17 Day Luxury Ecuador & Galapagos

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This high-end, luxe travel around Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands shows you all the highlights and jewels of this amazing country in the Andes. You will stay in Boutique hotels, and ancient colonial haciendas and you will enjoy 6 days on one of the most beautiful cruise boats on the Galapagos Islands. Some of the famous places you will visit are Hacienda Zuleta, Le Mirage, Hacienda La Danesa, Hacienda El Porvenir, Experience Hotel Illa, and of course you will visit the Galapagos Islands onboard a luxury yacht. Get to know Ecuador & Galapagos in the most luxurious and comfortable way possible. Enjoy a great time with our Ecuador & Galapagos tour.

Highlights

Galapagos CruiseDiscover the different islands of the Galapagos through a beautiful cruise.
Cotopaxi VolcanoOne of the highest active volcanoes in the world, covered with an iced peak.
Historical Centre of QuitoQuito has the biggest and most well preserved historical center in South America.
Otavalo’s MarketStroll through one of the biggest indigenous markets in South America and buy your typical Ecuadorian souvenirs.
Ingapirca RuinsEcuador’s best-preserved pre-Columbian ruins.
Hacienda ZuletaDiscover the condors, horses and the indigenous village of Hacienda Zuleta.

Itinerary

DAY 1 AIRPORT QUITO
Today is your first day of your Ecuador & Galapagos tour. You will have a pick-up at the airport and a drop off at a Boutique hotel in Quito.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Illa Experience Hotel or similar.
DAY 2 QUITO
Today you will go on a city tour with one of our English guides. You will visit Quito’s Old Town with its beautiful churches, the Pululahua Crater and the Equator and its museum.
- Activity:Sightseeing.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch.
- Accommodation:Illa Experience Hotel or similar.
DAY 3 OTAVALO – HACIENDA ZULETA
After breakfast you will go to Otavalo, the city in the north where a lot of Indigenous people sell their beautiful handicrafts. After lunch at La Mirage you will visit Cotacachi where you can buy amazing leather products. You will stay in the famous Hacienda Zuleta. Here you have a chance to visit the condors, ride horses, visit the local community, go mountain biking or just enjoy a good wine and the home made cheese.
- Activity:Exploring, Sightseeing.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Hacienda Zuleta or similar.
DAY 4 HACIENDA ZULETA
Today you can do optional activities around the hacienda or just relax.
- Activity:Relaxing.
- Meal:Breakfast, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Hacienda Zuleta or similar.
DAY 5 COTOPAXI – HACIENDA PORVENIR
In the morning you will head in southern direction again until you reach the Cotopaxi National Park. Here will have an optional horseback ride, hike or you can go mountain biking.
- Activity:Exploring, Hiking.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Hacienda El Porvenir or similar.
DAY 6 QUILOTOA LAGOON – GUAMOTE
After breakfast you will visit the Quilotoa lagoon, a big turquoise crater lake. You can walk all the way down to the lake. For the way up you can walk as well or hire a mule. After a basic local lunch you will drive to Guamote, a little town full of indigenous people. Every Thursday you have a big local market in all the streets in the city centre.
- Activity:Exploring, Hiking.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch.
- Accommodation:Inti Sisa or similar.
DAY 7 NARIZ DEL DIABLO – INGAPIRCA – CUENCA
Early in the morning, you will be picked up and you go to Alausi where the hike to the Devil’s Nose starts. The trail offers incredible views of the river valley and a bird’s eye view of the inoperative tracks. After this, you drive to Ingapirca where you will visit the Inca Ruins of Ingapirca. Around 7 PM you will arrive in Cuenca where you will stay in a beautiful Boutique Hotel.
- Activity:Sightseeing.
- Transport:Car, Train.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Boutique Hotel Mansion de Alcazar or similar.
DAY 8 CUENCA HISTORICAL CENTER
Today you have a half day city tour in the historical town of Cuenca. The rest of the day off to explore yourself, you can go to one of the spa’s, go shopping or enjoy the delicious restaurants.
- Activity:Sightseeing.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Boutique Hotel Mansion de Alcazar or similar.
DAY 9 CUENCA – CAJAS – GUAYAQUIL
After breakfast you go to the National Park of Cajas to do a short hike. From here you will drive all the way down to Guayaquil.
- Activity:Exploring, Hiking.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Boutique Hotel Del Parque or similar.
DAY 10 GALAPAGOS CRUISE
On day 10 of your Ecuador & Galapagos tour, you will have a flight to the Galapagos Islands. You will embark to a luxury class boat for 6 days and depending on the itinerary you will see a lot of wildlife.
- Activity:Cruising, Exploring, Relaxing, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Cruise.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Private cabin on board of a luxury yacht.
DAY 11 GALAPAGOS CRUISE
Activities depending on the itinerary from the cruise you will embark.
- Activity:Cruising, Exploring, Relaxing, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Cruise.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Private cabin on board of a luxury yacht.
DAY 12 GALAPAGOS CRUISE
Activities depending on the itinerary from the cruise you will embark.
- Activity:Cruising, Exploring, Relaxing, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Cruise.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Private cabin on board of a luxury yacht.
DAY 13 GALAPAGOS CRUISE
Activities depending on the itinerary from the cruise you will embark.
- Activity:Cruising, Exploring, Relaxing, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Cruise.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Private cabin on board of a luxury yacht.
DAY 14 GALAPAGOS CRUISE
Activities depending on the itinerary from the cruise you will embark.
- Activity:Cruising, Exploring, Relaxing, Wildlife Watching.
- Transport:Cruise.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Private cabin on board of a luxury yacht.
DAY 15 PUERTO AYORA
Today your cruise ends, but your Ecuador & Galapagos tour continues. To enjoy the Galapagos just a little bit more you will stay two days in Puerto Ayora in a beachfront hotel.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Galapagos Habitat Hotel or similar.
DAY 16 PUERTO AYORA
Free day to do an optional day tour or just to relax.
- Activity:Relaxing.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Galapagos Habitat Hotel or similar.
DAY 17 TRANSFER OUT
Today is the last day of your Ecuador & Galapagos tour. You will have breakfast and transfer to the airport where you take your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.
- Transport:Boat, Bus, Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.

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Price Based on Number of Guests:

2 guests	$ 11241 p.p.
3 or more guests	$ 10349 p.p.

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Inclusions

Meals as described in the itinerary.
11 Nights of accommodation in Haciendas or Boutique Hotels.
5 Nights of accommodation onboard of a luxury cruise boat.
Round trip flights: Guayaquil - Baltra - Quito/Guayaquil
Private transportation with an English speaking driver.
Airport transfers as described.
English speaking guide during the activities.
All activities as described in the itinerary.
Snorkeling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Exclusions

+ Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
+ Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park: $ 100 p.p. (cash only).
+ Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card: $ 20 p.p. (cash only).
+ Isabela dock fee $10 p.p. (cash only).
+ For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November).
+ Personal travel & health insurance.
+ Personal expenses.
+ Optional tips for the guide.

Additional information

For children under 12 years old, we can offer a 10% discount.
Single supplement fee $ 365 p.p. (in case you want to have the room by yourself).
If you would like to have a German or Dutch guide, please contact us for details.
This itinerary is fixed, it can’t be changed. If you are looking for a customized itinerary, please send us an email.
It is important to have valid medical and travel insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottles or purified water are always recommended.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands always before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruit, etc.).
Rebecca Adventure Travel cannot take any responsibility for any illnesses or missed meals & tours due to an illness.
Rebecca Adventure travel serves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
It is possible that pictures will be taken during your tour, so it is recommended to bring a USB.