Ecuador in 11 days - Unique Ecuador & Magic Galápagos - Superior

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Begin in the Andean capital of Quito, known for its Inca ruins and colonial architecture before exploring Quilotoa Crater Lake. Enjoy the verdant landscapes of Baños the 'Gateway to the Amazon', before heading to Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Islands, where you can spot giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. End your trip in Guayaquil, on Ecua...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Amazon
    • Baños
    • Cotopaxi National Park
    • Galapagos Islands
    • Guayaquil
    • Quilotoa
    • Quito

What's this trip about?

    Begin in the Andean capital of Quito, known for its Inca ruins and colonial architecture before exploring Quilotoa Crater Lake. Enjoy the verdant landscapes of Baños the 'Gateway to the Amazon', before heading to Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Islands, where you can spot giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. End your trip in Guayaquil, on Ecuador's Pacific coast.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Cotopaxi
  • Galapagos
  • Galapagos Islands
  • Guayaquil
  • Quito
  • Santa Cruz

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Quito, Guayaquil - US.
    • Internal flights: Quito - Galapagos, Galapagos - Guayaquil. *
    • 10 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels.
    • 10 breakfasts.
    • Transfers.
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
    • All air taxes & fuel surcharge.
    • Boat trip along the bay in Santa Cruz.
    • English-speaking guide.

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Quito

Arrive at your US departure airport, ready for a flight to Quito.* Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador and a city famed for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains and its ancient Incan significance. Transfer to your hotel and overnight stay in Quito. * If ...

Day 2: Quito - Quilotoa - Baños

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a 'meet and greet' at the hotel with your guide. Later, set off to the amazing Quilotoa Crater Lake, a vibrant, green-colored volcanic lake, thought to be 250-meters deep. Here, you have the opportunity to climb to the edge o...

Day 3: Baños

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for the city of Puyo to visit an indigenous community and taste a traditional local drink known as chicha. Get to know the local traditions and wildlife, including rescued animals, before getting ready to enjoy an exciting canoe ride on ...

Day 4: Baños - Cotopaxi - Quito

Breakfast at the hotel. Returning to Quito today, stop en-route at the Cotopaxi National Park, home to the famous Cotopaxi Volcano. Cotopaxi is 5897 meters high and is considered to be one of the highest active volcanos in the world. Look out for unique birdlife such ...

Day 5: Quito

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day in Quito at your leisure, exploring the city or simply taking some time to enjoy the beautiful climate and natural environment. Admire the eclectic architecture of the city's colonial center or perhaps take a trip to the famous Mi...

Day 6: Quito - Galapagos (Santa Cruz)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Baltra, in the incredible Galapagos Islands! From Baltra, transfer to the island of Santa Cruz, crossing the Itabaca Channel by ferry.* Stop in the highlands of Santa Cruz, a lush, green natural habitat a...

Day 7: Galapagos (Santa Cruz)

Breakfast at the hotel. Start the day with a half-day island tour. From Puerto Ayora take a boat trip along the canal to La Loberia, a bay known for its large population of blue-footed boobies and sea lions. Disembark the boat and begin a guided hike through the prote...

Day 8: Galapagos (Santa Cruz)

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the beautiful beaches and wonderful wildlife. Why not look for sea turtles and brightly colored Sally Lightfoot crab at Tortuga Bay or visit the volcanic calderas of Los Gemelos. We recommend an optional ...

Day 9: Galapagos (Santa Cruz) - Guayaquil

Breakfast at the hotel. Head back to the mainland, with a flight from Santa Cruz airport. Arrive in Guayaquil, and join a shared transfer to your hotel in the city center. Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and is located on the Pacific Coast. Later, enjoy a walking tour of the city, visiting the Malecon, Parque Iguanas and Las Peñas neighbourhood. Overnight stay in Guayaquil.

Day 10: Guayaquil

Breakfast at the hotel. The day is at your leisure to do some last-minute souvenir shopping, or relax in the arty neighborhood of Santa Ana Hill. Why not discover the lush surrounding landscapes of Manglares Churute Reserve with our optional excursion today?* Overnigh...

Day 11: Guayaquil - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bring your adventure through Ecuador and the amazing Galapagos Islands to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board. Please note: Depending on the flight departure time you may arrive back in the US today.

Day 12: US

Arrive in the US and end your trip.

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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10 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels.,

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