12 Day Ecuador Galapagos Adventure and Cultural Tour

Code: 717580
  • Duración: 12 days
  • Máx. Pasajeros: 10
  • Edad mínima: 5
  • Dificultad: EASY

Description

What are your visualizations of a dream vacation? When selecting a perfect destination to spend your summer holidays, office leaves, or allow for some de-stress period, it is necessary to consider all the elements that fulfill your outlook of an idyllic location. Boasting a blend of all prime characteristics that a destination requires, Ecuador is your go-to place this summer.
Occupying a position exactly on the Equator, it is no wonder where the country acquires its name from. The Galapagos Islands are part of Ecuador and feature a variety of landscapes, from rugged mountains to perennial jungles, while maintaining a refreshing and moderate climate throughout. The lifestyle and traditions you will perceive when you get here indicate that the metropolis is loaded with history waiting to be explored.

Price includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Transportation between cities
Acommodation at the mentioned hotels
Price does not include
Entrance to the National Park Galapagos ( the cost depends on nationality, contact us to know it)
Ingala Card (20 USD)
Entry ticket to the Basilica (2 USD)
Any Flight required on the package
Importante
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • The driver will be waiting for you with a signal with your name on it. After picking you up we will move to the hotel in Quito to make the Check in.

Itinerary

  • Transfer in at Quito
  • As soon as you arrive at the airport, a driver assigned by us will be waiting for you to transport you to
    the city of Quito, where you will check in at the Selina Hotel as soon as you reach. You will spend your
    first day kicking off the exhaustion, or you can go outside for a stroll around the city.
  • Overnight in Quito ( Selina hotel or similar)
  • Historical City Tour in Quito
  • You will be taken to view the United Nations Boulevard, situated in the middle of the modern Quito city. Next, you will move on to a renowned spot known as the La Carolina Park, which is situated in the heart of Quito,after exploring it, you will be taken to visit the Sector of La Mariscal,inspired by the culture of Quito and museums and galleries that exhibit the deluxe heritage of the city. These are encircled by houses that highlight diverse architectural designs, which contribute to this area of the city being the most varied among others. Our guide will lead you to the Craft Market,Church of Basilica, whose architecture is similar to the neo-Gothic style,you will also be taken to observe 'El Panicello,' which is an iconic monument . Our guide will then lead you to La Floresta, a bohemian neighborhood that features many cafes, restaurants, and art galleries.Next you will be taken to Mirador de Guapulo toenjoy the city view covered with vegetation.
  • Overnight in Quito ( Selina hotel or similar)
  • Tour at the middle of the world
  • This day we will begin it having pleasant experiences in the equinox line and tourist complex Half the world. As first point we have the Museum of Intiñan Site visits the modern Quito and knows the famous museum of Intiñan site (road of the sun). The Intiñan Museum has for you an interactive tour, where you will know from the history of the ancestral peoples, to the magnificent effects that the sun produces, in the solar cylinder. Discover and understand the physical phenomena of the earth with didactic examples and enjoy a natural and privileged environment.
    We continue with the Tourist Complex Half of the World, visit the Equatorial Museum of 30 meters of height built in honor of the geodesic mission, Cultural Pavilions, Colonial Quito, Planetarium and Train Station. Guided tour in Ancestral Houses, Plaza del Cacao and the new Beer Museum. Finally we will make a tour inside the complex where you can see didactic demonstrations of phenomena that manifest in the equinoccial zone.
  • Overnight in Quito ( Selina hotel or similar)
  • Swing at the end of the World in Baños
  • Day four will commence as soon as you reach the city of Baños and check in to your hotel.
    At the bus station in Quito our guide will help you getting the tickets in order to go to Baños in the bus, at the moment of your arrival the guide there will be waiting for your arrival.
  • Overnight in Baños ( Selina hotel or similar)
  • "Pailon del Diablo" Waterfall
  • One of the celebrated tourist destinations in this city is the Banos de Agua Santa. This waterfall route will take you to the two mind-blowing waterfalls, particularly the 'El Pailon del Diablo' and 'El Manto de la Novia .'The magnificence of these waterfalls leads to a realization that the bounties of nature are extremely overwhelming and exhilarating.
  • Overnight in Baños ( Selina hotel or similar)
  • Transfer to Cuenca & Rest Afternoon
  • Day six of our tour package will mainly involve traveling to the city of Cuenca, where upon arrival, you will be taken to the Selina hotel of Cuenca city.
    There wont be any activities, and you will be able to relax and enjoy your free time.
  • Overnight in Cuenca ( Selina hotel or similar)
  • Tour at Cuenca and Transfer to Guayaquil
  • The next day you will be guided through a city tour of Cuenca and later transferred to Guayaquil. The tour will begin by visiting the Plaza San Sebastian, which constitutes the western colonial border of the city. You will then stop by the museum of modern art, which gracefully exhibits contemporary art. A walk through the downtown will lead you to the San Francisco market, flower market, and Abdon Calderon Park, where you will explore the new cathedral and its renowned gold leaf canopy. The guide will further take you to a hat factory known as the Homero Ortega Panama hat factory, displaying how the hat is manufactured. You will also be escorted to the tourist viewpoint of Turi, which offers a grand view of the city.
  • In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Guayaquil city in a minibus, the guide in Cuenca will take you to the departure spot.
    The driver will be waiting for your at the moment of your arrival in Guayaquil. Check in at the hotel
  • Overnight in Guayaquil ( GH Galería Hotel or similar)
  • Transfer to the airport - Transfer in Galapagos - Charles Darwin Station
  • On day eight, you will be transferred to Santa Cruz Island, and upon your arrival at the Baltra Airport, you will reach your hotel through airport transport. In the afternoon, the guide will lead you to the Charles Darwin Research Centre, a biological station continuously working to conserve the population of Galapagos tortoise through breeding. You will also visit the Interpretation Centre of Galapagos National Park.
  • Overnight in Santa Cruz ( Tourist class Hotel - Example: España or Similar)
  • Tortuga Bay + Ranch of Giant Turtles
  • At the morning we will go to tortuga bay, this beach is ranked among the 25 best beaches in the world. We will take a walk of approximately 45 minutes to the beach.
    It is a beach of approximately 2 km long, white sand formed by fish bones and white coral; considered a sanctuary for iguanas, sea turtles and other species where you can swim and perform activities such as swimming, beach games and beach games.
  • At the afternoon we will go to the higher land of the This tour covers the main attractions of the northern part of Santa Cruz Island where we will visit RANCHO PRIMICIA or CHATO II, in this spectacular place we can find turtles in their natural state. We will continue to THE LAVA TUNNELS of volcanic formation, we will walk towards the interior at a distance of 100 m approximately, and our guide will give an explanation about the types of volcanic eruptions that formed the islands.
  • Overnight in Santa Cruz ( Tourist class Hotel - Example: España or Similar)
  • Bay tour - Snorkeling Activity
  • Departure to the dock where the boat will take you to visit "LA LOBERIA", so called because of the large colony of sea lions that inhabit the place.
    so called because of the large colony of sea lions that inhabit the place, here you can snorkel.
    snorkeling, then we head to Punta Estrada which is a small gulf of calm waters where you can observe animals such as sea gulls
    animals such as terns, boobies, frigate birds, frigate birds, sea lions, visit the shark channel, Playa de los Perros, visit Shark Channel, Los Perros Beach, Love Channel and finally "las grietas"
  • Overnight in Santa Cruz ( Tourist class Hotel - Example: España or Similar)
  • Departure From Galapagos - City Tour in Guayaquil
  • After the breakfast we will take you to the airport in Galapagos ( Baltra - GPS) to take your flight back to Guayaquil before the tour there
  • We will visit Parque Seminario, also popularly known as Parque Las Iguanas, because of the reptiles that live there. The site has its natural charm with trees and an artificial pond where gold fish swim. We then headed to the Metropolitan Cathedral.
    You will then visit the Moorish Tower known as the Public Clock Tower. We walk along the Malecón 2000 and we can see the towers of the four elements. Then we arrive at the Monument to the 2 Liberators: Simón Bolívar and San Martín. Our tour ends in the equity and very relevant area of Guayaquil: Las Peñas. Santa Ana Hill is also a tourist area.
    Here you will find squares, viewpoints, museums, a chapel, a lighthouse, art galleries, craft shops,
    We pass next to the Santa Ana hill and begin Pompillo Llona Numa street, where we can find Plaza Colón Fortin. We arrive at Puerto Santa Ana. It has a natural environment as it is located in front of the Guayas River.
  • Overnight in Guayaquil ( GH Galería Hotel or similar)
  • Transfer out to the airport - END OF SERVICES
  • On the last day, according to your flight schedule, the driver will pick you up from the hotel and drop you at the airport, marking the end of our services.

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