Quito + Jungle + Galapagos Tour
12 Days /11 nights

Day 1 - Quito / Overnight in Quito

Arrival in Quito. Transfer in.

Day 2 - City tour / Middle of the World / Overnight in Quito.

The tour begins with a great view of Orellana's way and Guapulo Sanctuary (XVII Century). We continue 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 stops to take pictures or just to take your breath back, we will visit the Church and Monastery of San Francisco built shortly after the Spaniards arrival (XVI Century).

Afterwards visit to the Panecillo Hill where the Virgin of Quito, is located. From this perspective you will be delighted by the spectacular view of Colonial Quito. We then continue this tour as we drive 15 Km. north of Quito towards "The Middle of the World". Here you will have two options. You may choose between either a visit the Ethnographic Museum or the Inti Ñan Museum.

The Ethnographic Museum is located inside the Equator Monument, which includes a presentation of the main cultures of Ecuador. This monument was built to commemorate the Geodesic Scientific Mission, which came to Ecuador during the 19th century to study and measure the Earth Meridian.

The Inti Ñan Museum is a scientific and cultural Museum located in the exact place where the Equator Line crosses and where you will be shown with multiple scientifice experiments that you are truly on the 0° Meridian.

Day 3 - Jungle program (Upper Napo)

Transfer from Quito on flight to Coca City where a motorized canoe will await you for your travel to The Jungle Lodge.

Overnight accommodations in the lodge.

Day 4 and Day 5- Jungle program

Enjoy at least 2 hikes per day. The hike and the time vary according to your physical conditioning and interests. You will learn more about the trees and plants of this region; many of which are used for medicinal purposes. This hike will also offer the opportunity to spot different animal species such as butterflies and birds including macaws, toucans, parrots and owls. You may also catch a glimpse of monkeys, tapirs, and agoutis. Visit a local community and climb to the top of an observation tower for bird watching, swim at the river, or fish for piranhas.

Day 6 - Quito

After breakfast, take a morning departure up river for flight back to Quito.

Transfer in. Overnight Hotel accommadations.

Day 7 - Galapagos Islands

Transfer out on flight from Quito to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival, your guide awaits to assist in boarding the ship. Welcoming presentation and lunch will take place before the first visit. After lunch visit Las Bachas, a white sandy beach, to observe the nesting area of sea turtles. Watch for pink flamingos and migratory birds.

Dinner and overnight accommodations onboard the ship.

Day 8 - Galapagos Islands

After a delicious breakfast, visit Plazas Island, where we hope to observe sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, and other birds. Return to the boat for lunch. After lunch we visit Santa Fe Island, a small 25km island habitat for various land iguanas.

Return back to the ship for dinner. Overnight accommodations onboard the ship.

Day 9 - Galapagos Islands

This day, we spend visiting one of the most beautiful Islands of the Archipelago. Includes a morning visit Suarez Point where you can observe sea lions, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. After lunch onboard the ship, disembark in Gardner Bay to swim or snorkel observing Lion Fish, Flycatchers, and with a little luck...Galapagos Hawks.

Return back to the ship for dinner. Overnight accommodations onboard the ship.

Day 10 - Galapagos Islands

A full day on the amazingly historic island of Floreana. In the morning visit Cormorant Point, where trek a path to a lagoon of flamingos. Pass by Carolina Beach, a sea turtle nesting area, and a superb spot for observing sea birds and sea rays. After lunch onboard the ship, we sail towards Post Office Bay; this is the first post office in the islands (a wooden barrel), established in 1973.

Return back to the ship for dinner. Overnight accommodations the ship.

Day 11 - Guayaquil or Quito / Overnight

Morning arrival to Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and transfer to Baltra afterwards.

Take flight to Guayaquil or Quito. Transfer in.

Day 12 - End of Trip

Transfer out for international flight home.