Explore a truly unique experience in the heart of Quito city and discover its history from a local eye; walk around its narrow streets visiting the most iconic architectural buildings such as; the Golden Church, San Francisco Square, the Main Square, and at the same time visit Luis´ local workshop “Cruz Verde”, a well know artisan whose family has prepared the local candy “Colaciones” for the last 100 years keeping alive Quito´s tradition. Stand on both hemispheres by the Equator Line & try to balance an egg on a nail.

Accommodation: Wyndham La Quinta or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Early in the morning, we will drive down along a curved panoramic road towards the Amazon RainForest; as we descend from an altitude of 3000 m to 500 m (9843 ft to 1640 ft), you will observe how the landscape and vegetation change drastically between climates. Later, we also stop at the “Guacamayos-Macaw Lookout,” located between Antisana and Sumaco National Reserves (low elevation cloud forest), to observe the magic blanket of clouds that covers the Amazon rainforest, until we finally arrive at the Arajuno River, where a motor canoe will take us 20 minutes up the river to the Eco Lodge. Then have a short break and before dinner there is an optional nocturnal hike to view insects.

Accommodation: Amazon Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we will visit amaZOOnico, one of the largest animal rescue centers in Ecuador. Here you can learn traditional knowledge and wisdom of the local people. After this amazing experience with the animals, we will have and very funny afternoon doing the tubbing in the Arajuno River.

Accommodation: Amazon Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today after a delicious breakfast, we will take a motorized canoe for 20 minutes to the Arajuno bridge. Later, we will return to the charming city of Quito for a delicious chocolate tasting experience.

Accommodation: Wyndham La Quinta or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Today we get ready to explore the most amazing archipelago on the Pacific coast and the place where Charles Darwin based his theory of the evolution of species. We will board a morning flight from Quito to the island of San Cristóbal. Once we arrive, we have a transfer to the hotel in the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and a short briefing about the next days, before the adventure begins.

Accommodation: Opuntial Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Today we get ready to visit “Galapaguera” a giant tortoise sanctuary, also called Galapagos tortoise, where you can observe this exotic animal in its natural state. We will then go to Puerto Chino, a beautiful white sand beach, where you can relax while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Finally, we will head to “La Loberia”, which is a home beach for large Galapagos sea lions. We will hike for approximately 1 hour. The ground in this hike is flooded along the shoreline at high tide. During this excursion, we will have the possibility to spot the red-billed tropicbird, blue-footed bobbies, and Nazca bobbies. We also get to see yellow warbler birds, frigate birds, and several species of Darwin’s finches along the beach.

Accommodation: Opuntia Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast

After a delicious breakfast if you choose this option we will visit the Junco Lagoon, the largest natural fresh water reserve of the Galapagos

Archipelago, home to a large number of birds, being the favorite site of the frigate birds that fly and pink its fresh water waters.

In the afternoon, in case you wish, you can visit Isla Lobos. Here you can observe frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, manta rays, sea lions and sometimes sharks that all inhabit the island.

Option 2: Lobos Islands: Lobos Island is named after the colony of Galápagos Sea Lions that live here, but they aren't the only native Galápagos species that calls this narrow island home. You can see Galápagos Fur Seals basking here, and there is a nesting colony of Blue-Footed Boobies that come to Lobos each year to raise their chicks.

There are one or two short hiking trails that lead into the center of the island, and this is always a peaceful place to visit. Galapatours visitors tell us it's one of their favorite visitor sites to just sit and soak up the Galápagos atmosphere. Back on the beach, the swimming and snorkeling is wonderful, and thanks to the island's position close to the main shore of San Cristobal, the channel between them is sheltered and the turquoise water is crystal clear.

Accommodation: Opuntia Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast

After our final breakfast on the Galapagos Island and the last photos taken of sea lions, we have a transfer to San Crsitobal’s airport in time to catch the flight back to Quito.

Upon arrival you will enjoy a free afternoon to enjoy by yourself the city of Quito.

Accommodation: Wyndham La Quinta or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Our trip takes us to one of the many look-out-points in this city, helping us to comprehend its vertiginous geography. From The Teleferico (cable car), at 4000m/1327ft we get impressive views of Quito and the Andes mountains.

Accommodation: Wyndham La Quinta or similar

Meals: Breakfast

Today our trip will end and you will have your International departures. Take with you your memories and photos and leave a piece of your heart, as you will want to return to Ecuador soon to experience more of this enchanted land. We wish you a "buen viaje"!

Meals: Breakfast