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PRIVATE 10 days Experience @ Ecuador Highlights & Galapagos Express! * New*

10 days

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Start and end in Quito

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The Galapagos are beautiful, and we were able to observe different species of animals, which are not found in other parts of the world.
Rachel, traveled in August
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Operator: Signature DMC
Active: Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Quito
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Pick up at Quito International Airport )
Day 2
Otavalo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Otavalo Indigenous Market
- Guided market exploration with cultural commentary
Landmarks
Otavalo Indigenous Market
Day 3
Quito City Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Basilica Church visit
- Plaza Grande (Independence Square) exploration
- San Francisco de Quito Church visit
- Intiñan Museum visit with interactive exhibits
Landmarks
Basilica Church
Plaza Grande
San Francisco de Quito Church
Intiñan Museum
Mitad del Mundo Monument
Day 4
Cotopaxi National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cotopaxi National Park visit with guide commentary
- Hike to Limpiopungo Lake through paramo landscape
- Horseback riding for approximately 2 hours with brief riding lesson
- Traditional chagra dress provided
Landmarks
Cotopaxi Volcano
Limpiopungo Lake
Rumiñahui Volcano
Day 5
Quilotoa Crater Lake and Tigua
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Quilotoa Crater Lake visit
- Crater hike (hiking or mule rental available)
- Tigua village visit with painting demonstration
Landmarks
Quilotoa Crater Lake
Tigua Village
Day 6
Quito to Galapagos Islands
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Flight from Quito to Baltra
- Los Gemelos (Twins) crater formations visit
- Local highland ranch visit with Giant Tortoise observation
- Lava tunnel excursion
- Transfer to Puerto Ayora
Landmarks
Los Gemelos
Galapagos Giant Tortoise Reserve
Day 7
Charles Darwin Research Station and Tortuga Bay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit with interpretation center
- Tortuga Bay beach walk and visit
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Tortuga Bay
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Tortuga Bay
Day 8
Galapagos Islands Exploration
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Las Bachas wet landing with snorkeling and swimming
- North Seymour dry landing trail (2 miles)
- Sullivan Bay dry/wet landing with volcanic landscape viewing
- Bartolome Island visit with boardwalk and panoramic viewpoint
- Santa Fe Island wet landing with trail walk and snorkeling
- South Plazas and Punta Carrion island visit with snorkeling
- Snorkeling equipment use
Landmarks
Las Bachas Beach
North Seymour Island
Sullivan Bay
Bartolome Island
Pinnacle Rock
Santa Fe Island
South Plazas Island
Punta Carrion
Day 9
Galapagos to Papallacta
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Baltra to Quito
- Papallacta thermal hot springs visit
Optional Activities
- Short hike in Papallacta area
Landmarks
Antisana Volcano
Papallacta Hot Springs
Day 10
Departure
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador (Drop off at Quito International Airport )

Landmarks
Otavalo Indigenous Market

Landmarks
Basilica Church
Plaza Grande
San Francisco de Quito Church
Intiñan Museum
Mitad del Mundo Monument

Landmarks
Cotopaxi Volcano
Limpiopungo Lake
Rumiñahui Volcano

Landmarks
Quilotoa Crater Lake
Tigua Village

Landmarks
Los Gemelos
Galapagos Giant Tortoise Reserve

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Tortuga Bay

Landmarks
Las Bachas Beach
North Seymour Island
Sullivan Bay
Bartolome Island
Pinnacle Rock
Santa Fe Island
South Plazas Island
Punta Carrion

Landmarks
Antisana Volcano
Papallacta Hot Springs

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.9

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Rachel
August 31st, 2020
5
A very interesting experience. The Galapagos are beautiful, and we were able to observe different species of animals,...
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Traveled in February 2019
Reply from: Signature DMC
Thank you for your feedback Rachel! Wonderful to know you enjoyed the trip, this is an unique experience. Best regards, Marilda
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Lu
August 27th, 2020
5
Chile and Argentina, no matter how neighboring, and speak the same language, are two completely different countries,...
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Traveled in January 2018

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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PRIVATE 10 days Experience @ Ecuador Highlights & Galapagos Express! * New*

Itinerary

Arrival in Quito

Otavalo

Included Activities

Quito City Tour

Included Activities

Cotopaxi National Park

Included Activities

Quilotoa Crater Lake and Tigua

Included Activities

Quito to Galapagos Islands

Included Activities

Charles Darwin Research Station and Tortuga Bay

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Galapagos Islands Exploration

Included Activities

Galapagos to Papallacta

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

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