Magic Ecuador & Galápagos Island Cruise
- 12 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
12 Days, 11 Nights
Tour Type
Magic Ecuador & Galápagos Island Cruise
Magic Ecuador & Galápagos Island Cruise
Sail through Ecuador’s most captivating destinations, from the vibrant streets of Quito to the pristine islands of the Galápagos. Experience the magic of Andean culture, exotic wildlife, and crystal-clear waters aboard a comfortable cruise. Each sunrise brings a new adventure and memories that last forever.
Included
- 8 nights in handpicked hotels
- 5 nights aboard the M/V Galápagos Legend cruise ship – Junior Suite Cabin
- 11 breakfasts
- 11 lunches
- 6 dinners
- 12 guided sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director and English-speaking guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
- All entrance fees and tickets as per the itinerary
- All tours and visits specified in the itinerary
- One bottle of water per person, per day
- Galápagos Naturalist Tour Guide
- Domestic flight: Guayaquil – Galápagos – Guayaquil
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee ($200)
- Galápagos Transit Control Card ($20)
Excluded
- Additional meals and drinks
- Personal phone calls
- Tours and visits not specified in the itinerary
- Tips for guides in mainland Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands
Magic Ecuador & Galapagos Island Cruise
DAY - Magic Ecuador & Galapagos Island Cruise
Ecuador your destination in our hands - 11 nights 12 days
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN QUITO & ANDEAN WELCOME
Upon arrival in Quito, our staff will warmly welcome you and provide a private transfer to your
boutique hotel.
Tip: Take the rest of the day to rest and acclimate to the high altitude (2,850 m / 9,350 ft). Enjoy a
traditional welcome drink like canelazo .
Overnight in Quito
Included: Lunch, light welcome dinner
DAY 2 - QUITO FULL DAY
Explore Latin America's best-preserved colonial center (UNESCO): Independence Square, La Compañía Church, and the Basilica.
In the afternoon, visit the Equator monument and the interactive Intiñán Museum.
Cultural highlight: Chocolate tasting of Ecuadorian fine aroma cacao and highland coffee.
Overnight in Quito
Included: Breakfast, traditional lunch
DAY 3 - THE AMAZON REGION
Travel to the Amazon region and check into a comfortable eco-lodge overlooking the Napo River.
Enjoy a river excursion, visit a Kichwa community, build a traditional raft, walk through the forest, and visit the Butterfly House.
Optional extra: Herbal massage with Amazonian plants.
Overnight in the Amazon
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4 - NATURE & CULTURE IN THE AMAZON
Take a guided walk through primary jungle (short and medium options available).
Enjoy river tubing on the Napo River. Visit the Amazoonico Wildlife Rescue Center.
Cultural exchange with a local family on Anaconda Island: traditional music, dance, and cuisine.
Overnight in the Amazon
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 5 - WATERFALLS & HOT SPRINGS IN BAÑOS DE AGUA SANTA
Drive to the charming town of Baños. Tour the scenic Waterfall Route, including the majestic Pailón del Diablo and Manto de la Novia. Cross hanging bridges and ride a cable car ( tarabita ) over the Pastaza River.
Wellness option: Afternoon at a thermal spa with views of the Tungurahua volcano.
Overnight in Baños
Included: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 6 - PANORAMAS & ANDEAN FLAVORS - BAÑOS DE AGUA SANTA
Visit the iconic Tree House and “Swing at the End of the World.” Takepanoramic photos at the Pachamama Hand viewpoint.
Transfer to Riobamba, with stops for local ice cream and Andean roasted pork ( hornado ).
Overnight in Riobamba
Included: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 7 - RIOBAMBA - INCA ROUTE: DEVIL’S NOSE & INGAPIRCA
Stop at the Palmira Sand Dunes and admire Andean landscapes. Scenic ride near the Devil’s Nose cliffs (by train or road, depending on availability).
Explore the Ingapirca ruins, Ecuador’s largest Inca site, with both Inca and Cañari influence.
Overnight in Cuenca
Included: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 8 - CUENCA & CAJAS NATIONAL PARK - GUAYAQUIL
Guided city tour through Cuenca (UNESCO): Cathedral, Tomebamba River, Turi viewpoint, and Panama hat workshop Later, enjoy a gentle walk in Cajas National Park’s high-altitude landscapes of lakes and forests
Transfer to Guayaquil.
Overnight in Guayaquil
Included: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 9 - FLIGHT TO GALÁPAGOS & NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Flight to Baltra and embark on the M/V Galápagos Legend (Junior Suite cabin).
Afternoon visit to North Seymour Island: watch frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions.
Optional snorkeling.
Overnight on board
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 10 - BARTOLOMÉ ISLAND & SULLIVAN BAY
Climb the wooden staircase on Bartolomé Island for iconic views of Pinnacle Rock.
Snorkel with Galápagos penguins and reef sharks. Walk on surreal lava fields in Sullivan Bay.
Overnight on board
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 11 - SAN CRISTÓBAL: PUNTA PITT & CERRO BRUJO
Punta Pitt is the only place where all three booby species coexist.
Optional activities: hiking, snorkeling, or kayaking.
Afternoon visit to Cerro Brujo for beach relaxation and birdwatching.
Overnight on board
Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 12 - GIANT TORTOISE RESERVE & FAREWELL
Visit the Galapaguera Tortoise Reserve on San Cristóbal to observe giant tortoises in a semi-natural habitat.
Included: Breakfast
FLIGHT HOME
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito and international connection.
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