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Quito · Galapagos · Baños

Quito, Galapagos & Baños · Galapagos Legend North

10 days / 9 nights combining Quito with a Galapagos expedition cruise. Authentic quotation itinerary with handpicked hotels.

Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destinations Quito · Galapagos · Baños
Travel Style Cruise combination
Transfers Private airport transfers included
Customization 100% Personalised for your dates

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Expedition Itinerary

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DAY 01
Quito International Airport (UIO) & Hotel Welcome greeting at hotel

Welcome to Quito & Private Hotel Transfer

Morning Exploration

Arrival at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito.

Afternoon & Activities

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).

Key Encounters:
Quito Airport WelcomePrivate Andean TransferBoutique Hotel Check-in
DAY 02
Mitad del Mundo & Quito Historic Center Breakfast included at hotel

Middle of the World & Historic UNESCO Colonial Quito

Morning Exploration

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...

Afternoon & Activities

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...

Key Encounters:
Equatorial Line 0°00’00”Intiñan Solar MuseumLa Compañía Gold ChurchUNESCO Colonial QuitoEl Panecillo Viewpoint
DAY 03
Santa Cruz Island All meals included on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Galapagos Arrival & Black Turtle Cove

Morning Exploration

Galapagos Arrival & Black Turtle Cove 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 is...

Afternoon & Activities

, explore Black Turtle Cove, a protected mangrove lagoon located on the north coast of Santa Cruz Island. Accessible only by boat, this turtle sanctuary is home to a rich array of marine life. During a relaxing one-hour boat ride, cruise through calm waters surrounded by mangroves, where sea turtles surface to breathe while rays and fish swim below. Whitetip reef sharks can often be spotted beneath the boat, along with seabirds such as pelicans, ...

Key Encounters:
Reef SharksEagle Rays & Stingrays
DAY 04
Genovesa Island All meals included on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Genovesa Island: & Wildlife & Remote Landscapes

Morning Exploration

Genovesa Island: Wildlife & Remote Landscapes El Barranco Prince Philip ´ s Steps (Genovesa Island) This morning, explore the spectacular cliffs of Prince Philip's Staircase on Genovesa Island. Disembark at the foot of a rocky staircase carved into ancient lava formations. As you ascend, you'll enjoy stunning views and a unique opportunity to walk among vibrant seabird colonies. This area is particularly famous for its large populations of Nazca ...

Afternoon & Activities

, visit the stunning Darwin Bay, located within the flooded caldera of Genovesa Island. This beautiful white-sand beach offers a welcoming landing surrounded by one of the richest seabird colonies in the archipelago. As you walk along the sandy trails, you will encounter swallow-tailed gulls—known as the only nocturnal gull species in the world—along with nesting red-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. The calm waters of the bay are idea...

Key Encounters:
Blue-footed BoobiesFrigatebirdsGalapagos Sea LionsSnorkeling
DAY 05
South Plaza Island All meals included on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

South Plaza & Island & Santa Fe Island

Morning Exploration

South Plaza Island &

Afternoon & Activities

South Plaza Island Begin your day at South Plaza Island, one of the smallest yet most colorful islands in the Galápagos. Despite its size, it is densely populated with wildlife and covered in vibrant red sesuvium succulents that contrast beautifully with the green Opuntia cactus forest. During a 2-hour guided hike across rocky volcanic terrain, you will encounter land iguanas resting beneath cacti, feeding on fallen pads, and sea lions gathered a...

Key Encounters:
FrigatebirdsGalapagos Sea LionsLand IguanasReef SharksEagle Rays & Stingrays
DAY 06
Santa Cruz Island All meals included on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Santa Cruz & Highlands & Travel to Baños

Morning Exploration

Santa Cruz Highlands & Travel to Baños Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) Conclude your Galápagos experience with a visit to the lush highlands of Santa Cruz Island, home to the Highlands Tortoise Reserve. Here, you will have the unique opportunity to observe giant Galápagos tortoises in their natural habitat, roaming freely through humid highland forests. These iconic reptiles, which can weigh over 250 kg, are one of the most emblema...

Afternoon & Activities

Baltra Airport to Quito and transfer to Baños After this memorable visit, transfer to Baltra Island 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 restaurants, wal...

Key Encounters:
Giant Tortoises
DAY 07
Baños All meals included on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Wellness & Adventure in Baños

Morning Exploration

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 Quito Enjoy a relaxing morning at the hotel, taking advantage of the included amenities and its exclusive facilities and experiences. At 12...

Afternoon & Activities

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. ENJOY Romantic Getaway in Baños Romantic Getaway in Baños 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 Avenu...

Key Encounters:
Thermal Hot Springs
DAY 08
Galapagos All meals included on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Leave Quito

Morning Exploration

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.

Afternoon & Activities

Breakfast at hotel. Check-out anf transfer to the airport for your flight. Arrival at airport and boarding.

DAY 09
Baños de Agua Santa Country breakfast included

Wellness, Thermal Waters & Mountain Exploration in Baños

Morning Exploration

Morning at leisure enjoying the resort amenities, volcanic thermal pools, and scenic cloud forest views.

Afternoon & Activities

Guided walk along the Pastaza river canyon and local orchid trails, with optional artisan shopping.

Key Encounters:
Volcanic Thermal PoolsPastaza River CanyonMountain Relaxation
DAY 10
Quito International Airport (UIO) Breakfast included at hotel

Farewell Ecuador & International Airport Transfer

Morning Exploration

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel in Quito. Depending on your flight departure time, explore local artisan markets or relax.

Afternoon & Activities

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.

Key Encounters:
Private Airport TransferSouvenir ShoppingInternational Departure

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.