THE BEST OF ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS (15-day program)

This 15-day tour allows you to explore three of the best and most diverse places in South America. Discover the expansive Andes, the mysterious Amazon Region and the enchanted Galapagos Islands.

  Walking on the cobblestone streets of the ancestral city of Quito, you will admire its diversity and richness as a collective of historic creation. Enjoy of active volcanoes, cloud forest diversity, hot springs, handicrafts and more very close to the capital city.

The Galapagos Archipelago a living natural museum welcomes you to know about its volcanic origin, its impressive and always curious land and marine species.

Admire the fantastic Amazon rain forest with its extremely rich biodiversity, where local residents will let you know more about them and their way of life related to the benefits from the jungle.

DAY
ITINERARY (departure any day)
OVERNIGHT
MEALS
1

Arrival Quito - Transfer in international flight - hotel

Quito

 

N/A
2

Quito city tour - cable car on mount Pichincha - cooking class

Quito

 

B-L
3

Quito - Pululahua crater- San Tadeo birding - Mindo (small cable car and chocolate tour)

Mindo

B
4

Mindo - “Quitsato” Equatorial monument - Cayambe traditional breadstick (bizcocho) - Peguche indigenous weaving workshop

Otavalo

B
5

Otavalo Indigenous market - Cotacachi leather town - Cuicocha lake - Quito

Quito

B
6

Quito - flight - Galapagos: Arrival Baltra Is. - Highlands of Santa Cruz

Galapagos

B-L
7

Sail tour to Seymour Is. or Bartolome Is. or Plazas or Santa Fe Is.

Galapagos

B-L
8

Puerto Ayora - speed boat to Isabela Is.: Tintoreras islet

Galapagos

B-L
9

Isabela Island: Tunnels of Cabo Rosa

Galapagos

B-L
10

Speed boat to Puerto Ayora - transfer to Baltra Island - flight back to Quito transfer to the hotel

Galapagos

B
11

Quito - Papallacta hot springs - Amazon lodge

Amazon

B-D
12

Amazon lodge activities

Amazon

B-L-D
13

Amazon lodge - Baños activities

Baños 

B
14

Baños - Chimborazo Volcano - Latacunga

Latacunga

B
15

Latacunga - Quilotoa crater lake

B

Prices per person in double room:

  • Standard Hotels US $3550
  • Superior Hotels US $3970
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HIGHLIGHT:

  • Galapagos Islands “natural laboratory of evolution”
  • Quito, the first World´s Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO
  • Panoramic view from Quito´s cable car
  • Walking on the Equator line
  • Pululahua inhabited crater
  • Tasting tour of Ecuadorian cacao and chocolate
  • Birdwatching of hummingbirds and tanagers
  • Waterfalls in the rain forest
  • The middle of the world
  • Andean breadstick and hot chocolate
  • “Plaza de los ponchos” the largest craft market of America
  • Adventure activities such as: zip line, “the end of the world” swing, canopy
  • “Pailon del diablo” waterfall
  • Relaxation time in the hot spring at Papallacta town
  • Hiking on the Amazon rain forest beneath the branches of giant trees
  • Professional guide service and transportation

INCLUDED

  • Accommodations in a double room (in selected hotels or comparable ones)
  • Private transportation
  • Professional bilingual (English/Spanish-speaking) guide services
  • Admissions to indicated museums and national parks on mainland
  • Domestic flights (Quito – Galapagos Islands – Quito)
  • Public bus transportation from Baltra – Itabaca Canal – Baltra
  • Excursions, as indicated in the itinerary
  • Speedboat passage between islands (shared basis)
  • Island-hopping land tours (shared basis) with lunch
  • Snorkeling gear

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $100 per adult
  • Immigration Control Transit Card: $20 per person
  • Isabela Island entrance fee: $10 per person
  • Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
  • Personal expenses
  • Items not included in the itinerary
  • Meals not included in the itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Use of wet suits
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