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Treasures of Ecuador

(9 Days)

Quito | Santa Cruz (Galapagos) | Isabela (Galapagos)

Dates

28.02.2026 18.04.2026 16.05.2026 11.07.2026
22.08.2026 19.09.2026 24.10.2026 21.11.2026
Day Routing
01 Sat Quito

Arrival in Quito and transfer from the airport to the hotel.

02 Sun Quito
Sightseeing city tour including the historical centre with the church La Compañia and the Independence Square. Enjoy a chocolate tasting and a visit to the Equatorial Line Monument.
03 Mon Quito - Santa Cruz Island (Galapagos)
Transfer to the Galapagos Islands. Drive through the highlands, stop at the twin craters, the lava tunnel and visit a Giant Tortoise Reserve. Lunch included.
04 Tue Santa Cruz - Isabela
Visit to Tortuga Bay, one of the longest sandy beaches in the archipelago, perfect for observing different marine animals and birds. Later, transfer to Isabela Island.
05 Wed Isabela
Boat trip to a small rocky islet known as “Las Tintoreras”. Afterwards, visit to the Flamingos´ pools and the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. Dinner at a local restaurant.
06 Thu Isabela - Santa Cruz
Drive towards the Sierra Negro volcano and catch stunning views of the crater and the sulfur mines. Box lunch included. Dinner at a local restaurant.
07 Fri Santa Cruz
Half-day Academy Bay Tour along the coast of Santa Cruz Island. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Centre in Puerto Ayora in the afternoon.
08 Sat Santa Cruz
Day at leisure. Optional: Full-day boat trip to either North Seymour, South Plaza OR Bartholomew Island, including lunch to explore the beautiful landscapes and observe different animals in their natural habitats.
09 Sun Santa Cruz
End of the roundtrip. Transfer to the airport and flight back to the mainland (e.g.: Quito).