GALAPAGOS – Islands Hopping with Ecuador

• Quito

• San Cristobal

• Frigate Hill

• La Loberia

• Playa Carola

• Leon Dormido or Kicker Rock

• Laguna del Junco

• Playa de Puerto Chino

• Espanola Island

• Arrival: Day01 before 7pm 
• Return: Day07 anytime after 7pm

Airport:Mariscal Sucre Intl. airport (UIO)

Description:

The grand tour of the Galapagos Islands to Ecuador begins with the arrival at the airport of Quito. You can reach Quito at any hour before 8pm. Get transferred to the hotel and meet fellow travelers in the hotel lobby. Get introduced to the tour rep, who will brief you about the daily itinerary. (This could be on Day02 as it will depend on group arrival time and availability). There are no activities planned for the day. So, if you arrive before the evening, then you can venture out on your own to explore the city. Stay at the hotel for the night and sleep off the jet lag before setting out on tour the next day.

Description:

Have an early breakfast at the hotel in Quito and then set to catch the flight from the Quito Airport to San Cristobal of Galapagos Islands. Meet the tour guide at the airport of San Cristobal island and let the grand tour begin. Check into the hotel and then have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before heading over to the San Cristobal Interpretation Center. Learn about the formation of the Galapagos archipelago, the migration of animals, the settlement of humans, and the evolution of species in the Galapagos. Make your way to the Frigate Hill to spot the Frigate Birds. Snorkel with the colorful fishes in the glossy water and then take photos of the sunset at Playa Carola before heading back to the hotel.

Description:

Set out on a navigation tour to Leon Dormido for excellent snorkeling and swimming session near the Kicker Rock, also known as Leon Dormido or the Sleeping Lion. You can either go snorkeling in the morning or the afternoon. Relish the box lunch on the boat before taking a plunge into the crystal clear waters. Head over to the deserted beach to explore the wildlife of Galapagos and relax in the sun. Make your way back to San Cristobal by boat after a few hours. You will return to Puerto Baquerizo at around 4pm. Evening free to walk and explore the San Cristobal island.

Description:

Begin the day with a delicious breakfast and then take a ride the bus or a truck to reach the jagged Highlands of San Cristobal. Stop to enjoy the fabulous view of the island at Mirador de la Soledad en route to La Loberia. Watch out for frigate birds at the next stop, Laguna del Junco, and then stop again at Playa de Puerto Chino. Prepare for an adventurous excursion of La Loberia in the afternoon. Drive towards the north-west after the excursion to take a look at the sea lions, iguanas, yellow warblers, lava lizards, and other creatures of the Galapagos at the beach. Go snorkeling next with the Galapagos turtles, fishes, and sea lions before returning to the hotel.

Description:

Set out on an exploratory tour of the Espanola Island after breakfast. Meet the tour guide at Puerto Baquerzo Dock and board the boat to reach Espanola Island. Disembark at Punta Suarez and start on the most exciting hike of two hours. Watch out for the Christmas Iguanas, Galapagos Albatross, blue-footed boobies, and other creatures of the Galapagos Islands during the hike. Board the boat after the hike to reach the picturesque Gardner Islet. Snorkel with the sea lions at Gardner Bay and return to San Cristobal at the end of the day. Spend the night at the hotel of San Cristobal.

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Drive to the airport after breakfast at the hotel to catch the flight to Quito. Explore the city of Quito, a guided walking tour in the evening. Spare a few hours to marvel at the brilliant nightlife of the city. Take in the panoramic night view of the city from atop the Panecillo Hill. Marvel at the colonial attractions of Quito glittering in the night lights. The tour of Quito begins at the Parliament Building. Take a trip to the colonial part of the town for a walk amid the monasteries and temples. Check out the Independence Plaza, the El Sagrario church, the Cathedral, the President Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Building, and more.

Description:

The last day at Quito will be the most exciting day of the tour. Drive through Occidental Avenue to the foot of Mount Pichincha to ride the Teleferico Cable Car and disembark at Cruz Loma. Enjoy hiking, and then travel to the site of the Middle Of The World, where you can catch a glimpse of the Equatorial Line. Visit the Inti Nan Museum and then drive to Volcan Puluahua for impressive views of the city. Do a little bit of last-minute souvenir shopping before heading back to the airport.
It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the guide as the tour ends today with a breakfast at the hotel. Check out is usually by 11am so book your return flight accordingly. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.

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