Continental Ecuador And The Galapagos Islands

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Start your journey into Ecuador’s fascinating cultural heritage and discover some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, alongside an experienced English-speaking local guide. While travelling through the Andes you'll visit colonial cities, mountain peaks, and diverse National Parks on this 100% customisable itinerary. If that wasn’t enough, the legend...

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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Start your journey into Ecuador’s fascinating cultural heritage and discover some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, alongside an experienced English-speaking local guide. While travelling through the Andes you'll visit colonial cities, mountain peaks, and diverse National Parks on this 100% customisable itinerary. If that wasn’t enough, the legendary Galapagos Islands await you at the end of this truly unforgettable trip.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Quito

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Round trip with private transportation (vehicle size based on the number of participants)
    • Experienced English speaking local guide: 1-3 PAX: Driving guide (1 Person), 4-6 pax: driver and guide (2 Persons)
    • Overnight stay in standard class hotels
    • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure with Spanish speaking driver
    • Activities as listed in the itinerary
    • Meals as listed in the itinerary
    • Train ticket

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Itinerary

Day 1: Your Andean adventure begins here…· Arrival at Mariscal Sucre International Airport. · Transfer to your hotel for the night. · Free day (depending on your flight time) to explore the city. Day 2: Truly stand in the middle of the Earth…· Stroll through the historic district of Quito. ​· Explore the Plaza Grande and La Compañía Church. · Take a cable car up Quito’s mountain or stand astride the Equator! Day 3: Gaze out over snow-capped volcanic peaks…​· Head down to Cotopaxi National Park. · Look out over a staggering 16,000 ft volcano. · Continue on to Baños de Agua Santa for the night.   Day 4: It’s time for a day of cascading waterfalls…· Drive through the valleys of Pastaza Canyon. · Explore the breath-taking Devil’s Cauldron waterfall. · Return to Baños for a free evening.   Day 5: Experience the joy and hustle of a local market…​· Visit a colourful and lively local market at Guamote. · Explore Chimborazo Nature Reserve. · Climb the great Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest mountain. Day 6: Pass through spectacular mountain landscapes…​· Take the train from Alausi to the ‘Devil’s Nose’. · Discover the pre-Colombian ruins of Ingapirca. · Learn about the culture of the Inca peoples.   Day 7: Hats off to colonial history…​· Spend a day in the colonial city of Cuenca. · Take a city tour through churches and markets. · Enjoy a Panama hat factory at Rio Tomebamba.   Day 8: Forests, seascapes and cities, all in one day…​· Tour through the lush Cajas National Park. · Indulge yourself at a banana and cacao plantation. · Spend the night in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city.   Day 9: Follow in the footsteps of Darwin…· Jump on a flight to the Galapagos Islands. ​· Visit a ranch to see the famous Galapagos giant tortoises. · Learn how coffee and sugar cane are harvested traditionally.   Day 10: All aboard to explore other islands…· Sail to Plazas, Seymour, Bartolomé or Santa Fe. · Explore the island on foot and through snorkelling!· Return to Santa Cruz in the late afternoon.   Day 11: It’s time for a beach day…· Jump on a speedboat to the island of Isabela. ​· Check in to your hotel on Puerto Villamil beach. · Sunbathe or walk along the beach.   Day 12: Immerse yourselves in volcanic island history…· Head up to the green highlands of the island. · Wind along the ridge of a 6-mile-wide caldera. · Walk through dried lava fields and see an active volcano.   Day 13: An extraordinary combination of lava and seascapes…· Relax for a day or head to Cabo Rosa’s lava tunnels. ​· Explore the geological formations, rinsed by the sea. · Snorkel in the best spot in the Galapagos.   Day 14: It’s your final day in paradise…· Spend a final day at Santa Cruz. ​· Head to Baltra then fly to Quito or Guayaquil. · Catch your flight back home.  

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Price From $2,060
Price per day$158
Last Updated: 12/21/2021

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Meals and activities not listed in the itinerary
    • Personal expenses such as drinks, minibar, telephone calls, etc.
    • Optional trips from Quito (prices on request)
    • Day 9: Galapagos National park entry fee of $100USD anda Galapagos Transit Control Card $20USD
    • Day 10: Snorkel equipment $5 USD per day
    • Day 13: Optional boat trip "The Tunnels" is $130 USD per person
    • Water taxis to embark for the island transfers $1 USD per trip
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