Duration: 10 days
Start: Quito
End: Quito
Price: from Please contact us for pricing
Note: Prices are per person and subject to change without notice.
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Group Size: Min - Max
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AI PRESENTS ECUADOR
Day 1. Arrive in Quito
As most flights arrive late in the evening there are no activities planned for today. Grab a cab to your hotel and enjoy the sights and sounds of Latin America.
Day 2. Quito to the Galapagos
An early rise sees us head to the airport for our flight to the Galapagos Islands and our arrival into North Seymour where you board your vessel the Odyssey. BL
Day 3. Galapagos Islands
NOTE: The itinerary listed below is to be used as a guide only. Actual itineraries are set closer to departure.
North Seymour. BLD
Day 4. Galapagos Islands
Genovesa: Prince Philip Steps - Darwin Bay. BLD
Day 5. Galapagos Islands
Puerto Egas - Rabida. BLD
Day 6. Galapagos Islands
Darwin Research Station - Highlands of Santa Cruz. BLD
Day 7. Galapagos Islands
Espanola: Punta Suarez - Gardner Bay. BLD
Day 8. Galapagos Islands
Santa Fe - South Plazas. BLD
Day 9. Galapagos Islands
Black Turtle Cove - Baltra Airport. You return to Quito late afternoon where you will be met and transferred back to your hotel. Tonight is free to enjoy the magic of Quito. BL
Day 10. Galapagos Islands - Quito
Based on your return flight home you will be transferred back to the airport for your journey home. Or why not consider our Otavalo, Pappallacta or Quito add ons. B
Optional Activities
- Quito City Tour
- Otavalo Day trip
- Otavalo Overnight
- Nariz del Diablo Train Ride
- Papallacta Hot Springs
- Mindo Cloud Forest
- Flavours of Ecuador
- Sacha Amazon Lodge
- Kapawi Jungle Lodge
Includes
- All Transport
- All tours as indicated
- Local Guides
- All entrances
- All meals as listed B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Not Included
- 1 night Pre & 1 night Post accommodation in Quito. Please click here for our Galapagos pre and post hotel module options
- Domestic Flights Quito - Galapagos - Quito (+/-$400USD)
- Galapagos Park entrance fee of $100USD
- Visitors ticket of $10USD
- Passport & Visa Costs
- Vaccination Costs
- Personal Spending Money
- Meals where not listed
- Drinks
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Airport departure taxes
- Border taxes or fees
Joining Instructions
You will be met on arrival on day 1 of your trip and transferred to your hotel
The domestic Flights Quito - Galapagos - Quito (+/-$400USD), Galapagos Park entrance fee of $100USD and Visitors ticket of $10USD are not included in the trip price.
Pre and post cruise accommodation and transfers are NOT INCLUDED in the trip price. Please see or Quito accommodation modules for your choice of hotel.
Ecuador departure tax $40.80 USD
Local currency is USD
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -5
Dialing Code: 592
Electricity: 220V, 60Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
HOTELS:
Jardin del Sol, Cafe Cultura, Hotel Patio Andaluz
Other hotel options available on request
DEPARTURE:
- 10 day itinerary every Saturday
- 7 day itinerary every Saturday
- 6 day itinerary every Wednesday
Visas
At the time of booking we will advise you of any visas or other documentation that will be required prior to your arrival.
Costs relating to the issue of visas or related documentation are the responsibility of the traveler.
As visa requirements change it is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation and visas are obtained before traveling. Failure to do
so may result in your not being able to join the trip.
For the latest information on visas please visit:
US Citizens
Canadian Citizens
Australian Citizens
General
Equipment List / Check List:
- Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, voucher
- Health requirements arranged
- Money: travellers cheques/cash/credit card
- Money pouch
- First Aid kit
- Day pack to carry your personal needs during the day
- Alarm clock and torch/flashlight
- Mosquito repellent
- Refillable water bottle and plastic mug for train journeys
- Ear plugs can be useful if you are a light sleeper
- Walking shoes with a good grip
- Camera
- Wet Wipes (disinfectant hand tissues)
Travel Insurance:
It is a condition of booking that all clients have comprehensive travel insurance. AI can offer Travel Insurance for your trip. Please request a quote
when booking.
Disclaimer:
Prices based on per person, twin/double share, unless otherwise noted, and pre-set group minimum numbers. Prices & itineraries are correct at the
time of printing. Itineraries & prices may change due to currency fluctuations, local conditions or events outside the control of A.I and her local
operators. Please see our booking terms & conditions for full details.
Cafe Cultura, Quito, Ecuador (hotel)
Jardin del Sol, Quito, Ecuador (hotel)
Patio Andaluz, Quito, Ecuador (hotel)
Please call us to inquire about departure dates.
