Quito & Galapagos Islands Tour

Welcome to Ecuador! After you arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport of capital Quito, our driver guide will pick you up and send you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you can move freely. It is a good choice to hang out in the local market to sample snacks.

Accommodation: Hotel Dann Carlton Quito

After breakfast, we will drive to Mitad del Mundo, which will take about 40 minutes. It is regarded as one of the most famous landmarks in Quito. Then we will keep driving to El Panecillo, where you can see the giant statue of the Virgin Mary with wings. After that, we will go to Quito Old Town to visit the Basilica del Voto Nacional, the largest neo-Gothic church in America. The next place we will go to visit is Plaza de la Independencia, with an Independence Heroes monument at the center. We will end up today's sightseeing at one of South America's most grandest and gorgeous churches, Iglesia DE la Compania DE Jesus, whose interior is decorated with a lot of gilt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Dann Carlton Quito

The driver guide will pick you up at the hotel in the morning, then drive 1.5 hours to Hummingbird Sanctuary. On the way, you can enjoy the beautiful Andes Mountains. On arrival, go to trace a variety of hummingbirds and taste the juicy tropical fruit. Afterwards, we will walk for about one hour to the Mindo Cloud Forest. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to see a variety of plants and animals and beautiful natural scenery. After arriving at the protected Cloud Forest Reserve, you can find towering dense forests, gurgling and clear rivers, and kinds of plants and birds everywhere, which makes you deeply immersed in the beauty of nature. At the end of the day, return back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Dann Carlton Quito

After breakfast, we will drive to the Cotopaxi National Park in the Andes Mountains, which will take about 2 hours. After arriving, the driver guide will first accompany you to walk to the introduction center of the park to get an overview of the local animals. Then head to Lake Limpiopungo to climb the highest volcano nearby, the active Volcano Cotopaxi, where you will have the chance to see snow-capped mountains and rare animals and plants. After the visit, the driver guide will send you back to the hotel for rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Dann Carlton Quito

On the 5th day, we will drive for 1.5 hours to the Otavalo Indian Market where there are many exquisite handicrafts. Then visit a waterfall Cascada de Peguche. Finally, we will visit a small town Cotacachi, known for its leather products made from cattle and sheep. At last, we will arrive at the Cuicocha Lake for a leisurely walk and stunning views.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Dann Carlton Quito

The driver guide will pick you up from the hotel and send you to Quito International Airport in the morning so you can fly 3.5 hours to Isla San Cristobal on the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival, transfer you to the hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, the Galapagos tour really starts. You will be transferred by car to La Loberia Beach, where you can snorkel, see sea lions and fish or stroll leisurely. Afterwards, send you back to the hotel.

Meals: breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Casa Playa Mann Galapagos

During today's Galapagos tour, we will visit the great Kicker Rock around the harbour. After breakfast, drive to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Port and then change to a boat to Kicker Rock, taking 1.5 hours. Kicker Rock consists of two huge rocks, which are home to many marine species such as the hammerhead shark, the white-tipped reef shark and hundreds of species of fishes. There's a wide, quiet channel between two rocks, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, and observing animals like Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, pelicans and sea lions. On arrival, you can observe wild life near rocks, as well as go snorkeling in the water to observe sea creatures. After today's sightseeing, transfer you back to the hotel.

Meals: breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Casa Playa Mann Galapagos

This morning, take the two-hour speed boat to Isla Santa Cruz and then take a car to the hotel for check-in. After a short break, the guide will escort you to the beautiful Tortuga Bay, the birthplace of many baby turtles. Move on to the Charles Darwin Research Centre, where you can see a large number of well-preserved plant specimens of the Galapagos Islands.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Silberstein

Today, head to a small island southeast to Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Santa Fe for a shared tour. First drive to Puerto Ayora Dock to take a yacht to get there. Snorkel once you arrive, and then watch local sea turtles, manta rays, a variety of colorful fish and even sharks. After today's Galapagos Islands tour, take the yacht back to Puerto Ayora and the driver guide will send you back to the hotel to rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Silberstein

Today we will take the speed boat to Isla Isabela, with the whole journey of 2.5 - 3 hours. After getting off the ship, take a car to the hotel. After check-in, we will go to the Sierra Negra Volcano, the second largest in the world. After reaching the crater, the guide will accompany you to hike to Volcan Chico. This cluster of small craters offers stunning views of the volcano. After the visit, enjoy a delicious lunch. Later, we will return on foot and then take the car to the Tortoise Breeding Center where you can have a close look at the tortoise. At the end of the day, send you back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: The Isabela Beach House

Today we will head to Isla Isabela's most spectacular snorkeling site, Lava Tunnels to begin the shared snorkeling tour, a highlight of this Galapagos Islands tour. The water here is very shallow and clear and you will for sure have a good time. We need to take a boat to Lava Tunnels, taking 45 minutes. Along the way, we'll have a chance to see huge turtles, manta rays, penguins, sharks, blue-footed boobies and so on. After the trip, return to the hotel for a rest. In the afternoon, you are free to go for a walk on the beach or attend other activities you like.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Isabela Beach House

Today our representative will join you on the 2.5 hour ferry to Isla Santa Cruz. Upon arrival, he or she will send you to Isla Baltra Airport, where you can take a flight back to Quito. It will arrive about 2 hours 10 minutes later, and then our local driver will send you to the hotel to rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Dann Carlton Quito

According to your flight timetable, our driver will send you to the airport on time. May you have a nice trip home!

Meals: Breakfast