Quito · Baños
Quito & Baños · Romantic Getaway
7 days / 6 nights combining Andean mainland landscapes with guided Galapagos island encounters. Authentic quotation itinerary with handpicked hotels.
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Expedition Itinerary
DAY
01
Welcome to Quito & Private Hotel Transfer
Welcome to Quito & Private Hotel Transfer
Arrival at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito.
Upon your arrival, a personal representative will give you a warm welcome in the arrivals hall and accompany you on a comfortable private transfer to your hotel. Rest, settle in, and acclimate to the Andean mountain altitude (2,850m / 9,350ft).
DAY
02
Middle of the World & Historic UNESCO Colonial Quito
Middle of the World & Historic UNESCO Colonial Quito
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before setting out on an unforgettable journey through the Middle of the World. Our first stop is the Pululahua Crater, whose name means “smoke of water” in the indigenous Quichua language. Pululahua is an inactive volcano and one of the few places on Earth as spectacular as this natural wonder. It is also home to one of only two inhabited volcanic craters in the...
After lunch, the adventure continues with a transfer to Quito's historic center, the largest and best-preserved in the Americas. Declared the first World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, this enchanting area invites you to step back in time and experience its narrow cobblestone streets, volcanic stone buildings, historic monasteries, and stunning baroque and gothic churches. Enjoy a walking tour of Quito’s m...
DAY
03
From Quito to Baños
From Quito to Baños
relaxed morning at leisure. At midday, check out and depart towards Baños de Agua Santa, traveling along the scenic Avenue of the Volcanoes, where breathtaking landscapes and towering volcanoes accompany your journey. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and begin an unforgettable wellness experience. Your stay includes all meals from dinner to breakfast, access to thermal pools and a volcanic hot tub with spectacular views, and a curated selecti...
Continue indulging in the included benefits: delicious meals and access to thermal facilities.Enjoy an exciting adventure at the Condor Flight, and relax with a chocolate body wrap, a bath with rose petals and aromatic essences, and access to the sauna at the Luna Healing Spa. Relaxation & Spa Experience Spend another day at leisure enjoying the hotel’s facilities and natural surroundings. Enhance your stay with a bottle of wine or sparkling wine...
DAY
04
Waterfall Tour in Baños
Waterfall Tour in Baños
early departure to the Casa del Árbol, a charming treehouse perched on the edge of the mountains overlooking the mighty Tungurahua Volcano. Here, you’ll experience the thrill of the famous swing “at the end of the world, ” capturing unforgettable photos with breathtaking views of the volcano and surrounding landscapes. We then continue along the scenic Baños–Puyo road for an exhilarating waterfall tour: Manto de la Novia (Bride’s Veil) – Marvel a...
and glide across them on a thrilling tarabita (cable car) ride. Pailón del Diablo (Devil’s Cauldron) – The most iconic waterfall in the region, plunging nearly 100 feet. Follow a well-marked trail through lush orchids, hydrangeas, and semi-jungle vegetation to reach a suspension bridge and a spectacular lookout point right at the edge of the cascade. After immersing yourself in nature’s grandeur, enjoy a delicious lunch (set menu with one drink) ...
DAY
05
Leave Quito
Leave Quito
your return flight, allowing you to cherish the memories of your extraordinary adventure in the Galápagos and mainland Ecuador. Transfers depart from the hotel approximately four hours before your flight time. Depending on your flight schedule, you can have breakfast and rest or explore Quito on your own.
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out anf transfer to the airport for your flight. Arrival at airport and boarding.
DAY
06
Wellness, Thermal Waters & Mountain Exploration in Baños
Wellness, Thermal Waters & Mountain Exploration in Baños
Morning at leisure enjoying the resort amenities, volcanic thermal pools, and scenic cloud forest views.
Guided walk along the Pastaza river canyon and local orchid trails, with optional artisan shopping.
DAY
07
Farewell Ecuador & International Airport Transfer
Farewell Ecuador & International Airport Transfer
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel in Quito. Depending on your flight departure time, explore local artisan markets or relax.
Check out of your hotel. Your private airport transfer departs approximately 4 hours before your flight departure. Transfer to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) for your international connection home.
Daily routing may be adjusted by the Galapagos National Park authority or vessel captain according to weather and sea conditions.
Accommodation options
- HOTEL COMBINATION
- HOTEL DANN CARLTON 5* IN QUITO
- HOTEL LUNA VOLCÁN, ADVENTURE SPA 4* IN BAÑOS
- HOTEL MERCURE ALAMEDA QUITO 5* IN QUITO
- HOTEL LUNA VOLCÁN, ADVENTURE SPA 4* IN BAÑOS
- HOTEL WYNDHAM GARDEN QUITO 4* IN QUITO
- HOTEL LUNA VOLCÁN, ADVENTURE SPA 4* IN BAÑOS
Choose your preferred combination with our team. Hotels and cabin availability are confirmed in your quotation.
Plan with clarity
Included in this plan
- Accommodations, meals, entrances and tours as mentioned on the itinerary.
- 6 nights accommodations: 3 nights Quito / 3 nights Baños
- 13 meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
- Private transportation according to the itinerary description.
- Services of English-speaking local guides in Quito and Baños.
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges.
Not included / confirm separately
- International flights.
- Tips for hotel staff, tour guides and drivers.
- Meals, entrance fees and tours not mentioned on the itinerary.
- Travel and health insurance (highly recommended).
Important expedition details: Payment Policy: 30% initial deposit within 7 days of reservation request; remaining 70% balance due 90 days before departure. Cancellation Policy: 30% penalty if cancelled 91+ days prior; 70% between 90-61 days; 100% within 60 days of trip.