Type of Trip: A classic tour, Romantic getaway, Nature and wildlife, Family vacation.

Highlights

• Quito Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
• Be amazed by the best-preserved old town in South America.
• Start in Quito with a view of the city from your hotel window.
• Place yourself in two hemispheres; visit the Middle of the World.
• Cruise the Galapagos Islands, an iconic conservation landmark.
• Excursion to the Giant Tortoises, the quintessential Galapagos.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Quito

Welcome to Quito or Guayaquil!  A representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.  You will have free time to explore the city or relax and settle in.

Accommodation: In the 5-Star Go Quito Hotel / Premium Room

Meals: (-)

Day 2: Quito Colonial City Tour & Middle of the World

Take a walk through bustling streets and squares of the largest historical old town in the Americas; a multi-ethnic, artistic and a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.   Afterwards, our guide will take our guests to visit the Middle of the World Complex situated at 0 latitude to be with one foot in the northern and the other foot in the southern hemisphere. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: In the 5-Star Go Quito Hotel / Premium Room

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3-6 Galapagos Cruise aboard the Coral I & II or the Galapagos Legend

Depart to the Galapagos in a 2:30-hour domestic flight at Baltra or San Cristobal Airport.   A representative of our cruise ship will welcome you, and then you will be transferred to the port to embark the vessel.

Enjoy a paradisiacal destination marked by its uniqueness, which inspired Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution.  Every day visit two new places, and wake up with the most idyllic landscapes, to later enjoy a buffet-style breakfast and time to get ready for the first excursion.

Every island and visitor site offers different geographical landscapes, fauna, and flora, but every corner of the archipelago will be filled with wildlife.  From blue-footed boobies in their mating dance to lazy sea lions sunbathing by the shore or fast-swimming penguins next to you in the snorkeling activities.  All our guests will return to the ship for a varied lunch buffet and free time to relax by the pool, sun terraces, or Jacuzzi of our open decks while we arrive at our next visit.

Get on a dinghy ride with a Galapagos naturalist expert and learn more about geology, evolution, human history, and biology at the following visitor site.  Once again, you will be amazed by the different terrain, exotic animals, and plants.  Start by hiking natural paths and closely encountering the area’s inhabitants.  Then, have some free time to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the beach, or choose to snorkel kayak, or glass-bottom boat adventure.

Return on board to get changed and comfortable before enjoying an a-la-carte dinner in our acclaimed Lonesome George Restaurant, serving local and international specialties. One evening, we will surprise you with an alfresco BBQ on the highest deck, featuring significant quality cuts, salads, and seafood for the ultimate Galapagos experience: dining under the sunset. After dinner, there will be a short but entertaining lecture about next-day excursions followed by free time to relax or join an onboard activity.

On your last day, breakfast will be served a bit earlier than usual to take advantage of the morning and participate in a previous excursion in the islands. We will sail back to Baltra or San Cristobal Airport to transfer our guests on their flight back to Quito or Guayaquil. Once on the mainland, one of our representatives will transfer you to your hotel overnight.

Meals: all included aboard

Day 7

Transfer to Quito airport or guests can extend their stay in Ecuador with other land tours we offer.

Meals: Breakfast

Included:

• Top-quality Galapagos cruise sharing double, based on Standard Plus Cabin
• Onboard: 2 daily excursions to the islands with multilingual speaking naturalist guides, snorkeling opportunities, lectures & briefings; all meals onboard, welcome and farewell cocktails;
• Transfers in/out.
• Noted tours
• 3 nights First Class Hotel accommodation in either Quito or Guayaquil.
• 3 breakfasts on the mainland.

Not Included:

• Local Flight Roundtrip to/from Galapagos.
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Transit Control Card (US$ 120 per person)
• Tips, drinks, extras, and personal expenses.
• Any other service not mentioned on the itinerary.

Supplements & Discounts:

• Net per person in USD subject to change:
• Single supplement: 50%, except for Holiday Season.
• Triple Accommodation: 25% discount for the third person sharing a cabin with two full-fare paying guests. (Only available on the Galapagos Legend).
• Children under 12 years of age sharing a cabin with two full-fare paying guests get a 50% discount.

Optional onboard plus taxes

• Scuba diving options during GO cruises.
• Wetsuits rental.
• Kayak rental.
• Internet plans available upon request