfortable twin room throughout the expedition. Many lifelong friendships begin as roommates, a wonderful option for those who enjoy sharing the journey.

Private

£5,500pp

Your own private space throughout the entire expedition. Relax, recharge and enjoy the comfort of having your own room after each unforgettable day of exploring Ecuador.

Secure Your Place

Only 12 spaces available for this expedition.

Pay In Full

Choose to pay your balance in full at the time of booking
and save £150 off your Ecuador expedition.
Use code “SOLO” at checkout.

Payment Plan

Secure your place with a £299 deposit, then spread the
remaining cost across instalments.
Final balance due 60 days before departure.
Number of instalments depends on booking date.

Shared Room

£3,960pp

Private Room

£5,500pp

Deposit

£299pp

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Flights

To/from Ecuador and to/from the Galápagos are not included.

Travel Insurance

Your personal travel insurance is not included.

Transit Control Card

Required before entering the Galápagos, approx. $20.

Park Entrance Fee

Galápagos National Park fee, approx. $200pp.
The Galápagos Transit Control Card and National Park Entrance Fee are mandatory government fees paid directly by each traveler, they can’t be processed on your behalf. Confirmed guests receive full instructions in their pre-departure pack. Some meals are also not included.
MEET YOUR HOST

Paige Copeland

Eight years ago, Paige booked a solo flight that changed the course of her life. What began as a journey around the world became a journey back to herself, revealing the extraordinary power of travel to connect people, broaden perspectives and transform lives. Since then, she has dedicated her life to helping others experience that same transformation. Through Becoming Solo, she has inspired thousands of people to move beyond fear, explore the world through their own eyes, and discover what they’re truly capable of.
“Travel is a catalyst for human connection.”

Excellent 5.0 ★ on Google (20 reviews)

Solo travel is more than a destination, it’s a personal evolution.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you book Shared, you’ll be roomed with one other solo traveller of the same gender. Many of our travellers say their roommate became one of their closest friends from the trip. Prefer your own space? Choose Private.

Completely normal, and exactly why we exist. You’ll have a Solo Leader with you throughout, a small group of 12, and a welcome ceremony on day one designed to turn strangers into a support system fast.

Completely normal, and exactly why we exist. You’ll have a Solo Leader with you throughout, a small group of 12, and a welcome ceremony on day one designed to turn strangers into a support system fast.

There isn’t one, our Private room option lets you have your own space at a transparent, fixed price, rather than a punitive “solo supplement.”

ONLY 12 SPACES

Your Ecuador Story Starts Here

17 – 28 October 2027
FROM £3,960pp SHARED · £5,500pp PRIVATE

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