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QUITO AND GALAPAGOS ISLAND ADVENTURE TWIN LODGE-from $ 1259

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This morning we will visit the historic center, the largest and best preserved in South America, in one of our original trolleys, which are a replica of the trams that circulated in Quito in the last century.

Visit to the Basilica del Voto Nacional Church, where we will make a brief stop for an explanation of its facade, to later move towards the Panecillo viewpoint, an iconic place in the city, renowned for its beauty, and where is a giant statue of the "Winged Virgin", where you can admire a beautiful landscape of colonial and modern Quito. Later we will continue to the Plaza de San Francisco, one of the representative places of the city and full of history, from where we will walk to the Plaza Grande, historical and political center of the city, surrounded by innumerable attractions including: the Cathedral, the Palace of Government, the Archbishops Palace and the La Compañía church.

We continue our tour meeting the traditional La Ronda neighborhood, in whose romantic setting we can find workshops where our visitors will learn with a group of authentic artisans, how their works are elaborated, and trades of yesteryear that keep alive the cultural traditions of this charming city, in this emblematic street you will have the opportunity to visit an ice cream shop where you can find very traditional flavors of Ecuador, as well as a visit to one of the artisan workshops: panamá hats or joinery or tinwork or products made from honey bee. (Entrance to churches are not included).

We will stop at the “Zona Rosa” of the city, approximately an hour and a half to have free time for lunch (not included), and later we continue with our excursion “Authentic Middle of the World Tour”. We go to the "Middle of the World City", where you can see the monument that divides the northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere of the planet. It was built during the XVII century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line that divides the world and it is a must-see place for those who visit Quito. Includes entrance to the Middle of the World complex ,where you can live experiences that defy the laws of physics and occur only in this part of the world. After visiting this privileged place and registering it in your passport, you will always see Ecuador and the Middle of the World in a different way. Return to your Hotel.

Day 3: Quito - Baltra Galapagos Island

Breakfast. At indicated time transfers to the airport.

Upon arrival Welcome at the Baltra airport, you will be transferred by bus to the tip of the Itabaca canal, where you will proceed by a public ferry service in the Island of Santa Cruz. Our Representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your Hotel located at Puerto Ayora .After Lunch Visit to the Scientific Charles Darwin Station, where you can learn more about the Galápagos Islands; the species that live in this enchanted place, its origin, the theory of Evolution, the conservation programs, and observe some Giant Turtles in captivity.

Overnight at Puerto Ayora Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: Full Day visit to Isabela or Santa Fe Island

Breakfast, Today we depart about 6 am to Isabela Island (Las Tintoreras). In a bay with crystalline and calm water, usually rest the sharks of white fin, called Tintoreras. Also, you can practice surface diving, observe penguins, sea turtles, sea lions, rays, variety of fish. Also we visit Humedales, a complex of trails and lagoons for the observation of the 4 species of mangrove, lava formations and several birds such as flamingos, curlews, to mention some. And then, Breeding Center Crianza Arnaldo Tupiza, which has several species of terrestrial turtles, you can also appreciate its beautiful landscapes. . Itinerary depends on your dates of travel. We are not able to guarantee specific locations, those depends on Galapagos Authority regulations.

Tour Operations in Galápagos, may change due to climate conditions, operations, and logistics and are also subject to availability and itinerary changes, days of excursions, etc. However, we guarantee the number of excursions and visits to be met, but does not guarantee the itinerary or specific place to visit

Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: Santa Cruz Playa Tourtuga Bay - Lava Tunnels and Highlands Reserve

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning excursion to Tortuga Bay Beach, after 35 minute walk (approx.) we will arrive to this magic place, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos!, with white sand and green mangroves. “Playa mansa” is where we can swim and enjoy of the beach. Free time to eat at the hotel.

In the afternoon visit Santa Cruz Highlands. Journeying across Santa Cruz into the highlands visitors are delighted by the islands variety of life and geology. Beginning at the coast and traveling across Santa Cruz the road departs from Puerto Ayora climbing through the agricultural lands and into the mist covered forests. Santa Cruz possesses all of the various life zones present in the archipelago. As you travel through these zones birders are enchanted. Whether its the bright red feathers of a vermillion flycatcher or one of Darwins Finch almost every bird present in the islands can be found here. Santa Cruz offers excellent opportunities for viewing wild Galapagos Tortoises. Tracking tortoises is not the only exciting activity to be found in the highlands. There are also plenty of lava tubes, sinkholes and craters to explore. Theses eerie formations offer a fascinating hike into the belly of the island to view its volcanic make-up.

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