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Ecuador and Galapagos

Ecuador and Galapagos

Galapagos, Quito, Baños, Mindo, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Ecuador and Galapagos

Ecuador and Galapagos

Galapagos, Quito, Baños, Mindo, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Ecuador and Galapagos

Ecuador and Galapagos

Galapagos, Quito, Baños, Mindo, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Ecuador and Galapagos

Ecuador and Galapagos

Galapagos, Quito, Baños, Mindo, Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Ecuador and Galapagos

Galapagos, Quito, Baños, Mindo, Cotopaxi, Galapagos, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Ecuador View on Google Maps

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Tour Overview

Ecuador and Galápagos Experience brings together the best of the country in a short tour that will allow you to experience the essence of Ecuador. In just a few days, you will encounter contrasting landscapes: you will walk through the mist of the Cloud Forest, feel the immensity of the Andean Páramo, and discover volcanic islands that seem to be from another world, each with its own unique life and species. In Quito, you will visit the Historic Center, a colonial treasure that holds centuries of history. Its churches, squares, and streets will transport you back to the 16th century, while your guide shares stories of the faith, art, and traditions that shaped the city. The journey is also experienced through the senses. You will learn how to prepare a typical dish and taste intense flavors such as cacao, tropical fruits, and liqueurs. In the highlands, you will meet indigenous communities that keep their customs alive, herding sheep in their traditional costumes while chatting on their cell phones. A greeting in Kichwa will be enough to make you feel part of this authentic encounter. Ecuador and Galapagos Experience The program also leaves room for adventure and contemplation. There will be moments that make your heart race and others that will be immortalized in your photos. The trip culminates in the Enchanted Islands: you will hop from island to island, enjoy pristine beaches, and swim with playful sea lions. You will observe frigatebirds soaring through the sky, the tenderness of blue-footed boobies, and the majestic gait of giant tortoises, eternal guardians of this natural paradise.

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Places You Will See

Galapagos
Galapagos
Quito
Quito
Otavalo
Otavalo
Mindo
Mindo
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park
Quilotoa Lagoon
Quilotoa Lagoon
Baños
Baños
Isabela
Isabela
Uninhabited Island
Uninhabited Island
Tijeretas Hill
Tijeretas Hill
Kicker Rock
Kicker Rock
Lobo Island
Lobo Island
San Cristobal
San Cristobal
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Highlights

  • Rainforest Exploration - Guided treks through Ecuador's dense, vibrant ecosystems.
  • Exotic Wildlife Encounters - Spot monkeys, birds, caimans, and rare species in Ecuador.
  • Galapagos island hopping
  • Adventure activities in Baños
  • Responsible Travel - Support conservation and sustainable initiatives in Ecuador.
  • Tailor-Made Experiences - Activities customized to your interests and pace.
  • Quilotoa Lagoon – breathtaking crater lake
  • Hike on the famous Cotopaxi volcano

What's Included

Included

  • Flight Tickets (Quito – Galápagos – Quito).
  • Galápagos Land Tours 5 days / 4 nights: Tourist Class
  • Transfers.
  • Spanish-speaking driver – Company shuttle service 1 Airport-Hotel 1 Hotel-Airport.
  • Accommodation.
  • Meals

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Galápagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 per person)
  • Galápagos Migration Card TCT (US $20 per person)
  • Isabela entrance fee $5, if you arrive in public boat. / Isabela entrance fee $20, if boat pass by this island or for a daily tour. (Choose the correct fee depending on the program)
  • $10 per person for the bus from the airport to the Italaca Channel
  • Drinks and alcoholic beverages Travel Insurance Extra meals Personal expenses Airlines/Local taxes updates Tips
  • (Travel) insurance
  • Personal expenses such as gratuities
  • Wetsuit (can be rented on site)
  • Activities not mentioned.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Quito and Transfer to Hotel

Day 2: City Quito with Cooking Class + Agave Tasting and Transfer to Mindo

Day 3: Mindo Chocolate and Nature Observation - Otavalo

Day 4: Otavalo Communities – Quitsato - Quito

Day 5: Cotopaxi National Park

Day 6: Visit to Quilotoa Crater Lagoon – Baños

Day 7: Baños Adventure - Quito

Day 8: Flight to The Galapagos Islands. Santa Cruz Highlands and Charles Darwin Research Station

Day 9: Day Tour to an Uninhabited Island (North Seymour or Plaza Sur or Bartolomé)

Day 10: Day at Leisure

Day 11: Speed Boat to San Cristobal Island. Visit Loberia and Tijeretas

Day 12: Day Tour to Kicker Rock or Isla Lobos

Day 13: Flight Back to Quito

Day 14: Transfer Out