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Discovery of Galapagos & Ecuador: Wildlife, Nature & Culture


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Discovery of Galapagos & Ecuador: Wildlife, Nature & Culture

 Ecuador

11 days from $5750 pp return flights

Visit the picturesque Ecuador and the stunning Galapagos Island in the holiday that will help you make an intimate acquaintance with the nature.

At a Glance

  • Amazon
  • Galapagos Islands
  • Guayaquil
  • Middle of the World Monument
  • Quito
  • San Cristobal Island
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Overview

Discover the beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes and cloud forest regions. Enjoy extreme biodiversity such as butterflies and bird watching. Experience the cloud rain forest with beautiful waterfalls and witness chocolate making at its source in the tropical paradise of Mindo. Take a spectacular scenic drive through the mountains to reach the coffee valley of Intag, where you will visit a coffee plantation and taste the organic,fair-trade coffee produced in the area. Venture back to the highlands to visit Cuicocha crater-lake and the famous indigenous market of Otavalo; and then, live a unique experience sharing an organic lunch prepared, side by side, with local people in the heart of the Andes. Relax and acclimatize at a luxury hot springs resort before you visit the Cotopaxi National Park and admire the highest active volcano in the world. Immerse yourself in the cultural and natural wonders that make Ecuador one of the most unique countries in South America.

Experience the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of a land-based expedition! The islands offer endless opportunities to witness a unique abundance of wildlife in a setting unlike any other on the planet. This is one of the few places on earth that allows such close and intimate contact with the wildlife. The Galapagos form a natural sanctuary that preserves species, this allowed them to evolve their unique features for countless millennia. This vacation also provides flexible time to spend on your own and explore the sand beaches, trails in the Galapagos forest, and the lots of wildlife.The tour also provides many benefits to local communities and is socially and environmentally responsible

The short itinerary

Day 1 : DEPART NEW YORK AND ARRIVE QUITO
Day 2 : QUITO - TENA – AMAZON
Day 3 : AMAZON
Day 4 : AMAZON - TENA - MIDDLE OF THE WORLD – QUITO
Day 5 : QUITO
Day 6 : QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Day 7 : SAN CRISTOBAL, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Day 8 : SAN CRISTOBAL, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Day 9 : SAN CRISTOBAL, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS – GUAYAQUIL
Day 10 : GUAYAQUIL
Day 11 : GUAYAQUIL DEPART

Tour Ends

Itinerary
Day 1 : DEPART NEW YORK AND ARRIVE QUITO

Today make your own arrangements to reach London Heathrow airport. Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, prominent for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains and its ancient Incan significance.

Overnight in Quito.

Day 2 : QUITO - TENA – AMAZON
Day 3 : AMAZON
Day 4 : AMAZON - TENA - MIDDLE OF THE WORLD – QUITO
Day 5 : QUITO
Day 6 : QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Day 7 : SAN CRISTOBAL, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Day 8 : SAN CRISTOBAL, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Day 9 : SAN CRISTOBAL, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS – GUAYAQUIL
Day 10 : GUAYAQUIL
Day 11 : GUAYAQUIL DEPART
What's included

What's included

  • Return Economy flight from NEW YORK
  •  Transportation: Comfortable land transportation. Shared speed boat in Galapagos
  • Accommodation based on twin sharing 
  • All the transfers 
  • Activities as per the itinerary
  • Meals as per the programme 
  • Airfare Quito - Galapagos - Quito round trip
  • English-speaking local guides.

What's not included

  • Visa fee if applicable
  • Single Supplement
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips
  • Meals not described in the itinerary
  • INGALA transit card: USD $30 per person, cash only (subject to change)
  • Galapagos National Park fee
  • Wetsuit for rent: USD $10
  • Anything not mentioned in What's included
Dates & Prices
Start Date End Date Price Note AVAILABILITY Booking
Mon, 7 Jul, 25 Thu, 17 Jul, 25 $6434 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 11 Aug, 25 Thu, 21 Aug, 25 $6982 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 15 Sep, 25 Thu, 25 Sep, 25 $6297 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 13 Oct, 25 Thu, 23 Oct, 25 $6297 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 10 Nov, 25 Thu, 20 Nov, 25 $6571 GUARANTEED Book Now
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A private departures on any day all around the year can be arranged for this trek/tour, for more details and dates E-mail sales@lumle.com

AVAILABILITY OPTIONS

OPENED: This date is available and open for bookings.
LIMITED: There are very limited number of available places on this departure. Immediate booking.
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Your Program Duration = 11 Days
All the Prices are in USD ($) Per Person.
Hotels & Info

Hotels or similar

Quito: Mercury Alameda or similar
Tena: Suchipakari Lodge or similar
San Cristobal: Galapagos Planet Hotel or similar 
Guayaquil: Hotel River Garden or similar 

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Travel Info

    • Flight time Flights from the USA to Quito typically take around 6–8 hours direct from cities like Miami or New York. One-stop flights from other cities may take 10–12 hours with connections via Atlanta, Dallas, or Houston.
    • Timezone GMT -5 hours (Ecuador is 1 hour behind the US Eastern Standard Time)
    • Recommended airlines American Airlines, Delta, United, and Avianca offer direct and one-stop flight options. Our packages include one-stop flights, with preferred airline options available at an extra cost.
    • Best season The best time to visit Ecuador is from June to September when the weather is dry, ideal for exploring the Andes and the Galápagos Islands.
    • Visa US citizens do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days. Entry requirements may change, so travellers should check with the Ecuadorian Embassy or official government sources before departure. It is your responsibility to check and meet entry requirements before travel.
    • Capital Quito
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