Day 1: Canada – Quito
Arrive at your Canadian departure airport*, ready for a flight to Quito. Arrive in the capital of Ecuador, a city famed for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains and its ancient Incan history. Transfer to your hotel** and overnight stay in Quito.

*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

**If you want to have the hotel room available before 2:00 p.m., you can add early check-in at an additional cost. In case you are interested, please contact us!

Please note: The transfer from the airport to the hotel is a shuttle with a Spanish-speaking driver.

Day 2: Quito (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, a local representative will relay all the information regarding the next few days of your trip to you. Afterwards, the rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure; take this time to start exploring Quito at your own pace. Alternatively, we recommend you take part in our optional Middle of the World Monument excursion*. Overnight stay in Quito.

*Optional Middle of the World Monument Excursion: Take a photo with one foot in each hemisphere against the backdrop of a mesmerizing mountain landscape. Visit the Museo Solar Intiñán, which features an interactive tour, and then enjoy a chaguarmishqui tasting at the Museo de la Experiencia del Agave to learn about the versatile and delicious plant used to make this ancient drink.

Day 3: Quito – San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the airport in Quito to board a flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arriving at San Cristobal Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. You will then meet with one of our staff members to get briefed on the next few days of your trip including a quick description of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital city of the Galapagos province.

The rest of the day is yours to spend as you see fit; take this time to familiarize yourself with your new surroundings. Overnight stay in San Cristobal.

Day 4: San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, begin your adventure visiting the stunning Loberia Beach for a relaxing start to your day*. To get to the beach, you will first be picked up by a taxi and then hike to your destination where you’ll encounter land iguanas, various birds and flora typical of the region. Once at the beach, you can enjoy the view, swim/snorkel among sea lions, and if you’re lucky, also spot marine iguanas and turtles.

Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure exploring the island at your own pace. Alternatively, we recommend you take part in our optional half-day tour snorkeling in Isla Lobos**. Overnight stay in San Cristobal.

*Optional Half-Day Tour with Snorkel in Isla Lobos: Board a boat to visit Isla Lobos where you will encounter blue-footed boobies, sea lions, sea turtles and rays before getting to snorkel and swim in the crystal clear waters of this island. From here, make your way to Ochoa Beach to relax, swim and take in the beauty of this stunning landscape. Lunch is included.

Day 5: San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the beautiful island at your leisure. Alternatively, we recommend you take part in one of our two optional excursions of the day: either a visit to Kicker Rock for some snorkeling* or a visit to San Cristobal’s highlands**. Overnight stay in San Cristobal.

*Optional Excursion to Kicker Rock with Snorkeling: Early in the morning sail to the lava formation in the middle of the sea where you will walk around to observe different species of birds that use this rock as a resting place for nesting. From here, enjoy some leisurely time to snorkel and try to catch a glimpse of different shark species (including hammerheads!), turtles, rays and more.

After this, continue to Manglecito Beach, a white coral beach offering the opportunity to walk and swim in its shallow waters and take in the beauty of this stunning location. Lunch is included.

**Optional Full-Day Highlands & Giant Tortoises Excursion: Discover the wildlife-rich highlands or ‘Altos’ of San Cristobal island! Begin at the white-sand beach of Puerto Chino before taking a short nature hike to visit the sea lion colony and spot blue-footed boobies!

An uphill walk rewards you with excellent views of the surrounding landscapes before travelling to La Galapaguera, a Galapagos Tortoise hatchery where wooden walkways allow you to walk amongst these gentle giants.

Day 6: San Cristobal – Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, transfer to the dock to hop on a speedboat to take you to Santa Cruz Island. The duration of the transfer is approximately 2.5 hours.

Upon arriving in Santa Cruz, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure; take this time to acclimate to your new surroundings. Alternatively, take part in our optional tour of Santa Cruz Bahia*.Overnight stay in Santa Cruz.

*Optional Half-Day Santa Cruz Bahia Tour: Discover Santa Cruz and its bays during this incredible experience. Visit some of the most beautiful and important areas of the island and learn about the importance of the archipelago. Discover the beautiful seascapes with your knowledgeable guide.

Depending on the weather, the public ferry service in the Galapagos Islands can become quite choppy at times. If you suffer from seasickness, we recommend taking precautions to alleviate your symptoms in case of rough seas.

Day 7: Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entirety of the day at your own leisure; take this time to further explore the beauty of the island. Alternatively, we recommend you take part in our optional excursion to the Santa Cruz Highlands*. Overnight stay in Santa Cruz.

*Optional Full-Day Excursion to the Santa Cruz Highlands: This day trip includes a visit to the El Chato Reserve, where you’ll observe the renowned giant turtles in their natural habitat. Discover the Lava Tunnels formed when a flow of lava quickly goes cold as it comes into contact with the cold atmosphere thus creating these interesting tube-like formations.

Following this, gaze at the incredible view of the Twin Craters, two mind-blowing volcanic material holes formed by a long process of slow subsidence of the land, where exceptional scalesia trees, ferns, mosses and orchids can be seen. Lunch is included.

Day 8: Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands – Quito (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer to the airport in Baltra Island for a flight back to Quito. Upon arrival in the city of Quito, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure.

Day 9: Quito – Tena – Amazon (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, start your guided adventure visiting the beautiful colonial center of Quito known as one of the best preserved in Latin America. Walk through its charming narrow streets, enjoy its beautiful squares (Plaza de la Independencia, Palacio de Gobierno) and taste typical Ecuadorian fruits in a local market.

After, continue to the Ecuadorian Highlands, the highest point of the road in the moors of Papallacta and down to the eastern jungle of the country, until you reach the Lodge. This drive will take approximately 5 hours (120 miles).

To end the day, explore the Amazon at night walking around the gardens where you can catch a glimpse of the many toads, grasshoppers and various species of insects. With a bit of luck, you might just come across bioluminescent mushrooms; a true feast for the eyes! Overnight stay in Tena.

Day 10: Amazon (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entirety of the day at your leisure; take this time to further explore the Ecuadorian jungle. If you wish to use this time to relax, do so by taking advantage of the hotel facilities at your disposal.

Alternatively, we recommend taking part in our optional activities, which include; a walk along a waterfall*, a half-day Amazonian excursion** and/or a chocolate-making workshop***.

*Optional Waterfall Walk: Join this incredible walk where you will be guided to spectacular views of the Waterfall, and learn about the tropical fauna and flora along the way.

**Optional Half-Day Amazonian Excursion: Discover Paikawe Lagoon on a canoe ride, with curious large fish that you can see swimming and coming to the surface. Head to Misahualli Monkey Village, this sleepy jungle town where you can meet its most popular inhabitants, the monkeys! Finally visit the Amupakin community, to understand the traditional local way of life. Including lunch.

***Optional Chocolate-Making Workshop: A foodie experience where you can make your own chocolate. Learn the entire process through practice, all the way from the seed until creating your own chocolate sauce.

Please note: None of these activities overlap, therefore it is possible to book all of them.

Day 11: Amazon – Papallacta – Quito (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy some extra time exploring the jungle before visiting Papallacta*,en route to Quito with a 5 hour drive (approx. 120 miles). Papallacta is a town mostly known for its thermal waters said to have medicinal properties. The lagoon found in Papallacta supplies most of Quito’s drinking water with 80% of its territory belonging to the ecosystem of the moors.

You will have time to admire the lagoon and, if you choose to, bathe in one of its hot springs for an additional cost (approx. 10 USD per person). Return to your hotel and overnight stay in Quito.

*Please note: Entrance to the thermal waters is not included; you will be able to pay on site. Please also note that this activity is subject to availability.

Day 12: Quito – Night on board (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Sadly, it’s time to bring your adventure through Ecuador and the amazing Galapagos Islands to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Night on board.

Please note: Depending on the flight departure time you may arrive back in Canada today.

Optional Tours

(Price is per person based on double occupancy – additional cost will apply to solo travelers or group with odd numbers)

Day 2: Half day excursion in the middle of the world in Museo Intiñan
Price: from $100 per person
Visit the Intiñan Interactive Museum where you can perform experiments related to the equator and the Agave House for activities related to the Agave and its ancestral beverages.
(Note: There is a second departure at 12:00 pm. / Part of the trail has volcanic rock so you will have to walk on it, it is recommended to wear closed shoes)
What’s included: Transfer, Spanish speaking driver, entrance fee to Intiñan and Casa Agave.
Not included: Food and drinks.

Day 4: Half-Day Tour with Snorkeling in Isla Lobos
Price: from $211 per person
Dive into the crystal clear waters of this stunning island to snorkel alongside blue-footed boobies, sea lions and other marine life.
What’s included: Bilingual National Park guide, snorkeling equipment and lunch
Not included: Wetsuit (it can be rented there), drinks and other foods.

Day 5: Excursion Kicker Rock with Snorkeling
Price: from $252 per person
Dive into the crystal clear waters of this stunning island to snorkel alongside blue-footed boobies, sea lions and other marine life.
(Note: The excursion is a full snorkeling excursion, so a good level of swimming is required, as the sea currents are strong)
What’s included: Bilingual National Park guide, snorkeling equipment and lunch
Not included: Drinks and other foods.

Day 5: Full-Day Highlands & Giant Tortoises Excursion
Price: from $233 per person
Head to Puerto Chino and take a short walk to observe sea lions and blue-footed boobies before visiting La Galapaguera, a Galapagos tortoise hatchery. Finish the day with a visit to the coffee farm “Voluntad de Dios”.
What’s included: Transport, bilingual nature guide and entrance fee to the farm.
Not included: Beverages, lunch, extras.

Day 6: Half-day Santa Cruz Bahia Tour
Price: from $85 per person
Discover Santa Cruz and its bays. Visit some of the most beautiful and important areas of the island and learn about the importance of the archipelago.
What’s included: Navigation, bilingual National Park guide, snorkeling equipment and snacks.
Not included: Drinks and wetsuit

Day 7: Excursion to Santa Cruz Highlands (Parte Alta)
Price: from $304 per person
Visit the El Chato Reserve, observe the renowned giant turtles in their natural habitat. Discover the Lava Tunnels formed by lava. See the incredible Twin Craters, Los Gemelos.
What’s included: Round trip transportation, naturalist guide, ranch and ecological farm entrances and lunch.
Not included: Food and drinks.

Day 10: Chocolate-Making Workshop
Price: from $46 per person
A foodie experience where you can make your own chocolate. Learn the entire process through practice, all the way from the seed until creating your own chocolate sauce.
What’s included: Materials, English translation assistance and chocolate tasting.
Not included: Other food and drinks.

Day 10: Waterfall Walk in the Amazon
Price: from $54 per person
Incredible guided walk to spectacular views of the Waterfall, learn about the tropical fauna and flora along the way.
(note: Natural jungle trails not suitable for people with physical mobility difficulties.)
What’s included: Local guide and rubber boots.
Not included: Food and drinks.

Day 10: Half-day Amazonia Excursion
Price: from $117 per person
Discover Paikawe Lagoon on a canoe. Head to Misahualli Monkey Village and finally visit a local indigenous community.
(The canoe ride is 20 minutes long)
What’s included: Transfers, guide and lunch.
Not included: Other food and drinks.

• Entry requirements
  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Ecuador. Mandatory travel insurance.
• Important Notes
  • We strongly recommend you consult your healthcare provider regarding the possible effects of altitude sickness.
  • Proof of travel medical insurance is mandatory
  • Galapagos transit control card (TCC) is mandatory and must be obtained 24 hours before flight. It is checked at the airport in both Quito and Guayaquil before travel to the Galapagos Islands. Please click here for online payment.
  • At the airport Galapagos passengers must present their transit control card (TCC) with their passport and pay the entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park. Cost: US$200 per person for guest aged 12+ and US$100 per person for 12 and under. The payment is CASH ONLY.
  • For the flight to Galapagos we will transfer you to the airport 3 hours in advance in order to complete the required formalities.