Best Of Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

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Wander through one of South America's most beautiful countries. Experience the Galapagos Islands by boat and discover all that Ecuador has to offer
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Enjoy a guided tour of the city of Quito, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Soak in the natural hot springs in the beautiful Andean town of Papallacta
    • Search for native flora and fauna in the lush Amazon rainforest with an expert guide
    • See the incredible wildlife on the world-famous Galapagos Islands
    • Visit the flamingo’s lagoon and the tortoise breeding center

What's this trip about?

    Wander through one of South America's most beautiful countries. Experience the Galapagos Islands by boat and discover all that Ecuador has to offer

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 22 people
Age range18 to 64 years
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Guayaquil
  • Otavalo
  • Quito

Trip includes

    • 11 nights’ accommodation at listed hotels or similar
    • Daily breakfast
    • 05 lunches as per itinerary
    • 05 dinners as per itinerary
    • Private arrival and departure airport transfers
    • Transportation as per the itinerary
    • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
    • Entrance fees as per itinerary
    • Services of English-speaking guides
    • International return airfare from different gateways
    • Domestic flights to/from Galapagos Islands
    • Air taxes and fuel surcharges
    • All local applicable taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: USA/CANADA QUITO (ARRIVAL)

Make your own way to the airport for your international flight to Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Enjoy inflight meals and services.  Upon arrival in Quito you will be met at the airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Quito is the largest colo...

Day 2: QUITO (B)

After breakfast you will enjoy a fully guided city tour of Quito. You will visit La Ronda, a beautiful street in the heart of the old city, and Plaza de la Independencia, the city’s main square.  Here you can see the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and sever...

Day 3: QUITO - OTAVALO (B)

Today you will depart Quito and drive north to the mainly indigenous town of Otavalo. You can taste exotic fruits in the Guayabamba Valley before crossing the Equator at Cayambe where, on a clear day, you can see the majestic snow-capped mountains and try some ...

Day 4: OTAVALO - PAPALLACTA (B)

This morning you will travel the same route taken by Francisco de Orellana on his way to explore the legendary “El Dorado”, in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region, towards the moors of the Eastern mountain range. During this trip, you will see a radical change in scen...

Day 5: PAPALLACTA - AMAZON (B/L/D)

Today you will leave the majestic Andes highlands and travel down into the “Oriente”, or Amazon region. Along the way there will be several opportunities to stop for photographs of the lush green valleys and beautiful sparkling waterfalls. The road ends at Punt...

Day 6: AMAZON (B/L/D)

After breakfast this morning you will travel upstream by canoe and embark on a short walk to see some of the jungle's diverse secondary forest and visit the breathtaking "Cascada de Latas" waterfall, and if you wish you can take a refreshing dip in its clear cr...

Day 7: AMAZON - BAOS (B)

Today you will depart the Amazon and travel East to Baños, a small city located in a valley of scenic waterfalls, tempting hot springs and the impressive Tungurahua volcano. Visit the famous waterfalls “Manto de la Novia” and “Pailon del Diablo”, before enjoying incredible views of the active Tungurahua volcano from a lookout point.

Overnight in Baños

Day 8: BAOS - GUAYAQUIL (B)

Your destination today is the bustling city of Guayaquil. On arrival, you will enjoy a city tour visiting the picturesque Las Peñas area and the Malecon, the lively square overlooking the Guayas River. At the Malecon you will visit some important historical sit...

Day 9: GUAYAQUIL GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (SANTA CRUZ) (BY FLIGHT) (B/L/D)

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island, one of the world-famous Galapagos Islands. On arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel on the island of Santa Cruz. This afternoon you will enjoy a ...

Day 10: GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (ISABELA) (B/L/D)

Early this morning you will travel on a public speedboat with your guide to Isabela Island, where you can see Flamingo Lagoon, the largest coastal lagoon in the Galapagos. Afterwards you will take a short boat ride to Tintoreras Islet, where you may see sea lio...

Day 11: GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (B/L/D)

Today your guide will take you to visit the Famingo’s Lagoon. This is an approx. 2km trail where you will have explanation of the vegetation and geology of this young Island, Isabela Island. Arriving to the Flamingo lagoon you might be able to see flamingos fee...

Day 12: SANTA CRUZ QUITO (BY FLIGHT)(DEPARTURE) - USA/CANADA (B)

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

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Price per day$300
Last Updated: 2/22/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Items of personal nature, tips and gratuities
    • Visa fees if applicable
    • Travel insurance
    • Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 100 pp)
    • Transit Control Card (USD 20 pp)*
    • International airfare for Land Only option
    • Domestic flights for Land Only 2018 departures
    • Arrival and departure transfers for Land Only option
    • Any items not mentioned as included *Transit Control Card purchase is mandatory. The USD 20 fee must be paid withthe final payment, 75 days prior to departure.

Transportation & Flights

International & Domestic Flights Included AC VehiclesBoat Rides Within The Galapagos Islands,

Transportation & flights

AC VehiclesBoat Rides Within The Galapagos Islands
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Meals Included
Daily Breakfast, Local Lunches & Dinners
Age Requirements
18 to 64 years
Additional Information
Trip ID
industravel-189

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