Ecuadorian Experience Guayaquil-Galápagos 8 Days 7 Nights
This tour begins from the historic main port of Ecuador located in Guayaquil to the unique beauty of the nature as Galapagos Islands in an enchanted tour all around the main attractions of both places.
ItineraryDay 1: Transfer In Guayaquil Stop At: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, Av. de las Américas, Guayaquil 090513, Ecuador
Transfer from Guayaquil Airport to the hotel in order to make the check in - Free Time after it
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accommodation included: Accomodation in Guayaquil
Day 2: City Tour + Historic ParkStop At: Parque Historico Guayaquil, Avenida Central y avenida Rio Esmeraldas Samborondon, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
Guayaquil, also known as La Perla del Pacífico, is the largest and most populated city in Ecuador. It has a great commercial tradition, and is betting on tourism, becoming a national and international tourist destination, home to numerous fairs and international events.
The points of interest visited in this tour are: The Park of Las Iguanas (Parque Seminario), San Pedro Cathedral, Municipal Palace, Simón Bolívar Malecón, Rotunda Hemiciclo, Las Peñas Traditional Neighborhood and Puerto Santa Ana, and Historical Park.
The Historical Park has the area of wildlife, the urban architectural area and the traditional area in order to recreate the lifestyle which at that time Guayaquileños had.
In the afternoon we move to the Historical Park, where we will begin the journey from the Wildlife Zone, here we will appreciate the different varieties of mangrove and the important role it plays within the biological cycles of the region. Throughout the visit we will make some stops in places that will allow you to better appreciate the different species of animals or plants in the park.
Later we will visit the Architectural Urban Zone, where we will find the reconstruction of two buildings of the XX century. We will visit the Casa Campesina, enter the different environments of it and learn a little more about the way of life of the peasants who worked the fields of rice, banana, coffee and of course cocoa, during the time of the Cocoa Boom. In addition, you can appreciate the tools used and the distribution of this rural house.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accommodation included: Accomodation in Guayaquil
Day 3: The Eternity Route + Artisan Shopping TourStop At: Cementerio Patrimonial de Guayaquil, Jose Mascote 101 y Av. Pedro Menendez Gilbert Mehrere Eingänge. Parkpatz nicht einfach zu finden, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
One of the most important tourist attractions of the city is the Patrimonial Cemetery of Guayaquil. There are 4 Routes: Heroes of Independence, Presidents, Writers and Artists and Fine Arts, the specialized guides will show you the sculptures that have great meaning and were created by artists from Europe and South America who worked together with Ecuadorian sculptors and architects. Among them you can find sculptures made by international artists, with Carrara marble, statues, busts, mausoleums and bas-reliefs
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil, Dr. Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
In the morning, you will visit the sector known as La Bahia, a popular market, very varied and safe, where clothing, technology and various items are offered at very attractive prices, here you will see up close the "bargaining" (negotiation) between seller and client . After this, you will visit the Handicraft Market of Guayaquil, where you will see the famous works of art, clothing, ceramics and Ecuadorian jewelry.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accommodation included: Accomodation in Guayaquil
Day 4: Transfer Out Guayaquil + Transfer In Galapagos + Santa Cruz Island Upper PartPass By: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, Av. de las Américas, Guayaquil 090513, Ecuador
At the indicated time we will meet in the hotel lobby to head towards the Guayaquil airport
Stop At: Charles Darwin Research Station, Ave Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
You will arrive at the Baltra airport and have a personalized welcome (sign with your name and companion) to go to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. We will leave the airport to arrive in a bus that will take us to Canal de Itabaca which, we will cross by a barge (the maximum time sailing 10 minutes).
At the time indicated by the guide, we will leave for the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, which is a biological research station operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation. During the tour you will be able to maintain a very close contact with the turtles, which are in the pens, as well as with the giant cactus forests where where several land birds live. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in Santa Cruz Island
Day 5: Ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island + Wetlands Tour Pass By: Isabela Island, Galapagos, 010850 Ecuador
In the morning we will go to Puerto Ayora pier where we will take a water taxi to the boat, a trip of approximately two and a half hours, which will take us to Isabela Island. Once on the island, we will transfer you to the hotel.
Stop At: Isabela Island Wetlands Complex, Galapagos National Park, Puerto Villamil Ecuador
The wetlands are a complex of trails, located south of Isabela Island, Galápagos. They have a great variety of flora and fauna, as well as the spectacular landscapes of the bay. We will visit nine trails that include the following sites: Wall of Tears, Orchilla Hill, estuary, "Poza Redonda" Canal "Poza Escondida" Amor, "Mirador de los Tunos and Pozas Verdes": "La Playita". After a pleasant time in the wetlands we will return to the hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accommodation included: Accomodation in Isabela Island
Day 6: Tintoreras Island OR Sierra Negra VolcanoStop At: Las Tintoreras, Puerto Villamil Ecuador
We are going to visit a small island called Tintoreras. Navigation (20 min) starts at the dock aboard a small boat. The islet takes its name from the white fin sharks known as Tintoreras. This is considered one of the most fascinating species of Galápagos, in the same area we will find: sea lions, marine iguanas, blue footed boobies, crabs, sea turtles, pelicans and the peculiar Galapagos penguins.
Then we will move to an incoming sea on the islet where you can dive, the site is ideal for this activity due to a variety of fish, starfish, sea urchins, manta rays, sharks and beautiful sea lions swimming in the site.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sierra Negra, Ecuador
The Sierra Negra Volcano is considered the oldest volcano in Isabela. The 12-km walk takes about 3 hours. The walk is made on a path of medium difficulty, with a steep slope. The Sierra Negra Volcano has the second longest crater in the world, approximately 6 miles in diameter and 300 feet deep and is one of the most spectacular views of the Galapagos. The tour continues to the Chico Volcano, where you can feel the hot earth when we approach, because it is a volcano is active. In the afternoon we returned to the hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
Accommodation included: Accomodation in Isabela Island
Day 7: Ferry from Isabela to Santa Cruz Island + Bay TourPass By: Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador
In the morning from the hotel, at the agreed time, we will go to Isabela dock to take the speed boat to take a water taxi that will take us to Puerto Villamil, which will take us back to the Island of Santa Cruz.
Stop At: La Loberia, Ecuador
In the afternoon we will meet in the hotel lobby to go to the "Lobería", a small island located two miles away, where the sea lions are. They are very friendly and like to swim with people. Next, we will move to the Shark Channel, a fissure or cleft crack formed by the magmatic chamber, where you can observe the completely harmless sharks "TINTORERAS ravine". Among the lava rocks you can also observe oceanic birds. The third destination to visit is the Canal de Amor, another fissure, fantastic for photography of exceptional scenic beauty. Next, we will go to the "Franklin Bay" where you will find sea turtles, golden stingrays, eagle rays and a mangrove area, where pelicans and herons nest according to the season.
"La Grieta" is the next place to visit. Here take a fifteen minute walk on the lava rocks where you can see the Darwin finches, shorebirds and the lagoon, endemic and native vegetation. The cracks are still the channels of sharks and love, only the interior, where the water is less salty. Here you can do diving and swimming ravine.
Finally, visit "La Playa de los Perros", where you will have the opportunity to walk. This beach is named for the large number of dog found in the area, along with the largest marine iguanas on the island of Santa Cruz. Once all the activities are finished, we will go back to the hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
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Accommodation included: Accomodation in Isabela Island
Day 8: Transfer Out GalapagosPass By: Galápagos Ecologic Airport, Aeropuerto Seymour de Baltra, Isla Baltra Baltra, HP4J+4C3, Seymour, Ecuador
At the agreed time we will go to the airport to take the return flight End of our services
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Vegetarian menu available previous confirmation
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Tourist Class - Triple Room
8/11/2021 - 3/5/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
Tourist Class - Double Room
8/11/2021 - 3/5/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
Tourist Class - Single Room
8/11/2021 - 3/5/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
Duration: 8 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Airports and Hotels of your choice
Airports- Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport, Guayaquil Ecuador
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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