Quito & Galapagos · Coral I / Coral II West

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).

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...

, 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, ...

, visit Punta Espinosa on pristine Fernandina Island, considered the youngest and most untouched island in the Galápagos, with no introduced species. After a dry landing, enjoy a guided walk of approximately 1.5 hours across flat volcanic terrain, where you will find the largest concentration of marine iguanas in the archipelago. These unique reptiles are the only lizards in the world that feed in the sea, often seen basking in large groups or sw...

(Isabela Island) In the afternoon, continue to Tagus Cove, a historic anchorage on the western side of Isabela Island, once used by pirates and whalers and later visited by Charles Darwin in 1835 during his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. Enjoy a guided hike of approximately 2 hours through striking volcanic landscapes, passing Darwin Lake, a saltwater crater lagoon, before reaching panoramic viewpoints of the dramatic northern volcanoes of Isabela...

(Santiago Island) In the afternoon, visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, a remarkable site known for its extensive pahoehoe lava fields formed by relatively recent volcanic activity. After a dry landing, enjoy a guided walk of approximately 1.5 hours across flat lava terrain, where your guide will explain the island’s volcanic origins and the role of pioneering plants such as Mollugo in this unique ecosystem. The dramatic contrasts of lava and ...

Baltra Airport to Quito 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, walking through the histo...

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.