8-Day Highlights of Quito and the Galapagos Islands + ✈

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8-Day Highlights of Quito and the Galapagos Islands + ✈
Galapagos Islands
Duration: 8 days
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$2,620

About your trip

✨ Discover the Galápagos Islands – Ecuador’s Natural Paradise

The Galápagos Islands are a living laboratory of evolution, where you can witness the wonders that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. This UNESCO World Heritage destination is home to extraordinary biodiversity — 80% of land birds, 97% of reptiles and mammals, and over 30% of plants exist nowhere else on Earth.

Join our Galápagos land tour and experience the islands’ unique wildlife, local culture, and breathtaking landscapes. You’ll hike through volcanic trails, snorkel with sea lions and tropical fish, and explore by boat across this incredible archipelago — all guided by our local experts.

Whether you’re a family, young adult, couple, solo traveler, or senior adventurer, this is your chance to experience an affordable Galápagos adventure filled with nature, discovery, and unforgettable memories.

What's included

Air Tickt

Accommodation

Hotel Mercure or similar one

Accommodation

Deja Vu Hotel or similar one (Santa Cruz Island)

Accommodation

Cally hotel or similar one (Isabela Island)

Meals B-L

Meals described at the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner)

Tour Guide

Local tourist guide (Quito)

Tour Guide

Naturalist guide certificated by the Galapagos national park

BUS/CAR

Local private transport

Private Reserve

Guided tour and entrance to Giant Tortoise Reserve and Local Ranch

Visit Santa Fe Island

Round-trip boat ride between Santa Cruz and an uninhabited island (Santa Fe Island or similar one)

Visit Isabela Island

Round-trip boat ride between Santa Cruz and Isabela Island

Tintoreras

Boat ride Tintoreras islet-snorkeling

Transfer IN

Airport pick-up upon arrival

Transfer OUT

Airport drop-off upon departure

Boat transportation

Water Taxis

What's not included

Tourist control card

Tourist card (USD 20.00 per person)

Entrance fee Galapagos

Galapagos National Park entrance fee USD 200.00 per person in cash(subject to change without previous notice)

Public Transportation

Transportation Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel – Baltra USD 5.00 per person and per way. (Subject to change)

Isabela entrance fee

Isabela entrance fee USD 10.00 per person

Dinners

Extra beverages

Extra beverages, gratuities/tips, laundry or valet services and additional items

Additional service

Anything not specified in the program

Travel insurance

DAY 1.Welcome To Quito

DAY 1.Welcome To Quito image

Arrival To Quito Airport

Welcome to Quito and private transportation to your hotel in Quito, from Quito airport is approximately an hour drive to the city. (No Meals)

Overnight: Quito

DAY 2. Visit to Quito

DAY 2. Visit to Quito image

AM City Tour – PM Middle of the Word

Breakfast

In the morning we pick you up from your hotel. This tour covers Quito’s two most important sectors: The modern and the old colonial section, we will visit is the imposing neo-Gothic church Basilica del Voto Nacional the Basilic of Quito , Then we walk around the independence square; the heart of Quito surrounded by the Government Palace The Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace , and the city hall.

Our next point is the Sagrario church, we visit the interior of the Church of la Compañia de Jesus which is full covered by gold leaf and then we continue to San Francisco square in where we can admire one of the biggest monasteries in South America. Then we continue to El Panecillo, a hill located at 3000m (10000 feet), where the virgin of Quito is waiting for us. From this hill you will get one of the best views of the old and new city.

Then we will drive 45 minutes to the Northwest of the city in order to go to the Middle of the World also called “equatorial” or” equator line “, where you can pose your feet in the North and South hemisphere simultaneously, we will visit the very interesting museum (Intiñan) where you can conduct scientific experiments and know more about the history of that place. Return to your hotel for overnight. (B -D)

Overnight: Quito

Remarks: Lunch is not included

Day 3-Welcome Galapagos

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AM Welcome to The Galapagos Islands - Excursions

After breakfast, early in the morning we will take private transportation to take our Galapagos flight (~3 hour flight).

Our staff will be waiting for you at Baltra Airport, after landing we’ll take public transportation to Itabaca channel to cross the neighboring Santa Cruz Island with a quick local ferry.

We’ll star our adventure jump right in with a stop in the highlands of Santa Cruz to visit a local Giant Tortoise reserve, observe these huge, magical creatures in their natural habitat and have the opportunity to explore some nearby lava tunnels while you gain a better appreciation of the natural forces that created these islands.

Enjoy lunch at a local ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz.

After lunch, we’ll continue to Puerto Ayora-the main town in Santa Cruz island to Visit the Charles Darwin Research Center, dinner and overnight. (B-L) 

Overnight: Puerto Ayora

DAY 4. Yacht Excursion

DAY 4. Yacht Excursion image

AM/PM Full day tour on YACHT to Santa Fe Island or similar one.

Breakfast

We will have a full day excursion on yacht (capacity 16 pax) to an uninhabited island for a hike where you’ll get to experience spectacular panoramic views of the island.

Get acquainted with the local wildlife as you walk with Marine Iguanas, Blue-Footed Boobies, Frigates, and more.

This excursion on board is ideal to see the marine life, here you can snorkel among a wide variety of marine life including friendly sea lions, sea turtles, and a huge variety of fish that make this a fantastic place for nature enthusiasts.

In the afternoon The Yacht will bring you back to Santa Cruz, and you’ll take included transportation back to Puerto Ayora for some free time in this wonderful little town. – Dinner and overnight for the next adventure (B-L)

Overnight: Puerto Ayora

DAY 5. Tortuga Bay -Isab

DAY 5. Tortuga Bay -Isab image

AM Tortuga Bay Beach Hiking – PM Navigation to Isabela Island.

Breakfast

Visit a scenic walk to one of the largest white sand beaches in the Galapagos. -Tortuga Bay is a gorgeous beach accessible only by foot and filled with a variety of activities. A leisurely 45-minute path leads to the beach and along the way you may spot lava lizards, native birds, and massive marine iguanas.

Here you’ll have the option to swim, snorkel, kayak, surf, or you can just hang out with your friends and the local marine life.

After lunch in Puerto Ayora, take a scenic public boat ride to Isabela Island (2 hours), the largest island of the Archipelago.

Arrival at Isabela Island and check into the hotel, enjoy a stroll through the picturesque town of Puerto Villamil. You’ll be able to find the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset at arguably the most beautiful white sand beach of all the islands.

Enjoy dinner by the beach of Isabela Island and reflect on the day’s adventures. (B-L)

Overnight: Isabela Island

Remarks: If you have a problem with motion sickness, we recommend you to take a pill 30 minute before the navigation.

DAY 6. Isabela Island

DAY 6. Isabela Island image

AM Hiking Sierra Negra volcano & Chico volcano – PM Concha Perla

Breakfast

Heading for one of the most impressive natural wonders on Isabela Island–Sierra Negra Volcano, strap on your hiking boots and get ready to hike on a volcano! Sierra Negra, which last erupted in 2018 is one of the most active volcanoes in the Galapagos.

Arrive at a viewpoint where you’ll get to enjoy the breathtaking view from the rim of one of the largest and most active volcanic craters in the world.

Afternoon head back to town for lunch at a local restaurant.

Enjoy a free afternoon in Puerto Villamil where you’ll have the opportunity to walk to Concha de Perla and practice snorkeling in the crystalline water, another option is ride a bike to the Wall of Tears, relaxing on the beach or taking a stroll to Poza de Flamingos and observe the local wildlife in their natural habitat.

Dinner and overnight. (B-L)

Overnight: Isabela Island

DAY 7. Tintoreras - PM

DAY 7. Tintoreras - PM image

AM Tintoreras Islet (Snorkeling) – PM Navigation to Santa Cruz Island

Breakfast

After breakfast, we will take a short boat ride toward Islote Las Tintoreras where we’ll look for the famous Galapagos penguin, white tipped reef sharks, blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and more!

Get back in the water for a snorkeling adventure where you’ll have the chance to swim with sea turtles, colorful fish, and manta rays, among other marine life.

Lunch.

We will take a speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island (2 hours) where we’ll spend our final evening together.

Relax back at the hotel or get some last minute shopping in before heading out for the final dinner and night out on the Galapagos Islands. (B-L)

DAY 8. Baltra

DAY 8. Baltra image

AM/PM Transfer out to the airport.

According to your flight, our staff will take you to Baltra Airport to take your flight back to Quito (B)

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