Journey Through the Galápagos
On mainland Ecuador, experience the local culture in Quito, where Independence Plaza and the Intiñan Museum Museum provide social context to the biological wonders of this fascinating country.
Offshore, the Galápagos are home to an assortment of marine species—making it the perfect destination for viewing wildlife before you experience Mindo Cloud Forest’s otherworldly climate.
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Day 1: Fly to Quito
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Quito
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Day 2: Quito
Take a tour of Quito
With your tour director you will see:- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
Take an excursion to the Equatorial Line
Visit the Intinan Museum
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Day 3: Santa Cruz
Fly to Baltra
Continue on to Santa Cruz Island
Visit the Santa Cruz Highlands
See sea lions, finches, crabs and iguanas in Puerto Ayora
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Day 4: Isabela Island
Continue on to Isabela Island
Take an excursion to a pink flamingo habitat
Enjoy a snorkeling activity where you’ll see penguins, flamingos, sea lions, and iguanas
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Day 5: Santa Cruz
Hike the Sierra Negra volcano
Continue on to Santa Cruz Island
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Day 6: San Cristobal
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Enjoy a boat excursion to San Cristóbal Island
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Day 7: San Cristobal
Hike up Tijeretas Hill
Visit the San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Enjoy a snorkeling activity where you’ll see penguins, flamingos, sea lions, and iguanas
Take a coastal walk along La Loberia beach
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Day 8: San Cristobal • Quito
Enjoy activities on San Cristobal Island
Fly to Quito
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Day 9: Quito
Visit the Mindo Cloud Forest
Enjoy a hike in the jungle
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Day 10: Quito
Take an excursion to Otavalo market
Enjoy a local community visit for a weaving workshop
Depart for home
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Quito
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Quito
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Day 2: Quito
Take a tour of Quito
With your tour director you will see:- Independence Plaza
- Government Palace
Visit Santo Domingo Monastery
Take an excursion to the Equatorial Line
Visit the Intinan Museum
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Day 3: Santa Cruz
Fly to Baltra
Continue on to Santa Cruz Island
Visit the Santa Cruz Highlands
See sea lions, finches, crabs and iguanas in Puerto Ayora
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Day 4: Isabela Island
Continue on to Isabela Island
Take an excursion to a pink flamingo habitat
Enjoy a snorkeling activity where you’ll see penguins, flamingos, sea lions, and iguanas
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Day 5: Santa Cruz
Hike the Sierra Negra volcano
Continue on to Santa Cruz Island
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Day 6: San Cristobal
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Enjoy a boat excursion to San Cristóbal Island
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Day 7: San Cristobal
Hike up Tijeretas Hill
Visit the San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Enjoy a snorkeling activity where you’ll see penguins, flamingos, sea lions, and iguanas
Take a coastal walk along La Loberia beach
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Day 8: San Cristobal • Quito
Enjoy activities on San Cristobal Island
Fly to Quito
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Day 9: Quito
Visit the Mindo Cloud Forest
Enjoy a hike in the jungle
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Day 10: Quito
Take an excursion to Otavalo market
Enjoy a local community visit for a weaving workshop
Depart for home
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; 2 internal flights; boat
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch days 3-7
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Guided sightseeing
Comprehensive sightseeing of natural attractions
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Entrances
Compañía de Jesús church; Intiñan Museum; Charles Darwin Research Station; Mindo Cloud Forest hike; butterfly garden; artisan’s workshop
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
