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9-Nights Essential Ecuador: Quito & Galapagos Island Hopping - Safari & Wildlife, Arts & Culture

Goway Travel
Offer ID: 1722642 | Prices from $6,110

Available Dates
10/22/2026 – 12/31/2028 : Call for pricing

Isla Santa Cruz
Isla Baltra
Isla Isabela
Floreana Island
Galapagos Islands
Quito
Active Elements, Epic Scenery, Family Friendly, Iconic Landmarks Immerse your family in the wonders of Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands as you snorkel alongside marine life and walk among Giant Tortoises. An unforgettable escape awaits!

Trip Overview:

Immerse your family in the wonders of Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands as you snorkel alongside marine life and walk among Giant Tortoises. An unforgettable escape awaits!



Highlights:
  • Wander through Quito’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, discovering cobbled streets, grand plazas and ornate colonial churches.
  • Visit the Middle of the Earth to stand on both hemispheres and explore the Intiñan Museum.
  • Kayak, snorkel and paddleboard through the turquoise waters of Itabaca Channel, spotting sea lions and blue-footed boobies.
  • Meet local fishermen on a guided cruise to Santa Fe Island, swimming with sharks and vibrant marine life.
  • Hike the Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela Island, marvelling at vast craters and dramatic lava landscapes.


Included Services:
  • Shared arrival and departure airport transfers
  • 3 nights premium accommodation in Quito
  • 2 nights premium accommodations in Puerto Ayora
  • 2 nights premium accommodations on Floreana Island
  • 2 nights premium accommodations on Isabela Island
  • Private Colonial Quito Tour
  • Dinner reservations at a top-rated restaurant in Quito with transfers
  • Private The Middle of the Earth Tour
  • IP arrival service with Itabaca Channel activities
  • Shared boating excursion (max 16 guests)
  • Speed boat transfer from Santa Cruz Island to Floreana Island (max 16 guests)
  • Access to kayak, SUP, and snorkeling equipment (where such activities are possible)
  • English-speaking naturalist guide
  • Round-trip domestic airfare between Baltra Airport and Quito (or Guayaquil)
  • Galapagos National Park Fee
  • Galapagos Transit Control Card
  • Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 6 lunches, 2 dinners
     

Excluded Services:
  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable