Galapagos Cruise & Basic Ecuador

The trip starts in Quito or Guayaquil, both filled with historical landmarks mixed with modern attractions. In Quito visit the famous Middle of the World Complex and in Guayaquil take a walk in the board walk, Malecón 2000. The adventure continues in an all-inclusive cruise in one of the most exotic destination on the planet; the amazing Galapagos Islands.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Arrive to Quito or Guayaquil
Welcome to Quito or Guayaquil, arrival from
the international flight and transfer from
the airport to the hotel.
Free time to relax after the flight and an
overnight stay.

Quito or Guayaquil
City tour around Quito or Guayaquil between
historical landmarks left behind from the Spanish
colonial times; antique churches and neighborhoods.
Also, get to know the modern attractions, museums,
monuments, botanical gardens and many more.

All-inclusive Expedition Cruise
Embark on a voyage of luxurious adventure in the
Enchanted Islands in an all-inclusive trip.
On board activities and fine cuisine and
offshore excursions in the volcanic islands
that are home to exotic flora and fauna.

All-inclusive Expedition Cruise
Galapagos waters are rich in nutrients, being a
feeding melt-pot for aquatic species from the
islands and from other parts of the ocean.

All-inclusive Expedition Cruise
The volcanic origins of the islands have shaped
every island to have its own conditions and
geographical features.

All-inclusive Expedition Cruise
Every island is home to unique wildlife that has
adapted to live in this remote archipelago.

Quito or Guayaquil
On the last day, guest will be transferred to
the airport for their return flight.

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7

Day by Day Activities

Day 1: Arrive to Quito or Guayaquil

The transfer will drop-off guests in the hotel for a warm welcome in Quito or Guayaquil. Overnight stay.

Day 2: Quito (B)

The tour starts in the city center of Quito among churches with baroque designs, stoned carved facades and columns. The admirable work of the biggest amount of colonial art in the southern continent. Quito is filled with heritage sites.
Later on, there is a visit to the Middle of the World Complex where the Equatorial line passes through in a 0º0’0” latitude. Overnight Stay.
Or Guayaquil (B)
Ecuador’s biggest city and main port. Visit the modern “Malecón 2000,” going by the Moorish Clock tower and the “Rotonda” Monument until reaching “Las Peñas” district.
This neighborhood is filled with history, from the time of the Spanish conquer. Nowadays, it is a colorful area of the city that invites you to ascend its stairs to reach the beautiful Santa Ana lighthouse and get a splendid view of the city and the Guayas River. Overnight stay.

Day 3-6: All-inclusive Galapagos expedition cruise (B,L,D)

Local flight to the Galapagos Islands
Visit the islands with style in an all-inclusive 3-night expedition cruise. This deluxe ship will offer all the top amenities in the cabins and in its services. It features great interiors and decorations while in the outside the open areas make guest to feel more in touch with the surroundings and landscapes. High quality cuisine, with buffet breakfast and lunch and a-la-carte service on dinner time.
The islands are filled with unique wildlife that have adapted in order to survive in this remote archipelago. There are iguanas that graze on algae, penguins that live in the tropics, cormorants that swim, 13 different species of finches, tiny lizards that live on petrified lava fields and of course the iconic and enigmatic Giant Galapagos Tortoises.
Every animal has been shaped by the conditions of the islands, having unique geographical features and resources. Some have powdering white sand, while others look like a landscape taken out of Mars, with red sad and volcanic traits.
The underwater is also another world that the Galapagos is known best for; it is one of the biggest marine reserves in the planet! The diversity is also found underwater and is a divers paradise. Optional activities are offered along the excursion such as kayaking, snorkeling, and for those wanting to stay dry there is also a glass bottom boat.
Excursions are led by Galapagos highly qualified naturalist guides that will come along with the group for the two-daily excursions. They will explain in details about the history, the geography and the evolution of nature that have created this amazing destination.
Return to Quito or Guayaquil. Overnight stay.

Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil (B)

Transfer out. End of services.