NORTH ANDES & GALAPAGOS (10-day program)

During this 10-day journey you will discover a variety of natural and cultural wonders. The city of Quito surrounded by volcanoes and nestled in an Andean valley keeps the best preserved colonial center of Latin America. Quito was the first city to be declared as the World´s Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Discover fantastic volcanic landscapes on the way to the mysterious cloud forest a place full of wildlife such as unique birds, orchids and butterflies.

Otavalo and Cotacachi are outstanding indigenous towns of skilful weavers and artisans, Andean villages where llama and alpaca textiles, and leather goods are manufactured to support the local economy. You will get high quality clothing to reasonable prices.

Discover the Galapagos Islands “the natural laboratory of evolution” houses endemic animal and plant species which are unique in the world. You will swim and snorkel in one of the richest marine life reserves of the planet, also come to admire the 150 years old giant tortoises.

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 (cable car and chocolate tour)

Mindo

B

4

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

Otavalo

B

5

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

Quito

B

6

Quito - flight - Galapagos: Arrive in 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 Island: 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 mainland

B

Prices per person in double room:

  • Standard Hotels US $2410
  • Superior Hotels US $2580
BEST PRICE
HIGHLIGHTS
  • 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
  • Hummingbirds and tanagers
  • Hiking to the waterfalls in the cloud forest
  • The middle of the world
  • Andean breadstick and hot chocolate
  • Plaza de los ponchos” the largest craft market of America
  • 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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