Quito and Galapagos Basic

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Visit the largest and best preserved Historic Center of South America, live the traditional trades and experience the culture of the most touristic city of Ecuador and learn more about the Galapagos Islands, see sea lions, marine iguanas, reef sharks and many more exotic marine animals.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Visit the largest and best preserved Historic Center of South America
    • Visit the Middle of the World and live experiences that defy the laws of physics and occur only in this part of the world.
    • Visit the lava tunnels and a giant turtle reserve.

What's this trip about?

    Visit the largest and best preserved Historic Center of South America, live the traditional trades and experience the culture of the most touristic city of Ecuador and learn more about the Galapagos Islands, see sea lions, marine iguanas, reef sharks and many more exotic marine animals.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityQuito
End CityGalápagos

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Galapagos
  • Quito

Activities

  • History
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Transfer airport / hotel / airport
    • 2 nights’ accommodation
    • Breakfast
    • 1914 Original trolley city tour of Quito + Northern and south Hemisphere Experience in the Middle of the World
    • Transfer Baltra / hotel in Puerto Ayora, visiting the highland part of Santa Cruz Island (Includes lava Tunnels and a turtle reserve) + Visit the Scientific Charles Darwin Station. (Transfer operates daily at 13h00). **It will be possible to operate transfers without visits and without guide at the following times: 10h00 and 15h00** (previous request)
    • 3 nights’ accommodation in Galápagos (Santa Cruz Island) with breakfast
    • Excursion to Tortuga Beach & Bay Tour
    • Transfer hotel / airport with a stop at Los Gemelos craters. (Transfer operates daily at 07h00, 09h00 and 12h00). Includes only transport.
    • Hotel taxes

Itinerary

Day 1:

Transfer Airport / Hotel.

Day 2:

Breakfast. 1914 Original trolley city tour of Quito + Northern and south Hemisphere Experience in the Middle of the World

We will visit the historic center, the largest and best preserved in South America, in one of our original trolleys, which are a replica of...

Day 3: Transfer Hotel to the airport for your flight to Galapagos.

Welcome at the Baltra airport and transfer by public buses to the tip of the Itabaca canal, where you will proceed by a public ferry service in the Island of Santa Cruz. Transport will be waiting in order to transfer you to Puerto Ayora, area where the hotels are loca...

Day 4:

In the morning excursion to Tortuga Bay Beach, after 40minute walk (approx.) we will arrive to this magic place, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos, with white sand and green mangroves. “Playa mansa” is where we can swim and enjoy of the beach.  Free t...

Day 5:

Free day to choose any extra activities of your own choice and accommodation

Day 6:

Meals: Breakfast

Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel to go to the canal of Itabaca, where a ferry will take you to Baltra Island. At the port you will board a bus of your airline that takes you to the airport. On the way to the airport, you will have ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $831
Price per day$139
Last Updated: 6/27/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Hector

Jul 2020

Spectacular Time

my first trip knowing the history of quito!!! spectacular!! grateful! Both my guide and driver quality of person! Happy birthday to you! thank you for the experience...

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Fiona

Apr 2020

the tour were worthwhile

I did the otovalo market tour. Although I was just wanting to get to the markets, the extra in the tour were worthwhile and I’m glad I booked this. My tour guide and...

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Santiago

Jul 2019

We went on different tours with them

We went on different tours with them. There were some outstanding gu...

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We focus our efforts on providing unique, authentic, and memorable vacations, where our travelers interact with locals to learn a new culture and enjoy a life-changing adventure.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Food and drinks
    • Optional gratuities

Accommodation

,Value - 3 start level accommodations - Trips labeled “Value” fall into a mid-range budget and the accommodations can range from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. "KAIA 4**** (Valladolid N24-742 y Julio Zaldumbide) or similar Maidith White Cove 3½*** (Cucuve y Floreana) or similar
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Meals Included

5 Breakfasts

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Moderate- Trip involves regular walking or cycling over long distances on sometimes hilly, or bumpy terrain.

Trip ID
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