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Volcanoes and Galapagos

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15 days

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Tour Type
Small Group
Max Group Size
15
Age Requirement
16 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
EasyLight physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Ends

Quito, Ecuador

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Highlights

Discover the wild paradise of the Galapagos as well as local life on mainland Ecuador

Visit local communities living in the mountainous highlands around Otavalo

Stay in hotels on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands and search for iconic Galapagos wildlife

Itinerary

Wildlife encounters and volcanic landscapes define the 'Volcanoes and Galapagos' tour, a 15-day guided journey from Quito to Guayaquil. Designed for experienced travelers, this trip offers a perfect mix of Ecuador’s vibrant mainland culture and the extraordinary natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands.

Start by visiting indigenous communities near Otavalo, delving into local traditions and colorful markets. Explore the lush Mindo Cloud Forest, alive with hummingbirds and butterflies, before heading to the coast for a week-long adventure across Santa Cruz, Isabela, and Santa Fe Islands. Here, you’ll get up close with the Galapagos’ unique wildlife—think playful sea lions, ancient tortoises, and a parade of rare birds.

Unlike traditional cruises, this tour lets you experience the Galapagos from land-based lodges, providing a deeper connection with the islands and their communities. Guided walks, snorkeling, and plenty of opportunities for wildlife photography round out the experience.

The unique selling point of this trip is its land-based approach to the Galapagos, offering more immersive, flexible encounters with both people and wildlife, all within a comprehensive active and outdoor tour package.

Day 1Join trip in Tumbaco, near Quito
Day 2Travel to Otavalo via Parque Condor; visit Peguche village
Day 3Walk at the Laguna Cuicocha; share in rural life at indigenous communities; visit Otavalo Market
Day 4Drive to the Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve; visit a chocolate factory
Day 5Explore the cloud forest on foot and by cable car; visit a hummingbird garden; drive to Quito
Day 6Walking tour of Quito's UNESCO Heritage Old Town
Day 7Drive the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park; walks at the Limpiopungo Lagoon
Day 8Fly to the Galapagos; view giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands
Day 9Boat to Isabela Island, overnight in Puerto Villamil
Day 10Walk up Sierra Negra Volcano; afternoon snorkel
Day 11Tintoreras Islands trip; return by boat to Santa Cruz
Day 12Discover Seymour, Plazas, Bartolome or Santa Fe Island
Day 13Visit Tortuga Bay; afternoon Charles Darwin Station visit
Day 14Fly to Quito on the mainland
Day 15Tour ends in Quito
Volcanoes and Galapagos

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What's Included

Accommodation
Ilalo Garden Hotel (3 nights)Hostal Riviera Sucre (2 nights)Grand Hotel Mindo (1 night)Ikala Quito Hotel (2 nights)Hotel Deja Vu (4 nights)Hotel Cally (2 nights)
Meals
14 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches
Transport
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Guide
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