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Ecuador & Galapagos Island Hopping - 12 days
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Highlights
Quito - Take in the best of Ecuador's UNESCO listed capital on a guided tour.
Otavalo Traditional Market - Learn about the region's rich cultural heritage and barter to handicrafts at Ecuador's most famous market
Mindo Cloud Forest - Explore the lush green landscapes surrounding the lodge, with its rivers, waterfalls, and diverse birdlife
Cuicocha Lagoon - Take a scenic hike at the foot of Cotacachi Volcano and admire the beautiful landscape
La Mitad del Mundo (The Middle of the World) - stand with a foot in both hemispheres at the equatorial line
Enjoy a 7-days of island hopping around the Galapagos, travelling between the islands onboard a first class private yacht
Santa Cruz Island - Observe Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat at a farm in the highlands and visit the famous Charles Darwin Research Station and see the embalmed body Lonesome George
Santa Cruz Island - Follow the Tortuga Bay trail to reach one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos, where you can swim and soak up the sun next to the marine Iguanas, boobies and marine birds
Floreana Island – See a colony of sea lions and perhaps some blue footed bobbies, marine iguanas and marine turtles
Floreana Island - Walk to historic Asilo de La Paz, where the legendary Witmer family first settled in 1932 and lived in caves
Isabela Island - Enjoy a scenic hike in the area known as “Las Tintoreras", spot colonies of marine iguanas, sea lions and white-tipped sharks
Isabela Island - Visit the highlands of Isabela and walk to the rim of the impressive crater of the Sierra Negra Volcano, where you'll enjoy spectacular views
Enjoy a 7-days of island hopping around the Galapagos, travelling between the islands onboard a first class private yacht
Santa Cruz Island - Observe Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat at a farm in the highlands and visit the famous Charles Darwin Research Station and see the embalmed body Lonesome George
Santa Cruz Island - Follow the Tortuga Bay trail to reach one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos, where you can swim and soak up the sun next to the marine Iguanas, boobies and marine birds
Floreana Island – See a colony of sea lions and perhaps some blue footed bobbies, marine iguanas and marine turtles
Floreana Island - Walk to historic Asilo de La Paz, where the legendary Witmer family first settled in 1932 and lived in caves
Isabela Island - Enjoy a scenic hike in the area known as “Las Tintoreras", spot colonies of marine iguanas, sea lions and white-tipped sharks
Isabela Island - Visit the highlands of Isabela and walk to the rim of the impressive crater of the Sierra Negra Volcano, where you'll enjoy spectacular views
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Itinerary
Explore the beauty of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands on this 12-day group tour adventure. Beginning and ending in Quito, visit the Incan ruins of Cochasqui, the picturesque Cuicocha Lagoon, vibrant Otavalo Market, and the Mindo Cloud Forest before flying to the Galapagos. Once there explore Santa Cruz, Isabela, and Floreana Island, spotting diverse wildlife and marvelling at the natural beauty of these dreamlike islands.
day 1Welcome to Quito
Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel where a brief overview of the activities planned for the next day will be provided. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in Ecuador's charming capital.
10 nights 4 star hotels and 1 night simple lodge on Floreana Island
Meals
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
Transport
Quito airport transfer day 1 & 12Private transfer between islands on board of First Class Element Wind YachtEconomy flights: Quito to Baltra and Baltra to QuitoAll relevant transfers and transportation
Guide
Guided excursions to Cotacachi, Cuicocha Lagoon, Otavalo and Mindo Cloud ForestGuided excursions and walks on Santa Cruz Island, Floreana Island and Isabela IslandProfessional English/Spanish speaking guides and Galapagos Naturalist Guide
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7 days Galapagos island hoppingHalf day Quito and Middle of the World tour
Entrance
Galapagos N.P. entrance fees and visitor control card (included in 2024, payable locally in 2025)Entrance fees
12 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
20 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
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