Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
You'll arrive in Quito, which sits right on the equator and carries serious historical significance as a UNESCO World Heritage site. After checking into your hotel, you have the afternoon to yourself. If you want to wander around the old town on your own, go ahead, or you can arrange a guided tour to get oriented. By 6pm, head down to the hotel lobby to meet your trip leader for a welcome briefing and get all the details about what's coming.
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour (available on request)
Landmarks Pichincha Volcano - Day 2
Quito to Galapagos Islands
Early morning flight from Quito takes you to the Galapagos. The plane stops in Guayaquil but you stay on board, then lands at Baltra Island. From there, you'll transfer to Puerto Ayora and take a short boat ride over to Isabela Island. Check into your hotel on this volcanically active island, which has six shield volcanoes spread across it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Baltra Island to Puerto Ayora
- Boat transfer to Isabela Island
Landmarks Baltra Island Puerto Ayora Isabela Island 
- Day 3
Isabela Island
The morning focuses on Isabela's dramatic volcanic landscape and lava formations. You'll snorkel at Los Tuneles, a natural marine corridor with clear water tunnels where sea turtles, eagle rays, sea lions, sharks, penguins, and other marine life swim around. After lunch, kayak in Tintoreras to spot more wildlife. Later, you have free time to rent a bike, hang out on white-sand beaches, or visit the giant tortoise breeding center.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at Los Tuneles
- Kayaking excursion in Tintoreras
Optional Activities
- Bike rental
- Visit to giant tortoise breeding center
Landmarks Los Tuneles Tintoreras Puerto Villamil - Day 4
Isabela Island
Hike up to Sierra Negra Volcano in the highlands, reaching about 1,500 meters with an outer diameter around nine kilometers (it's the world's second largest lava dome). Lunch happens at an organic farm where food gets grilled on lava rock using local produce, and you can relax in a hammock or walk through fruit trails afterward. Afternoon brings another kayak session in the bay spotting penguins, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, marine iguanas, sea turtles, sea lions, and sharks. End the day snorkeling at Concha & Perla beach via a scenic boardwalk through mangroves.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at an organic farm on a lava rock grill using locally grown produce)
Included Activities
- Sierra Negra Volcano hike
- Kayaking adventure in the bay
- Snorkeling at Concha & Perla beach
Landmarks Sierra Negra Volcano Concha & Perla Beach Puerto Villamil - Day 5
Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
Boat takes you from Isabela to Santa Cruz Island and you'll check into your hotel. Next, head to the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about the endemic species and conservation work happening in the Galapagos. In the afternoon, hike through the Primicias reserve in Santa Cruz's highlands where you'll see iconic Galapagos tortoises and other wildlife. Spend the evening exploring Puerto Ayora, the largest town out here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit
- Hike through Primicias reserve
Optional Activities
- Explore Puerto Ayora
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Primicias Reserve Puerto Ayora 
- Day 6
Santa Cruz Island to Quito
You have a relaxed morning on Santa Cruz Island before heading to Baltra Airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador. The plane stops in Guayaquil without changing aircraft, then continues to Quito. Once you arrive in Quito, transfer to your hotel and take it easy on your final evening in Ecuador.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Baltra Island 
- Day 7
Quito Departure
Your Ecuador and Galapagos adventure wraps up today. You'll head to the airport in Quito and depart with all your memories and photos from this trip through the islands and Ecuador.
- Meals
- Breakfast
