Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Transfer in with spanish-speaking driver)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Alameda Quito)
Landmarks Quito 
- Day 2
Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Alameda Quito)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Quito's historic center
- Visit La Plaza de la Independencia
- Visit La Iglesia de San Francisco
- Visit Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Visit Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World monument)
- Visit Intiñan Museum with demonstrations
- Visit Pululahua volcanic crater
Landmarks La Plaza de la Independencia La Iglesia de San Francisco Basilica del Voto Nacional Mitad del Mundo Intiñan Museum Pululahua 
- Day 3
Otavalo - Cuicocha - Cotacachi
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hostería Papagayo)
Included Activities
- Visit Cayambe to taste traditional bizcochos
- Visit Otavalo Indian Market (Plaza de Los Ponchos)
- Explore local indigenous artisan crafts
- Visit San Pablo Lake viewing
Optional Activities
- Hike around Cuicocha lagoon crater rim
- Walk down to Cuicocha lagoon water's edge
- Rent kayaks at Cuicocha (€3.50 per person)
- Rent mule to ride back up from Cuicocha lagoon ($20 per person)
- Visit Cotacachi for leather goods shopping
- Visit local families in Cotacachi for cultural experience
- Visit Parque Condor bird sanctuary (open Wednesday to Sunday) - if time allows and place is open
Landmarks Otavalo Cayambe San Pablo Lake Cuicocha Lagoon Cotacachi Parque Condor 
- Day 4
Cotopaxi National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hostería Papagayo)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Avenue of the Volcanoes
- Explore Cotopaxi National Park landscapes
Optional Activities
- Hike to Jose Rivas refuge at 4,810m
- Hike up to 5,000 meters to see beginning of Cotopaxi glacier (depending on conditions)
Landmarks Cotopaxi Volcano Cotopaxi National Park Jose Rivas Refuge - Day 5
Quilotoa Lagoon
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Floresta Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit local markets in Saquisili or Pujilí
- Pass through Zumbahua canyon
- Visit indigenous family
Optional Activities
- Walk down crater rim to water's edge
- Kayak on Quilotoa Lagoon ($3.50)
- Hike the loop around the volcano crater
- Rent a mule to ride back up ($20 per person)
- Optional contribution to native family
Landmarks Quilotoa Lagoon Saquisili Market Pujilí Market Zumbahua Canyon 
- Day 6
Baños de Agua Santa
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Floresta Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Walk around Baños town village
- Visit Baños historic Cathedral
- Visit thermal baths (public or private)
- Bike rental
- Quad rental
- Shopping for handicrafts
- Visit Casa del Árbol swing at edge of the world
- Zip line at Casa del Árbol
- Visit Pailón del Diablo waterfall - 30 minutes away (hiking down takes about 40 minutes, hiking back up takes about 1.5 hours)
- Horseback riding
- Biking tours
- Hiking
- Canyoning
- Bungee jumping
- Ziplining
- White water rafting
Landmarks Baños de Agua Santa Tungurahua Volcano Casa del Árbol Pailón del Diablo Waterfall Baños Cathedral - Day 7
Baños to Itamandi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Itamandi Ecolodge)
Included Activities
- Motorized canoe ride upriver to Itamandi Eco Lodge (20 minutes)
- Welcome and tropical snack at lodge
- Naturalist guide briefing
- Night hike in the jungle
Landmarks Arajuno Bridge Itamandi Eco Lodge Amazon Rainforest - Day 8
Amazon Rainforest - Kichwa Community
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Itamandi Ecolodge)
Included Activities
- Guided forest walk through primary and secondary forests (2.5-3 hours)
- Visit Amazonian Kichwa community
- Learn about indigenous way of life
- Participate in chicha (fermented yucca drink) preparation
- Taste traditional Amazonian dishes
- Watch traditional dance performance by community children
- Browse and purchase indigenous handicrafts
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 9
Itamandi to Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Quito Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit Saladero de Parrots (15-minute canoe ride)
- Observe parrots and parakeets at mineral clay wall
- Motorized canoe ride to Arajuno bridge (20 minutes)
Landmarks Saladero de Parrots Arajuno Bridge - Day 10
Quito to Galapagos - Santa Cruz Highlands
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Dejavu)
Included Activities
- Bus transfer from Baltra Airport to Itabacca Channel
- Ferry crossing from Baltra to Santa Cruz Island
- Visit Galapagos Tortoise ranch in the Highlands
- Wildlife viewing in Santa Cruz Highlands (tortoise, pintail ducks, yellow warblers, finches)
Optional Activities
- Visit illuminated lava tunnel (depending on time and conditions)
Landmarks Baltra Airport Itabacca Channel Santa Cruz Island Highlands Galapagos Tortoise Ranch 
- Day 11
Santa Cruz to Isabela Island
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cally)
Included Activities
- Water taxi from Puerto Ayora pier to speedboat
- Speedboat transfer from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island (2-2.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit Tintoreras Islet - land exploration of lava fields (approximately 40 minutes)
- Snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet
Landmarks Puerto Ayora Puerto Villamil Tintoreras Islet - Day 12
Isabela Island - Cabo Rosa to Santa Cruz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Dejavu)
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at Cabo Rosa tunnels
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving at Cabo Rosa tunnels
Landmarks Cabo Rosa Tunnels Puerto Villamil Puerto Ayora - Day 13
Galapagos - Uninhabited Island Tour
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on-board yacht)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Dejavu)
Included Activities
- Guided yacht excursion to uninhabited island (destination depends on daily availability)
- Guided island hike
- Snorkeling
- Lunch on-board yacht
Landmarks North Seymour Island South Plazas Island Bartolome Island Santa Fe Island Pinnacle Rock - Day 14
Santa Cruz to Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Alameda Quito)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer to Itabacca Channel
- Ferry from Santa Cruz to Baltra Island
- Bus Lobito transfer from Baltra to airport
Landmarks Puerto Ayora Itabacca Channel Baltra Airport - Day 15
Quito
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO), Vía Tababela - Yaruquí Lote 18, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (Transfer out with spanish-speaking driver)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Quito
