Experience the enchantment and natural beauty that awaits you in the astonishing Galapagos Islands. From the moment you land in Guayaquil, Ecuador considered urban model of South America, until your departure from Quito, because of its colonial legacy this city has been designated a World Heritage Cultural Site. You will discover one spectacular vista after another. Enjoy the diverse regions of Ecuador, traveling by yacht and panga from islet to island, visiting the Otavalo market and photography with the Galapagos tortoises.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Galapagos Islands / Guayaquil / Quito / Otavalo

DAILY SCHEDULE

DAY 1 Arrival Guayaquil. You ´ll be  taken by a private transfer to your hotel.

DAY 2 Visit The Historical park of Guayaquil , this is a must see attraction in your visit to the city of Guayaquil. This thematic park has three zones: the wild life, the zone of traditions and the urban zone. There we will be able to observe flora and fauna of Guayaquil, the customs and life of the farmers Ecuadorian coast recreated in a typical hacienda house. Lunch and in the afternoon enjoy the city of Guayaquil, also known as “The Pacific Pearl”, will take you to the main points of interest of this city, a prime example of beautiful urban regeneration based on preserving traditional Ecuadorian heritage and culture among a modern landscape. The tour begins at Seminario park, known as the “iguanas park” because of the numerous land iguanas that populate it. This park also offers excellent vantage point of the Gothic style Cathedral. We then head to the Crystal Palace exhibition center where you can take advantage to shop at the nearby handy craft market. This is also the starting point of the impressive waterfront, Malecon 2000. This is the epicenter of Guayaquil’s regeneration. It holds historic monuments and museums as well being located across the street from the Governor’s palace and municipal hall. The tour ends at the city’s best preserved neighborhood of Las Peñas with its cobblestone streets. We recommend to go up the steps of the nearby Santa Ana Hill for a magnificent view of the city.

DAY 3 Transfer to the airport for your flight to Galapagos . Upon arrival transfer to the pier and board your cruise.  First excursion in this enchanted Islands.

DAY 4 –5 alapagos excursions according to the itinerary of your selected cruise. The cruises and excursions have been carefully selected in order to offer you the best experience in Galapagos.

DAY 6 Last excursion in the Galapagos Islands, transfer to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil.

DAY 7 Private excursion in Quito. The architectural of old churches, monasteries and Convents in the ornate colonial baroque with highlighted your tour, the colonial legacy here is so well preserved that Quito has been designated a World Heritage Cultural Site.  You will also stop at the Equatorial Monument, where you will  stand with a foot on each hemisphere.

DAY 8 Otavalo Market Excursion. Departure from Quito in a highway surrounded with beautiful landscape and snow caped mountains. Briefs stops in little towns like Guayllabamba and Calderon, a town where the famous “masapan” dolls are made. We will arrive at Imbabura, and admire its great lakes.
We will visit Otavalo and its famous Indigenous Market, this colorful market hosts a variety of different handcrafted items. Ponchos, wooden goods and Indian jewelry are sold here.

DAY 9 Transfer to airport for your departure flight

Choice of hotels in Guayaquil

The Galapagos Legend or Santa Cruz package include 3 nights  in  the Grand Hotel Guayaquil (First Class) or similar.

The Galapagos Explorer or the Finch Bay Ecohotel package include 3 nights in the Oro Verde Hotel (Deluxe)

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