10 days tour

Quito - Otavalo - Galápagos (9 Days)

$ 2,370 .00 USD

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Quito - Otavalo - Galápagos (9 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

Certified Ecuador guide day 3 in Quito Certified Galapagos Naturalist guide for 5 days on the Galapagos Islands

Accommodation

9 days / 8 nights in hotels (Quito - Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island). Accommodation (Double, Triple or Matrimonial room). Ask for single supplement.

Transport

Private transportation Quito Private local transportation Galápagos Public speed boat between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands (Included)

Meals

Meals according to the itinerary (Breakfast & Lunch)

Not included:

Flights

Local flight (Quito - Baltra - Quito)

Others

Any services or food not mentioned in the program Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park $100 dollars per person (It must be paid at Baltra airport) Children less 12 years $50 dollars Public local bus (Baltra airport) $5 per person / per way Entrance fee to Isabela Island $10 per person (It must be paid on the pier of Isabella) Tipping Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Itinerary of your trip Quito - Otavalo - Galápagos (9 Days)

  • Day 1 Welcome To Ecuador!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Welcome To Ecuador!

      Afternoon/Evening

      • Arrive in Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) at anytime after 2:00 pm for included transportation to the hotel.
      • Relax and acclimate to the altitude after your international flight and get to know your fellow travelers while relaxing at your hotel.

      Accommodation

      - Dann Carlton Quito or similar one

      Meals included

      - Not meals 

      Optional Extras to choose from:

      - Cable Cars (Teleferico), which is located around the Pinchincha volcano area 

      Additional Notes: 

      - You can arrive at Quito anytime, you must tell us the schedule flights in order to coordinate the pickup.

  • Day 2 Explore Quito: “The Light Of America”
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Explore Quito: “The Light Of America”

      Morning

      - Breakfast

      - Go ahead with your awesome program on a guided city tour of Quito, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.

      - Explore the marvelous capital, learn about its rich history, and take in the panoramic views from El Panecillo. Keep going to see Independence Plaza and visit the 16th-century San Francisco Monastery, and La Compañía Church, the exquisite Jesuit cathedral with its spectacular Spanish baroque architecture more than 160 years in the making.

      Afternoon

      - Lunch by your own 

      - Take our included private transport to our next spot; you will continue the journey at Mitad Del Mundo, or the "Middle of the Earth." This is where Ecuador’s namesake, the equator, runs through the country. As such, tour participants will have a chance to stand with a foot in each hemisphere. 

      Accommodation

      - Dann Carlton Quito or similar one

      Meals included

      - Breakfast  

      Additional Notes: 

      - Entrance fee included to Panecillo hill, Compañia church, and Itiñan museum.

  • Day 3 Explore Otavalo: “The Indigenous Market”
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Explore Otavalo: “The Indigenous Market”

      Morning

      • Breakfast together at our hotel with your new friends. 
      • Take included transportation to explore the Otavalo Market.
      • Drive through the Guayllabamba Valley.
      • Stop in Cayambe for its famous salt biscuits with “leaf cheese” and “manjar”.
      • Visit Lago San Pablo and Cotacachi Village.
      • Learn about local culture.

      Afternoon

      • Visit the city of the leather ¨Cotacachi ¨.
      • Back Quito.

      Accommodation

      - Dann Carlton Quito or similar one

      Meals included

      - Breakfast  

      Additional Notes: 

      - There is the chance to visit the Cuicocha lagoon, it will depend on the time. 

  • Day 4 Quito - Galápagos Welcome To The Galapagos!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Quito - Galápagos Welcome To The Galapagos!

      Morning

      • After breakfast, early morning flight to the Galapagos (~3 hour flight). Travelers responsible for $100 cash fee to enter Galapagos Islands.
      • Travelers responsible $5 dollars for public airport bus. 
      • Fly to Baltra Island, a small island of the Galapagos. After landing we’ll make our way to neighboring Santa Cruz with a quick local ferry.
      • We’ll jump right in with a stop in the highlands of Santa Cruz to visit a local Giant Tortoise reserve.
      • Observe these huge, magical creatures in their natural habitat and have the opportunity to explore some nearby lava tunnels while you gain a better appreciation of the natural forces that created these islands.

      Afternoon

      • Enjoy lunch at a local ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz.
      • After lunch, we’ll continue to Puerto Ayora-the main town in Santa Cruz island.

      Accommodation

      - Deja Vu or similar one

      Meals included

      - Breakfast  & Lunch 

  • Day 5 Coffee Farm - Charles Darwin Station Research - Pm Biking Cerro Mesa + Garrapatero Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Coffee Farm - Charles Darwin Station Research - Pm Biking Cerro Mesa + Garrapatero Beach

      Morning 

      • Breakfast 
      • Take our transportation toward Santa Cruz highlands.
      • Learn about the art and science of coffee production at our organic coffee plantation.
      • Enjoy a hot cup of freshly coffee on the very farm on which it was grown and roasted.
      • Back to Puerto Ayora. 
      • Visit the Charles Darwin Station, for decades the Station has worked on conservation, restoration and sustainable development projects to ensure social and natural well-being.

      Afternoon

      • Enjoy the lunch. 
      • Our transportation will take us to pick up our bikes. 
      • Go ride dwon to Garrapatero beach in our bikes,  while you enjoy the beautiful unspoilt on the way. 
      • Enjoy the turquoise water. 
      • Back to Puerto Ayora for some free time in this wonderful little town.

      Accommodation

      - Deja Vu or similar one

      Meals included

      - Breakfast  & Lunch 

  • Day 6 Tortuga Bay Beach + Isabela Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tortuga Bay Beach + Isabela Island

      Morning

      • Breakfast 
      • Head out for a scenic walk to one of the largest white sand beaches in the Galapagos.
      • Tortuga Bay is a gorgeous beach accessible only by foot and filled with a variety of activities. A leisurely 45-minute path leads to the beach and along the way you may spot lava lizards, native birds, and massive marine iguanas.
      • Here you’ll have the option to swim, snorkel, kayak, surf, or you can just hang out with your friends and the local marine life.

      Afternoon

      • After the lunch in Puerto Ayora, take a scenic public boat ride to Isabela Island, the largest island of the Archipelago.
      • After checking into the hotel, enjoy a stroll through the picturesque town of Puerto Villamil. You will be able to find the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset at arguably the most beautiful beach of all the islands.

      Accommodation

      - Cally or similar one

      Meals included

      - Breakfast  & Lunch 

  • Day 7 Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano + Biking Muro De Las Lágrimas Biking
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano + Biking Muro De Las Lágrimas Biking

      Morning

      • Take included transportation to one of the most impressive natural wonders on Isabela Island -- Sierra Negra Volcano.
      • Strap on your hiking boots and get ready to hike on a volcano! Sierra Negra, which last erupted in 2018 is one of the most active volcanoes in Galapagos.
      • Arrive at a viewpoint where you’ll get to enjoy the breathtaking view from the rim of  one of the largest and most active volcanic craters in the world.

      Afternoon

      • Head back to town for lunch at a local restaurant.
      • Enjoy the afternoon in Puerto Villamil where you will have the opportunity to ride a bike to Muro de las Lágrimas and and observe the local wildlife in their natural habitat during our way. 

      Accommodation

      - Cally or similar one

      Meals included

      - Breakfast  & Lunch 

  • Day 8 Snorkel Tintoreras + Back To Santa Cruz Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Snorkel Tintoreras + Back To Santa Cruz Island

      Morning

      • Enjoy the breakfast. 
      • After breakfast, we will take a short boat ride toward Islote Las Tintoreras where we will look for the famous Galapagos penguin, white tipped reef sharks, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and more!
      • Get back in the water for a snorkeling adventure where you will have the chance to swim with sea turtles, colorful fish, and manta rays, among other marine life.

      Afternoon

      • After your adventure, head back to Puerto Villamil for lunch.
      • Then, take a speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island where we will spend our final evening together.

      Accommodation

      - Cally or similar one

      Meals included

      - Breakfast  & Lunch 

  • Day 9 Departure To Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure To Quito

      Morning

      • Take included transportation to the airport where you’ll catch your local flight back to Guayaquil or Quito.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 35

Age range allowed for this experience.

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