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The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos 12 Days / 11 Nights
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12 days (Approx.)
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Discover the Avenue of the Volcanoes at the Ecuadorian Andes very well known for its striking volcanic peaks and rugged Andean scenery. Some of Ecuador’s most visited sites lie in this area, including the view Cotopaxi volcano, the Quilotoa Lake a huge crater lake, the lively little holiday town of Baños and of course, Ecuador’s highest peak, Chimborazo. Continue to Cuenca with its cozy old town with colonial plazas, squares and much more. The land tour ends in Guayaquil city based at the pacific coast in order to depart to the Enchanted Islands of Galapagos which will captivate to every traveler with its unique flora and fauna.
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Things To Know
- Excursions as mentioned in the program
- Shared Transportation
- Public boat ticket to travel from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island and vice versa
- Shared excursion to Sierra Negra Volcano & Tintoreras Islet with Snorkel gear
- Accommodation based in double or triple room (Single room is with an surcharge)
- Shared English speaking guide service
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
- Flight ticket to Galapagos 490-520 usd pp aprox. pp
- Entrance fees to the places mentioned in the program
- Galapagos entrance fee 100 usd pp
- Galapagos transit card 20 usd pp
- Isabela dock fee at Galapagos 10 usd pp
- Local bus at Baltra airport to get to the channel 5 usd pp per way
- Local water taxis 5 usd pp for the whole program
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Day 1
Quito - Quilotoa Lake - Baños
Food Menu
Lunch
Cotopaxi Province
Laguna Quilotoa
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 2
Baños surrounding area, the avenue of the waterfalls
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
La Casa del Arbol
Cascada el Manto de la Novia
CASCADA EL PAILON del Diablo
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 3
Baños - Chimborazo Volcano - Alausi
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Chimborazo Province
Alausi
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 4
Alausi - Ingapirca Archaelogical Ruins - Cuenca
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Alausi
Ingapirca Ruins
Cuenca
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 5
Explore Cuenca
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Cuenca
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 6
Cuenca - Cajas National Park - Cacao Farm - Guayaquil
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
El Cajas National Park
Naranjal
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 7
Flight Guayaquil to Galapagos, Santa Cruz Island
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Guayaquil
Galapagos Islands
Rancho Primicias
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 8
Santa Cruz Island, Visit Charles Darwsin Station - boat to Isabela Island
Food Menu
Breakfast
Dinner
Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 9
Isabela Island: Excursion to Wetland area and Snorkel at Tintoreras Islet
Food Menu
Breakfast
Dinner
Isabela Island Wetlands Complex
Las Tintoreras
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 10
Isabela Island: Hike to Sierra Volcano - Boat to Santa Cruz Island
Food Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Sierra Negra
Puerto Ayora
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 11
Free day at Santa Cruz Island
Food Menu
Breakfast
Puerto Ayora
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
This is your accommodation for the night before continuing tomorrow
Day 12
Flight Galapagos to Quito or Guayaquil
Food Menu
Breakfast
Baltra
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The tour is based in private only and the pickup can be from any hotel, apartment or house in Quito or surrounding area. Just make sure to details the address where you stay.
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
Reviews By Other Travelers
5Based on 7 reviews
What do other 7 guests say about The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos 12 Days / 11 Nights
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658shakirak
5
Jan 2024
The trip was amazing
We visited Quito, the Amazon Rain Forest , Galapagos Islands, the provinces/towns? of Papallacta, Pinsaqui, Cotacachi and Otavalo.
The La Selva Lodge is excllent. Papallacta is most beautiful as well as and the towns mentioned close by. The Galapagos cruise and the creatures...
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L3149KEanner
5
Nov 2023
This trip provided us with an incredible overview of Ecuador. The first part took us from Quito to Banos to the Chimborazo Volcano to Alausi to Cuenca and finally Guayaquil. We then flew to the Galapagos Islands and spent time on Santa Cruz and Isabella Islands.
Our tour guide for the first po...
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Vandy M
5
May 2023
My person guides were wonderful. Vivi picked me up the first day in her personal vehicle and I felt like I was taking a road trip with a friend. She was very knowledgable and professional. The itinerary was organized and all the details were arranged. Yet, I had flexibility and time to relax sinc...
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Things to know
Included
- Excursions as mentioned in the program
- Shared Transportation
- Public boat ticket to travel from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island and vice versa
- Shared excursion to Sierra Negra Volcano & Tintoreras Islet with Snorkel gear
- Accommodation based in double or triple room (Single room is with an surcharge)
- Shared English speaking guide service
Not Included
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
- Flight ticket to Galapagos 490-520 usd pp aprox. pp
- Entrance fees to the places mentioned in the program
- Galapagos entrance fee 100 usd pp
- Galapagos transit card 20 usd pp
- Isabela dock fee at Galapagos 10 usd pp
- Local bus at Baltra airport to get to the channel 5 usd pp per way
- Local water taxis 5 usd pp for the whole program
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels