8-Day Quito and Galápagos Tour
8 days
About this activity
Day 1: Arrival Quito
Transfer airport / Hotel accommodation in Quito
Day 2: Quito (B) City Tour: Quito Historic + Equatorial Monument
Breakfast at hotel.
Accommodation in Quito.
Day 3: Quito (B) Culture & Traditions of Quito + The original Quito craft beer tour
Breakfast at hotel.
Accommodation in Quito
Day 4: Quito - Galapagos (B)
Breakfast. Transfer Hotel / Airport for your flight to Galapagos.
Visit to the Scientific Charles Darwin Station.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz.
(Transfer operates daily at 13h00)
**It will be possible to operate transfers without visits and without guide at the following times: 10h00 and 15h00** (previous request)
Day 5: Tortuga Beach (B)
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning excursion to Tortuga Bay Beach.
Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, tour around the bay on board a yacht, starting with a visit to “La Lobería”. Then we proceed with our tour to the “Canal del Amor” and “Playa de los Perros”. Punta Estrada will also be visited.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz
Day 6: Santa Fe Island (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Excursion in yacht to Santa Fe Island with vivencial fishing.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz
Day 7: Cerro Mesa & Garrapatero (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave Puerto Ayora to the higher part of Santa Cruz Island, where we will take our bikes to get to Cerro Mesa Ecological Reserve, to walk its paths admiring flora and fauna, plus the spectacular view of the island and its surroundings from the viewpoint.
Then continue to the The Garrapatero beach, where you will enjoy picnic on the shore, and have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the beach, and the species that we can find in this place, such as Flamingos and mallards in a nearby lagoon. Rental kayaks (optional). At an arranged time, return to Puerto Ayora. Accommodation in Santa Cruz
Note: You can modify the tour, and instead of cycling, it can be done in a vehicle.
Day 8: Gemelos Craters (B)
Breakfast at hotel. We will pick you up at your hotel to go to the canal of Itabaca, where a ferry will take you to Baltra Island. At the port you will board a public bus that takes you to the airport. On the route from the hotel to the canal, you will have the opportunity to make a brief stop at the craters "Los Gemelos", crater holes formed by the collapse of materials, surrounded by scalesia's forests.(Transfer operates daily at 07h00, 09h00 y 12h00). Includes only transport.
Please note: flights are not included.
Transfer airport / Hotel accommodation in Quito
Day 2: Quito (B) City Tour: Quito Historic + Equatorial Monument
Breakfast at hotel.
Accommodation in Quito.
Day 3: Quito (B) Culture & Traditions of Quito + The original Quito craft beer tour
Breakfast at hotel.
Accommodation in Quito
Day 4: Quito - Galapagos (B)
Breakfast. Transfer Hotel / Airport for your flight to Galapagos.
Visit to the Scientific Charles Darwin Station.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz.
(Transfer operates daily at 13h00)
**It will be possible to operate transfers without visits and without guide at the following times: 10h00 and 15h00** (previous request)
Day 5: Tortuga Beach (B)
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning excursion to Tortuga Bay Beach.
Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, tour around the bay on board a yacht, starting with a visit to “La Lobería”. Then we proceed with our tour to the “Canal del Amor” and “Playa de los Perros”. Punta Estrada will also be visited.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz
Day 6: Santa Fe Island (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Excursion in yacht to Santa Fe Island with vivencial fishing.
Accommodation in Santa Cruz
Day 7: Cerro Mesa & Garrapatero (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave Puerto Ayora to the higher part of Santa Cruz Island, where we will take our bikes to get to Cerro Mesa Ecological Reserve, to walk its paths admiring flora and fauna, plus the spectacular view of the island and its surroundings from the viewpoint.
Then continue to the The Garrapatero beach, where you will enjoy picnic on the shore, and have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the beach, and the species that we can find in this place, such as Flamingos and mallards in a nearby lagoon. Rental kayaks (optional). At an arranged time, return to Puerto Ayora. Accommodation in Santa Cruz
Note: You can modify the tour, and instead of cycling, it can be done in a vehicle.
Day 8: Gemelos Craters (B)
Breakfast at hotel. We will pick you up at your hotel to go to the canal of Itabaca, where a ferry will take you to Baltra Island. At the port you will board a public bus that takes you to the airport. On the route from the hotel to the canal, you will have the opportunity to make a brief stop at the craters "Los Gemelos", crater holes formed by the collapse of materials, surrounded by scalesia's forests.(Transfer operates daily at 07h00, 09h00 y 12h00). Includes only transport.
Please note: flights are not included.
Included
- Transfer airport / hotel in Quito
- 3 nights’ accommodation
- Breakfast
- Northern and south Hemisphere Experience in the Middle of the World
- Unique Traditions Of Quito
- The original Quito craft beer tour
- Transfer Baltra / hotel in Puerto Ayora, visiting the highland part of Santa Cruz Island (Includes lava Tunnels and a turtle reserve) + Visit to the Scientific Charles Darwin Station. (Transfer operates daily at 13h00). **It will be possible to operate transfers without visits at the following times: 10h00 and 15h00*
- 4 nights of accommodation in Galápagos (Puerto Ayora) with breakfasts
- Excursion to Tortuga Beach & Bay Tour
- Full day Excursion in yacht to Santa Fe Island with vivencial fishing
- Excursion to Cerro Mesa & Garrapatero
- Transfer hotel / airport with a stop at Los Gemelos craters. (Transfer operates daily at 07h00, 09h00 and 12h00)
- Hotel taxes
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Airfare to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park Tax (USD 100)
- Galapagos Transit Tourist Card (USD 20)
- In Quito, Municipal tax of US$ 2,75 per room per night is not included. Passengers must pay directly.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Please note: tour operations in the Galapagos may change due to climate conditions and logistics and there could be a chance that you will not visit your preferred island. You are guaranteed the number of excursions, but the itinerary and specific places of visit may change.
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Full-day yacht excursions are not recommended for pregnant women or people with limited physical mobility
- Transfer operates to meet all flights arriving into Baltra Airport at 13:00. It will be possible to operate transfers without visits and without guide at the following times: 10h00 and 15h00**
- Note: transfer from your hotel to Galapagos airport on the last day commences at 8am
- Tour limited to 16 people.
- Important: Yacht excursions are not recommended for children under 5 years old, elderly people, pregnant women or people with limited physical mobility.
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
30%
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