Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
Optional Activities
- Walk through illuminated old town
- Explore La Ronda alleyway at Plaza Santo Domingo
Landmarks Plaza Santo Domingo La Ronda 
- Day 2
Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Quito old town (German-speaking guide)
- Visit Jesuit Church La Compañía
- Visit San Francisco Monastery
- Visit neo-Gothic Basilica Cathedral
- Visit Wax Museum Centro Metropolitano
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of old town in the afternoon
Landmarks La Compañía de Jesús San Francisco Monastery Basilica Cathedral Wax Museum Centro Metropolitano - Day 3
Quito to Mindo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rental car collection
- Visit equator monument with ethnographic museum
- Visit experimental sun museum
- Viewpoint at Pululagua volcanic crater
- Walk along river in Mindo cloud forest
- Visit Mariposario butterfly farm
Landmarks Equator Monument Pululagua Volcanic Crater Mariposario (Butterfly Farm) - Day 4
Mindo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike through forest to spot mountain toucans and birds
- Canopy cable car ride
- Walk to Nambillo waterfall
- Swimming at Nambillo waterfall
- Adventurous slide at waterfall
- Visit orchid farm
- Tubing on Mindo River
Landmarks Nambillo Waterfall - Day 5
Mindo to Otavalo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Guayabamba Valley viewpoint
- Stop at Lake San Pablo
- Visit Cuicocha lagoon
- Short hike along crater rim
- Boat trip around Cuicocha islands
- Visit Cotacachi town for leather goods
Landmarks Guayabamba Valley Lake San Pablo Cuicocha Lake Cotacachi 
- Day 6
Otavalo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Otavalo Saturday market
- Walk through eucalyptus forest
- Visit Peguche waterfall
- Visit Ñandamañachi music group
Landmarks Otavalo Market Peguche Waterfall - Day 7
Otavalo to Papallacta
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Viewpoint at Cayambe Coca nature reserve
- Short hike through endemic forest near Papallacta
- Relax in hot thermal springs Termas de Papallacta
Optional Activities
- Visit Quisato sundial on the equator
- Spa area with sauna, steam bath and massage
Landmarks Cayambe Coca Nature Reserve Quisato Sundial Termas de Papallacta - Day 8
Papallacta to Huasquila Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike to Huasquila waterfall with guide
- Relax at lodge pool at sunset
Landmarks Huasquila Waterfall - Day 9
Huasquila Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rainforest hike with guide
- Visit pre-Inca rock carvings in Cotundo valley
- Visit indigenous Napo Runas community
- Learn about jungle culture and cosmovision
- Observe traditional chicha beer making
- Blowpipe shooting practice
- Join village football game
Landmarks Cotundo Valley - Day 10
Huasquila Lodge to Baños
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Omaere ethnobotanical garden
- Short hike to Devil's Pool waterfall
- Cable car ride at Bridal Veil
- Short tour of Baños
- Relax in hot springs
Landmarks Omaere Ethnobotanical Garden Devil's Pool Waterfall Bridal Veil 
- Day 11
Baños
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Casa del Árbol tree house
- Short hike to Tunguragua volcano viewing point
- Swing at the end of the world
- Rafting
- Horse riding
- Cycling
- Hiking
Landmarks Casa del Árbol Tunguragua Volcano - Day 12
Baños to Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cotopaxi National Park
- Walk at Limpiopungo lagoon
- Visit park museum
Optional Activities
- Visit rose farm
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Cotopaxi Volcano Limpiopungo Lagoon 
- Day 13
Quito to San Cristóbal Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Tijeretas viewing hill
- Scenic circular path walk
- Visit Cabo de Horno beach
- Swimming at Punta Carola
- Snorkeling with sea lions at Punta Carola
Landmarks Tijeretas Viewing Hill Playa Man Beach Cabo de Horno Beach Punta Carola - Day 14
San Cristóbal Island
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Lobería sea lion beach
- Walk to Lobería beach (approximately 5 km)
- Snorkeling at Lobería
- Hike to Baquerizo beach
- Snorkeling tour to León Dormido
- Guided highland excursion
- Bike tour in highlands
Landmarks Lobería León Dormido Baquerizo Beach - Day 15
San Cristóbal Island to Santa Cruz Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Puerto Ayora
- Hike to Tortuga Bay
- Explore Tortuga Bay beach
- Visit Playa Mansa
- Swimming at Playa Mansa
- Kayaking at Playa Mansa
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Playa Mansa Puerto Ayora 
- Day 16
Santa Cruz Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Seymour Island
- Day trip to Bartolomé Island
- Day trip to Plazas Island
- Visit Rancho Primicias turtle farm
- Visit Garrapatero beach
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- Hike to Las Grietas rocky gorge
- 3-hour guided boat tour of Puerto Ayora bay
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Las Grietas Seymour Island Bartolomé Island Plazas Island Rancho Primicias Garrapatero Beach - Day 17
Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Isabela
- Bike tour to Wall of Tears
Landmarks Wall of Tears Puerto Villamil - Day 18
Isabela Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk to Flamingo Lagoon and turtle breeding station
- Beach relaxation
- Snorkeling at Concha Perla
- Hiking tour to Sierra Negra volcano
- 3-hour tour to Tintoreras Islands
- 6-hour snorkeling tour to Los Túneles
Landmarks Flamingo Lagoon Concha Perla Sierra Negra Volcano Tintoreras Islands Los Túneles - Day 19
Isabela Island to Quito
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Santa Cruz
- Ferry crossing to Baltra
- Shuttle bus to airport
Landmarks Itabaca Channel Baltra Island
