11 Days | Quito, San Cristobal Island, Santa Cruz Island, and Isabela Island
Amanda's bucket list trip is here. People asked and we are delivering. Home to the blue-footed booby and swimming iguanas, we are finally heading to the Galapagos Islands!
On mainland Ecuador, experience the local culture in Quito, where Independence Plaza and the Intiñan Museum Museum provide social context to the biological wonders of this fascinating country. Offshore, the Galápagos are home to an assortment of marine species—making it the perfect destination for viewing wildlife before you experience Mindo Cloud Forest’s otherworldly climate.
Day 1: Fly to Ecuador
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Day 2: Quito
Take a tour of Quito. With your Tour Director you will see: Independence Plaza and the Government Palace.
Visit the Church of la CompañÃa de Jesús
Take an excursion to the equatorial line
Visit the Intiñan Museum and witness the natural forces at work near the equator
Day 3: Quito • San Cristóbal Island
Fly to San Cristóbal Island
Go snorkeling at La Loberia Beach
Day 4: San Cristóbal Island • Santa Cruz Island
Hike Tijeretas Hill
Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center
Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island
Day 5: Santa Cruz Island • Isabela Island
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Visit the Twin Craters and the Lava Tunnels
Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises
Travel by boat to Isabela Island
Day 6: Isabela Island
Hike along Los Humedales trail
Visit a pink flamingo habitat
Visit a tortoise breeding center
Take a boat excursion to the Tintoreras Lava Islet
Go snorkeling
Day 7: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz Island
Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island
Hike to Tortuga Bay
Enjoy some relaxation time on Playa Mansa
Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach
Go swimming at Las Grietas canyon
Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach
Day 8: Santa Cruz Island • Baltra Island • Quito
Enjoy free time in the morning on Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Quito
Day 9: Quito • Mindo Cloud Forest
Take a day trip to the Mindo Cloud Forest
Enjoy a hike through the Cloud Forest
Visit a butterfly garden
Day 10: Quito • Otavalo • Depart for home
Take a day trip to Otavalo
Enjoy a demonstration from a local artisan
Explore the local market
Visit a waterfall in Cotacachi
Day 11: Arrive home
Here's the link to Enroll! Email Ally Monroe or Amanda Wilson with any questions.