10 Day Ecuador with 6 Day Eastern Galapagos Cruise

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Quito's colonial quarter, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Stand at the Middle of the World monument, situated at latitude 0º Embark on a journey to the beginning of time in the Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands The unique environment encourages sea lions, Sally Lightfoot crabs, penguins and flightless cormorants Walk in an impressive cactus forest surrounded by land and marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies Snorkel on magnificent white sand beaches with plentiful marine life Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station's giant tortoise breeding center Travel along the coast on a panga while Naturalist-Guides explain the area's dramatic geology Explore Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador and the nation's largest port Visit Parque Historico and learn about the history & culture of the region

What's this trip about?

    2 Quito, 6 Cruise, 1 Guayaquil

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • South America

Attractions

  • Galapagos
  • Guayaquil
  • Quito
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz Island

Trip includes

    • Flights Miami-Quito, Guayaquil-MiamiSome departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Quito-Baltra & Baltra-Guayaquil 9 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Quito 6 nights M/V Santa Cruz II 1 night Guayaquil Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 21 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners Services of English-speaking local guides Services of English-speaking naturalist guides in the Galapagos Galapagos National Park fee of $100 Galapagos Transit Control Card fee of $20

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Itinerary

Your Galapagos itinerary may vary according to weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety issues and wildlife migration patterns.

DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for Ecuador
Depart for Ecuador. Arrive in Quito, capital of Ecuador, founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city; transfer to your hotel. The Quito airport is approximately an hour drive from the city. Balance of the day is at leisure to get acquainted with this lively city's priceless historical treasures of art and architecture Overnight: Quito ▲

DAY 2, Thursday - Quito City Tour & Visit to the Middle of the World
The morning's tour begins with a visit to the colonial section of Quito to walk along the narrow cobblestone streets and feel the charm of 16th-century Quito. See the Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, Presidential Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace before visiting La C...
DAY 3, Friday - Flight to Baltra, Galapagos Islands, Embarkation
Embark this morning on a journey to the "beginning of time" as you transfer to the airport for the flight to the astonishing Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands, five million years in the making. Arrive at Baltra Airport, meet your naturalist guides and transfer to...
DAY 4, Saturday - Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal Island
After breakfast, disembark at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Galapagos province and drive to Cerro Colorado on the southern shore. Here, visit the breeding center for highly endangered giant tortoises in the midst of a deciduous forest. View a variety of wi...
DAY 5, Sunday - Santa Fe Island, South Plaza Island
Enjoy a boat ride this morning to Santa Fe Island, one of the oldest in the archipelago with volcanic rocks over 4 million years old. Walk along the idyllic white sand beach with its countless sea lions and hike amid Opuntia cactus plants searching for the famous Barring...
DAY 6, Monday - Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island
An extraordinary visit awaits you today at the iconic Charles Darwin Research Station's giant tortoise breeding center. Nestled in an impressive cactus forest, this center of research and conservation is renowned for its captive breeding program for giant tortoises. You'...
DAY 7, Tuesday - Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay, Española Island
An early start this morning as you explore the coastline on a panga while your naturalist guide explains the dramatic geology of the area. At Punta Suarez on Española, the southernmost island in the archipelago, you're warmly welcomed by noisy sea lions. Several wildlife...
DAY 8, Wednesday - Eden Islet, Santa Cruz Island, North Seymour Island
After breakfast, a panga ride takes you to Eden Islet, located off the coast of Santa Cruz Island. Here, you see a variety of Galapagos wildlife, blue-footed boobies, reef sharks, and frigates. A chance to snorkel, kayak and ride a glass-bottom boat (weather permitting)....
DAY 9, Thursday - Disembarkation, Flight to Guayaquil, City Tour & Parque Historico
Disembarkation at Baltra Island. Then, proceed to the airport for the flight to Guayaquil. Your discovery of this historic city in the high Andes begins at the main square, with its stirring memorial to the Heroes of the Independence, symbolizing the triumph of the Repub...
DAY 10, Friday - Depart Ecuador
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning of Day 10 and will require a transfer on Day 9. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time Meals: Breakfast

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