Ecuador & Galapagos Island Hopping - 12 days
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Ecuador & Galapagos Island Hopping

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Explore the beauty of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands on this 12-day group tour adventure. Beginning and ending in Quito, visit the Incan ruins of Cochasqui, the picturesque Cuicocha Lagoon, vibrant Otavalo Market, and the Mindo Cloud Forest before flying to the Galapagos. Once there explore Santa Cruz, Isabela, and Floreana Island, spotting diverse wildlife and marvelling at the natural beauty of these dreamlike islands.

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Tour overview

Duration12 days
StartsQuito
EndsQuito
RangeHandpicked
Tour GuideYes
Group SizeMin 5 / Max 20
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsDec - Mar & Jun - Sep
Hotel Rating3-4 Star
CountriesEcuador, Galapagos
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 11, Lunch: 4, Dinner: 4
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Shown in EUR
Per person from
€3,775.00
Deposit from
€2,661.00
From
€7,550.00

Tour Highlights

Quito - Take in the best of Ecuador's UNESCO listed capital on a guided tour.
Otavalo Traditional Market - Learn about the region's rich cultural heritage and barter to handicrafts at Ecuador's most famous market
Mindo Cloud Forest - Explore the lush green landscapes surrounding the lodge, with its rivers, waterfalls, and diverse birdlife
Cuicocha Lagoon - Take a scenic hike at the foot of Cotacachi Volcano and admire the beautiful landscape
La Mitad del Mundo (The Middle of the World) - stand with a foot in both hemispheres at the equatorial line
Enjoy a 7-days of island hopping around the Galapagos, travelling between the islands onboard a first class private yacht
Santa Cruz Island - Observe Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat at a farm in the highlands and visit the famous Charles Darwin Research Station and see the embalmed body Lonesome George
Santa Cruz Island - Follow the Tortuga Bay trail to reach one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos, where you can swim and soak up the sun next to the marine Iguanas, boobies and marine birds
Floreana Island – See a colony of sea lions and perhaps some blue footed bobbies, marine iguanas and marine turtles
Floreana Island - Walk to historic Asilo de La Paz, where the legendary Witmer family first settled in 1932 and lived in caves
Isabela Island - Enjoy a scenic hike in the area known as “Las Tintoreras", spot colonies of marine iguanas, sea lions and white-tipped sharks
Isabela Island - Visit the highlands of Isabela and walk to the rim of the impressive crater of the Sierra Negra Volcano, where you'll enjoy spectacular views

Included

10 nights 4 star hotels and 1 night simple lodge on Floreana Island
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
7 days Galapagos island hopping
Quito airport transfer day 1 & 12
Private transfer between islands on board of First Class Element Wind Yacht
Economy flights: Quito to Baltra and Baltra to Quito
All relevant transfers and transportation
Guided excursions to Cotacachi, Cuicocha Lagoon, Otavalo and Mindo Cloud Forest
Half day Quito and Middle of the World tour
Guided excursions and walks on Santa Cruz Island, Floreana Island and Isabela Island
Galapagos N.P. entrance fees and visitor control card (included in 2024, payable locally in 2025)
Professional English/Spanish speaking guides and Galapagos Naturalist Guide
Entrance fees

Not Included

International flights and visas
Personal Travel Insurance
Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
From January 2025 onwards - Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US$200pp) and Migration Control Card (US$20pp). Subject to change.