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12-Day Ecuador & Galapagos Tour

12-Day Ecuador & Galapagos Tour

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Important Information

  • Duration: 12 Day
  • Online Payment
  • Direct Booking
  • Guides: English - Spanish

Tour Description

Experience the perfect combination of culture, adventure, volcanoes, waterfalls and paradise islands on this incredible 12-day Ecuador and Galapagos tour.

Explore Quito’s Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the Middle of the World, Otavalo Indigenous Market, Quilotoa Lagoon and Cotopaxi National Park.

Enjoy Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador’s adventure capital, where you will discover waterfalls, the famous Pailon del Diablo and the iconic Swing at the End of the World.

Continue your adventure in the Galapagos Islands visiting San Cristobal and Santa Cruz. Snorkel at Kicker Rock, relax at Tortuga Bay, swim at Las Grietas and observe unique wildlife including sea lions, giant tortoises, marine iguanas and hammerhead sharks.

 

Perfect for travelers looking for adventure, wildlife, culture and unforgettable experiences in Ecuador and Galapagos.

What is included?

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Private Transportation
  • Shared ferries
  • Entrance Fees
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Personal Assistance
  • Taxes

What is not included?

  • Flights to the Galapagos and return
  • Optional tours
  • Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park ($200 for foreigners)
  • TCT Card ($20)
  • Meals
  • Optional activities
  • Tips
  •  

Tour Itinerary

MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE

  • Airport pick-up
  • Airport – hotel transfer

 

DAY 1 – QUITO CITY TOUR & MIDDLE OF THE WORLD

Historic Center – Basilica del Voto Nacional – Panecillo – Middle of the World

Our adventure begins exploring Quito, one of the best-preserved colonial cities in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We will visit the impressive Basilica del Voto Nacional, where you can climb its towers and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the city.

Next, we head to the Virgin of El Panecillo viewpoint, one of Quito’s most iconic landmarks, offering breathtaking views of both colonial and modern Quito.

Later, we will visit the famous Middle of the World City, located on the equatorial line 0°0'0", where you can stand in both hemispheres at the same time and enjoy unique equator experiences.

Overnight in Quito.


 

DAY 2 – OTAVALO & CUICOCHA LAGOON

After breakfast we travel to Otavalo, home to the most famous indigenous market in Latin America.

We will visit:

  • Plaza de los Ponchos
  • Otavalo handicraft market
  • Peguche Waterfall
  • Cuicocha Lagoon
  • Indigenous Andean communities

Peguche Waterfall is considered a sacred place by the Otavalo community and is traditionally used for spiritual ceremonies and rituals.

Overnight in Quito.


 

DAY 3 – QUILOTOA LAGOON

After breakfast we travel along the famous Avenue of the Volcanoes surrounded by stunning Andean landscapes.

We will visit:

  • Latacunga
  • Zumbahua
  • Shalala Viewpoint
  • Quilotoa Lagoon

We will enjoy a short hike to the viewpoint where you can admire the breathtaking Quilotoa volcanic crater lagoon, considered one of the most beautiful volcanic lakes in the world.

Free time for photos and interaction with local indigenous communities.

Overnight in Quito.


 

DAY 4 – COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK & TRANSFER TO BAÑOS

We begin our adventure toward the majestic Cotopaxi National Park.

During the tour we will observe:

  • Volcanic landscapes
  • Highland flora and fauna
  • The impressive Cotopaxi Volcano

We continue to José Rivas Refuge located at 4,864 meters above sea level, where we will enjoy a high-altitude hike to admire one of the highest active volcanoes in the world.

After lunch we continue to Baños de Agua Santa.

Overnight in Baños.


 

DAY 5 – BAÑOS DE AGUA SANTA

Waterfalls Route & Tree House

Enjoy one of Ecuador’s top adventure destinations.

We will visit:

  • Agoyán Dam
  • Agoyán Waterfall
  • La Esperanza Waterfall
  • Culebrilla Waterfall
  • Río Blanco
  • Pailón del Diablo Waterfall

Optional activities:

  • Zipline
  • Tibetan Bridge
  • Glass Bridge
  • Cable Car
  • Bridge Jumping
  • Extreme Swing

At Pailón del Diablo you can choose between:

  • Short hike
  • Long hike

In the afternoon we visit the famous Tree House and the iconic Swing at the End of the World with incredible views of Tungurahua Volcano.

You can also visit:

  • Fantasías de Volar
  • Diamond Glass Bridge

Overnight in Baños.


 

DAY 6 – RETURN TO QUITO

Transfer from Baños back to Quito.

Free time for optional activities or rest.

Overnight in Quito.


 

DAY 7 – FLIGHT TO GALAPAGOS – SAN CRISTOBAL

Arrival at San Cristobal Airport and transfer to the hotel.

We will visit:

  • Interpretation Center
  • Mann Beach
  • San Cristobal Boardwalk

Perfect for relaxing and watching sea lions at sunset.

Overnight in San Cristobal.


 

DAY 8 – KICKER ROCK TOUR

Full-day tour to one of the best snorkeling sites in the world.

Possibility to observe:

  • Hammerhead sharks
  • Sea turtles
  • Sea lions
  • Rays
  • Tropical fish

Box lunch included.

Free afternoon.

Overnight in San Cristobal.


 

DAY 9 – OCHOA BEACH & LOBOS ISLET

Snorkeling and wildlife observation tour.

We will visit:

  • Lobos Islet
  • Ochoa Beach

Wildlife observation:

  • Blue-footed boobies
  • Frigate birds
  • Sea lions

Free afternoon.

Overnight in San Cristobal.


 

DAY 10 – SANTA CRUZ & CHARLES DARWIN STATION

Ferry navigation to Santa Cruz Island.

We will visit:

  • Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Puerto Ayora
  • Santa Cruz waterfront

Free time to enjoy the island.

Overnight in Santa Cruz.


 

DAY 11 – TORTUGA BAY & LAS GRIETAS

Ecological walk to Tortuga Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in Galapagos.

Later we visit:

  • Los Alemanes Beach
  • Las Grietas

Free time for swimming, snorkeling or optional kayaking.

Overnight in Santa Cruz.


 

DAY 12 – TRANSFER TO BALTRA AIRPORT

Transfer to Baltra Airport.

Return flight.

End of our services.


 

WHAT TO BRING

  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Light clothing
  • Warm clothing
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses

 

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