9 Days trip across
Ecuador & the Galapagos
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Arrive at the Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport, Ecuador.
Day 01: Quito – Mindo
Welcome to Ecuador! Visit the small village called Mindo famous for being one of the most important protected areas of butterflies from South America. It is in the middle of the cloud forest at an approximate altitude of 1250 meters above sea level. We will visit the butterfly farm, hummingbirds and hike to the waterfalls then finish with the chocolate experience.
Meals: Lunch
Day 02: Quilotoa Crater Lake
Take a full-day excursion to the stunning turquoise waters of Quilotoa Crater Lake. You may choose to hike along the crater rim for panoramic views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 03: Fly to the Galápagos + Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Baltra Island in the Galápagos. Begin your adventure with a visit to the Santa Cruz Highlands, home to giant tortoises, lava tunnels, and sinkholes. Enjoy an evening walk along the scenic Malecón at your own pace.
Meals: Boxed Breakfast
Day 04: North Seymour & Las Bachas / Bartolome/ plazas /Santa Fe (Based on availability)
Note: one of this island per day based on availability, my first priority will be Seymour and Bartolome.
Explore North Seymour Island, where you can spot blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, and land iguanas. At Las Bachas Beach, enjoy snorkeling and see flamingos in coastal lagoons. (Tour depends on availability)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 05: North Seymour & Las Bachas / Bartolome/ plazas /Santa Fe (Based on availability)
Note: one of this island per day based on availability, my first priority will be Seymour and Bartolome.
Visit either Santa Fé or Bartolomé Island (subject to availability). Hike among towering prickly pear cacti and observe endemic land iguanas. Snorkel with sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 06: Santa Cruz to Isabela Island
Public speedboat to Isabela: 06:15am quarantine inspection, 07:00 am departure to Isabela quarantine inspection.
11:00 am tour to Tuneles of Cabo rosa
Meals: Breakfast in Isabela island, Lunch
Day 07: Sulphur mines (on Sierra Negra caldera) – Tintoreras islet
Experience the sulfur mines on Isabela Island at Sierra Negra volcano, this last has a diameter of 10 km, the walk to this stunning place is about 3 km with a 3-4 hour journey approximately.
Take an exciting excursion to Tintoreras Islet, where you’ll spot white-tip sharks, penguins, and sea turtles. Return to Santa Cruz by afternoon speedboat.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 08: Tintoreras Islet & Return to Santa Cruz
06:00 am- local speedboat back to Santa cruz, 08:20 am, after that immediately heading to the airport to catch the flight to Quito.
Free time to walk in Quito town.
Meals: Box breakfast
Day 10: Quito – Departure
Early transfer to airport. End of the tour.
Itinerary includes:
- 8 nights of shared accommodation in Quito & Galápagos
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- All transportation: ferries, airport transfers, and inter-island speedboats
- Guided activities: volcano hikes, wildlife excursions, and snorkeling tours
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Transit control card
Excludes:
- International & local flights
- Tips & gratitudes
- $200 Galápagos National Park entrance fee
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusives.