14 Day Galapagos Islands & Ecuador
14 days
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2 Guayaquil, 4 Galapagos Islands, 2 Quito, 1 Otavalo, 1 Papallacta, 2 Amazon, 1 Baños
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Explore Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador and the nation’s largest port Visit Parque Historico and learn about the history & culture of the region Embark on a journey to the beginning of time in the Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands Travel along the coast on a panga while Naturalist guides explain the area's dramatic geology The unique environment encourages sea lions, Sally lightfoot crabs, blue-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls Walk in an impressive cactus forest surrounded by land and marine iguanas Snorkel on magnificent white sand beaches with plentiful marine life Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station’s giant tortoise Breeding Centre Discover Quito’s colonial quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Stand at the Middle of the World monument, situated at latitude 0º Browse for local goods at the traditional Otavalo Market Stay in the Amazon region, the world's largest ecosystem †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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2 Guayaquil, 4 Galapagos Islands, 2 Quito, 1 Otavalo, 1 Papallacta, 2 Amazon, 1 Baños
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes
- Flights Miami-Guayaquil, Quito-MiamiSome departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Guayaquil-Baltra & Baltra-Quito 13 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Guayaquil 4 nights Galapagos Islands 2 nights Quito 1 night Otavalo 1 night Papallacta 2 nights Punta Ahuano (Amazon) 1 night Baños or Patate Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 31 meals: 13 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 10 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 7-13) Services of English-speaking local guides Services of English-speaking naturalist guides in the Galapagos Shore Excursions Galapagos National Park fee of $100 Galapagos Transit Control Card fee of $20 Entrance fees per itinerary
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Ecuador
Depart for Ecuador. Arrive in Guayaquil and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Guayaquil
DAY 2, Sunday - Guayaquil City Tour & Parque Historico
Begin your tour of Guayaquil by visiting el Parque Centenario, home of the Monument of the Independence Heroes. Continue to Seminario Park, or Parque de las Iguanas as it is popularly known, a favorite place of bird watchers and home to arboreal Iguanas. Next, experience...
DAY 3, Monday - Galapagos Islands, Baltra, Santa Cruz
Embark this morning on a journey to the Galapagos archipelago of volcanic islands, five million years in the making. Your flight from Guayaquil takes you to Baltra Airport; meeting and transfer by boat to Santa Cruz Island. Here, visit the Giant Tortoise Reserve and see ...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Bartolomé Island
Travel by boat to the golden beaches of Bartolomé Island, dominated by the iconic Pinnacle Rock, an impressive towering lava structure that rises from the ocean's edge. View an astonishing array of wildlife including Galapagos penguins, sea lions, turtles and a huge vari...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Divine Bay, Punta Estrada, Charles Darwin Research Station
This morning, explore the wildlife-rich Divine Bay by boat. This magnificent cove is protected from the swells by natural volcanic reefs and a gallery of mangrove trees. Every morning, hundreds of herons cross on their daily foraging trips, returning before sunset to per...
DAY 6, Thursday - Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe offers some of the most beautiful sheltered coves in the islands. Its turquoise lagoon is protected by a peninsula of tiny islets forming an ideal anchorage. The island lies to the southeast of Santa Cruz within sight of Puerto Ayora. A wet landing on the sandy ...
DAY 7, Friday - Baltra Island, Flight to Quito
Depart the Finch Bay Hotel. On your way to Baltra, stop at the Twin Pit Craters to view the great depressions of volcanic material formed by a long process of the sinking ground, and the exceptional view of Scalesia trees, ferns, mosses and orchids. Then, proceed to the ...
DAY 8, Saturday - Quito City Tour & Visit to the Middle of the World
The morning's tour begins with a visit to the colonial section of Quito to walk along the narrow cobblestone streets and feel the charm of 16th-century Quito. See the Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, Presidential Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace before visiting La C...
DAY 9, Sunday - Otavalo Market, Transfer to Papallacta
This morning visit Peguche, known for its beautiful waterfall. Then, take a tour of the market in Otavalo, one of the largest in South America and run by the local Otavaleños. Here, enjoy the lively market atmosphere and browse the various stalls for traditional goods su...
DAY 10, Monday - Transfer to Amazon Resort
After breakfast, transfer by bus to La Punta Ahuano on the Napo River where you will board a canoe that will take you to your Amazon lodge*. Enjoy the serene tranquility that the lodge has to offer and prepare to be amazed by both the wildlife and the culture inherent to...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Hike in a Private Nature Reserve
This morning, after a canoe ride you can hike in the Misicocha Private Nature Reserve for approximately two hours while viewing the beautiful flora and fauna up-close. The Amazon rainforest is the world's largest ecosystem, so be sure to keep an eye out for the innumerab...
DAY 12, Wednesday - El Pailon del Diablo & Baños
This morning, board a canoe for the short trip to La Punta Ahuano, continuing by coach to Patate. Stop along the way to visit the powerful El Pailon del Diablo or "The Devil's Cauldron"*, one of Ecuador's most beautiful waterfalls. Drive to Baños, an idyllic little town ...
DAY 13, Thursday - Visit to a Rose Plantation
Today, enjoy a tour of a beautiful rose plantation. Although roses are not native to Ecuador, the country has a perfect environment for rose cultivation and is presently one of the world's major producers. On the plantation, you'll learn more about the farming process, f...
DAY 14, Friday - Depart Ecuador
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
*Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning of Day 14 and will require a transfer on Day 13. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 5/15/2023
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