Ecuador Natural

City Line

Pick Up 8:00 am, visit the Historical Centre of the City where the following attractions will be visited; La Basilica Church here we will go up to the towers of the Church where sight of colonial and modern Quito. The next stop will be Plaza de La Independencia (independence square) where you will find Carondelet Palace, Cathedral Church, Municipal Palace and Archiepiscopal Palace. Continuing with the route we will go the street of the seven crosses towards the Company Church, known as the Church of gold.
The next point is San Francisco Church, where adornments and gold altars can be appreciated. After that we will visit El Panecillo, beautiful place and good viewpoint.
Then we have a Show Cooking where can observe how prepared a traditional dish and lunch. We will continue to the northern part of the city heading up to the “Middle of the World” where the monument that divides the Northern from the Southern Hemisphere will be observed. It was built during the XVII century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line. Visit Pululahua volcano, it is one of the few craters in the world where people live; a magical environment is a natural sanctuary for an important floral and faunal community, where a small population has also found fertile and for agriculture. At the end, visit either to Intiñan museum where we will learn in a fun way that we find ourselves in the middle of the world.

Cotopaxy – Baños

Pick up 7:00 am in the hotel. We are going to travel approximately for 1 and a half or 2 hours. The first technical stop is going to be on the entrance of the National Park, because we have to pay the entrance fee. Also, if you want, you might buy some handicrafts at the small market. The products that you will find are made by the people of the near communities. We are going to visit the Interpretation Center “Mariscal Sucre”. Inside it, we are going to have an explanation about different aspects of the National Park (history, animals, plants, others). We are going to arrive at a biges planade of the park. It is a good moment to take pictures and see the land scape. We are going to be at the parking lot. We need to take the appropriate clothes and water for beginning to climb.
We are going to walk for approximately 40 minutes (it depends of your fitness). We have deserved a rest at the refuge (José Rivas). After that, were turn to the refuge and go to Limpiopungo lake, here you can take pictures.
Then we have a lunch in Hacienda La Cienega, this place is an old construction and have one of the first eucalyptus trees in Ecuador.
Transport to Baños city.

Santa Cruz Island

• Arrival at Galapagos Island, Baltra Airport.
• Transfer from Baltra Airport to Santa Cruz Island
• Visit the Highlands
• 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, sea turtles, reef fish, blue-footed boobies and sharks.

• Activities: Trekking

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

• Include: Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, and 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 in 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 at Villamil Port in Isabela Island at approximately 09:00 am.
• At 11:00 am. Sailing time from Villamil Port to Tunnels. (1 hour)
• Visit Tunnels
• 2 times for snorkeling. (45 minutes for each one)
• Lunch
• Return to Isabela at 16:00
• Arrival at Isabela at 17:00 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: Sunscreen, Repellent, Light clothing, Binoculars, a Camera, swimsuit.

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

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

Notes:

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

Bartolomé o North Seymour, or Floreana Island  (just one of them)

 

Bartolome Island 

• • Pick up from your Hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
  • Departure Time at from 06:00. to 07:00 am.
  • Transfer from Ayora Port to Itabaca Channel. (45 minutes)
  • Sailing time from Itabaca Channel to Bartolome Island. (2 hours)
  • Arrival at Bartolome Island at 08:45. approximately.
  • 2 hours of hiking on Bartolome Island
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling in Sullivan Bay
  • Return to Santa Cruz at 14:15
  • Arrival to Santa Cruz at 17:00 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 turtles, penguins.

• Activities: Hiking and Snorkeling

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

• Include: Breakfast, Professional bilingual guide, Transport, Lunch, Snacks, 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.

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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 at North Seymour Island at approximately 09:45 am.
• 2 hours of hiking on North Seymour Island
• Lunch
• Snorkeling in Bachas Beach
• Return to Santa Cruz at 14:15
• Arrival in Santa Cruz at 16:00 approximately.
• Transfer to your Hotel
• Briefing for next-day activities

Places to Visit in North Seymour:

• 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, and 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 turtles.

• Activities: Trekking and Snorkeling

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

• Include: Breakfast, a 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 & 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 Santa Cruz to Baltra Airport
• Return Flight.

Places 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.

• Include: Breakfast, Transport.

• Not Included: Lobbito Buss $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.