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In 8 days you will learn the fascinating charm of Ecuador.
On this amazing journey you will visit the monument that divides the Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere, traveling by train from the station Alausí to the Devil’s Nose a unique piece of engineering embedded in the Andes, enjoying the beauty of Cuenca, Guayaquil and be amazed by the stunning marine fauna of the Galapagos Islands.
Welcome to Quito’. Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and privately escorted to your hotel.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Quito.
QUITO CITY EXPLORER – 1 DAY PASS & EQUATORIAL MONUMENT (FD)
Touristic route along the most important areas of the city, shopping centers and Zona Rosa “La Mariscal” (bars and restaurants), where most of the hotels in Quito are located. Continue towards the historic center to visit its churches and major landmarks, explore each of its corners at your own pace from the door of your hotel, enjoying deeply those topics that are of interest : music, architecture, living cultures, gastronomy, handicrafts, photography, shopping, watching tourist attractions and unique landscapes, but above all, feel the local vibe and flavor of our unique city. (Tickets not included).
Extension included continues towards the northern part of the city heading up to the “Middle of the World City” (entrance is included) where the monument that divides the Northern from the Southern Hemisphere will be observed. It was built during the XVII century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line. At the end, optional visit either to Intiñan or Ethnographic Museum (entrance is not included).
Overnight at the selected hotel in Quito.
Included: Breakfast
EXCURSION THROUGH THE AVENUE OF THE VOLCANOES (FD)
Depart from Quito where you enjoy the journey to the highlands of Ecuador admiring the beautiful view, ideal for taking pictures, brief stop Cotopaxi National Park (entrance not included), arrival at Riobamba city, and accommodation in one of the typical ranches in the area.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Riobamba.
Included: Breakfast
After breakfast departure to the train station located in Alausí. From here you will enjoy a train ride towards the famous ¨Devil’s Nose¨ (a magnificent work incrusted in the Andes), return to Alausí (train ride takes approx. 2 hours). Continue to Cuenca visiting the Inca ruins in Ingapirca (does not include entrance).
** Operation of the train is subject to modifications with our previous notice.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Cuenca.
Included: Breakfast
CUENCA CITY TOUR (HD)
Drive through the city, you will travel through the city visiting the Calderon Park, the New and the Old Cathedral, the Flower Market, Modern Arts Museum. You continue the tour to the Homero Ortega Panama Hat factory to observe the complete process of manufacturing. You will also observe the “broken bridge” and finally visit the tourist balcony of “Turi” where you can see a panoramic view of the whole city of Cuenca.
In the afternoon, transfer to Cuenca airport for your flight to Guayaquil.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be taken to your hotel.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Guayaquil.
Included: Breakfast
An early morning transfer to Guayaquil airport to board your flight to The Galapagos Islands.
Welcome at the Baltra airport and free transfer by bus to the tip of the Itabaca canal, where you will proceed by a public ferry service in the Island of Santa Cruz. Transport will be waiting in order to transfer you to Puerto Ayora, area where the hotels are located on the Island. On the way, you will have the opportunity to visit the lava tunnels and a Turtle reserve. Visit to the Scientific Charles Darwin Station, where you can learn more about the Galápagos Islands; the species that live in this enchanted place, its origin, the theory of Evolution, the conservation programs, and observe some Giant Turtles in captivity.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Puerto Ayora.
Included: Breakfast
In the morning excursion to Tortuga Bay Beach, after 40 minute walk, you will arrive to this magic place, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos!, with white sand and green mangroves. “Playa mansa” is where you can swim and enjoy of the beach. Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, tour around the bay on board a yacht, starting with a visit to “La Lobería”, named because of the presence of sea lions. Here you will be able to swim or snorkel. Then you proceed with our tour to the “Canal del Amor”, a marvelous site where nature gives you an unforgettable view; at the end of this channel, just a few meters forward, a viewpoint where you can observe reef sharks; from here you continue with a short walk to see the marine iguanas that inhabit in “Playa de los Perros”. Punta Estrada will also be visited. Return to Puerto Ayora.
*Note: shipping used in this excursion is a boat engine with capacity for 12 people.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Puerto Ayora.
Included: Breakfast.
Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel to go to the canal of Itabaca, where a ferry will take you to Baltra Island. At the port you will board a bus of your airline that takes you to the airport. On route you are going to visit a coffee plantation which is part of a social responsibility program. The encouragement for the organic coffee cultivation contributes to the conservation of plants and soil and therefore is deemed to be a perfect model of sustainable tourism.
Arrive to Guayaquil, welcome in the airport.
GUAYAQUIL CITY TOUR (HD)
Traveling along the main streets and avenues of the city you will visit the Seminario Park, The Guayaquil embankment, La Rotonda; the colonial neighborhood of Las Peñas, where you can admire the magnificent wood architecture. From here you can take a panoramic view of Guayaquil and the Guayas River.
At proper time you will be guided to the airport for your international flight.
Included: Breakfast
We have traveled throughout much of Latin America and we want to share our experience with you by helping you design an unforgettable trip.
