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Ecuador <\/span>your <\/span>destination in <\/span>our <\/span>hands <\/span>- <\/span>13 <\/span>nights <\/span>14 <\/span>days<\/span><\/p>\r\n

DAY <\/span>1 \u2013 <\/span>TRANSFER IN<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Arrival <\/span>in <\/span>Quito, <\/span>Ecuador's vibrant <\/span>capital <\/span>nestled <\/span>high <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>Andes <\/span>at <\/span>2,850 <\/span>meters above <\/span>sea <\/span>level. <\/span>You <\/span>will <\/span>be <\/span>greeted <\/span>at <\/span>the airport by <\/span>our <\/span>friendly team <\/span>and <\/span>privately <\/span>transferred <\/span>to <\/span>your <\/span>hotel. <\/span>Use <\/span>the <\/span>afternoon to <\/span>rest, <\/span>acclimate to <\/span>the <\/span>altitude, <\/span>or <\/span>take <\/span>a <\/span>leisurely <\/span>walk <\/span>nearby. <\/span>In <\/span>the <\/span>evening, <\/span>enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>welcome <\/span>dinner at <\/span>a <\/span>local <\/span>restaurant, where <\/span>you <\/span>will <\/span>receive <\/span>a <\/span>briefing <\/span>about <\/span>the <\/span>exciting <\/span>journey ahead.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meals <\/span>Included:<\/strong> Dinner<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Asset-27@4x.png","gallery_image":"3238,3247,3246,3255","loacation":"Quito","altitude":"9352","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"0\u00b013\u203212\u2033","loacation-longitude":"78\u00b030\u203245\u2033"},"2":{"time":"DAY 2","title":"QUITO HISTORIC CITY TOUR & PANORAMIC VIEWS","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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After breakfast, set out on a guided visit through Quito\u2019s majestic Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover architectural treasures such as the Basilica, the Church of the Society of Jesus, and Independence Square. Stroll along narrow colonial streets and vibrant plazas. After lunch (on your own), take the cable car up to Rucu Pichincha Volcano for breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Return to your hotel and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Meals included:<\/strong> Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/iglesia4.jpg","gallery_image":"3294,3292,3290,3287","loacation":"Quito","altitude":"9352","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"0\u00b013\u203212\u2033","loacation-longitude":"78\u00b030\u203245\u2033"},"3":{"time":"DAY 3","title":"MINDO CLOUD FOREST & EQUATOR LINE","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

Early <\/span>departure <\/span>to <\/span>the lush <\/span>Mindo <\/span>Cloud <\/span>Forest, <\/span>a <\/span>paradise <\/span>of <\/span>biodiversity. <\/span>Start with <\/span>a <\/span>thrilling <\/span>zipline adventure <\/span>through <\/span>the canopy, <\/span>followed <\/span>by <\/span>a <\/span>guided <\/span>visit to <\/span>a <\/span>chocolate <\/span>factory <\/span>to <\/span>learn <\/span>about <\/span>the process <\/span>\u201cfrom <\/span>bean <\/span>to <\/span>bar.\u201d <\/span>After <\/span>lunch <\/span>(on <\/span>your <\/span>own), <\/span>enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>nature <\/span>hike <\/span>to <\/span>hidden <\/span>waterfalls <\/span>and <\/span>spot <\/span>butterflies and <\/span>hummingbirds. <\/span>On <\/span>the way <\/span>back <\/span>to <\/span>Quito, stop <\/span>at <\/span>Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, <\/span>the Middle <\/span>of <\/span>the World <\/span>Monument, <\/span>and <\/span>the Inti\u00f1\u00e1n <\/span>Museum <\/span>for <\/span>hands-on <\/span>experiments <\/span>on <\/span>the Equator <\/span>line. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-10-10-at-9.06.54-PM.jpeg","gallery_image":"3172,3131,3099","loacation":"Mindo","altitude":"4100","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"00\u00b000\u203232\u2033","loacation-longitude":"78\u00b054\u203236\u2033"},"4":{"time":"DAY 4","title":"COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK & ARRIVAL IN BA\u00d1OS","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

After breakfast, <\/span>travel <\/span>south along <\/span>the Avenue <\/span>of <\/span>the Volcanoes <\/span>to <\/span>Cotopaxi <\/span>National Park. <\/span>Enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>scenic hike <\/span>around <\/span>Limpiopungo <\/span>Lagoon, <\/span>with <\/span>views <\/span>of <\/span>wild <\/span>horses <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>majestic Cotopaxi <\/span>Volcano <\/span>(5,897 m). <\/span>Learn <\/span>about <\/span>p\u00e1ramo <\/span>ecosystems <\/span>and glacial <\/span>formations from <\/span>your <\/span>guide.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Continue <\/span>your <\/span>journey <\/span>toward <\/span>Ba\u00f1os <\/span>de <\/span>Agua <\/span>Santa, <\/span>a <\/span>town <\/span>known <\/span>for <\/span>its <\/span>waterfalls and <\/span>hot <\/span>springs. <\/span>Upon <\/span>arrival, <\/span>check <\/span>in <\/span>at <\/span>your <\/span>hotel <\/span>and <\/span>enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>relaxing <\/span>evening <\/span>with <\/span>dinner at <\/span>a <\/span>cozy <\/span>local <\/span>restaurant.<\/p>\r\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/coto-scaled.jpg","gallery_image":"2991,2942","loacation":"Cotopaxi","altitude":"15419","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"00\u00b050\u203200\u2033","loacation-longitude":"78\u00b051\u203200\u2033"},"5":{"time":"DAY 5","title":"ADVENTURES IN BA\u00d1OS & TRANSFER TO RIOBAMBA","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

Start the <\/span>day <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>tour <\/span>of <\/span>Ba\u00f1os\u2019 <\/span>most <\/span>iconic <\/span>waterfalls. <\/span>Visit <\/span>Pail\u00f3n <\/span>del <\/span>Diablo, <\/span>one of <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>spectacular in <\/span>South <\/span>America, <\/span>and the <\/span>beautiful <\/span>Manto <\/span>de <\/span>la <\/span>Novia. <\/span>Cross <\/span>suspension <\/span>bridges <\/span>and ride <\/span>a <\/span>tarabita <\/span>(cable <\/span>car) <\/span>over <\/span>the <\/span>Pastaza <\/span>River <\/span>for <\/span>incredible <\/span>views. <\/span>Optional: <\/span>visit <\/span>a <\/span>butterfly <\/span>sanctuary <\/span>or <\/span>enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>thermal <\/span>bath. <\/span>After <\/span>lunch <\/span>(on <\/span>your <\/span>own), <\/span>transfer <\/span>to <\/span>Riobamba, <\/span>a <\/span>charming <\/span>Andean <\/span>city <\/span>surrounded <\/span>by <\/span>volcanoes. <\/span>Dinner and overnight <\/span>stay.<\/span><\/p>\r\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pailon-del-diablo-scaled.jpg","gallery_image":"3831,3832","loacation":"BA\u00d1OS - RIOBAMBA","altitude":"5971","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"1\u00b023\u203247\u2033","loacation-longitude":"78\u00b025\u203229\u2033"},"6":{"time":"DAY 6","title":"HISTORY, ANCESTRAL CULTURE & INGAPIRCA RUINS","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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Visit <\/span>Ecuador\u2019s first <\/span>church, <\/span>La <\/span>Balbanera <\/span>(1534), <\/span>and <\/span>continue <\/span>to <\/span>the <\/span>dramatic <\/span>Devil\u2019s <\/span>Nose <\/span>viewpoint. If <\/span>operating, ride <\/span>the <\/span>famous <\/span>train <\/span>along <\/span>this <\/span>engineering <\/span>marvel. Then, <\/span>journey to <\/span>the <\/span>archaeological <\/span>site <\/span>of <\/span>Ingapirca\u2014the <\/span>most important <\/span>Inca <\/span>ruins <\/span>in <\/span>Ecuador.<\/p>\r\n

Walk among <\/span>ancient <\/span>temples <\/span>and learn <\/span>about <\/span>the <\/span>fusion <\/span>of <\/span>Ca\u00f1ari and Inca <\/span>cultures. <\/span>Arrive <\/span>in <\/span>Cuenca, <\/span>a <\/span>city <\/span>of <\/span>colonial <\/span>beauty, for <\/span>dinner and <\/span>overnight <\/span>stay.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Iglesia-la-Balbanera-scaled.jpg","gallery_image":"2931,3094,2813","loacation":"Ingapirca Ruins","altitude":"10500","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"2\u00b032\u203200\u2033","loacation-longitude":"78\u00b052\u203200\u2033"},"7":{"time":"DAY 7","title":"CUENCA, COLONIAL HERITAGE & LOCAL TRADITIONS","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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Begin <\/span>the day <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>walking <\/span>tour <\/span>of <\/span>Cuenca, <\/span>one <\/span>of <\/span>the most <\/span>beautiful <\/span>colonial <\/span>cities <\/span>in <\/span>Latin <\/span>America <\/span>and <\/span>a <\/span>UNESCO <\/span>World <\/span>Heritage <\/span>Site. <\/span>Explore <\/span>key <\/span>landmarks <\/span>such <\/span>as <\/span>San Sebasti\u00e1n <\/span>Plaza, <\/span>the Cathedral <\/span>of <\/span>the Immaculate <\/span>Conception, <\/span>Calder\u00f3n <\/span>Park, <\/span>and <\/span>the colorful Flower <\/span>Market. <\/span>Then, <\/span>visit <\/span>a <\/span>traditional toquilla <\/span>hat workshop, where <\/span>Panama <\/span>hats <\/span>are <\/span>handmade. <\/span>End <\/span>the morning <\/span>with <\/span>panoramic <\/span>views <\/span>from <\/span>the Turi <\/span>viewpoint. <\/span>The afternoon <\/span>is <\/span>free <\/span>for <\/span>you <\/span>to visit <\/span>museums, <\/span>browse <\/span>artisan <\/span>markets, <\/span>or <\/span>stroll <\/span>along <\/span>the Tomebamba <\/span>River. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cuenca-colonial.jpg","gallery_image":"3001,2977,3069","loacation":"Cuenca","altitude":"8455","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"2\u00b053\u203251\u2033","loacation-longitude":"79\u00b000\u203216\u2033"},"8":{"time":"DAY 8","title":"CAJAS NATIONAL PARK & GUAYAQUIL CITY TOUR","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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Today, <\/span>venture <\/span>into <\/span>the <\/span>high-altitude <\/span>wilderness of <\/span>Cajas National <\/span>Park, <\/span>famous <\/span>for <\/span>its <\/span>glacial <\/span>lakes <\/span>and <\/span>p\u00e1ramo <\/span>landscapes. Take <\/span>a <\/span>guided <\/span>walk <\/span>through <\/span>unique <\/span>flora <\/span>and <\/span>fauna, including polylepis <\/span>forests <\/span>and <\/span>Andean <\/span>wetlands. <\/span>Enjoy <\/span>the crisp <\/span>mountain <\/span>air <\/span>before <\/span>descending to <\/span>sea <\/span>level <\/span>as <\/span>you <\/span>head <\/span>to <\/span>Guayaquil. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

Once <\/span>in <\/span>Ecuador's <\/span>largest <\/span>city, <\/span>visit <\/span>the <\/span>historic <\/span>Las <\/span>Pe\u00f1as <\/span>neighborhood, the <\/span>vibrant <\/span>Malec\u00f3n <\/span>2000 boardwalk, <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>charming <\/span>Iguana Park. For <\/span>those <\/span>with <\/span>energy, <\/span>a <\/span>walk <\/span>up <\/span>Santa Ana Hill <\/span>offers <\/span>fantastic city <\/span>views.<\/span><\/p>\r\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner\r\n\r\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cuenca-cajas.jpg","gallery_image":"2977,3058,2818,3009","loacation":"CAJAS NATIONAL PARK ","altitude":"10948","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":" 2\u00b0 46\u2032 58\u2033","loacation-longitude":"79\u00b0 13\u2032 24\u2033"},"9":{"time":"DAY 9","title":"FLIGHT TO THE GAL\u00c1PAGOS & HIGHLANDS OF SANTA CRUZ","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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Board <\/span>a <\/span>morning flight <\/span>from <\/span>Guayaquil to <\/span>Baltra <\/span>Island <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>Gal\u00e1pagos. <\/span>Upon <\/span>arrival, <\/span>meet <\/span>your <\/span>certified naturalist <\/span>guide <\/span>and <\/span>travel to <\/span>the <\/span>highlands of <\/span>Santa <\/span>Cruz Island. <\/span>Walk <\/span>through <\/span>lush <\/span>vegetation <\/span>and <\/span>volcanic <\/span>landscapes <\/span>to <\/span>observe <\/span>giant Gal\u00e1pagos <\/span>tortoises <\/span>in <\/span>their <\/span>natural <\/span>habitat.<\/p>\r\n

Explore <\/span>underground lava <\/span>tunnels <\/span>and <\/span>learn <\/span>about <\/span>the island\u2019s <\/span>unique <\/span>geology. <\/span>Check <\/span>in <\/span>at <\/span>your <\/span>hotel <\/span>in <\/span>Puerto Ayora <\/span>and enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>welcome <\/span>dinner with <\/span>your group.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meals <\/span>Included: <\/span><\/strong>Breakfast, Lunch, <\/span>Dinner<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cruceros-galapagos-9-1-scaled.jpg","gallery_image":"3081,3260,3266","loacation":"Santa Cruz Island","altitude":"90","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"0\u00b0 24\u2032 00\u2033","loacation-longitude":"90\u00b0 15\u2032 00\u2033"},"10":{"time":"DAY 10","title":"BARTOLOM\u00c9 ISLAND & SNORKELING IN SULLIVAN BAY","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

Start the <\/span>day <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>scenic navigation <\/span>to <\/span>Bartolom\u00e9 <\/span>Island, <\/span>one <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>photographed <\/span>spots in <\/span>the <\/span>Gal\u00e1pagos. <\/span>Hike <\/span>up <\/span>a <\/span>wooden <\/span>staircase to <\/span>reach <\/span>the <\/span>viewpoint <\/span>of <\/span>Pinnacle <\/span>Rock, <\/span>where <\/span>you\u2019ll <\/span>admire <\/span>volcanic formations and <\/span>panoramic <\/span>views <\/span>of <\/span>surrounding <\/span>islands. <\/span>Learn <\/span>about <\/span>geological <\/span>evolution and <\/span>volcanic activity. <\/span>Later, <\/span>snorkel at <\/span>Sullivan <\/span>Bay\u2014 <\/span>an <\/span>underwater <\/span>world teeming <\/span>with <\/span>marine <\/span>turtles, <\/span>penguins, <\/span>reef <\/span>sharks, and <\/span>tropical <\/span>fish. <\/span>Return <\/span>to <\/span>Santa <\/span>Cruz <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>late <\/span>afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Meals <\/span><\/strong>Included:<\/strong> <\/span>Breakfast, Lunch, <\/span>Dinner<\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lobo-marino.jpg","gallery_image":"3043,3113,3219,3117,3107,3250,2953","loacation":"Isla Bartolom\u00e9","altitude":"375","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"0\u00b0 17' 57''","loacation-longitude":"O 91\u00b0 27' 0''"},"11":{"time":"DAY 11","title":"TORTUGA BAY & CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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Walk to <\/span>Tortuga <\/span>Bay, <\/span>one <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>most beautiful <\/span>white-sand beaches <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>Gal\u00e1pagos. <\/span>Along the <\/span>way, <\/span>spot <\/span>marine <\/span>iguanas, frigatebirds, <\/span>and <\/span>bright <\/span>red <\/span>Sally <\/span>Lightfoot crabs. <\/span>Enjoy <\/span>time to <\/span>relax, <\/span>swim, <\/span>or <\/span>kayak <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>calm <\/span>turquoise <\/span>waters. <\/span>In <\/span>the <\/span>afternoon, visit <\/span>the <\/span>Charles <\/span>Darwin <\/span>Research <\/span>Station, where <\/span>you'll <\/span>learn about <\/span>conservation <\/span>efforts, <\/span>endemic <\/span>species, <\/span>and <\/span>the story <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>iconic <\/span>Lonesome George.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Navigate <\/span>to <\/span>North <\/span>Seymour <\/span>Island, <\/span>a <\/span>haven <\/span>for <\/span>birdwatchers. Walk <\/span>through arid <\/span>landscapes <\/span>dotted <\/span>with <\/span>palo <\/span>santo <\/span>trees <\/span>while <\/span>observing <\/span>colonies <\/span>of <\/span>blue-footed <\/span>boobies, <\/span>frigatebirds, <\/span>and possibly <\/span>land <\/span>iguanas. <\/span>Witness <\/span>unique mating <\/span>rituals <\/span>and nesting <\/span>behaviors. <\/span>In <\/span>the <\/span>afternoon, <\/span>snorkel <\/span>at <\/span>Bachas <\/span>Beach, <\/span>where <\/span>sea <\/span>turtles, <\/span>rays, <\/span>and colorful <\/span>reef <\/span>fish <\/span>await. <\/span>You may <\/span>also <\/span>spot <\/span>flamingos <\/span>in <\/span>nearby <\/span>lagoons. <\/span>Reflect on <\/span>Gal\u00e1pagos' <\/span>fragile <\/span>ecosystem <\/span>during <\/span>a <\/span>traditional fishing <\/span>experience <\/span>led <\/span>by <\/span>local guides.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nMeals <\/span><\/strong>Included:<\/strong> <\/span>Breakfast, Lunch, <\/span>Dinner<\/span>","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/iguana-2-scaled.jpg","gallery_image":"3333,3276,3219,3220,3180,3045,3834,3835","loacation":"NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND ","altitude":"20","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"0\u00b0 28\u2032 55\u2033","loacation-longitude":"90\u00b0 49\u2032 18\u2033"},"13":{"time":"DAY 13","title":"RELAXING IN SANTA CRUZ: NATURE & FREE TIME","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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Enjoy <\/span>a <\/span>final <\/span>morning <\/span>in <\/span>Santa <\/span>Cruz <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>return <\/span>visit to Tortuga <\/span>Bay. <\/span>Stroll <\/span>along the <\/span>white <\/span>sand, observe <\/span>marine <\/span>iguanas, <\/span>and <\/span>take <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>peaceful scenery. <\/span>Later, <\/span>you\u2019ll <\/span>have <\/span>free <\/span>time <\/span>to <\/span>explore <\/span>Puerto <\/span>Ayora <\/span>at <\/span>your <\/span>own pace. <\/span>Options <\/span>include <\/span>relaxing <\/span>at <\/span>Playa <\/span>de <\/span>los <\/span>Alemanes, swimming in <\/span>the <\/span>natural <\/span>pools <\/span>of <\/span>Las <\/span>Grietas, <\/span>or <\/span>shopping <\/span>for <\/span>unique <\/span>souvenirs <\/span>and <\/span>local <\/span>crafts. This <\/span>is <\/span>a <\/span>perfect <\/span>moment <\/span>to <\/span>reflect on <\/span>the <\/span>extraordinary journey through <\/span>Ecuador <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>Gal\u00e1pagos.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nMeals Included<\/strong>: Breakfast, Dinner","image":"https:\/\/destinyecuador.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sendero-tortuga-bay-scaled.jpg","gallery_image":"3280,3079,3056","loacation":"Santa Cruz","altitude":"90","valuetype":"Feet","loacation-latitude":"0\u00b0 24\u2032 00\u2033","loacation-longitude":"90\u00b0 15\u2032 00\u2033"},"14":{"time":"DAY 14","title":"FAREWELL GAL\u00c1PAGOS & FLIGHT HOME","duration":"","timetype":"Hour","desc":"

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After <\/span>breakfast, <\/span>transfer to <\/span>Baltra Airport <\/span>for <\/span>your <\/span>return flight <\/span>to <\/span>Quito. <\/span>Upon <\/span>arrival <\/span>in <\/span>Quito, <\/span>you <\/span>will <\/span>be assisted <\/span>to <\/span>connect <\/span>with <\/span>your <\/span>international flight <\/span>home. <\/span>This <\/span>marks <\/span>the <\/span>end <\/span>of <\/span>a <\/span>remarkable <\/span>journey full <\/span>of <\/span>nature, <\/span>science, <\/span>and <\/span>cultural <\/span>heritage. <\/span>We <\/span>hope <\/span>you leave <\/span>inspired, <\/span>with <\/span>unforgettable memories <\/span>of <\/span>following <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>footsteps <\/span>of <\/span>Humboldt <\/span>and Darwin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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