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Ecuador: Natural Wonders & Ancient Cultures with Galápagos Cruise

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  • Gothic-style basilica with intricate details and spires.
  • Colonial-era plaza with a white facade building during the evening.
  • Large Gothic basilica with two tall towers.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito
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  3. Day 2

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Ecuadorian dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour with Local Guide
    • Visit Independence Square with Government and Bishops Palace
    • Visit Cathedral
    • Visit church of La Compañía
    • Visit church of San Francisco
    • Behind-the-scenes tour of pre-Colombian art at El Alabado Museum
    Landmarks
    Independence Square (Plaza Grande)
    Cathedral of Quito
    Church of La Compañía
    Church of San Francisco
    El Alabado Museum
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  4. Day 3

    Quito - Otavalo

    Quito - Otavalo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Quitsato Sundial Monument on the equator
    • Visit traditional wool weaving workshop in Otavalo
    • Visit Otavalo Market
    Landmarks
    Quitsato Sundial Monument
    Cayambe Volcano
    San Pablo Lake
    Otavalo Market
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  5. Day 4

    Quito - Amazon

    Quito - Amazon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of rose plantation
    Landmarks
    Napo River
    Ahuano Point
  6. Day 5

    Amazon

    Amazon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the resort featuring fresh dishes with Ecuadorian influences)

    Included Activities

    • Motorized canoe ride with Quichuan Local Guide
    • Forest trail exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at the resort
    • Balsa raft experience with afternoon tea
    • Visit friendly Quichua village to watch blowpipe demonstrations and chicha preparation
  7. Day 6

    Amazon - Baños

    Amazon - Baños
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    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Morning exploration with Quichuan Local Guide
    • Visit Cathedral of Baños
    Landmarks
    Tungurahua Volcano
    Cathedral of Baños
  8. Day 7

    Baños - Chimborazo National Park - Riobamba

    Baños - Chimborazo National Park - Riobamba
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Devil's Cauldron waterfall (approximately 1.5 miles / 2km)
    • Visit base of Chimborazo volcano
    • Guided hike from Carrel Refugio (1 kilometer / 1.28 miles)
    Landmarks
    Devil's Cauldron Waterfall
    Chimborazo Volcano
    Chimborazo National Wildlife Reserve
  9. Day 8

    Riobamba - Ingapirca Ruins - Cuenca

    Riobamba - Ingapirca Ruins - Cuenca
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ingapirca ruins
    • Sightseeing tour of Cuenca including Santa Ana de los Rios de Cuenca square (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Plaza Mayor with two cathedrals and city hall
    • Browse vibrant flower market
    • Visit Todos los Santos church by the Tombamba River
    Landmarks
    Ingapirca Ruins
    Santa Ana de los Rios de Cuenca
    Plaza Mayor
    Todos los Santos Church
    Tomebamba River
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  10. Day 9

    Cuenca

    Cuenca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gualaceo markets
    • Visit Bullcay for Ikat weaving
    • Visit Chordeleg for jewelry and ceramic pottery
    • Visit Sigsig to watch Panama hat making
    • Attempt to make straw craft
    Landmarks
    Gualaceo
    Bullcay
    Chordeleg
    Sigsig
  11. Day 10

    Cuenca - Guayaquil

    Cuenca - Guayaquil
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    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the Cacao Project hacienda)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour through Cacao Project plantations
    • Lunch at the Cacao Project hacienda
    Landmarks
    Cacao Project
  12. Day 11

    Guayaquil - Baltra - Galápagos

    Guayaquil - Baltra - Galápagos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Baltra
    • Visit highlands of Santa Cruz
    • Visit giant tortoise natural reserve
    Landmarks
    Santa Cruz Island
  13. Day 12

    Genovesa Island

    Genovesa Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Naturalist guided tour to Prince Philip's Steps
    • Visit Darwin Bay
    Landmarks
    Genovesa Island
    Prince Philip's Steps
    Darwin Bay
  14. Day 13

    South Plaza Island - Santa Fé

    South Plaza Island - Santa Fé
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through cactus forest on South Plaza Island
    • Visit Santa Fé island
    • Snorkel in turquoise waters
    Landmarks
    South Plaza Island
    Santa Fé Island
  15. Day 14

    Bachas Beach - Baltra - Guayaquil

    Bachas Beach - Baltra - Guayaquil
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bachas Beach
    • Explore lagoon with wading birds and marine iguanas
    Landmarks
    Bachas Beach
  16. Day 15

    Guayaquil

    Guayaquil
    Meals
    Breakfast

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