Galapagos Tour from Quito

Santa Cruz Island

• Arrival to Galapagos Island, Baltra Airport.
• Transfer from Baltra Airport to Santa Cruz Island
• Visit the Highlands  in Santa Cruz (Galapagos Natural Life Travel Agency, will select the best option for you according to the arrival time of your flights.)
• Lunch
• Briefing for next-day activities

Places to Visit:

• Highlands: Visit to the El Chato 1, El Chato 2 or Primicias Farm, in any of these you can see the Giant Galapagos Tortoises and the typical vegetation of Galapagos.

Ready to explore the beauty of the Galapagos highlands?

Join us on a tour of a lifetime to El Chato or Primicias Farm where you’ll witness the majestic Giant Galapagos Tortoises roaming free in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in the diverse flora and fauna of this amazing archipelago as our expert guides take you on an adventure you’ll never forget. With breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences, our Highland tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Are you ready to witness the majestic beauty of the Galapagos?
You’ll get up close and personal with these gentle giants as they roam freely in their natural habitat. And that’s not all – explore the stunning lava tunnels, formed by ancient volcanic activity. Our knowledgeable guides will ensure you make unforgettable memories while learning about the history and ecology of this unique destination.

Details:

• Animals to see: Giant turtles, sea lions, blue footed boobies.

• Activities: Trekking.

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, and water.

• Include: Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Hotel Accommodation.

• Not Included: Lobbito Buss $5, Dinner, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are wildlife.
• If it is only a passenger, the first day does not include a guide.

Isabela Island

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
• Boarding Time at 07:00 am.
• Sailing time from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island. (2 hours)
• Arrival to Villamil Port in Isabela Island at 09:00 am. approximately.
• At 11:00 am. Sailing time from Villamil Port to Tunnels. (1 hour)
• Visit Tunnels
• 2 times for snorkeling. (45 minutes each one)
• Lunch
• Return to Isabela at 16:00 pm
• Arrival to Isabela at 17:00 pm approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel in Isabela.
• Briefing for next day activities.

Places to Visit:

• Tunnels: This is one of the most spectacular snorkeling sites in Isabela, the water is shallow, calm, and very clear, a marine sanctuary. A series of lava flows have produced unique geological formations, a series of arches and tunnels, below and above the water, where a large number of endemic Galapagos species live. The entrance to the site is not deep and the waves can be very strong, for this reason, access to this place is not always very feasible. The best time to visit Los Túneles is between January and May.

Details:

• Animals to see: Blue-footed boobies, rays, starfish, penguins, sea horses, sharks, sea turtles, reef fish.

• Activities: Snorkeling

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Isabela Fee $10, Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are wildlife.
• This night you will stay in Isabela Island.

Isabela Island

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Villamil Port, Isabela Island.
• Visit the Wetlands
• Visit the Flamingos Lake
• Visit the Tortoise Breeding Center
• Lunch
• Snorkeling in Tintoreras (45 minutes)
• Return to Santa Cruz at 15:00 pm
• Arrival to Santa Cruz at 17:00 pm approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel
• Briefing for next day activities

Places to Visit:

• Wetlands: The Wetlands of Isabela Island are located just outside of Puerto Villamil. The Wetlands consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species such as common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, and gallinules. The Wetlands can be visited on foot via a path that winds through the swamps.

• Flamingo Lake: To the west of Puerto Villamil there are various salt and brackish lagoons which house an impressive variety of coastal and sea birds. Here, visitors can also find the largest concentration of flamingos in Galapagos.

• Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center: The Tortoise Breeding Center (also known as the Interpretation Center) is located nearby Puerto Villamil. A boardwalk connects the town to the Center, stretching across the wetlands and Prickly Pear Cacti shrub. Five sub-species of the Giant Tortoise exist on the island, yet their populations are threatened by introduced animals such as goats and cats. At the Tortoise Breeding Center, eggs are nursed in a hatchery and the giant tortoise adults are observed in supervised corrals. The Center aims to increase the population and secure the survival of these species.

• Tintoreras: The Tintoreras Islets, located a short distance from Puerto Villamil, is home to a great variety of wildlife. Its turquoise, crystalline waters are inhabited by white-tipped reef sharks, Galapagos penguins, marine turtles and sea lions. One of its beaches, surrounded by mangroves is one of the few sites where marine iguanas can reproduce successfully.

Details:

• Animals to see: Giant tortoises, flamingos, terrestrial iguanas, white fin sharks, sea lions, reef fish.

• Activities: Trekking and Snorkeling

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Isabela Fee $10, Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals since they are wildlife.

Bartolome Island or North Seymour

• Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
• Departure Time at from 06:00 am. to 07:00 am.
• Transfer from Ayora Port to Itabaca Channel. (45 minutes)
• Sailing time from Itabaca Channel to Bartolome Island. (2 hour)
• Arrival to Bartolome Island at 08:45 am. aprpoximately.
• 2 Hours of hiking in Bartolome island
• Lunch
• Snorkeling in Sullivan Bay
• Return to Santa Cruz at 14:15 pm
• Arrival to Santa Cruz at 17:00 pm approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel
• Briefing for next day activities

Places to Visit:

• Bartolome Island:Named in honor of Sir Bartholomew Sulivan of the British Navy. It has an area of ​​1.2 km² and a maximum altitude of 114 meters. This island offers some of the most beautiful landscapes of the archipelago. The island is composed of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green and bright black volcanic formations. The lava cactus of the Galapagos colonize the new lava fields. On this island is the famous Pinnacle, which is one of the most representative places of the archipelago. Here you can dive and snorkel with penguins, sea lions, white tip reef sharks and other tropical fish. Seasonally, Bartolomé is the mating and nesting site of the green turtle. The bay is also an excellent place to go swimming. The twin bays are separated by a narrow isthmus.
• Sullivan Bay: This unique landscape is composed of a pair of eroded scoria lava cones which were engulfed by a recent (in geological terms) pahoehoe lava flow and which is considered one of the finest in the world.

Details:

• Animals to see: Sea lions, reef fish, sea turtle, penguins.

• Activities: Hiking and Snorkeling

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch,Snack, Water, Hotel Accommodation and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

Notes :

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals, since they are in wildlife.

North Seymour

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
• Departure Time at 08:00 am.
• Transfer from Ayora Port to Itabaca Channel. (45 minutes)
• Sailing time from Itabaca Channel to North Seymour Island. (1 hour)
• Arrival to North Seymour Island at 09:45 am. aprpoximately.
• 2 Hours of hiking in North Seymour Island
• Lunch
• Snorkeling in Bachas Beach
• Return to Santa Cruz at 14:15 pm
• Arrival to Santa Cruz at 16:00 pm approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel
• Briefing for next day activities.

Places to Visit:

• North Seymour Island: Named after the English noble Lord Hugh Seymour. It has an area of ​​1.9 km² and a maximum altitude of 28 meters. The whole island is covered with dense and dense vegetation, and has a trail for visitors of approximately 2 km in length that crosses the island’s path and allows you to explore the rocky coast. On this island there is a large population of blue-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. There are also countless land iguanas, which were introduced from Baltra Island, and which served to repopulate the island with this species. It is also possible to observe a large number of frigates and sea lions with their young.
• Bachas Beach: The beach is full of characteristic Galapagos species such as flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, as well as migratory and aquatic birds. It is also one of the main nesting sites for sea turtles on Santa Cruz Island.

Details for North Seymour:

• Animals to see: Blue footed boobies, royal frigate, gull forked tail land iguanas, sea lions, reef fish, sea turtle.

• Activities: Hiking and Snorkeling.

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit.

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, Water, Hotel Accommodation and Snorkeling Equipment.

• Not Included: Dinner, Tips and Additional Expenses.

Notes for North Seymour:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals, since they are in wildlife.

St. Cruz Island and Flight back to Quito

• Breakfast
• Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
• Transfer to Twin Craters in Santa Cruz.
• Visit to Twin Craters.
• Transfer from SantaCruz to Baltra Airport.
• Return Flight.

Place to Visit:

• Twin Craters: The Twin Craters are, in fact, not craters. These impressive holes were formed by magma (lava) domes which hardened on the outside but continued to flow on the inside, leaving huge but empty chambers that collapsed with the passing of time, creating this breathtaking scenery that resembles two pit crates. The Twins are located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island and are surrounded by lush and green forests, dominated by the endemic Scalesia plants. It is possible to walk along the rim of the craters to better appreciate the magnitude of the holes as well as the local flora and fauna. This site is also one of the most likely places to observe the endemic short-ear owl of the Galapagos.

Details:

• Activities: Trekking

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, swimsuit and water.

• Include: Breakfast, Transport

• Not Included: Lobbito Bus $5, Guide, Dinner, Lunch, Tips, and Additional Expenses.

Notes:

• We can’t guarantee that you will see all the animals, since they are in wildlife.
• This day is not included Guide, just driver.

Quito Tour middle of the world museum, old town, churches and Panecillo Virgin

• Breakfast
• Our guide is going to pick you up in the hotel to have the best experience in visiting Quito, places to know
• Middle of the world museum, you are going to have the best explication about cultures in Ecuador.
• Time to have a delicious lunch.
• Visit Quito´s old town, our tour starts with La Basilica del Voto Nacional Church, after that the Plaza de la Independencia where you can see buildings such as Carondelet Palace, Catedral Chuch, and the main Independence Monument in the center square.
• Visit La Compañia Church the most beautiful altar bathed in gold.
• Time to see San Francisco Church
• Visit Panecillo virgin
• Return to the hotel

Details:

• Activities: Walking

• What do you bring: Sunscreen, comfortable shoes, Binoculars, a Camera, Jacket or sweater

• Included: Private transportation and guide, Breakfast, night accommodation.

• • Not Included: Lunch and dinner, entrance fee to Museums or Churches.

Quito – Cotopaxi (Shared tour)

• Cotopaxi National Park: 06:30 Early in the morning, the guide will pick you up from your hotel in Quito to begin the tour, first visit the Cotopaxi National Park, you will walk around the Limpiopungo Lake,and if the weather is clear you will have time to enjoy the scenery of one of the highest volcanoes of Ecuador and one of the most active in the world.

Details:

• Activities: Trekking

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, and water.

• Include: Breakfast, Transport, Hotel, Guide
• Not Included: Dinner, Lunch, Tips, and Additional Expenses.
• Note: Shared tour with more passengers.

Quilotoa or Mindo or Otavalo (Just one of them)

• • Note: The tour begins at 7:00 am, for the rest of the activities the time is approximate.
  • And it could change while the tour is developing.

  The tour begins. We are going to travel for around 3.5 hours, from Quito to Quilotoa Lake. During the travel we are going to visit different places. Like Saquisilí, the Las Cruces community and Quilotoa community.

  We have the first technical bus stop, on Saquisilí town. There, you are going to visit the different popular markets of the town.
  At the first market, people of the community go there, for selling animals, such as: “Llamas”, pigs, cows, sheep, lambs.

  In the second market you are going to observe how the people sell their small animals, like: chicken, “cuy” (guinea pig), rabbits. Also you might observe the different kinds of products for consume of themselves. There, you might observe products, for example: onion, potatoes, tomato, green / red pepper, “mellocos”, and others. Also, you can see different products on the section of the “mercado de pulgas”, where you can find products of second use, with good prices.

  On the third market, you are going to find three sections:
  First: handicrafts products artisanal, like: clothes made with wool,
  Second: That is the section of food, you are going to see the different kind of typical food of the zone.
  Third: you are going to see, products like grains, flour of different kind of grains, between others.

  Afterwards: there is the departure to the “Las Cruces” Community; we are going to be there in approximately 1 hour. You might observe their typical clothes and also you can take a look inside their houses. But the most important thing, is that you are going to be with them in a typical indigenous house made of straw. Sharing with them a few moments talking, watching, and learning from them, how their life is, and how they prepare the earth for to sow.

  If you want experiment another kind of tourism. It is your opportunity.
  We will go to the Quilotoa Lake. We are going to pass the zumbahua community, and finally we are going to arrive to the Quilotoa community, before we go to the lake. We are going to have the lunch. (You might choose one of the three options: llama, chicken, vegetarian food).

  Now we continue with traveling, the time for arriving to the lake is approximately 50 minutes (It depends of your fitness). At begging of the down, you are going to have a wonderful view of the lake with a turquoise color. It´s a good moment for taking pictures, after that, we continue following the pad.

  When you arrive to the bottom you are going to have moments for walking, near to the water. Also, you are going to smell the minerals which are mixed with the water. If you want, you might rent to the people of the community some small boats for navigating in the lake.

  We need continue with our trip, but now we are going to the top, in mules or donkeys. The time for doing it is approximately 40 min. When you arrive to the top, you might buy some handicrafts at the artisanal market of the community. Then, we go back to Quito.

  We arrive to Quito.

Details:

• Activities: Trekking

• What do you bring: Sunscream, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, Camera, and water.

• Include: Breakfast, Transport, Hotel, Guide

• Not Included: Dinner, Lunch, Tips, and Additional Expenses.
• Note: Shared tour with more passengers.

Transfer Out

Breakfast

The driver will wait for you at the hotel and transfer to the Airport

Details:

• Include: Breakfast, Transport

• Not Included: Dinner, Lunch, Tips, and Additional Expenses.