Itinerary Summary

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1 - 3	Quito	UNESCO World Heritage Site, Middle Of The World Equator, Independence Square	Hotel Patio Andaluz, Casa Gangotena
3 - 7	Galápagos	UNESCO World Heritage Site Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz Island, Fernandina Island, Trekking	Natural Paradise, Ocean Spray
7 - 8	Guayaquil	Iguana Park, Palace of Administration, Cristal Palace, Waterfront	Wyndham Guayaquil, Oro Verde

Itinerary Details

Day 1 - 3

International Arrival

Transfer to Hotel with Guide

Quito

2 Nights

The capital of Ecuador, Quito, is one of the most visited cities in South America. Surrounded by volcanoes and the Andean highlands, the city provides a cultural feast with its many churches and monasteries.

Included Activities

Quito City tour and Middle of the World
On this private full day guided tour, visit the Independence Square flanked by the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Municipal Building and the Archbishop’s Palace. Continue to the Church of San Francisco, one of the greatest religious buildings of the New World. Its impressive façade and atrium lead to its gold interior, Baroque influence by Moorish style, with the winged Virgin of Quito at its main altar. Then continue approx. 25 km north of Quito to the ‘Middle of the World.’ Here at the 30 m tall monument, learn about the French-Spanish geodetic expedition of 1736-1744 which determined the position of the Equator. Stand and have your picture taken with one leg in the northern hemisphere and the other leg in the southern hemisphere of the earth. (Full Day; Private Activity; Lunch included)

Hotel Options

Hotel Patio Andaluz – Opt 1

Room	Duplex
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Casa Gangotena – Opt 2

Room	Luxury Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Heritage

Day 3 - 7

Private transfer to the Airport (1.5 - 2 hrs)

Flight from Quito to San Cristobal (3.15 hrs with 1 stop in Guayaquil)

Galápagos

4 Nights

Located 1400 km west of mainland Ecuador and reached by small boats, the Galapagos Islands are a strictly protected, beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site.

Destination Galápagos in Ecuador/Galapagos

Included Activities

Included Activities at Natural Paradise
Aboard the Natural Paradise you can enjoy many shore excursions as part of your cruise experience, and of course, all onboard meals and soft drinks are also included. Experience the Galapagos Islands with a bilingual naturalist and local assistant as you soak up the diverse fauna of the archipelago, as well as striking volcanic features and places of historic interest. To find more information please visit this page.

Included Activities at Ocean Spray
Aboard the Ocean Spray you can enjoy many shore excursions as part of your cruise experience, and of course, all onboard meals and soft drinks are also included. Experience the Galapagos Islands with a bilingual naturalist and local assistant as you soak up the diverse fauna of the archipelago, as well as striking volcanic features and places of historic interest. To find more information please visit this page.

Hotel Options

Natural Paradise – Opt 1

Room	Junior Suite
Meals	Full Board & Activities
Style	Cruise

Ocean Spray – Opt 2

Room	Staterooms
Meals	Full Board & Activities
Style	Cruise

Day 7 - 8

Flight from San Cristobal to Guayaquil (1.45 hrs)

Transfer to Hotel

Guayaquil

1 Night

Guayaquil, the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’ is Ecuador’s largest city and an important trading center of this small Andean country.

Destination Guayaquil in Ecuador/Galapagos

Hotel Options

Wyndham Guayaquil – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Oro Verde – Opt 2

Room	Leading Suites
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Transfer to Airport

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From $ 6,890 /person
Option 2 From $ 8,190 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact supporting you during your trip

Not Included

Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
Tips and personal expenses
Visa and tourism fees
Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
International airfare

Galapagos: Nature’s Secrets Revealed

Itinerary Summary

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Itinerary Details

Quito

Galápagos

Guayaquil

Price & Inclusions

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