The tour begins with a great view of Orellana's way and Guapulo Sanctuary (XVII Century). We will continue towards the downtown, where we will take a walk visiting the Independence Square, surrounded by historically important buildings, such us the Cathedral (XVI Century), the Presidential Palace, El Sagrario Church (XVII Century), and one of the most beautiful baroque churches in South America, La Compañia de Jesus (XVII Century). After some stops to take pictures or just to take your breath back, we will visit the Church and Monastery of San Francisco built few months after the Spaniards arrival (XVI Century). Afterwards visit to the Panecillo Hill where the Virgin of Quito, (the only winged virgin) is located. From this perspective you will be delighted by the spectacular view of Colonial Quito mainly. Continue this amazing tour, we will drive 15 Km. north of Quito, towards the Middle of the World. Here you will have two options, either to visit the Ethnographic Museum, located inside the Equator Monument, which shows a display of the main cultures of Ecuador. This monument was built to commemorate the Geodesic Scientific Mission, which came to Ecuador, during the 19th century, in order to study and measure the Earth Meridian. Or, visit the Inti Ñan Museum, a scientific and cultural Museum, located in the exact place where the Equator Line crosses and where you will be shown with different scientific experiments that you are truly stand on the 0° Meridian.

Transfer out. Flight from Quito to the Galapagos Islands. As you arrive, your guide will be waiting for you and will transfer you to the ship. Welcoming briefing and lunch will take place before the first visit. An afternoon visit to Las Bachas, a white sandy beach, to see the nesting area of sea turtles. Watch for pink flamingos and migratory birds. Dinner and overnight onboard the ship.

In the morning and after a delicious breakfast, visit Plazas Island, where we hope to see sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls and other birds. Return to the boat to have lunch. Afternoon visit to Santa Fe Island, a small 25km island, the home of land iguanas. Return back to the boat for dinner. Overnight onboard the ship.

This day, you will spend visiting one of the most beautiful Islands of the Archipelago. In the morning visit Suarez Point, where you will see sea lions, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies. Afternoon and after have lunch onboard, disembark in Gardner Bay, to swim/snorkel and see Lion Fish, plus observe flycatchers, and with luck Galapagos Hawks. Return back to the boat for dinner. Overnight onboard the ship.

A full day on the really amazing and historic island of Floreana. In the morning visit Cormorant Point, where you will take a path towards a nice flamingos lagoon. Pass by Carolina Beach, a sea turtle nesting area and a superb spot for watching sea birds and for sea rays. Afternoon, after lunch onboard, sail towards Post Office Bay; this is the first post office in the islands (a wooden barrel), established in 1973. Return back to the boat for dinner. Overnight onboard the ship.

In the morning arrive to Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Transfer to Baltra. Flight to Guayaquil or Quito. Transfer in.

Transfer out to take international flight.

Fuente de Piedra / Sierra Madre

Dan Carlton / Mercure

Swissotel / Marriott

Galapagos

Guayaquil

Las Penas / La Fontana

Unipark / Hampton Inn

Oro Verde

High Season

Adults

Children

UIO - GPS - UIO

$405

$208

GYE - GPS - GYE

$356

$182

UIO - GPS - GYE

$382

$196

GYE - GPS - UIO

$379

$193

Low Season

Adults

Children

UIO - GPS - UIO

$349

$179

GYE - GPS - GYE

$312

$160

UIO - GPS - GYE

$332

$172

GYE - GPS - UIO

$329

$169

Low Season:

May 1st through June 14th

September 15th through October 31st

High Season:

Rest of the Year

Prices Subject to Change

• In Quito: private transport, English speaking guide, all entrance fees, noted meals, hotel acc with daily breakfast.
• In Galapagos: 5 days cruise with all meals included, visits (subject to change depending on the ship) with English speaking naturalist guide, accommodation on board.

• In Quito: Other meals, tips, personal expenses, international departure taxes ($42.00 from Quito; $27.50 from Guayaquil).
• In Galapagos: Air ticket ($405.00 from / back to Quito), entrance fee to GPS NP ($100.00), migration card ($10.00), drinks, tips, personal expenses