Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Quito
- Day 2
Quito Old Town and Middle of the World
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Ecuadorian lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town colonial architecture
- Visit to Plaza Grande (Independence Square)
- Visit to La Compañía Jesuit Church
- Exploration of La Ronda neighborhood
- Visit to Plaza San Francisco and Church
- Visit to Equator Line Monument
- Entrance and tour of Inti Ñan Museum (Path of the Sun)
Landmarks Plaza Grande (Independence Square) La Compañía Church La Ronda Plaza San Francisco San Francisco Church Monument to the Equator Line Inti Ñan Museum - Day 3
Northwest Cloud Forest
Included Activities
- Forest trek in Northwest Cloud Forest
- Hummingbird and butterfly observation
- Visit to Artisanal Chocolate Factory
Landmarks Northwest Cloud Forest (Chocó) 
- Day 4
Papallacta Hot Springs to Cuenca
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Termas de Papallacta hot springs resort
- Forest exploration in the Andes near Papallacta
Landmarks Papallacta Hot Springs Cayambe Volcano Antisana Volcano - Day 5
Cuenca City Tour
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Panoramic view from El Turi viewpoint
- Visit to Plaza Calderón
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Plaza de las Flores
- Visit to Paja Toquilla (Panama) Hat Factory
Optional Activities
- Observation of Cholas Cuencanas performing spiritual rituals or cleansing ceremonies (if tour falls on Tuesday)
Landmarks El Turi Viewpoint Plaza Calderón Cuenca Cathedral Plaza de las Flores - Day 6
Cajas National Park to Guayaquil
Included Activities
- Traverse of Cajas National Park
Landmarks Cajas National Park - Day 7
Guayaquil City Tour
Included Activities
- City tour by car along main avenues
- Visit to Seminario Park
- Visit to Malecon 2000
- Visit to La Rotonda Monument
- Exploration of Las Peñas historic quarter
- Visit to Santa Ana Fort with panoramic view
Landmarks Seminario Park Malecon 2000 La Rotonda Monument Las Peñas Santa Ana Fort - Day 8
Arrival in Galápagos
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a farm in the highlands)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tortoise Reserve to observe giant tortoises in natural habitat
Landmarks Baltra Airport Itabaca Channel Santa Cruz Island 
- Day 9
Charles Darwin Research Station and Tortuga Bay
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
- Exploration of Tortuga Bay
- Walk through giant cacti forest
- Beach exploration with marine iguana nests observation
- Observation of pelican colonies, blue-footed boobies, gulls, and frigate birds
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Tortuga Bay - Day 10
Island Boat Tour and Snorkeling
Included Activities
- Boat tour to neighboring island (North Seymour, Bartolome, Santa Fe, or South Plaza)
- Snorkeling activity
Landmarks North Seymour Island Bartolome Island Santa Fe Island South Plaza Island - Day 11
Las Grietas, Playas Alemanes, and Puerto Ayora
Included Activities
- Visit to Las Grietas
- Swimming and snorkeling at Las Grietas
- Visit to Playas Alemanes
- Exploration of Puerto Ayora
Landmarks Las Grietas Playas Alemanes Puerto Ayora - Day 12
Free Day in Puerto Ayora
Landmarks Puerto Ayora - Day 13
Galápagos to Quito
- Day 14
Quito to Otavalo
- Meals
- Snack (Snacks served at the Jesuit hacienda), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to rose plantation and hacienda
- Observation of Ecuadorian rose production process
- Visit to San Pablo Lake
- Visit to Totora House and market
- Exploration of Plaza de Ponchos textile market
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Plaza de Ponchos
Landmarks San Pablo Lake Plaza de Ponchos Otavalo - Day 15
Cotacachi, Cuicocha, Cayambe, and Return to Quito
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Cotacachi leather market
- Visit to Cuicocha National Park
- Observation of active volcano and lake at Cuicocha
- Traditional biscuit (bizcochos) tasting in Cayambe
Optional Activities
- Shopping for leather goods in Cotacachi
Landmarks Cotacachi Cuicocha National Park Cayambe - Day 16
Departure
