Quito & Galapagos · Galapagos Legend 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...

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 a comfortable expedition vessel ideal...

Rabida Island Discover the unique landscapes of Rábida Island, one of the most colorful islands in the archipelago, famous for its striking red-sand beach created by high iron content in the volcanic soil. After a wet landing, explore a trail that leads through palo santo forests and cactus-covered terrain, offering excellent opportunities to observe sea lions resting along the shore and a wide variety of birdlife, including finches, mockingbirds...

(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...

, explore Punta Vicente Roca, located on the remote western coast of Isabela Island. Surrounded by towering cliffs of an ancient, eroded volcano, this site is actually part of the remains of a collapsed caldera, creating a dramatic and secluded marine environment. Enjoy a 30-minute dinghy ride along the coastline, followed by approximately 1 hour of snorkeling in nutrient rich waters influenced by cool ocean currents one of the reasons for the ex...

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.