Quito · Galapagos
Quito & Galapagos · Galapagos Legend East
7 days / 6 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 & Return to Quito
Cerro Colorado & Return to Quito
Cerro Colorado & Return to Quito 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 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 restaurants, walking through th...
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
- GALAPAGOS LEGEND CRUISE 5* IN GALAPAGOS
- HOTEL MERCURE ALAMEDA QUITO 5* IN QUITO
- GALAPAGOS LEGEND CRUISE 5* IN GALAPAGOS
- HOTEL WYNDHAM GARDEN QUITO 4* IN QUITO
- GALAPAGOS LEGEND CRUISE 5* IN GALAPAGOS
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 Galapagos Islands
- 13 meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 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.