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The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos 12 Days / 11 Nights
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288 giờ
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Discover the Avenue of the Volcanoes at the Ecuadorian Andes very well known for its striking volcanic peaks and rugged Andean scenery. Some of Ecuador’s most visited sites lie in this area, including the view Cotopaxi volcano, the Quilotoa Lake a huge crater lake, the lively little holiday town of Baños and of course, Ecuador’s highest peak, Chimborazo. Continue to Cuenca with its cozy old town with colonial plazas, squares and much more. The land tour ends in Guayaquil city based at the pacific coast in order to depart to the Enchanted Islands of Galapagos which will captivate to every traveler with its unique flora and fauna.
Thông tin khác
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Chính sách hủy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cần Quan Tâm
Quito - Quilotoa Lake - Baños
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
LUNCH
Lunch
Cotopaxi Province
You´ll drive from Quito through Andean Volcanoes Avenue heading from where you may admire Cotopaxi Volcano, the second highest volcano of Ecuador.
Laguna Quilotoa
Visit Quilotoa Lake with its emerald colored lake located inside a volcano crater, is one of the Andes’ treasure. The drive to Quilotoa passes through the Zumbahua canyon and various indigenous towns and farmlands. Once here there several trails but if you are a really lover nature hiking around the crater is a great option as this nice walk that constantly goes up and down and takes you all around the crater. You are sure to not miss a single angle of its beauty. Afternoon continue driving to Baños town.
Baños surrounding area, the avenue of the waterfalls
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
La Casa del Arbol
This is a super famous place to visit, also known as the Swing at the End of the World located just 20 minutes driving from the main town. It’s a little treehouse with swings on either side that go over the steep slope of the mountain. The swing overlooks the Tungurahua volcano, which is an amazing sight on a clear day.
Cascada el Manto de la Novia
Visit the route known as the “Ruta de las Cascadas”, or “Waterfall Road”. It lives up to it’s name. There are three tunnels on the way. These are for motor vehicles. If you want to survive the trip, do not enter these tunnels on bike. Along the way, you’ll see tons of really nice waterfalls along the way such as Agoyan, Manto de la Novia and others. These include some cable cars and zip lines sending every visitor over a gorge with a pretty view.
Cascada El Pailon
Once getting on to the Pailon del Diablo, there are two paths to can take to see the waterfall which offer a different experience. The Lower path takes you down through an area that has a really nice jungle feel to it. It’s a bit more of a hike, but you’ll be able to get to a little suspension bridge that will take you across the river where you can get a really awesome view of the waterfall. If you want a shorter hike and more of a view of the actual waterfall up close, take the upper path. Finally, afternoon it's time to back to Baños.
Baños - Chimborazo Volcano - Alausi
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Chimborazo Province
After breakfast you will departure to Chimborazo reserve where is base the highest Volcano of Ecuador with an altitude of 6,310 meters above sea level. It will be a nice challenge for mountaineering lovers, however, in our tour, you will explore and enjoy up to the 5,100 meters and appreciate the flora of páramo and the fauna of this area as the vicuña, a species of camelid. Afternoon continue driving to the south until to get to Alausi town.
Alausi
This town nestles half-way down a steep hillside in a spectacular and vertiginous landscape where the western ridge of the Andes falls away to reveal a series of cloud-coated valleys and a road dropping away towards the coast.
Alausi - Ingapirca Archaelogical Ruins - Cuenca
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Alausi
After breakfast you will need to continue driving to your next destination which is the biggest inca-cañari archaeological ruins.
Ingapirca Ruins
You will visit the archeological site of Ingapirca which is the most important place left by the Inca occupation in Ecuador, it was built by the “Cañaris” and “Incas”with marvel at the different styles of construction of the temples as well as the precise solar calculations and aqueduct system.
Cuenca
Cuenca is synonymous of culture and heritage, elements that added to the warmth of its people ends up falling in love with all those who visit it.
Explore Cuenca
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Cuenca
Cuenca: After breakfast you will explore around this charming colonial city, declared a Cultural Heritage site of Mankind by the UNESCO. The city gets familiar with its colonial buildings with beautifully decorated patios; it’s nice and gentle inhabitants and the cozy atmosphere. The trip up to Mirador de Turi is one of the most popular excursions in Cuenca. Turi is located in the perfect place to bask in the breathtaking panorama of the entire city of Cuenca. Near the city center you will also visit a Panama hat fabric made of the local ‘Paja Toquilla’ palm leaves, are originally Ecuadorian hats and Cuenca is one of the main cities exporting this worldwide known product.
Cuenca - Cajas National Park - Cacao Farm - Guayaquil
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
El Cajas National Park
The park sits 30 kilometers west of Cuenca in the Ecuadorian highlands. Covering an area of over 28,000 hectares, the high altitude grassland ranges in elevation between 3,100 and 4,450 meters. This area is part of the Páramo characterized by high levels of precipitation, cool temperatures, high humidity and dry winds making this place the rick choice for hiker lovers.
Naranjal
Visit a local organic cacao farm where you will learn the process of making cacao into chocolate. Eat the cacao raw, see the different stages of the tree’s growth, the steps in the process, and of course, try some 100% cacao, as well as processed chocolate. Finally continue to Guayaquil.
Guayaquil is not only the beating commercial heart of Ecuador but a vibrant sprawling city, growing ever more confident based at the pacific coast. A half-dozen high-rises give it a big-city profile, and several hillsides are engulfed by colorful houses.
Flight Guayaquil to Galapagos, Santa Cruz Island
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Guayaquil
After breakfast you will be picked up by the driver to go to the airport to catch the plane to Galapagos Islands.
Galapagos Islands
The Enchanted Island are a bucket-list destination and thanks to its abundance of friendly and plentiful wildlife makes the Galapagos Islands a perfect destination for animal lovers. After all, there’s no other place where you can experience the concentration of so much natural wonder with a unique environment as its flora and fauna.
Rancho Primicias
After a flight of 2-3 hours you will reach the Galapagos islands. The first visit will be to the Twins “Gemelos” not real craters, these formations were created by the collapse of surface material in underground fissures and chambers. Afterwards, we continue to one of the ranches in the highland area with abundant green vegetation, where you may observe Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. Another attraction here is an excursion through the lava tunnel. Lunch will be served here and finally continue to Puerto Ayora town.
Santa Cruz Island, Visit Charles Darwsin Station - boat to Isabela Island
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Charles Darwin Research Station
Today you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, founded in 1959, which carries out educational and developmental projects in support of the National Park Service, such as conservation and sustainable management of flora and fauna. Their aim is to preserve this natural habitat in every aspect, allowing visitors to appreciate the original ecosystems.
Puerto Ayora
In the afternoon you will board a public yacht to the largest island of all, Isabela island where you will be transfer by our local driver to the hotel located at Puerto Villamil based at 3 minutes from the main pier.
Isabela Island: Excursion to Wetland area and Snorkel at Tintoreras Islet
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Isabela Island Wetlands Complex
You will visit the Wetland area that consist of lagoons where a number of flamingos live among swamps and mangroves. A variety of unique bird species, such as common stilts, gallinules and white-cheeked pintails also inhabit the area.
Las Tintoreras
Las Tintoreras is one of the most well-known places of Isabela Island for snorkeling activities. This small islet receives its name from the reef sharks also known as white-tip sharks that can be seen swimming along with fish and sea lions in the channels when the tide is low. You will get a boat to get there and take a short trail that takes you to see sea lions and a spectacular water alley full of resting sharks. Afterwards back to boat the get ready to jump in to the water and admire the marine life.
Isabela Island: Hike to Sierra Volcano - Boat to Santa Cruz Island
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Sierra Negra
After breakfast be ready to drive up to explore the Sierra Negra Volcano, make sure you will be handling comfortable walking shoes and possibly a rain jacket, ensuring our cameras are stored in waterproof bags, with sunscreen, hats, water and a boxed lunch from the hotel. You will travel some 45 minutes by truck or bus to the start point of the 12 km hike. The hike is long but fairly easy, without steep climbs or descents to the second-largest crater in the world, measuring 6 miles in diameter, and 300 feet deep. If the time allows you will also visit Volcan Chico, which provides a spectacular view of the incredible moonlike terrain. At noon back to the town.
Puerto Ayora
In the afternoon you will board a public yacht to Santa Cruz Island where you will be transfer by our local driver to the hotel located at Puerto Ayora based at 5-15 minutes from the main pier.
Free day at Santa Cruz Island
Lưu Trú
Overnight at hotel based as 3 star
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Puerto Ayora
Today you will spend the day by your own at the Puerto Ayora Town to visit other places such as Las Grietas, Tortuga Bay or just relax at your hotel before return to the mainland.
Flight Galapagos to Quito or Guayaquil
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Baltra
After breakfast, get ready to get on your private transportation to Bactra’s airport, to board a plane returning to Quito or Guayaquil. END OF SERVICES.
Bao gồm
Excursions as mentioned in the program
Shared Transportation
Dinner x 2 / Breakfast x 11 / Lunch x 8
Public boat ticket to travel from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island and vice versa
Shared excursion to Sierra Negra Volcano & Tintoreras Islet with Snorkel gear
Accommodation based in double or triple room (Single room is with an surcharge)
Shared English speaking guide service
Meals not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses
Flight ticket to Galapagos 490-520 usd pp aprox. pp
Entrance fees to the places mentioned in the program
Local bus at Baltra airport to get to the channel 5 usd pp per way
Local water taxis 5 usd pp for the whole program
Gratuities
Isabela dock fee, Galapagos
Galapagos
Isabela dock fee at Galapagos 10 usd pp
Điểm đón
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Tùy chọn
The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos 12 Days / 11 Nights
Pickup included
Đánh giá
8 đánh giá
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Memorable Trip to Ecuador and Galapagos Island.
ashokc892,,30 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We went for bird photography, the guide on mainland Mr. Javier was awesome, full knowledge of birds. Guide went beyond to show and do photography of humming bird in mountain side. Accommodate vegan food. Also the guide Mr. George in Galapagos was very helpful putting together through different island. During our trip we had health emergency, they went beyond their limit to help and made our trip safe. We loved their hospitality. I would recommend to any one you are in safe hands. Ashok and shubha USA
magnificent Andes, Rain forest and fantastic views
658shakirak,,22 thg 1, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing We visited Quito, the Amazon Rain Forest , Galapagos Islands, the provinces/towns? of Papallacta, Pinsaqui, Cotacachi and Otavalo. The La Selva Lodge is excllent. Papallacta is most beautiful as well as and the towns mentioned close by. The Galapagos cruise and the creatures are beautiful and very good but the islands themselves are barren though the waters and the ocean are fantastic. The travelling very early by plane and geeting up very early each day to see the wild life was tiring. Rain forest and Papallacta, the volcanoes, the huge Andes Mountains with thier clouds, deep valleys full od luxuriant vegetation,towns with so many waterfalls and flowing rivers, and the expansive greenery is unique and a must see. Over all famtastic. There are gangs but the GTC was very good in keeping us safe at all times Thank you to Andres at the GTC
The BEST of Ecuador and Galapagos!
L3149KEanner,,15 thg 11, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This trip provided us with an incredible overview of Ecuador. The first part took us from Quito to Banos to the Chimborazo Volcano to Alausi to Cuenca and finally Guayaquil. We then flew to the Galapagos Islands and spent time on Santa Cruz and Isabella Islands. Our tour guide for the first portion, Mijael, was incredible. He was extremely knowledgeable about so many topics: history, geography, flora and fauna, indigenous peoples, political history, local food and so much more. He knew when to give us information as we arrived in different areas, answered any questions that we had, and prompted great conversations. He was also a great and safe driver, and was obviously very familiar with all the areas that we visited. He would also prepare us for the upcoming day, and we knew what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect. Mijael went above and beyond to meet our needs and definitely exceeded our expectations. We have travelled to many areas of the world, and had many guides, and Mijael was the best! Banos and Cuenca were particularly amazing. The Galapagos Islands were incredible. To see iguanas, giant tortoises, penguins, sharks, finches, sealions, blue footed boobies was incredible. We had a fantastic time in Isabella with some great guides. The visit to the wetlands area and snorkeling at Tintoreras Islet were highlights. Our tour took us to the top of a volcano to the beaches of Galapagos. We wore everything from warm jackets to bathing suits! We had amazing food, great adventures, and so much fun! It was definitely a trip of a lifetime. Thank you to Cristian for being so responsive and organizing this incredible trip.
Wonderful, affordable, and personalized private adventure around Ecuador and the Galapagos!
Vandy M,,13 thg 5, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00My person guides were wonderful. Vivi picked me up the first day in her personal vehicle and I felt like I was taking a road trip with a friend. She was very knowledgable and professional. The itinerary was organized and all the details were arranged. Yet, I had flexibility and time to relax since it was my own trip. We had another guide join us after the first 3 days for help driving detour roads. He was also very knowledgable and professional. The guides on the different islands in the Galapagos continually communicated details and made sure I was taken care of at every step. Cristian (owner) was verifying information all the time as my trip continued, and checked in with me several times. But he also trusted the guides he hired to take care of the day-to-day. I loved my trip and saw so much of the Ecuadorian mainland, and Galapagos Islands, flora, and fauna. This trip was affordable, personal, organized, and diverse in its experiences. I had a wonderful tome and highly recommend.
Northern Galapagos
jeanaE8790MC,,3 thg 2, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We went with the Metropolitan Touring company -5 day cruise. It was wonderful and well organized. The northern islands were fantastic and inspiring. Can’t wait to go back and visit some of the other islands.
The right company for Ecuador & Galapagos customized program
pieterm846,,7 thg 5, 2022
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Ecuador Local Guide has answered every question, arranged every detail and handled every issue with professionalism. From rules to enter to Ecuador, Covid tests, flights, hotels and shuttles. Communication with Cristian was very fast, with responses within hours and very clear with all the information and online payment methods were secure and fast. We had reached out to 3 tour operators and Cristian was the only one who responded considering each of our preferences and criteria in mind, the other ones seemed to be pushing us towards particular properties or programs, finally my family composed by 8 adults + 2 kids decided to book our Ecuador and Galapagos program for 15 days with Ecuador Local Guide. It was one of the most memorable trips we've ever had. Cristian and his team did a phenomenal job with all the logistics were spot on and we knew exactly what to expect at every activity. The local guides recruited for us were just delightful with so many extra-miles and we understood why the name of the company is called Ecuador Local Guide. If you are looking to go to the Ecuador & Galapagos, we highly recommend Ecuador Local Guide to help you plan and you won't find better service anywhere!
Wonderful trip, perfect guide
KilleenDM,,24 thg 10, 2021
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful trip in all respects. Ecuador has so much biological, geological and geographical diversity in such a small country that every day was a delightful and unique experience. But anyone going to Ecuador can read about and try to find these destinations, what I really want to comment on is Ecuador Local Guide. Cristian, his whole family and network of associates and friends all over the country, including the Galapagos, made the trip a success. Starting with a 12 day tour (we added on a few days, so it became 15) that enabled us to experience many highlights of the country, they customized the tour to our interests, and found hidden gems in the way of reasonably priced and yet excellent accommodations and restaurants. They also suggested and planned really fun and informative activities that we never would have known about, or had access to on our own. Every aspect of the trip was well planned and executed. This eliminated all of the potential stress and mishaps of traveling in a foreign country during COVID with minimal Spanish language skills, so we were able to just relax and enjoy the experience. Ecuador Local Guide was professional, flexible and responsive throughout the planning and during the actual trip when adjustments were required. Some of the highlights for us were: - Having lunch at Colibri Garden. (They have a great “chef” in the way of Mrs. Umaquinga; best tomato soup ever.) We rode horses to there from a rose nursery where we had a very interesting tour and learned about the rose growing and exporting business in Ecuador. - Birding everywhere, but especially in Mindo. Our guide Javier is an excellent and enthusiastic birder, and helped us identify a lot of beautiful birds. In Mindo we stayed at the Yellow House, which, in addition to trails, provided a delicious breakfast on the deck with hummingbird feeders nearby. - Getting up at the crack of dawn in Banos to find the Andean cock-of-the-rock. (We didn’t, but saw a lot of other birds and had a great hike.) - Soaking in the hot springs at Termas de Papallacta, in the rain. - Experiencing a national holiday “La Independencia de Guayaquil” in Banos. - Impromptu visit to Patate, and lunch at a lovely garden restaurant which Cristian arranged for us at the last minute. - Visit to Mitad del Mundo to learn amazing things about the equator. - In the Galapagos on Isabela island, having a surprise special dinner with a table set up for us on the beach, which Cristian arranged in secret. The food was as good as the views. - Visiting the upper Amazon and learning about the ecosystem there. If you are considering a trip to Ecuador, you cannot go wrong with this tour company!
Ecuador & Galapagos FUN!
slickrickz,,11 thg 2, 2021
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and great tour guides!! So much fun for the entire group. Can’t wait to go back sometime soon :)
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