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The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos

12 days
From Quito to Papallacta
4.5
1 traveler review
The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos - Adventure Journeys
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  • Fully Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
Age range 8 to 89
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Highlights

  • Explore the old town of Quito
  • Relax at the Papallacta Spa Resort
  • Snorkel in Tintoreras Islet

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Day
  2. Day 2 Galapagos Isabela
  3. Day 3 Snorkel at Lava Tunnels
  4. Day 4 Hike and Kayak
  5. Day 5 Charles Darwing Research Station
  6. Day 6 Flight back to Quito
  7. Day 7 Free day in Quito
  8. Day 8 Hike in Cotopaxi
  9. Day 9 Biking in The Cloud Forest
  10. Day 10 Canyoning in the Amazon
  11. Day 11 Rafting in The Amazon
  12. Day 12 End of Services
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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

25

Age Range

8 to 89 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • K
    · October 23rd, 2019
    Excellent tour. Daniel, and Jose our driver,...
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    Adventure Journeys commented on this review
    Thank you Kim, for trust in us. Our mission will always be to ensure your safety in every step and show you the Ecuador´s wonders.
    Trip date: October 2019

Dates & Availability

12 days
The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos
From Quito to Papallacta

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    Larry

    Asked on April 15th, 2023

    Since we are a family, is it possible to get one room with two full size beds, instead of having two rooms, and would this reduce the cost? Also, is it possible to spend an extra day in the Galapogos instead of having a free day in Quito?

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      Larry

      TravelerWritten April 2023

      My kids are 14 and 18. So we would like to all be in one room with double beds instead of 2 separate rooms if possible. Also instead of the free day in Quito on day 7, could we stay an extra day in the Galapagos and see a different island or something else?

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten April 2023

      after checking the possibility we can accommodate you in just want room, I can offer you at the hotel fiesta (Santa Cruz) 1 cuarduple room, and at hotel Seaside (Isabella), 1 cuadruple suite, and at Termas de Papallacta, with a cuadruple room we can get a better rate. the rest of options you accommodate whether in 2 doble or in 1 cuadruple, the price will be the same.

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten April 2023

      Our program are stablished, they do not change, that is the reason our rates are amazing! But if really you want stay in the Galapagos island an extra day, we could do it but the price will increase, not only for the hotel in Galapagos but also for the services, because will be to change in private.. in day 7 and 8. the air fare Galapagos Quito also could increase.

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    Nicola

    Asked on February 21st, 2023

    Wanted to do some additional days that were from another tour, is that possible?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten February 2023

      We can combine our tours, what additional days are you interested?

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      Nicola

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      So we are interested in the 10 Multi-sport tour I.D 5394 but wanted to add on the a few days like the end of the Best of Galapagos ID 86538. Rafting in the jungle, waterfall hike, mountain bike in Papallacta. Is it possible to do this?

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten February 2023

      You have the price for Galapagos Multisport 3729 USD, you should choose the date, pay for this tour and then we will charge to your credit card the amount for the extension from Day 10 to Day 15 (the best of ecuador + papallacta biking) as an add on, it will be 1400 USD. Total per person 5129 USD. This tour will included too transfer in to Quito and transfer out from Papallacta.

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    Brenda

    Asked on October 4th, 2022

    Is an upgrade for single room available? How much would that cost?

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    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten October 2022

      Yes you can make an upgrade, the single supplement is USD 785.

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    Lorraine

    Asked on September 9th, 2022

    Do I have to be in great shape for this trip? Also, what happens if I don't want to go biking down the mountain on the day you go biking in the clouds?

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      Lorraine

      TravelerWritten September 2022

      I want to know if this trip is for active people. I am 68 young. I do not want to go bike riding in the mountains. Is there a hike or other activity I could do instead?

    • Adventure JourneysOperatorWritten September 2022

      You do not need to have a great shape, the activities are moderate so you will need to have some physical condition, if you do not want to go biking you can go in the car that goes along with the travelers and you will enjoy the landscape, or stay in Banos enjoying the town while you wait for the group.

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Tour ID: 86538

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Adventure Journeys will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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