Accommodation

TOURIST HOTELS Quito: Hotel Ibis Santa Cruz: Hotel Deja Vu or similar Isabela: Hostal Las Fragatas STANDARD HOTELS Quito: Hotel Wyndham Garden Santa Cruz: Hotel Villa Laguna or similar Isabela: Hotel La Casa de Marita o similar COMFORT HOTELS Quito: Hotel Dann Carlton Quito Santa Cruz: Hotel Solymar or Albermale Isabela: Hotel Iguana Crossing Boutique

Meals

Breakfast x 7 Lunch x 6

Guide

Certified Naturalist Guide (English/Spanish)

Others

- 07 nights accommodation in selected hotels - Professional Naturalist English/ Spanish speaking guide - Use of Snorkelling equipment - 24-hour assistance in English / Spanish - Transportation: Quito & Galapagos airport transfers, land transportation, and sea transportation. - Meals described in the itinerary - Speed boat tickets Santa Cruz - Isabela - Santa Cruz

Transport

SUV, boat, Minivan

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Insurance

Travelers must buy their own travel insurance

Others

- Entrance fee of $100,00 (American dollars) in Galapagos National Park - INGALA $20,00 (American dollars) in the mainland airport - Tips - Flight tickets from mainland to Galapagos islands - Transportation Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel – USD 5 p.p. (subject to change - Transportation Itabaca Channel – Baltra Airport – USD 5 p.p. (subject to change - Pier fee use in Isabela USD $10 - Travel Insurance

Flights

Flights are not included

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Day 1 Arrival At Quito
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival At Quito

Welcome to Ecuador!

Arrival at Quito´s airport, reception, and transfer to the hotel in the Quito district check-in (15:00 hours). Overnight.
Day 2 Quito City Tour – Mitad Del Mundo - Teleferico
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Quito City Tour – Mitad Del Mundo - Teleferico

Pick up from the hotel in Quito. The tour will then continue from the Basilica Church, where we will make a brief stop to visit it. After walking through the colonial streets, we will then stop at the Independence Plaza to admire the Cathedral and the Government’s Palace. We will also visit the Company Church, The Sagrario´s Church, and San Francisco´s Church, which was built during the 17th century, you will also have the chance to taste Ecuadorian chocolate. After visiting the historical sights, we will go to Teleferico. This is one of the best ways to enjoy our city with views of beautiful valleys, snow-capped mountains, and the capital, Quito. From a point of more than 13,000 feet (4,000 m), you will enjoy magnificent views of the city. After lunch, you will head to the Middle of the World monument, where you can stand right in the middle of the equatorial line and straddle the two hemispheres. In addition, you will have a chance to participate in several experiments at the Intiñan Museum. You will also enjoy the amazing landscape in Pululahua inhabited crater just 5 minutes from the Equatorial line. Return to your hotel in Quito.
Day 3 Otavalo Market – Cuicocha Lake
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Otavalo Market – Cuicocha Lake

This full day starts with early morning pickup from your hotel in Quito. From there, we will drive to Otavalo and its marketplace in a private vehicle to learn about their culture. We can admire the gorgeous scenery and the Andes Mountain range on our way. We will stop at San Pablo´s Lake viewpoint to take some pictures where we will try some delicious biscochos (local traditional buttery cookies). Once we reach Otavalo, you can walk trough the market to see the different stands and local people exhibiting their multicolored handicrafts and souvenirs and purchase some if you’d like. We will also visit a weaving workshop in Peguche. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit Cuicocha Lake before heading back to Quito.

Overnight in Quito.
Day 4 Quito – Baltra – Santa Cruz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Quito – Baltra – Santa Cruz

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Quito and flight to Galapagos. Arrive at Baltra´s airport, your guide will pick you up at the airport and drive up to the ranch in the highlands. This area concentrates vast extensions of forests of Scalesia, Miconia, and giant tortoises. This is a great place to observe these iconic animals in their natural habitat. We will visit lava tunnels and the twin craters of the Galapagos; it is a rewarding visit for nature-loving tourists. The lush green landscape of the highlands stands in stark contrast to the more arid coastlines of the lowlands, providing a very different Galapagos experience. Lookouts over the crater sinkholes show off the stunning scenery, and there are plenty of interesting birds too. Overnight in a hotel in Santa Cruz.
Day 5 Full Day Navigable Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Full Day Navigable Tour

Breakfast in the hotel. Depending on the dates and/or navigable site available, pick-up from the hotel will be early in the morning (6 or 7:00 am) to take you to the small vessel at the embarkation point in Puerto Ayora for a unique experience with Galapagos wildlife and endemic vegetation. The destination can be either Santa Fe, Pinzon, or Floreana. The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming, and breathtaking sightseeing. After land and sea excursions, we will return to the hotel in Santa Cruz where you can relax and later on have dinner at the restaurant specified by the guide. Overnight in Santa Cruz.
Day 6 Isabela - Tintoreras
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Isabela - Tintoreras

At 6:30 am, you will take the speed boat to Isabela, (2 hours). On arrival, a guide will transfer you to your hotel and you will have the rest of the morning free. If you want, you can walk to the nearby flamingo lagoon to spot these graceful birds, of visit (entrance free) the tortoise breeding center. In the afternoon, we will visit "Las Tintoreras," a chain of small islets full of the cove and hidden beaches. The islet of Tintoreras is situated in the south of Puerto Villamil. It has a bay where it is possible to see sea lions, marine turtles, iguanas, manta rays, etc. This bay is connected by a superficial crack with crystalline water which is closed off during low tide. In this crack, it is possible to see the sharks from Blanca Point swimming with the rest of the tropical fish and sea lions (snorkel).
Day 7 Isabela - Cabo Rosa Tuneles
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Isabela - Cabo Rosa Tuneles

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by boat to Cabo Rosa (45 min by boat), where lava flowed into the ocean and formed beautiful lava tunnels. There you will see penguins, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles. However, the highlight is diving. You have the opportunity to see sharks, turtles/sea lions, sea lions, rays, seahorses, and many tropical fish. Then, take the speedboat back to Santa Cruz
Day 8 Transfer To Baltra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Baltra

Breakfast and departure for Baltra to catch your flight back to the mainland – your flight shall depart at 11:30 am minimum, not before. Board on the flight to Quito or Guayaquil. Arrival and connection with international flight.

8 days tour

8-Day Trip: The Best Of Quito And The Galapagos Islands

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Itinerary of your trip 8-Day Trip: The Best Of Quito And The Galapagos Islands

Arrival At Quito

Quito City Tour – Mitad Del Mundo - Teleferico

Otavalo Market – Cuicocha Lake

Quito – Baltra – Santa Cruz

Full Day Navigable Tour

Isabela - Tintoreras

Isabela - Cabo Rosa Tuneles

Transfer To Baltra

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