Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
You'll start in Quito, Ecuador's capital, which sits on ancient Incan ruins. The day includes a city tour where you'll cross the Equatorial line between hemispheres, then head to the Intti-Ñan Museum to learn how the equator works. It's a solid introduction to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and gives you a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Quito (or similar))
Included Activities
- City tour of Quito
- Visit to Equatorial line
- Intti-Ñan Museum visit
Landmarks Intti-Ñan Museum Equatorial Line Independence Square 
- Day 2
Quito to Tena
After leaving Quito, you're heading into the lush jungle with nice views along the route. By afternoon you'll arrive in Tena, a popular spot for white water rafting. The town sits surrounded by vibrant hills and tumbling rivers, which is where you'll get to try the rafting if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cotococha Lodge Tena (or similar))
Optional Activities
- White water rafting experience (US$50.00)
- Day 3
Tena
This day in Tena is yours to plan. You could grab traditional hot sugar cane and cinnamon drinks, or visit a local indigenous community to meet a shaman and play soccer with local kids to see how people actually live here. By evening there's a traditional feast with locally-sourced meats and fresh salads.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Ecuadorian meal with locally-sourced meats, sauces and salads)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cotococha Lodge Tena (or similar))
Included Activities
- Traditional Ecuadorian dinner with locally-sourced meats, sauces and salads
Optional Activities
- Community visit (US$40)
- Traditional hot sugar cane and cinnamon drinks
- Traditional Guayuza drink
- Day 4
Tena to Baños
You'll travel to Baños, known for adventure activities and surrounded by waterfalls and valleys. Volcan Tungurahua is still active and shapes the whole landscape around here. After your day, you'll have barbecue for dinner and then take a salsa lesson with your teacher, Edith.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Perfectly seasoned barbecue meats)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños (or similar))
Included Activities
- Barbecue dinner
- Salsa lesson with local teacher Edith
Optional Activities
- Zip Line experience (US$23.00)
- Canyoneering (US$28.00)
Landmarks Volcán Tungurahua - Day 5
Baños
Today is packed with options. You can choose horseback riding, canyoneering, or go for the aerial adventure with ziplining, aerial bridges, rock climbing, and high-speed flight through the canopy. There's something for different comfort levels and what you're willing to try.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Napolitano Apart Baños (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding (US$40.00)
- Canyoneering (US$28.00)
- Adventure Zipline/Climb with aerial bridges and rock climbing (US$23.00)
- Day 6
Baños
You've got another day in Baños to explore at your own pace as your Ecuador time starts winding down. This evening you'll have a traditional Ecuadorian meal to celebrate everything you've done and seen in the rainforest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Ecuadorian meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Quito (or similar))
Included Activities
- Traditional Ecuadorian meal
- Day 7
Baños to Galápagos Islands (Santa Cruz and Isabela)
You'll fly to the Galapagos Islands and land on Santa Cruz. After grabbing local food, you'll see giant tortoises in their natural habitat and check out lava tunnels. Later you'll take a ferry to Isabela Island where you'll spend the night in Galapagos National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isamar Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Local food on arrival
- Giant tortoises viewing
- Lava tunnels exploration
- Ferry to Isabela Island
Landmarks Santa Cruz Island Isabela Island Galápagos National Park 
- Day 8
Isabela Island
Start early with wildlife kayaking on the ocean around Isabela Island. You'll paddle through turquoise waters and keep watch for green sea turtles. The waters here are some of the best for snorkeling if you want to do that later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isamar Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wildlife kayaking adventure
Optional Activities
- Paddleboarding
Landmarks Isabela Island - Day 9
Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
After breakfast you'll head to Santa Cruz for the day. Stroll down to Tortuga Bay where marine iguanas hang out and you can relax on the beach. The colorful streets have cute cafes where you can stop for fresh juice, and the island has sharks, rays, turtles, blue herons, and blue-footed boobies around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Silberstein (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tortuga Bay beach visit
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Santa Cruz Island - Day 10
Santa Cruz Island to San Cristóbal Island
You're sailing to San Cristobal, so watch for sea lions basking on rocks and beaches. Once there, you'll bike through four extinct volcanoes on mostly downhill routes. The route passes through El Progreso, crosses five different vegetation zones, and ends at La Loberia beach which has great views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galapagos Planet (or similar))
Included Activities
- Island biking adventure
Landmarks San Cristóbal Island La Lobería Beach El Progreso - Day 11
San Cristóbal Island
Your last full day starts with bird-watching, then you'll cruise to the iconic 143-meter Kicker Rock. You'll snorkel to see chocolate chip starfish and Galapagos sharks while being careful around the coral. After lunch aboard, you'll have an afternoon of more exploration before a final feast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch aboard boat at Puerto Grande Beach), Dinner (Farewell feast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galapagos Planet (or similar))
Included Activities
- Bird-watching
- Cruise to Kicker Rock
- Snorkeling at Kicker Rock
- Lunch aboard
- Farewell feast dinner
Landmarks Kicker Rock Puerto Grande Beach - Day 12
San Cristóbal Island to Mainland
You'll relax this morning and soak in the final island beauty before heading back to the mainland. Your Galapagos adventure wraps up when you arrive back on the mainland.
- Meals
- Breakfast
