Our tour starts at the time of arrival in Ecuador. A specialized driver will pick you up at Mariscal Sucre Airport on the outskirts of Quito city. Then you will arrive at your hotel.

After a delicious breakfast, we will take a city tour through the beautiful and magical Quito Colonial, the capital of Ecuador, which has an outstanding architecture. In addition, the biggest and best-preserved historically center in South America. We will visit the Basilica, one of the best representations of the neo-Gothic, the church of San Francisco, the Company of Jesus, the Cathedral, and The Big Way. After these visits, we will have time for lunch and continue to the arrive at Middle of the World monument to visit the interactive museum Intiñan. Overnight: Mindo

Today you'll explore the lush green cloud forest of Mindo village. Its location at the western slopes of the Andean highlands gives this region mild temperatures and lots of rainfall. Thanks to the favorable conditions, the Mindo forest has incredibly high biodiversity. You'll get the chance to see some of the countless birds, butterflies, and insect species that call the region home. Visit the butterfly garden, hike to beautiful waterfalls, or fly between the treetops on a zipline. After, learn to make chocolate and taste your creations. In the afternoon, continue the tour to Otavalo. Overnight: Otavalo

Today, you will visit the market of Otavalo. Otavalo features one of the most important traditional markets in South America. Here, the indigenous people of the surrounding areas gather to trade anything from animals over handicrafts to fresh vegetables and fruits. Take a stroll through the streets and maybe try to eat local street food such as salted mango or fritada con mote, and fried pork with cooked corn. Afterward, you will head to the small waterfall Peguche, formed by the river of the same name. This waterfall is considered an indigenous ceremonial site. After visiting the waterfall, you could also stop by the local artisans who live and work in this zone. For your overnight stay, you return to Quito.

According to the scheduled flight to the Galapagos Islands, our driver will be waiting for you at the hotel to take you to the airport 3 hours before the scheduled take-off. Before entering the airline counter, you will have to go to the Galapagos Government to pay the Ingala Migratory Tax (TCT) of 20 USD per person and go through baggage control. Remember not to bring fruits, seeds, weapons, or illegal substances to Ecuadorian laws. Once in the Galapagos Islands, you will be asked to pay the Galapagos National Park Entry Fee (PNG) of 100 USD per passenger. Keep these two documents (TCT-PNG) that you will be asked for when leaving the islands. After arriving at Baltra Airport, your guide will be waiting for you. Then you will continue the tour on Santa Cruz Island. Enjoy at a local farm in the highlands, where you have the opportunity to view giant turtles in the wild. Then continue to the port in Puerto Ayora to check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Charles Darwin Station, where scientists meet and work together on environmental projects such as water analysis, animal protection, effects of tourism on nature, etc. Here you can visit the turtle rearing station, where the animals are cared for before being released into their natural habitat. Also, you can observe iguanas in this place. Overnight stay in Puerto Ayora.

Start your morning with a public speed boat trip to Isabela Island, a 2-hour trip. After arriving, make your way to the Flamingo Lagoon or the Giant Tortoise Breeding Station to learn about the local wildlife. After, you will join with a group tour to the Tintoreras Islet for a short hike and some snorkeling. See Humboldt penguins, marine iguanas, sea lions, and sharks, which rest in the natural channels formed by lava flows. Afterward, snorkel in the turquoise water and spot different fish, sea turtles, rays, and penguins. The evening is free. Overnight stay on Puerto Villamil.

You'll do a six-hour roundtrip hike to its summit, from where you'll get to see the second-largest volcanic crater in the world. Walk around spectacular lava landscapes, taking in the northern volcanoes in Isabela and Fernandina Islands. During your climb, make sure to learn about the unique vegetation that inhabits the area. You will have some free time after you get back to Isabela Island. Overnight: Puerto Villamil

Get ready for more wildlife encounters with a thrilling excursion to Los Tuneles, a perfect snorkeling spot. A series of lava flows have produced unique geological formations, like arcs and tunnels underneath and above the water, which is an excellent place to swim around the zone. You can find tropical fish, rays, turtles, sea horses, and white-tipped reef sharks! Keep your eyes open for penguins sitting on the rocks and prepare yourself for the possibility of swimming with majestic sea turtles. In the afternoon, you will catch a speedboat from Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island. Overnight: Puerto Ayora.

We end our program in Galapagos Islands. You will have the transfer to the airport and take the flight to Ecuador Mainland. A specialized driver will pick you up at Mariscal Sucre Airport on the outskirts of Quito city. Then you will arrive at your hotel.

We end our program with the transfer to the airport.