Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Quito
Arrival in QuitoIncluded Activities
- Evening tour of old town and La Ronda alley
Landmarks La Ronda 
- Day 2
Quito
Quito- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of UNESCO World Heritage old town (includes visits to Jesuit church La Compañía, San Francisco Monastery, and Basilica Cathedral with entrance fees)
Landmarks Jesuit Church La Compañía San Francisco Monastery Basilica Cathedral - Day 3
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike from parking lot to Rivas refuge (4,864m) with hot coca tea
- Mountain bike downhill tour to Limpiopungo Lagoon
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Rivas Refuge Limpiopungo Lagoon 
- Day 4
Otavalo
Otavalo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike around Cuicocha lagoon (approximately 4 hours) with English-speaking guide
- Visit to Cotacachi town
Optional Activities
- Shorter hike around Cuicocha lagoon
- Boat trip on Cuicocha lagoon
Landmarks Cuicocha Lagoon Cotacachi Cayapas Nature Reserve Cotacachi 
- Day 5
Otavalo
Otavalo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Fuya Fuya Mountain summit (4,265m) with approximately 2-hour climb and 1.5-hour descent
- Cultural exchange with host family about medicinal plants, agriculture, and Quichua cosmovision
Landmarks Mojanda Lagoons Fuya Fuya Mountain - Day 6
Otavalo to Quito
Otavalo to Quito- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Otavalo Saturday market at Plaza de Ponchos
- Visit to traditional looms in Carapuelo
- Hike through eucalyptus forest to waterfall in Peguche
- Visit to folk music group to learn about Andean instruments
Landmarks Plaza de Ponchos Carapuelo Peguche Waterfall - Day 7
Quito to Cuyabeno National Park
Quito to Cuyabeno National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Antisana National Park Cayambe-Coca National Park Sumaco National Park - Day 8
Cuyabeno National Park
Cuyabeno National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motor canoe journey through tropical rainforest in Cuyabeno Game Reserve
- Night hike to observe nocturnal jungle animals
Landmarks Cuyabeno Game Reserve - Day 9
Cuyabeno National Park
Cuyabeno National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Siona indigenous village
- Learn cassava bread preparation
- Shaman visit
- Evening canoe tour to observe black caimans
Landmarks Siona Indigenous Village - Day 10
Cuyabeno National Park
Cuyabeno National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rainforest hike (3-4 hours) through pristine jungle with guide
- Canoe observation tour at large lagoon
- River swimming and sunset viewing
Landmarks Cuyabeno National Park - Day 11
Arrival in San Cristobal Island, Galapagos
Arrival in San Cristobal Island, Galapagos- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Tijeretas viewing hill
- Visit to Punta Carola sea lion beach
- Snorkeling with sea lions at Cabo de Horno
Landmarks Tijeretas Viewing Hill Playa Man Beach Punta Carola Cabo de Horno - Day 12
San Cristobal Island
San Cristobal Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Snorkeling tour to Leon Dormido including transportation and snorkeling equipment (snorkel, goggles, fins, wetsuits, approximately 6 hours)
Landmarks Leon Dormido Puerto Baquerizo Moreno - Day 13
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz Island
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz Island- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Santa Cruz Island
- Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
- Hike to Tortuga Bay beach (2.5km through dry forest)
- Kayaking and swimming at Playa Mansa
Optional Activities
- Charles Darwin Research Station entrance (10 USD)
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Tortuga Bay Playa Mansa 
- Day 14
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour de Bahia in Puerto Ayora including transportation and snorkeling equipment (snorkel and goggles, approximately 3 hours)
- Visit to Rancho Primicias tortoise farm including entrance fee and guide (7.50 USD)
- Lava tunnel walk
Landmarks Puerto Ayora Bay Shark Channel Playa de Perros Las Grietas Lobería Rancho Primicias - Day 15
Santa Cruz to Isabela Island
Santa Cruz to Isabela Island- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Isabela Island
- Walk to Wall of Tears (7km one way) with views of hidden beaches and flamingo lagoons
- Visit to turtle breeding station
Optional Activities
- Bicycle rental for Wall of Tears excursion (approximately 15 USD)
- Turtle station Arnaldo Tupiza (10 USD)
Landmarks Wall of Tears Turtle Breeding Station - Day 16
Isabela Island
Isabela Island- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking tour to Sierra Negra volcano including transportation and box lunch (approximately 6 hours)
Landmarks Sierra Negra Concha Perla - Day 17
Isabela Island
Isabela Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch)
Included Activities
- Snorkeling tour to Los Tuneles including transportation, snorkeling equipment (snorkel, goggles, fins, wetsuits), box lunch (approximately 6 hours)
Landmarks Los Tuneles - Day 18
Departure from Galapagos
Departure from Galapagos- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Santa Cruz
- Ferry crossing to Baltra
- Shuttle bus transfer to airport
Landmarks Itabaca Channel Baltra Island
