Timeless Ecuador & Galapagos (G3)

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9 Days/8 Nights
Quito (international flights can be arranged)
Areas visited: Quito, Karanki Magdalena Community, Salinas & the Galapagos
Tour Details

Once in Quito, be taken to a city tour to learn about the historic importance of this city and tour around the most popular sites of visit.

Then, continue in a cultural visit to Otavalo, which is the biggest indigenous market in the continent to purchase traditional arts and crafts. Visit Peguche known for its weavers and continue to Cotachachi a town famous for its leather manufacturing.

Then, arrive to the Karanki Magdalena Community to stay overnight and to learn more about the authentic living of the Andes.

Then, flight off to the Galapagos Islands to enjoy and luxury cruise around the unique islands in the middle of the Pacific.

Departure & Return Location

Arrive in Quito (international flights can be arranged)

Tour Includes

  • Roundtrip Domestic flights: Quito to Galapagos
  • 5 Nights accommodation in Ecuador
  • 3 Nights cruise in the Galapagos
  • English-speaking Guides
  • All sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary, including entrance fees
  • Meals as per itinerary (as described by: B-breakfast, L-lunch & D-dinner)
  • All transportation as per itinerary

Tour Excludes

  • Visitor's Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Gratuities to guide, driver, hotels, etc.
  • International flights (contact us to arrange your flights)
Itinerary

Day 1Welcome to Ecuador: Quito

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by our representative, assisted through formalities and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2Quito

Colonial City Tour & Middle of the World: bustling streets and squares of the largest historical old town in the Americas, a multi-ethnic, artistic and cultural heritage destination. Visit the “Middle of the world” situated at 0º0’0” latitude. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Day 3Quito / Otavalo Cotacachi / Magdalena Karanki Community

Visit the well-known indigenous market in Otavalo for an arts and crafts shopping adventure.
Visit Peguche known for its weavers, visit a wind instruments workshop, Cotacachi known for the manufacture of leather goods. Arrive to Magdalena Community overight at one of the community houses. Overnight in a community house. (BD)

Day 4Magdalena Karanki Community / Salinas

Magdalena Community discover this hidden mountain niche through a series of activities; horseback riding, mountain biking or hiking. Then drive to Ibarra and catch the “Liberty Train,” landscapes provide a magical setting as you pass through mysterious tunnels, cross bridges spanning canyons and gullies, and admire a unique biodiversity.
Then arrive in the Afro-Ecuadorian community of Salinas, well known for its agricultural activities.
Return back to Quito and overnight at your hotel. (BL)

Day 5Flight to Galapagos: M/Y Coral I & II or M/V Galapagos Legend

Domestic flight to Galapagos. Embark on a 3-night top quality cruise. Only a special few have the chance to travel through this paradise, sailing on a charming ship, with nautical interior decoration of wood and brass, featuring ample outer decks, sea-view cabins and suites, jacuzzi, pool, bars and more. See prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants, beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Swim and snorkel at any time of the year in the warm clear waters among tropical fish, manta rays, sea lions, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine wildlife.
Multilingual naturalist guides lead shore excursions twice a day to a place unlike any other full of wildlife that has no fear of man. Lectures explaining the geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands are provided in several languages. A fine selection of meals will delight you, from buffet breakfast to gourmet dinners, ice cream festivals, and evening barbecues. (BLD)

Day 6Galapagos: M/Y Coral I & II or M/V Galapagos Legend

Tour the Galapagos. Overnight aboard your cruise. (BLD)

Day 7Galapagos: M/Y Coral I & II or M/V Galapagos Legend

Tour the Galapagos. Overnight aboard your cruise. (BLD)

Day 8Galapagos / Quito

Today, say goodbye to the Galapagos and fly back to Quito. Enjoy time at leisure exploring the city on your own. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Day 9Quito / En Route

Transfer to the airport for your flight or extend your stay. Contact us for more information.

Rates

Pricing available upon request.

Please contact us at 416-751-7190 or complete the enquiry request for a quote.

Accommodations

 

City

Boutique Class

First Class

Deluxe

Quito

Patio Andaluz

Hotel Quito

Swissotel

Karanki Magdalena

Karanki Magdalena Community House

Galapagos Cruise

M/Y Coral I & Coral II or M/V Galapagos Legend

**Accommodations are subject to availability. 

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