The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos 12 Days / 11 Nights

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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

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

5
Based 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

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies