Ecuador in 11 Days
Cities, Andes & Galapagos
Alex
Travel crafter
This trip hits all the main sights in Ecuador, with a special focus on the Andean culture of Otavalo and the rich wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.
- Free Cancellation
- Flexible Booking
- COVID-19 Protection included
- Exoticca is a member of ASTA
Extra discount!
Up to $1,000
Applied at checkout +info- New York $2,599
- Los Angeles$2,599
- Chicago$2,599
- Miami$2,399
- Atlanta$2,399
- Fort Lauderdale$2,499
- Orlando$2,499
- Washington DC$2,599
- Jacksonville$2,599
- Boston$2,599
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- Tampa$2,699
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- San Francisco$2,799
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- Las Vegas$2,799
- Salt Lake City$2,799
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- Cincinnati$2,899
- Dallas$2,899
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- Cleveland$2,899
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- Pittsburgh$2,899
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- Kansas City$2,899
- Columbus (Ohio)$2,899
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- Omaha$2,999
- Denver$2,999
- Phoenix$2,999
- San Antonio$2,999
- Albuquerque$2,999
- Seattle$3,099
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Itinerary
Travel to Ecuador, discover Quito, the oldest capital in South America and uncover Andean Highlands of Otavalo. Explore the Galapagos Islands and enjoy its spectacular flora and fauna on the island of Santa Cruz. Relax on the paradise beaches and look out for the giant Galapagos tortoise before ending your adventure in vibrant Guayaquil.
11 days trip including flights*
11 days and 10 nights in destination
1
NYC - UIO
Quito
2
Quito
3
Quito
4
Otavalo
5
Otavalo
6
UIO-GPS
Santa Cruz
7
Santa Cruz
8
Santa Cruz
9
Santa Cruz
10
GPS-GYE
Guayaquil
11
GYE - NYC
* It may change depending of your departure city, departure date and arrival date.
The calendar does not display internal flights, trains or other transportation included in the itinerary.
Arrive at your US departure airport, ready for a flight Quito. Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador and a city famed for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains, and its ancient Incan significance. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the relaxed culture of the Ecuadorian Sierra. Overnight stay in Quito.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, meet a local guide who will take you on a fascinating guided tour of some most emblematic sights of Quito. Explore the Historic Center, declared a World Heritage Site for its great beauty, and also discover the city's traditional market where you can taste a great variety of tropical fruits grown in Ecuador. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight stay in Quito.
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day in Quito at your leisure, exploring the city or simply taking some time to enjoy the beautiful climate and natural environment. We recommend enjoying our excursion to Quilotoa.* Overnight stay in Quito.
* Optional Quilotoa Excursion: Set off through the Andean Mountains, passing by the snow-capped peaks of Tungurahua and Chimborazo. Stop at a local market for a taste of the local culture and visit Quilotoa Crater Lake, known for its everchanging colour, depending on the sun and clouds.
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off towards Otavalo in the Andean Highlands. On the way, visit the experiential Inti Nan Museum, to learn about the history and heritage of the different tribes of Ecuador and their relationship with the equator. Here you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere! Arrive in Otavalo and take a walking tour of the village where you can enjoy the local market, the largest in the region. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Otavalo.
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure in Otavalo, relaxing at your own pace or exploring the surrounding highlands and volcanic walking trails. Overnight stay in Otavalo.
Early morning transfer to the airport for a flight to Baltra, in the wonderful Galapagos Islands. From Baltra, transfer to the island of Santa Cruz by crossing the Itabaca channel on a ferry. On the way to the hotel visit Finca El Chato where you can see the mighty Galapagos Tortoise in their natural habitat. Arrive in Puerto Ayora and visit the Charles Darwin Centre to learn more about the significance of the Galapagos Islands. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay on Santa Cruz.
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the beautiful beaches or the wonderful wildlife. Overnight stay in Santa Cruz.
Breakfast at the hotel. Start the morning with a tour of Academy Bay discover the abundance of wildlife. Take a boat across the small channel to Academy Bay, also known as La Loberia. You may even be lucky enough to sight sea turtles and the famous Blue-Footed Boobies along the way. Enjoy a guided walk along a path to 'Playa de Los Perros', known for its amazing marine iguanas who rest on the rocks on sunny days. Admire the impressive flora of the bay and enjoy a snorkelling excursion along the shoreline before walking to Las Grietas. Return to Puerto Ayora and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight stay in Santa Cruz.
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the beautiful beaches or the wonderful wildlife. Overnight stay in Santa Cruz.
Breakfast at the hotel. Head back to the mainland, with a flight from Baltra. Arrive in Guayaquil, and transfer to your hotel in the city center Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and is located on the coast. Later, enjoy a 2-hour walking tour, visiting the Malecon and Las Peñas neighborhood. Overnight stay in Guayaquil.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a return flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.
* If your return flight departs in the evening, your arrival in the US will be the following day and the total duration of your trip will be 12 days.
*In case the advertised hotels are not available they will be replaced by one of these alternative hotels with the same quality: Hotel Rio Amazonas.
Included activities
Included activity for day 2
Duration 03:00h Approx. Pick up time: 09:30 Approx
Physical rating:
Quito City Tour
A guided city tour to get to know Quito's most emblematic sights. Visit a local market, a number of picturesque squares and the narrow streets of the city centre.
Included activity for day 4
Duration 03:30h Approx. Pick up time: 08:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Otavalo Tour
Otavalo Tour
Included activity for day 4
Pick up time: 08:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Visit the Intiñan Museum
The Intiñan Museum offers a look at the culture of Ecuador, from the biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands to the Amazonian tribes. A true experience!
Included activity for day 8
Duration 03:30h Approx. Pick up time: 08:45 Approx
Physical rating:
Santa Cruz La Loberia Bay Tour
From Puerto Ayora take a boat trip along the canal to La Loberia, a bay known for its large population of blue-footed boobies and sea lions.
Available Activities
If you have reduced mobility you can request assistance for these activities by speaking to one of our experts
Suggested activity for day 3
Duration 02:30h Approx. Pick up time: 09:30 Approx
Physical rating:
Quilotoa Excursion
Stop at a local market for a taste of the local culture before visiting the amazing Quilotoa Crater Lake, known for its everchanging color, depending on the position of the sun and the clouds.
The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Quito and Guayaquil - US.
- Domestic flights: Quito - Galapagos and Galapagos - Guayaquil. *more information
- 10 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.See hotels included
- 9 Breakfasts.
- Transfers.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
Not included
Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
Transit control card (TCC)* (US$ 20) and entrance to the Galapagos National Park * (US$ 100).
* More information can be found in Offer Conditions.
* Documentation of the internal flights will be delivered at your destination. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.
If you would like to travel with children, please contact Customer Services to find out the conditions.
- Entry requirementsMinimum of 6 months validity with one passport page. Mandatory travel insurance.
- VisaNo visa required for stays of up to 90 days
- CurrencyUS Dollar
- LanguageSpanish
- ElectricityTypes A and B, 110 V North American type plug
- HealthPlease consult your doctor regarding the vaccination against yellow fever and malaria prophylaxis. Travellers over 60 years must consult their doctor as the Yellow Fever vaccine can have serious side effects.
- Time zoneUTC -5
- Other useful informationIt is mandatory for tourists to carry a valid health insurance policy.
- Tourist Office websitehttps://ecuador.travel/en/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
Children aged 2-11 years old must share a room and bed with their parents.
If you book a triple room with a child, you will be required to share one bed.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
Galapagos transit control card (TCC) is mandatory and is checked at the airport in both Quito and Guayaquil before travel to the Galapagos Islands. Cost US$20 per person (subject to change) and made by cash 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$100 per person.
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I highly recommend traveling with Exoticca.
The itinerary gives a great overview of the diversity of nature and the people of Ecuador. The time in the Galapagos was the capstone of the trip. It is amazing! Biodiversity means so much more when you can see it yourself up close. Exoticca expertly managed the varied COVID testing requirements.
