Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
You'll be picked up from the airport and driven to your hotel in Quito. Get checked in and settle in after your flight.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Quito airport arrival Terminal)
- Day 2
Quito to Tena
After breakfast, you'll head out from Quito through the highland landscape and gradually descend into the rainforest. The drive takes you down to Tena in the Amazon region where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Tena
This morning after eating, you're heading to the Jatun Yacu River for a full day of white-water rafting. Safety gear gets provided along with briefings before you paddle through the river. The route has rapids that work for both first-timers and experienced rafters. Lunch and cold drinks are served right on the riverbank.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served on the river bank with complimentary cold beverages)
Included Activities
- Full-day rafting on Jatun Yacu River with guide
- Safety equipment (life jacket, helmet, paddle, splash jacket)
Landmarks Jatun Yacu River - Day 4
Tena to Quito
You'll check out after breakfast and get transferred back to Quito for the evening. The drive takes you back through the highlands and into the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Quito
After breakfast, you'll walk through Quito's well-preserved historic center. Head to the Basilica del Voto Nacional Church and climb up the domes for views, then go to Panecillo viewpoint to see the city with the Winged Virgin statue overhead. Wander through La Ronda neighborhood and check out artisan workshops there. Around 90 minutes of free time lets you grab lunch in Zona Rosa on your own, then you'll visit the Middle of the World monument to stand where the two hemispheres meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica del Voto Nacional Church with dome climb
- Panecillo viewpoint with Winged Virgin statue
- La Ronda neighbourhood artisan workshops
- Middle of the World complex with hemisphere-defying experiences
Optional Activities
- Entrance to churches (additional cost)
Landmarks Basilica del Voto Nacional Church Panecillo Viewpoint La Ronda Middle of the World - Day 6
Quito to Galapagos
Following breakfast, you'll head to the airport to catch a flight to San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos. Once you land, a transfer takes you to your hotel. This region is home to wildlife like blue and red-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and sea lions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks San Cristobal Island 
- Day 7
Galapagos
After breakfast, the morning takes you out to Lobos Island by boat. A path of about 850 meters winds through rocky volcanic terrain and sandy areas. You might spot frigates, sea lions, nesting boobies, marine iguanas, and lava lizards. Snorkeling sessions often bring sightings of young sea lions, rays, and sea turtles. Later you'll head to Playa Ochoa beach to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning excursion to Lobos Island
- 850-meter island path walk (approximately one hour)
- Snorkeling sessions
- Playa Ochoa beach visit
Landmarks Lobos Island Playa Ochoa - Day 8
Galapagos
You'll spend the day heading out to Kicker Rock Islet after breakfast, one of the most biodiverse spots in the Galapagos. Snorkeling here has you swimming alongside hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and tons of other wildlife. Lunch is included, and there's time to check out a nearby uninhabited beach. Transport between San Cristobal and the rock is taken care of.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tasty lunch on the island)
Included Activities
- Kicker Rock Islet day trip
- Snorkeling in biodiverse waters
- Lunch on the island
- Deserted beach exploration
Landmarks Kicker Rock Islet - Day 9
Galapagos to Guayaquil
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to the airport for a flight to Guayaquil. Once you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Guayaquil
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll take a city tour of Guayaquil. Stop at Parque Seminario to see iguanas, then check out the San Pedro Apostol Metropolitan Cathedral and the neoclassical Palacio Municipal. Walk along the Malecón Simon Bolvar boardwalk and see the Hemiciclo de la Rotonda monument. Explore the colonial Las Peñas district with its colorful buildings, visit the regenerated Puerto Santa Ana, and tour the Ecua-Andino factory where Panama hats are made.
- Meals
- Breakfast (At the hotel)
Included Activities
- Parque Seminario visit
- San Pedro Apostol Metropolitan Cathedral exterior
- Palacio Municipal viewing
- Malecón Simon Bolvar boardwalk
- Hemiciclo de la Rotonda monument
- Las Peñas colonial district exploration
- Puerto Santa Ana area
- Ecua-Andino Panama hat factory tour
Landmarks Parque Seminario San Pedro Apostol Metropolitan Cathedral Palacio Municipal Malecón Simon Bolvar Hemiciclo de la Rotonda Las Peñas - Day 11
Guayaquil
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll get transferred to the airport at your scheduled time to catch your flight home.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo (GYE), Avenida de las Américas, Guayaquil, Guayas 0905, Ecuador (Guayaquil airport departure Terminal)
- Meals
- Breakfast (At the hotel)
