An action packed tour for the outdoor enthusiast, this trip has you trekking, cycling and horse riding your way through the Ecuadorian Andes…and ending up in the natural wonder that is the Galapagos. We invite you to explore Ecuador with us… experience the authentic!
Day 1 Arrival to Quito
- Transfer to hotel and introduction to tour
Activity length: Approx 2 hrs Overnight: Quito
Day 2 Quito and Ruco Pichincha (teleférico)
- City tour of Quito, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Short walk at Ruco Pichincha
Activity length: Approx 8 hrs Overnight: Machachi area
Day 3 Cotopaxi National Park
- Visit to Cotopaxi National Park
- Hike to first refuge, depending on weather conditions, and visit to Limpiopungo Lake
- Horse riding
Activity length: Approx 8 hrs Overnight: Cotopaxi area
Day 4 Baños rafting or canyoning
- Rafting or canyoning in one of the rivers close to Baños
- Short walk to Pailon del Diablo waterfall
Activity length: Approx 8 hrs Overnight: Baños
Day 5 Devil´s Nose train & Ingapirca Complex
- Ride the famous Devil’s Nose train
- Visit to the Cañari and Incan archaeological complex of Ingaprica
Activity length: Approx 11 hrs Overnight: Cuenca
Day 6 El Cajas National Park
- Visit to El Cajas National Park, including a hike
- Journey to Guayaquil through spectacular scenery, descending from the Andes to the coast
Activity length: Approx 9 hrs Overnight: Guayaquil
Day 7 Flight to Galapagos-Isabela Island
- Transfer to Puerto Ayora and Lunch
- Transfer to Isabela Island in a speed boat
- Visit to see flamingos
Activity length: Approx 9 hrs Overnight: Isabela
Day 8 Isla Isabela: Volcán Sierra Negra & Chico + Chocha Perla
- 3 hour trek around the Sierra Negra Volcano and Volcano Chico area
- Snorkelling in Concha Perla
Activity length: Approx 9 hrs Overnight: Isabela
Day 9 Isla Isabela: Kayaking in Bahía Puerto Villamil – Humedales
- Snorkelling in Islote Tintoreras
- Kayaking around the pier (2.5 hrs)
- Cycling in Complejo Humedales
- Visit the giant tortoise complex
Activity length: Approx 9 hrs Overnight: Isabela
Day 10 Isla Santa Cruz: El Chato reserve – Charles Darwin Station
- Transfer by boat from Isabela to Santa Cruz
- Walking in the El Chato reserve (2.5 hrs)
- Visit Charles Darwin Scientific Station
Activity length: Approx 9 hrs Overnight: Santa Cruz
Day 11 Transfer to the Airport
- Visit to Los Crateres gemelos on the way to the airport
- Flight to Guayaquil
Activity length: Approx 3 hrs Overnight: Guayaquil
Day 12 Transfer out
- Transfer to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport for connections home
Activity length: Approx 1 hr
Tour details
Minimum: 2 people Maximum: 10 people (single supplement 50%)
Accommodation based on double room
| Category | Price | Meal plan |
| Mid-range | € 3.464 per person | Breakfast all/7 Lunch/ 6 Dinner |
| First class | € 3.681 per person | Breakfast all/ 8 Lunch/ 7 Dinner |
| Luxury | € 4.252 per person | Breakfast all/ 10 Lunch/ 8 Dinner |
Categories are based on the standard of hotel and restaurant in the land tour – in Galapagos in any category the service will be the same, all of our clients receive the same excellent services (transport, guides, equipment, visits etc. remain the same for all).
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This tour is also possible in the reverse direction – Guayaquil to Quito
