Ecuador and Galapagos - Group Tour

13 Day Tour of Ecuador & The Galápagos  |  2 Departures  |  Max Group Size: 16  | Price £4,099 per person

Experience the outstanding combination of culture, colourful markets and the imposing Cotopaxi volcano with a once-in-a-lifetime stay on the Galápagos islands, for unforgettable wildlife encounters in the land of evolution.

Quick Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart UK
Day 2 - 3 – Quito
Day 4 - 5 – Cotopaxi
Day 6 - 11 - Galapagos
Day 12 – Depart The Galapagos
Day 13 – Arrive UK

Solo Travellers:
Single supplement is 14% of the total cost of the tour per person.

Flights:
International flights from London included. Regional connections are available at a supplement. Prices without flights available on request.

Inclusions:
Make Your Day Individual  3 and 11
International and domestic flights in economy class
3* and 4* charming accommodation
Tour Leader throughout plus expert local guides
All entrance fees and excursions as stated
Meals as stated
All transport
A Water-to-Go reusable filter bottle per person
An exclusive Latin Routes backpack per booking

PLEASE NOTE: Ingala card and Galapagos National Park entrance fee not included. 
All tours are 100% guaranteed, however, if your departure has 3 clients or less, the tour will not be escorted by a tour leader but will be accompanied in each area by a local guide.

13 Day Tour of Ecuador & The Galápagos  |  2 Departures  |  Max Group Size: 16  | Price £4,099 per person

Day 1 – Depart UK
Take an overnight flight to Quito.

Day 2 – Quito
Land in the Ecuadorian capital, one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Latin America and settle into your hotel and start exploring.
Hotel Casona de la Ronda or similar 

Day 3 – Quito - Make Your Day Individual
Cultural Experience:  
Quito Colonial Centre Beautiful Quito is a city of rich history and narrow cobblestone street lined with whitewashed walls and, rising above, the steeples and cupolas of its many spectacularly decorated churches. This walking tour is the best way to discover the charm and beauty of the capital.

Adventure Experience: Quito Teleferico
Quito lies at around 2,800 metres but if you want to go higher to enjoy stunning views of the city ride the Teleferico up to over 4,000 metres for an unforgettable experience and unique picture moments. 

Unique Experience: Middle of the World and Pululahua crater

In what capital of the world can you stand in both hemispheres? In Quito’s Ciudad Mitad del Mundo you can! Enjoy this unique experience followed by a walk along the rim of an extinct volcano at Pululahua crater. 
Hotel Casona de la Ronda or similar – Meals: B

Day 4 – Quito To Cotopaxi
Markets are an intrinsic part of Ecuadorian culture and this is where locals buy most of their supplies. You will visit a typical market and will stop for a gentle hike at Pita waterfall before reaching your accommodation lodge just outside Cotopaxi National Park.
Chilcabamba Lodge – Meals: B, L, D

Day 5 – Cotopaxi
Be prepared for amazing landscapes and one of the most beautifully symmetrical volcanoes in the world! Weather permitting you will be able to see the perfect snow-capped summit and if you wish, can undertake the 2 hours hike 
to Cotopaxi’s J. Ribas refuge at 4,800 metres. 
Chilcabamba Lodge – Meals: B, L, D

Day 6-  Fly To The Galapagos
Fly to Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galapagos. You will visit the famous Giant Tortoises farm and will admire these wonderful animals roaming in the wild. Your accommodation is in a privileged position high on the highlands with fantastic views and is a combination of raised safari tents and tree houses.
Galapagos Magic Meals: B, L, D

Day 7 - Santa Cruz Island
Embark a comfortable motor yacht and enjoy an excursion to one of the nearby islands. The expert crew will welcome you aboard and a knowledgeable naturalist guide will offer deep insights into the natural history of the islands. 
Galapagos Magic Meals: B, L, D >> 

Day 8 – Santa Cruz To Isabela Island

Today you will take a speedboat to one of the most famous of all Galapagos Islands. Isabela is one of the youngest and the biggest in the archipelago and offers not only a wealth of different wildlife species but also some of the most dramatic landscapes. You will visit the island’s breeding centre in the morning and later in the day you can snorkel in Tintoreras islands, where you may spot white tipped sharks, sea lions, turtles, rays and penguins. 
Isamar Hotel or similar – Meals: B, L, D

Day 9 – Isabela Island
Be ready for one of the most unforgettable days as you will spend it exploring Isabela’s highlands. Hike up to the crater of the Sierra Negra Volcano followed by a trek along the rim of Volcan Chico. The otherworldly landscapes will appear to be utterly desolate, however, you will encounter plenty of wildlife 
and enjoy amazing views of Isabela and its neighbouring islands. A deserved relaxing break on the beaches of Puerto Villamil will await at the end of the day. 
Isamar Hotel or similar – Meals: B, L, D

Day 10 – Isabela Island
In the morning you will snorkel through a maze of small islands and arches in the company of fish, sea turtles and the occasional white tipped shark. In the afternoon you will hike the Wetlands Trail where you can see colonies of marine iguanas and several types of mangrove trees. 
Isamar Hotel or similar – Meals: B, L, D

Day 11 – Santa Cruz - Make Your Day Individual
In the morning you will take a boat back to Santa Cruz Island.

Wildlife Experience:  Tortuga Bay & Charles Darwin -
Walk to the beautiful beach of Tortuga Bay where you can spot marine iguanas, go for a swim, snorkel or just relax on the sandy beach. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Centre where Galapagos' most important conservation projects are carried out.

Gastronomic Experience: Local Cooking Class
The Galapagos Island are not just about the wildlife but also about the local life of their inhabitants. Discover how thousands of people have made this magical place their home through their local cooking traditions.

Unique Experience:  
Garrapatero Beach Lesser known than Tortuga Bay, this beach is an idyllic place to swim, relax and admire the ever present and unique wildlife of the Galapagos going about its daily activities. 
Hotel Fiesta or similar - Meals: B

Day 12 – Depart The Galapagos
Your tour of Ecuador and the Galapagos has come to an end. In the morning you will catch a flight to mainland Ecuador to connect with your international flight back home.
Meals: B

Day 13 – Arrive UK
Today you will land back in the UK.