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Ecuador & Galápagos Island

Ecuador & Galápagos Island

Quito, Puerto Ayora, Mindo, Otavalo, Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Ecuador & Galápagos Island

Ecuador & Galápagos Island

Quito, Puerto Ayora, Mindo, Otavalo, Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Ecuador & Galápagos Island

Ecuador & Galápagos Island

Quito, Puerto Ayora, Mindo, Otavalo, Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Ecuador & Galápagos Island

Ecuador & Galápagos Island

Quito, Puerto Ayora, Mindo, Otavalo, Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

Ecuador & Galápagos Island

Quito, Puerto Ayora, Mindo, Otavalo, Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, Baños de Agua Santa, Pichincha, Galápagos, Imbabura, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Ecuador View on Google Maps

Includes Transport
Guide
Food Included
Snorkeling
Hiking
Shopping
GalapagosWildlife & Nature

Tour Overview

This 14-day Ecuador & Galapagos adventure combines the country’s most iconic natural and cultural highlights into one unforgettable journey. Begin your trip in Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage city, where you’ll explore its charming colonial center, ride the Teleférico for panoramic views, and visit the Middle of the World monument. Continue north to the Otavalo Market and Cuicocha Lake, then venture south to the breathtaking Cotopaxi National Park and the vibrant town of Baños, known for waterfalls, hot springs, and adventure. Fly to the Galapagos Islands to discover two of their most fascinating islands. On Santa Cruz, explore the lush highlands, see giant tortoises in the wild, and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Enjoy pristine beaches like Tortuga Bay, kayak among marine life, and sail to one of the nearby uninhabited islands—Bartolomé, North Seymour, or South Plazas—for world-class wildlife encounters. Continue to San Cristóbal Island to visit the Interpretation Center, snorkel at Isla Lobos, and swim with sea lions and reef sharks at the iconic Kicker Rock. This program offers the perfect balance of nature, culture, and adventure, showcasing Ecuador’s incredible diversity from the Andes to the Galapagos.

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Places You Will See

Tortuga Bay + Kayak
Tortuga Bay + Kayak
Uninhabited Island
Uninhabited Island
Quito
Quito
Mindo
Mindo
Mitad del Mundo
Mitad del Mundo
Otavalo
Otavalo
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park
Baños
Baños
2
2

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Highlights

  • Highlands & Charles Darwin Station – Giant tortoises, conservation, nature, trails, science, education, Galapagos, biodiversity.
  • Tortuga Bay + Kayak – Beach, marine iguanas, kayaking, sea lions, white sand, mangroves, snorkeling, landscapes.
  • Uninhabited Island (South Plazas) – Adventure, snorkeling, sea lions, birds, cacti, landscapes, nature, exclusivity.
  • City Experience & Teleferico – Culture, history, views, colonial architecture, mountains, adventure, tradition, photography.
  • Mindo Cloud Forest – Nature, waterfalls, birds, butterflies, adventure, hiking, coffee, biodiversity.
  • Middle of the World (Equator) – Science, culture, fun, balance, geography, learning, tradition, photography.
  • Otavalo Indigenous Market – Handicrafts, culture, colors, tradition, textiles, art, people, music.
  • Full Day Cotopaxi – Volcano, hiking, adventure, landscapes, nature, highlands, photography, wildlife.
  • Full Day Baños – Waterfalls, adventure, thermal baths, nature, ziplining, landscapes, relaxation, fun.

What's Included

Included

  • Transfers and excursions with private transportation and English-speaking professional guide (driver/guide)
  • 1 night accommodation in Quito airport area at Selected Hotel with breakfast included
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Puerto Ayora at Selected Hotel with breakfast included.
  • 5 nights’ accommodation in Quito at Selected Hotel with breakfast included.
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Mindo at Selected Hotel with breakfast included.
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in the Baños city at at Selected Hotel with breakfast included.
  • Airport reception and assistance
  • Guided expeditions according to the itinerary
  • All meals and excursions as per describe in the itinerary
  • Domestic flights (Quito-Galapagos-Quito)
  • INGALA Migration Control Card fee (20 USD per person)
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and Extras
  • Travel and health insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Ecuador! Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

Day 2: Transfer to the Airport - Flight to Galapagos Islands: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station

Day 3: Tortuga Bay + Kayak

Day 4: Day Tour to Uninhabited Island

Day 5: Transfer to the Baltra Airport - Fligh Back to Quito - Transfer to the Hotel

Day 6: Quito Experience and The Teleferico

Day 7: Excursion to Mindo Cloud Forest

Day 8: Excursion to Mindo Cloud Forest

Day 9: Middle of The World

Day 10: Visit to Otavalo Market & Cuicocha Lake

Day 11: Cotopaxi National Park Excursion

Day 12: Baños Full Day

Day 13: Baños-Quito (Rest of the Day at Leisure)

Day 14: Transfer to The Airport / International Flight Back Home