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Mainland Ecuador and Galapagos Cruise (10 destinations)

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Start and end in Quito
4.5 (12,171 reviews)
  • Twin towers of Quito’s Basilica del Voto Nacional with expansive city views under a cloud-dotted sky.
  • Snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano rises dramatically against a deep blue sky above rugged highland plains.
  • Green canyon near Baños with a waterfall and a red cable car crossing above a winding river.
  • Small sandy Galápagos island with turquoise shallows and dark volcanic rocks under overcast skies.
  • Quito’s presidential palace and cathedral tower with Ecuador’s flag waving in clear weather.
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  • Pair of blue-footed boobies perched on rugged coastal rock with striking blue beaks and feet.
  • Vast aerial view of dense Amazon rainforest canopy stretching to misty horizon.
  • Verdant canyon with wooden walkway and misty waterfall cascading into rocky stream.
  • Guide talks to visitors observing a giant Galápagos tortoise grazing in green field.
  • Plunging jungle waterfall surrounded by moss-covered rocks and dense foliage.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with group - Ecuadorian cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Welcome meeting
    • Welcome dinner with group

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Quito's Historic Center and cobblestone streets
    • Visit basilicas and grand plazas
    • Museum visits
    • Trip to Otavalo market
    Landmarks
    Quito Historic Center
    Otavalo Market
  3. Day 2

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Andean food at Agave Museum)

    Included Activities

    • Colonial City Tour of Quito
    • Visit local artisans
    • Agave Museum visit and tasting
    • Agave cocktail tasting
    • Traditional Andean food tasting
    • Middle of the World Monument visit
    • Inti Nan Equator Museum visit and experiments
    Landmarks
    Middle of the World Monument
    Inti Nan Equator Museum
    Quito Historic Center
  4. Day 3

    Cotopaxi National Park

    Cotopaxi National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive to Cotopaxi National Park
    • Limpiopungo Lagoon hike
    • Park museum visit
    • Interpretation Centre visit

    Optional Activities

    • Flower Plantation visit - USD5
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
    Cotopaxi National Park
  5. Day 4

    Cotopaxi National Park - Banos

    Cotopaxi National Park - Banos

    Included Activities

    • Machica Workshop in Latacunga
    • Banos orientation walk with local guide
    • Artisan Candy Factory visit
    Landmarks
    Banos
    Latacunga
  6. Day 5

    Banos

    Banos
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • El Pailon del Diablo Waterfall hike
    • Suspension bridge crossing
    • Swing at the End of the World visit

    Optional Activities

    • Staircase to the Virgin - Free
    • El Refugio Spa Garden - USD18
    • Church of the Virgin of the Holy Water - Free
    • Route of waterfall - USD6
    • La Casa del Arbol viewpoint - USD1
    Landmarks
    El Pailon del Diablo Waterfall
    Swing at the End of the World
    El Refugio Spa Garden
    La Casa del Arbol
    Church of the Virgin of the Holy Water
  7. Day 6

    Banos - Amazon Rainforest

    Banos - Amazon Rainforest
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Amazon Rainforest Night Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Butterfly house visit
    • Nature walks
    • Amazon animal sanctuary visit
    • Ceramic pottery demonstrations
    Landmarks
    Amazon Rainforest
  8. Day 7

    Amazon Rainforest

    Amazon Rainforest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Medicinal Plant hike with local expert
    • Coffee Plantation visit and tasting
    • Indigenous Community visit
    Landmarks
    Amazon Rainforest
  9. Day 8

    Amazon Rainforest - Quito

    Amazon Rainforest - Quito
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Papallacta), Dinner (Farewell dinner in Quito)

    Included Activities

    • Papallacta Hot Springs visit and relaxation
    Landmarks
    Papallacta Hot Springs
  10. Day 9

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extra accommodation arrangements (speak to booking agent in advance)
  11. Day 10

    Quito - Isla Santa Cruz

    Quito - Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast (Boxed breakfast on the way to airport), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Punta Carrion snorkelling (1 hour) - first snorkel experience
    • Welcome cocktail and crew presentation
    Landmarks
    Punta Carrion
    Isla Baltra
  12. Day 11

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela

    Included Activities

    • Las Tintoreras visit with shark colony viewing (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
    • Lava flows and wildlife walk
    • Arnoldo Tupiza Giant Tortoise Breeding Center visit including Flamingo Lagoon (2 hours) - Dry Landing

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at the beach
    • Shopping in Puerto Villamil
    Landmarks
    Isla Isabela
    Las Tintoreras
    Arnoldo Tupiza Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
    Puerto Villamil
  13. Day 12

    Isla Floreana

    Isla Floreana

    Included Activities

    • Panga ride around the bay viewing marine life
    • Post Office Bay walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
    • Post Office Bay snorkelling (45 mins)
    • Devil's Crown snorkelling (1 hour)
    • Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing

    Optional Activities

    • Sea turtle snorkeling
    Landmarks
    Isla Floreana
    Post Office Bay
    Devil's Crown
    Punta Cormorant
  14. Day 13

    Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)

    Included Activities

    • Charles Darwin Research Station visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing
    Landmarks
    Puerto Ayora
    Charles Darwin Research Station
  15. Day 14

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventures: Legends and Culture Tour

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