Quito · Galapagos · Baños
Quito, Galapagos & Baños · Galapagos Legend East
10 days / 9 nights combining Quito with a Galapagos expedition cruise. 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
Galapagos Arrival & North Seymour Island
Galapagos Arrival & North Seymour Island
Galapagos Arrival & North Seymour Island Breakfast at the Hotel & Check-out Transfer to the airport for your flight from Quito to the Galapagos Islands. Departure from Quito to Baltra Island (approximately 2.5 hours). Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by expert naturalist guides who will assist you and accompany you on a short transfer to the pier, where you this moment, enjoy your cruise experience with full board included. The Galápagos Legend...
, visit North Seymour Island, a flat uplifted island renowned for its extraordinary birdlife. During a guided hike of approximately 1 hour 45 minutes along rocky terrain, you will observe magnificent and great frigatebirds displaying their bright red throat pouches, as well as blue-footed boobies performing their iconic courtship dance. Sea lions rest along the shore, while swallow-tailed gulls and panoramic views of the Daphne Islands enhance th...
DAY
04
Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay
Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay
Bartolome Island &
Bartolome Island Visit the iconic Bartolomé Island, home to one of the most photographed landscapes in the Galápagos. After a dry landing, climb a wooden staircase of approximately 372 steps to reach a spectacular panoramic viewpoint. From the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of the famous Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding volcanic scenery, including Santiago Island. This dramatic landscape showcases the geological origins of the islands in a tru...
DAY
05
Punta Pitt & Cerro Brujo
Punta Pitt & Cerro Brujo
Punta Pitt &
Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island) In the morning, visit Punta Pitt, one of the most unique wildlife sites in the archipelago and the only place where you can observe the three species of boobies in the same location. After a wet landing, enjoy a guided hike of approximately 2 hours across rocky terrain with spectacular coastal views. Along the trail, spot red-footed boobies nesting in trees, Nazca boobies along the cliffs, and blue-footed boobies...
DAY
06
Cerro Colorado & Travel to Baños
Cerro Colorado & Travel to Baños
Cerro Colorado & Travel to Baños Cerro Colorado (San Cristobal Island) In the morning, visit Cerro Colorado, located in the lush highlands of San Cristóbal Island. This area is home to "La Galapaguera, " a conservation center dedicated to the protection and breeding of the San Cristóbal giant tortoise, endemic to San Cristóbal. During a visit of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, observe these iconic creatures at different stages of their life ...
San Cristobal Airport to Quito and transfer to Baños After this memorable visit, transfer to San Cristobal Airport for your return flight to Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, you’ll be warmly welcomed at the airport and transferred to the city. Check in at your hotel and take some time to relax and unwind after your exciting journey through the Galapagos. The evening is free to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Quito, perhaps exploring nearby restauran...
DAY
07
ENJOY & Romantic Getaway
ENJOY & Romantic Getaway
in Baños Romantic Getaway in Baños Wellness & Adventure in Baños Enjoy a full day at leisure to experience the hotel and its surroundings. 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. Wellness Experience & Return to ...
Stop for photos at the majestic Cotopaxi Volcano (without entering), one of Ecuador's most outstanding natural wonders. Finally, arrive in Quito, where you will check into your hotel. From Quito to Baños Start your day with breakfast at the hotel in Quito, followed by a 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 towe...
DAY
08
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
09
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
10
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
- GALAPAGOS LEGEND CRUISE 5* IN GALAPAGOHS
- HOTEL LUNA VOLCÁN, ADVENTURE SPA 4* IN BAÑOS
- HOTEL MERCURE ALAMEDA QUITO 5* IN QUITO
- GALAPAGOS LEGEND CRUISE 5* IN GALAPAGOS
- HOTEL LUNA VOLCÁN, ADVENTURE SPA 4* IN BAÑOS
- HOTEL WYNDHAM GARDEN QUITO 4* IN QUITO
- GALAPAGOS LEGEND CRUISE 5* IN GALAPAGOS
- 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.
- 9 nights accommodations: 4 nights Quito / 3 nights Galapagos Islands / 2 nights Baños
- 20 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- Private transportation according to the itinerary description, except in Galapagos, where the airport shuttle bus transfer
- to the cruise ship is shared.
- Services of English-speaking local guides in Quito.
- Services of English-speaking naturalist guides in the Galapagos.
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges.
Not included / confirm separately
- International flights
- Galapagos National Park fee (USD 200)
- Galapagos Airport Transit Card fee (USD 20)
- Tips for 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.