Reception at airport and transfer to selected hotel. The elevation in Quito is approximately 2850 meters (9350 feet), so it is highly recommended to rest as soon upon arrival for a few hours, avoiding alcohol, caffeine or heavy meals. Please consult with a physician for additional details.

Note: Check in to the hotel is at 3 pm. Early check in may be available directly at the hotel subject to availability. Travelers may store their luggage at the hotel until check in.

The private tour begins with a visit to Independence Square where the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral and El Sagrario Church are located. Make a stop at the Church of La Compania (1605), and enjoy a brief visit to the church and monastery of San Francisco (1535), the oldest Ecuadorian church. The collection of artwork here includes paintings, sculptures and furniture dating back to the 16th century. Leaving the churches, visit the recently restored 24 De Mayo Boulevard, named after the battle which sealed Ecuador's independence.

Next, visit La Ronda Street in Old Quito. Lined with colonial houses and inspired by painters, poets, musicians, and historians, this visit will give a taste of traditional Quito. Here, make a refreshing stop at the Khipus Artesanias Choco-Cafe, one of the best places to find local craftsmanship - and the best Ecuadoran coffee and chocolate. Visit the Inti Nan Museum, a scientific and cultural Museum located in the exact place where the Equator Line crosses.

This tour also includes a ride on Quito's biggest attraction, the Teleferico Tram, which gives to every visitor a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings including more than 14 peaks of the Andes that is called the Volcanoes Avenue. The Teleferico reaches 4,050 meters on the summit of Cruz Loma. At the summit there are restaurants, coffee bars and stores. There are hiking trails with points where pictures can be taken of Quito. Lunch is included at local restaurant today. Return to the hotel after the day’s excursions.
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This morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Baltra. Upon being met on arrival, take a shuttle through Santa Cruz Island. Reach the highlands of the Island with its green vegetation and stop to visit a Ranch. Observe Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat before enjoying lunch at the ranch. Transfer to the Hotel.

Enjoy the opportunity to do a navigable excursion to another island, to discover the diversity of the Galapagos Islands. The tour includes a hike around the island, snorkeling, swimming or just relaxing. Select one of the following islands (the tour is subject to availability):

Bartolome Island: Discover amazing landscapes, and fascinating geological formations. The surrounding waters are perfect for snorkeling.

North Seymour Island: The main fauna species of this island are Land Iguanas, the Magnificent Frigate bird with their incredible scarlet regular pouch, blue-footed boobies and their particular courtship dance and sea lions surfing across the waves.

South Plazas: This is a small island but provides an outstanding concentration of wildlife, dramatic cliffs, and spectacular natural red carpet of algae.

Santa Fe: This Island has a lot of diversity. The lagoons of the Santa Fe Island provide an excellent place for snorkeling alongside colorful fishes, sea lions, giant tuna and even small sharks that are often sited in these environments.
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Take on another unique island of choice with fun and exhilarating excursions.

After breakfast transfer to the port to take a speedboat to the next destination, Isabela Island. Arriving to Isabela, transfer to the hotel for check in and lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy Tintoreras Islets, located a short distance from Puerto Villamil, home to a great variety of wildlife. Its turquoise, crystalline waters are inhabited by white-tipped reef sharks, Galapagos penguins, marine turtles and sea lions. One of its beaches, surrounded by mangroves, is one of the few sites where marine iguanas can reproduce successfully. Upon reaching the Isle of Tintoreras, transfer to the hotel. ...read less

After breakfast. Travel by car up to the mountain sides of the Sierra Negra Volcano. This volcano is considered as one of the oldest of Isabela. Walk about 40 minutes and then continue the way by riding horses until the crater of the volcano. With a little bit of luck, see the sparrow hawk of the Galapagos and understand more about the geology of the Sierra Negra Volcano. Transfer to the Hotel.

After breakfast. Transfer to the port to take an approximate two and a half hour boat trip early in the morning. Once arrived at Santa Cruz, a tour guide will be waiting to transfer to Pikaia Lodge.

The trail to Tortuga Bay starts from the main street in Puerto Ayora and takes about an hour walking. The trail goes through the arid zone and many land birds can be seen along the way. Arriving to Tortuga Bay, find the first beach 'Playa Brava'. With its open waters and strong under currents, it is not a recommended spot for swimming. Continue walking another 15 minutes and arrive to 'Playa Mansa' ideal for sun bathing, swimming and photo shoots. Some visitors even encounter marine iguanas along the shore and can kayak. Return to the hotel. ...read less

After breakfast, head towards the Charles Darwin Station. The center is a reservoir of information on habitats and local conservation, as well as other fascinating relevant statistics. The most striking attraction of this station is certainly the Tortoise Breeding Center, where it is possible to view tortoises of varied sizes and shapes. Travelers here can freely walk and take some fun selfies with the tortoises. Among other inhabitants at the center, see the land and marine iguanas along with different species of birds. Afterwards transfer to the airport.

Reception at airport and transfer to the selected hotel. The elevation in Quito is approximately 2850 meters (9350 feet), so it is highly recommend resting upon arrival.
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At the appropriate time, be met at the hotel and transferred to the airport for the flight home.

Check-out at the hotel is at 12:00 pm. Late check-out may be available directly at the hotel subject to availability. One may store their luggage at the hotel until it is time to leave for the airport.