Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Quito - Bathrooms
1 stop
1
Banos
We will travel south along the Pan-American highway and the famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes” with around 62 of them, heading towards Baños, a tourist town located on the slopes of the active volcano Tungurahua, possibility of doing activities such as cycling, rafting, hiking to the waterfalls. , tarabita, horseback riding, this entire place is located between the Amazon jungle and the Andes mountain range with impressive landscapes, accommodation.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 2
BATHROOMS – AMAZON JUNGLE
1 stop
2
Puyo
: In the morning we will go to the Amazon jungle through the Pastaza River canyon towards the city of Puyo, visit to Biopark Yanacocha here you can observe and learn about local animal species that have been victims of illegal trafficking, then we will go to Take a hike in the Amazon jungle to the HOLA VIDA waterfall. And finally we will visit a local family where we will have the opportunity to learn about the customs of this ethnic group, returning to Baños.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
BATHROOMS -QUILOTOA- QUITO
1 stop
3
Quilotoa
In the morning we will head to Quito without first visiting the Quilotoa lagoon crater, famous for its impressive landscape. Opportunity to take a two-hour walk to the bottom of the lagoon. Also on the way we will be able to make a stop in the painters' town of Tigua. and the guinea pig farms, return to Quito.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
city tour Quito Equatorial line
1 stop
4
Quito
Quito was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1978 by UNESCO. It is considered one of the most beautiful cities in America, we will visit both the modern and the old part characterized by the number of churches and squares of which we will see the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Presidential Palace that are located in the main square called Plaza Grande, La Compañía de Jesús (church covered throughout its interior with gold), plaza and church of San Francisco. Then we will go to the Middle of the World City, we will visit its museum called El Intiñán, famous for the experiments carried out there, and feel the experience of being in both hemispheres at the same time.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Galapagos Islands
1 stop
5
Isla Lobos
Transfer Quito-airport flight Quito Galapagos RECEPTION AND TRANSFER – LA LOBERIA Reception by our Guides at the San Cristobal airport, transfer to the hotel located on the same Island, room distribution and lunch at the hotel or restaurants on the island. In the afternoon we will visit LA LOBERIA. It is a coral sand beach that has been named for the large number of sea lions that rest on its rocks and sand. It is one of the places where you can practice surfing. On the way back we will have an exquisite dinner and accommodation
8 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
SANTA CRUZ – SCIENTIFIC STATION – CRACKS
1 stop
6
Charles Darwin Research Station
We start the day with a navigation to Santa Cruz Island (time approx. 2h30) After a spectacular breakfast we head to visit the CHARLES DARWIN STATION, later we will enjoy LA ESTACION BEACH, return to the hotel to enjoy lunch, then we will have a transfer to the Puerto Ayora dock to make a short navigation until we reach Punta Estrada , opportunity to observe blue-footed boobies, frigates, continuation of our tour, visit to the beautiful German beach for its beige sand, here we will enjoy this spectacular beach. Continuation of our tour through the salt mines until we reach the GRIETAS, it is a rock formation which houses a natural pool of turquoise water, in it we can take a refreshing bath and we can snorkel accompanied by beautiful colorful fish, on our way back we will have A delicious dinner for a well-deserved rest.
8 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Santa Cruz Island
1 stop
7
Tortuga Bay Beach
After a delicious breakfast, we will take a walk to the beautiful beach of TORTUGA BAY, considered the most beautiful in the archipelago, spectacular landscapes, sun, turquoise sea and white sand await us, we will enjoy a refreshing swim accompanied by iguanas and colorful fish. Return to the hotel, lunch. In the afternoon we will enjoy a short walk to LAGUNA DE LAS NINFAS
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
FULL DAY SANTA FE – APPROXIMATELY 45 MIN NAVIGATION
1 stop
8
Santa Fe Island
Departure from your hotel at 7:30 AM to transfer you to the Puerto Ayora dock, upon boarding the yacht you will have approximately 40 minutes of navigation. Upon arrival you will disembark on Santa Fe Island, which is a central island surrounded by an incredible bay of turquoise water! This island is protected by a natural barrier of rocks, over which colonies of sea lions and hawks can be seen flying overhead. Upon disembarking on the island you will be able to see sea lions resting on the beach around you. You will continue on a walk in which you will be able to observe two species of land iguanas found only within this island, whose main food is the leaves and fruits of the large and thick cacti which are also a great attraction of this island, since it has giant cacti in all its surroundings.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT - BALTRA ISLAND - QUITO
1 stop
9
Daphne Minor Island
After breakfast, our transportation will take us to the airport of Baltra Island to take our return flight to the city of Quito or Guayaquil, including air ticket.
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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