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8-Day Best of Quito and Galapagos -Santa Cruz, Isabela & unhinhabited Island

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Duration

8 days

Group Size

1 to 12 people

Ages

3 - 82 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

The Quito & Galapagos Islands 8 days tour, allows you to explore Quito and the islands. Visit historical and cultural places in Quito. Swim alongside colorful fishes, sea urchins, and starfish while snorkeling. You might even spot some sharks! See these amazing reptiles as well as other creatures, including blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea lions, and marine iguanas, in their natural habitat. There are so many breathtaking sights in this natural paradise. Galapagos awaits, so let’s go island hopping!

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with minimum 1 paying adults
Infant meals not included
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Itinerary subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be applicable in these cases

Pickup

• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable

What's included

Lunch: 6

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Breakfast: 7

lobitos

24 hours assistance in English / Spanish

07 nights accommodation in selected hotels

Transportation: Galapagos airport transfers, land transportation, and sea transportation.

Professional Naturalist English/ Spanish speaking guide

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Itinerary

Day 1: 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.

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Day 2: 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 La Ronda Street, The Company Church, Santo Domingo´s Church, The Sagrario´s Church and San Francisco´s Church, which was built during the 17th century.

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Day 3: Otavalo Market – Cuicocha Lake

This full day starts with early morning pickup from your hotel in Quito. From there, we will drive in a private vehicle to Otavalo and its marketplace to learn all about their culture. On our way, we can admire the gorgeous scenery and the Andes Mountain range. We will stop at San Pablo´s Lake viewpoint to take some pictures and where we will try some delicious biscochos (local traditional buttery cookies). Once we will reach Otavalo, you will have the opportunity to walk through 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

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Day 4: Quito – Baltra – Santa Cruz

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Quito and flight to Galapagos.

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Day 5: 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.

Selected hotel in Santa Cruz

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Lunch: Box Lunch

Day 6: 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).

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Day 7: 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. Later, take the speedboat back to Santa Cruz.

Selected hotel in Santa Cruz

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Lunch: Box Lunch

Day 8: 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.

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FAQ

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Tickets

Adult (11 - 82 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 12

Children (3 - 10 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12