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From Snow-capped Peaks to Pristine Islands: A journey across the Andes, Cloudforest and Galapagos

10 days
From Quito to Baltra Island
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Quito

    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Arrivals exit hall)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Mindo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Private guided tour of Quito's historic old town
    • Baroque La Compañía church visit with golden interior
    • Neo-Gothic La Basílica visit
    • Stroll through La Ronda historic street
    • Panecillo Hill panoramic viewpoint
    • Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) visit
    • Inti Ñan Museum interactive experiences
    Landmarks
    La Compañía
    La Basílica
    La Ronda
    Panecillo Hill
    Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World)
    Inti Ñan Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Mindo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking to waterfalls
    • Swimming in natural pools
    • Mariposario de Mindo butterfly farm visit
    • Early morning birdwatching
    • Tubing
    • Ziplining
    Landmarks
    Mariposario de Mindo
  4. Day 4

    Mindo to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning birdwatching in cloud forest
    • Hands-on chocolate-making experience

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-Incan ruins of Tulipe visit
    Landmarks
    Tulipe Pre-Incan ruins
  5. Day 5

    Cotopaxi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cotopaxi National Park visit
    • Limpiopungo Lagoon walk with guide
    • Wildlife observation including Andean Condor spotting opportunity

    Optional Activities

    • Trek to Jose Rivas refuge at 4,800 meters
    • Trek to glacier base
    • 2-hour horseback ride through National Park
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
    Jose Rivas Refuge
  6. Day 6

    Quito to Galápagos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Quito Airport
    • Shuttle bus transfer from Baltra Airport to Puerto Ayora via Itabaca Channel ferry
    • Santa Cruz highlands giant tortoise observation
    • Lava tunnels exploration
    Landmarks
    Baltra Airport
    Itabaca Channel
    Santa Cruz Island highlands
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  7. Day 7

    Galápagos Island Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meal on board yacht)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Island excursion by yacht to Bartolomé, Seymour Norte, Plazas Sur, or Santa Fé
    • Wildlife observation including sea lions, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, and island iguanas
    • Lunch on yacht
    • Afternoon snorkeling at nearby bay or beach
    Landmarks
    Bartolomé Island
    Seymour Norte Island
    Plazas Sur Island
    Santa Fé Island
  8. Day 8

    Galápagos Coffee Farm & Garrapatero Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Local coffee farm tour and production education
    • Meeting with Galapagos coffee growers
    • Garrapatero Beach visit
    • Beach walks
    • Kayaking in shallow waters
    • Marine wildlife observation including sea lions, iguanas, marine birds, and Sally lightfoot crabs

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase Galapagos coffee
    Landmarks
    Garrapatero Beach
  9. Day 9

    Santa Cruz Island Free Day

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-star mid-range hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Tortuga Bay beach visit with 45-minute walk through Opuntia cactus forest
    • Swimming at Tortuga Bay
    • Snorkeling at Tortuga Bay
    • Kayak rental at Tortuga Bay
    • Marine iguana and Darwin finch observation
    • Las Grietas snorkeling and swimming
    Landmarks
    Tortuga Bay
    Las Grietas
  10. Day 10

    Galápagos to Quito

    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Departure hall)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Itabaca Channel

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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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