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The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos

12 days
From Quito to Papallacta
4.5
1 traveler review

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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Start point
    Sheraton Quito Hotel, Avenida Naciones Unidas Y Avenida Republica De El Salvador, Quito, Pichincha 1705, Ecuador (Welcome briefing , 18:00 - 18:30)

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip exploring old town Quito and surrounding area (can be arranged in advance)
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Quito to Baltra (Galapagos)

    Landmarks
    Baltra Airport
    Puerto Ayora
    Isabela Island
  3. Day 3

    Isabela Island

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride to Los Tuneles (Lava Tunnels)
    • Snorkeling at Los Tuneles (2 hours total)

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling at Concha de Perla
    • Surfing lessons
    • Biking on Isabela Island
    • Visit to giant tortoise breeding center
    Landmarks
    Los Tuneles (Lava Tunnels)
    Concha de Perla
  4. Day 4

    Isabela Island (Sierra Negra Volcano & Tintoreras)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking to Sierra Negra Crater rim
    • Kayaking at Tintoreras Islet (2 hours)
    • Snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet (1 hour)

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking extension to Volcan Chico secondary crater (additional 10 miles/16 km)
    Landmarks
    Sierra Negra Crater
    Volcan Chico
    Tintoreras Islet
  5. Day 5

    Isabela to Santa Cruz Island

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
    • Hiking in El Chato reserve with giant tortoises
    • Wildlife viewing in Santa Cruz highlands
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    El Chato Reserve
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  6. Day 6

    Galapagos to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7

    Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Colonial City Tour & Equator Line
    • Discover Quito UNESCO City on two wheels
    • Mindo Cloud Forest day trip
    • Otavalo Market Fair day trip
  8. Day 8

    Quito to Banos (Cotopaxi & Llanganates)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking around Limpiopungo lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park (3 hours)
    • Views of Cotopaxi volcano

    Optional Activities

    • Trek to Cotopaxi basecamp at 16,000 feet (weather and fitness dependent)
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
    Rumiñahui Volcano
    Llanganates National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Banos (Mountain Biking & Tungurahua)

    Included Activities

    • Mountain biking from Llanganates to Pastaza River Canyon (3 hours, 20 miles)

    Optional Activities

    • Skip uphill portion and receive support vehicle transportation instead
    Landmarks
    Tungurahua
    The Swing of the End of the World
  10. Day 10

    Banos to Amazon Homestay (Canyoning & Waterfalls)

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride (Tarabita) across Pastaza River
    • Hiking to Bride's Veil waterfall
    • Hiking to Pailon del Diablo waterfall
    • Canyoning in Llanganates National Park (3 hours)
    • Waterfall canyon climbing
    • Local indigenous guide experience
    Landmarks
    Bride's Veil Waterfall
    Pailon del Diablo Waterfall
    Llanganates National Park
  11. Day 11

    Amazon to Papallacta (Rafting & Hot Springs)

    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic prepared by guides during rafting)

    Included Activities

    • White-water rafting on Jatunyacu River - Class III (4 hours, 18 miles)
    • Picnic lunch during rafting
    • Visit to Guango Reserve - hummingbird watching
    • Soak in Papallacta volcanic hot springs
    Landmarks
    Jatunyacu River
    Guango Reserve
    Papallacta Hot Springs
  12. Day 12

    End of Tour

    End point
    Termas de Papallacta, Vía Quito - Baeza, Quijos, Napo, Ecuador (Departure Day)
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    5.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
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  • K
    October 23rd, 2019
    4.5
    Excellent tour. Daniel, and Jose our driver, helped us through all the troubles around Quito. We always felt safe...
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    Traveled in October 2019
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    Thank you Kim, for trust in us. Our mission will always be to ensure your safety in every step and show you the Ecuador´s wonders.
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    Allan

    Asked on May 23rd, 2025

    We are interested in this tour, however need to know how the transportation including flights, boats and ferries will be handled? What additional costs will this be please?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten May 2025

      Regarding transportation, all transportation within the program is included, such as ferries and transfers between islands. What is not included in the price is the following: International flights, Domestic flights to Galapagos, Galapagos Ingala Card - $ 20 USD, Galapagos National Park Fee – $ 200 USD, Isabela Pier Fee – $ 10 USD, My own room supplement, Airport transfers, Travel insurance, Meals not described in the itinerary, Tips for guides, drivers and hotels.

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      Allan

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Does Adventure Journeys book the domestic flights? What is the cost please

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten May 2025

      We can issue the flight tickets to Galapagos for you. The airfare depends on the date that you want to come to Ecuador and Galapagos. Please let me know when you are planning to come in order to check the availability of spaces and the air fare that we can offer.

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten May 2025

      The price we can offer for the Quito – Galapagos – Quito flight is US$490.00 per passenger, but that rate is only available directly through us. The option is for you to purchase your Ecuador and Galapagos tour directly with TourRadar, and we will assist you with the Galapagos flight ticket separately.

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    Larry

    Asked on April 15th, 2023

    Since we are a family, is it possible to get one room with two full size beds, instead of having two rooms, and would this reduce the cost? Also, is it possible to spend an extra day in the Galapogos instead of having a free day in Quito?

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      Larry

      TravelerWritten April 2023

      My kids are 14 and 18. So we would like to all be in one room with double beds instead of 2 separate rooms if possible. Also instead of the free day in Quito on day 7, could we stay an extra day in the Galapagos and see a different island or something else?

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten April 2023

      after checking the possibility we can accommodate you in just want room, I can offer you at the hotel fiesta (Santa Cruz) 1 cuarduple room, and at hotel Seaside (Isabella), 1 cuadruple suite, and at Termas de Papallacta, with a cuadruple room we can get a better rate. the rest of options you accommodate whether in 2 doble or in 1 cuadruple, the price will be the same.

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten April 2023

      Our program are stablished, they do not change, that is the reason our rates are amazing! But if really you want stay in the Galapagos island an extra day, we could do it but the price will increase, not only for the hotel in Galapagos but also for the services, because will be to change in private.. in day 7 and 8. the air fare Galapagos Quito also could increase.

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    Nicola

    Asked on February 21st, 2023

    Wanted to do some additional days that were from another tour, is that possible?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten February 2023

      We can combine our tours, what additional days are you interested?

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      Nicola

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      So we are interested in the 10 Multi-sport tour I.D 5394 but wanted to add on the a few days like the end of the Best of Galapagos ID 86538. Rafting in the jungle, waterfall hike, mountain bike in Papallacta. Is it possible to do this?

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten February 2023

      You have the price for Galapagos Multisport 3729 USD, you should choose the date, pay for this tour and then we will charge to your credit card the amount for the extension from Day 10 to Day 15 (the best of ecuador + papallacta biking) as an add on, it will be 1400 USD. Total per person 5129 USD. This tour will included too transfer in to Quito and transfer out from Papallacta.

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    Brenda

    Asked on October 4th, 2022

    Is an upgrade for single room available? How much would that cost?

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    Single supplement
    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten October 2022

      Yes you can make an upgrade, the single supplement is USD 785.

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    Lorraine

    Asked on September 9th, 2022

    Do I have to be in great shape for this trip? Also, what happens if I don't want to go biking down the mountain on the day you go biking in the clouds?

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      Lorraine

      TravelerWritten September 2022

      I want to know if this trip is for active people. I am 68 young. I do not want to go bike riding in the mountains. Is there a hike or other activity I could do instead?

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten September 2022

      You do not need to have a great shape, the activities are moderate so you will need to have some physical condition, if you do not want to go biking you can go in the car that goes along with the travelers and you will enjoy the landscape, or stay in Banos enjoying the town while you wait for the group.

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Tour ID: 86538

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before April 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Adventure Journeys. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Adventure Journeys will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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