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Ecuador & Galapagos Islands

12 days
From Quito to Guayaquil
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Quito

    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Quito Historic Center
  2. Day 2

    Quito to Otavalo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Restaurant meal with tasting of locro quiteño (potato soup)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit of the historic center of Quito
    • Visit Cathedral of Quito
    • Visit Church of the Society of Jesus
    • Visit San Francisco de Quito church
    • Tasting in a local sugar factory with demonstration of artisanal elaboration
    • Lunch in a restaurant with tasting of locro quiteño (potato soup)
    • Visit Otavalo market
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Quito
    Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús)
    San Francisco de Quito Church
    Otavalo Market
    Independence Square (Plaza de la Independencia)
  3. Day 3

    Otavalo to Amazon Lodge (Cosanga)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (One of the best trouts in the region), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Quitsato Equinoctial line (Latitude 0)
    • Stop at Mirador de la Virgen de los Guacamayos
    • Lunch with regional trout
    • Visit to traditional Quichua community house
    • Learning about cocoa harvesting techniques
    • Participation in artisanal chocolate development
    • Chocolate tasting
    Landmarks
    Quitsato Equinoctial Line
    Mirador de la Virgen de los Guacamayos
    Antisana Reserve
    Sumaco National Park
  4. Day 4

    Amazon to Riobamba

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Best fish in the Amazon: Tilapia), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Amazon rainforest exploration with local guide
    • Lunch with Tilapia fish
    • Visit to balsa wood store in Puyo
    • Stop at Pailon del Diablo waterfall
    • City tour of Baños pedestrian streets
    • Walking tour of Riobamba historic center

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in the Amazon river
    Landmarks
    Amazon Rainforest
    Pailon del Diablo Waterfall
    Mount Tungurahua
    Chimborazo Volcano
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  5. Day 5

    Riobamba to Cuenca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal of Indian Cañari couple with barley soup), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pass by Church of Balbanera
    • Visit to Indian community of Tolte
    • Descent to Chanchan canyon
    • Visit to Sibambe station for Devil's Nose photographs
    • Welcome by Nizag dancers at Sibambe
    • Visit to small museum maintained by Indians of Nizag
    • View Inca ruins of Ingapirca from afar
    • Lunch in local restaurant with barley soup
    Landmarks
    Church of Balbanera
    Devil's Nose (Nariz del Diablo)
    Ingapirca Inca Ruins
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  6. Day 6

    Cuenca to Guayaquil

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Tamale cuencano, grilled pork meat accompanied by llapingachos (potato base), and fruit salad), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Cuenca
    • Visit to colonial and republican churches
    • Visit to Belvedere del Turi
    • Visit to Ortega family Panama hat factory and museum
    • Visit to Museum of Aboriginal Cultures
    • Lunch with tamale cuencano and llapingachos
    • Passage through Cajas National Park with photo stops
    • Panoramic city tour of Guayaquil
    Landmarks
    Belvedere del Turi
    Cajas National Park
    Cuenca Historic Center
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  7. Day 7

    Guayaquil to Santa Cruz Island (Galápagos)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local ranch meal), Dinner (Local restaurant meal with group)

    Included Activities

    • Flight Guayaquil to Baltra
    • Transfer to Itabaca Canal
    • Ferry crossing to Santa Cruz Island
    • Visit to Los Gemelos craters
    • Lunch at local ranch
    • Visit to Charles Darwin Station
    Landmarks
    Baltra Airport
    Itabaca Canal
    Los Gemelos Craters
    Charles Darwin Station
  8. Day 8

    Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal), Dinner (Local restaurant meal with group)

    Included Activities

    • Motor boat navigation to Isabela Island (approximately two hours)
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Visit to giant tortoise breeding center
    • Walk through Humedales area
    • Visit to Concha y Perla bay
    • Swimming and snorkeling with marine wildlife
    Landmarks
    Isabela Island
    Humedales Lagoon
    Concha y Perla Bay
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  9. Day 9

    Isabela to Tintoreras Islet and Return to Santa Cruz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant meal), Dinner (Local restaurant meal with group)

    Included Activities

    • Small boat navigation to Tintoreras islet (approximately 10 minutes)
    • Walk on Tintoreras volcanic terrain (approximately 30 minutes)
    • Snorkeling with marine wildlife (approximately one hour)
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Return transfer to Santa Cruz Island
    Landmarks
    Tintoreras Islet
    Puerto Villamil
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  10. Day 10

    Santa Cruz Island (Free Day)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional day excursion to Bartolomé Island (additional cost)
    • Swimming and snorkeling around Pinnacle Rock
    • Wildlife viewing including sea turtles and reef sharks
    Landmarks
    Santa Cruz Island
    Bartolomé Island
    Pinnacle Rock
  11. Day 11

    Santa Cruz Island to Guayaquil

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Puerto Ayora
    • Ferry to Itabaca Canal
    • Flight to Guayaquil
    Landmarks
    Puerto Ayora
  12. Day 12

    Departure from Guayaquil

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    May 23rd, 2024
    4.5
    I cannot say enough about our guide (Pablo) and the driver (Bruno) on the Ecuador mainland. Pablo's knowledge of the...
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    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Pablo and Bruno made such a positive impact on your Ecuador mainland tour, and we appreciate your feedback on the Galapagos guides as well. Your kind words about Wingbuddy being your first choice mean a lot to us. We look forward to assisting you with your future travels and ensuring every trip is just as memorable.
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    May 20th, 2024
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    Excellent experience. Our guide Pablo was awesome at explaining and guiding us to the history and culture of each...
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    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to hear that Pablo’s passion and knowledge enhanced your trip and that you enjoyed the beauty of the Andes. It’s fantastic to know this was one of your best trips with Wingbuddy. We look forward to helping you with your future travels and appreciate your recommendation to your friends.
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    April 5th, 2024
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    We booked this tour based on their web site stating that the group would be NO MORE than 16 people MAX. Wingbuddy...
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    February 26th, 2024
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    would have liked a day or 2 mor in the Galapagos
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    Thank you for your feedback! We will look more in depth into this. :)
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  • A
    December 15th, 2023
    4.6
    This is a wonderful trip and the guide Pablo Salazar is a very good guide he knows everything about this country, and...
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    Thank you for your review! We are so glad you were satisfied with all aspects of your trip and we know the impact a great guide can have on the tours! Where off to next? :)
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  • A
    November 10th, 2022
    5.0
    Great experience. Best I have had in all my travels
    Traveled in October 2022
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  • A
    April 21st, 2023
    5.0
    Our guide, Pablo, in Ecuador (mainland) was beyond terrific. So was our driver, Pedro. The trip was very well...
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    Traveled in April 2023
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    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Pablo and Pedro made your trip to Ecuador exceptional. We're glad the organization and itinerary met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you on your next adventure!
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