Your Galapagos Cruise PLUS a Mainland Ecuador Adventure
A Galapagos expedition is perfectly complemented by an extension in Mainland Ecuador. Activities on the mainland range from stays at world renown Amazon Rainforest Lodges to daytime horse-back rides on the Andean highlands with nightly stays at colonial haciendas. Choose from the wide array of possibilities below according to the number of days by which you wish to extend your stay. There is something for all styles of travel.
Basic Package:Add $256 to your cruise price (all Extension options below are in addition to the basic package price)
Includes: 4 airport transfers and 2 hotel nights at 5-Star Swissotel or 5-Star LeParc hotels in Quito or at 5-Star Oro Verde hotel in Guayaquil.
Note: Hotel nights are at your choice, depending on your international flight itinerary: Either for Thrusday & Friday before your cruise or for Friday before cruise and Saturday night after cruise.
Friday
Arrive in Quito, transfer to the hotel
Saturday
Depart to Galapagos, transfers included
Sun to Fri
7 night / 8 day cruise on the Galapagos Islands
Saturday
Depart to Quito, transfers included
Sunday
Transfer for international flight
Note: We strongly recommend our guests to arrive 2 nights prior to their cruise in case there are any flight delays or cancellations. We have had guests in the past miss their cruise because they were not able to make their early Saturday flight to the Islands on time. Check our tour suggestions below. Please contact us for additional details.
1 Day Tours : Starting at $133 per person(based on double occupancy)
One day in Quito or its vecinity represents an excellent opportunity to learn about colonial art, archaeology, anthropology and have a direct contact with an indigenous handcraft market or magnificent natural environments like a snow covered volcano or a cloud forest, favorite environment for birds and orchids.
Note:
Our extension rates already include the extra night in Quito.
2 Day Tours: Starting at $505 per person (based on double occupancy)
If you would you like to experience the charm of a colonial hacienda, native hand-crafters, non-tourist indigenous markets, snow covered volcanoes, andean lakes or a thermal spa high in the mountains, our 2 day extensions will give you a taste of the Ecuadorian Andes and its cultural and natural treasures.
Note: Our extension rates already include the extra night in Quito.
3 Day Tours: Starting at $773 per person (based on double occupancy)
If you like physical activities you have plenty to choose from our 3 days extensions; hiking near active volcanoes, horseback riding & biking. If you prefer cultural activities you have indigenous markets, Inca ruins and colonial cities, all this with overnights at charming haciendas or country inns.
Note: Our extension rates already include the extra night in Quito.
4 Day Tours: Starting at $932 per person(based on double occupancy)
Our 4 day extensions offer an impressive mixture of destinations to fit all travel styles. These range from cloud to rain forests adventures, visits to current artisans and colonial art / archaeology galleries, to tours of indigenous markets and bird-watching paraidses. Get a taste of Ecuador's National Parks, snow covered volcanoes, colonial cities, and different microclimates / ecological niches, great for nature and culture lovers!!
Note: Our extension rates already include the extra night in Quito.
5 Day Tours: Starting at $1102 per person(based on double occupancy)
The more time you spend on mainland Ecuador, the more you will learn about what makes Ecuador so attractive. It is the great variety of microclimates, various indigenous nationalities, colonial cities, volcanoes, agricultural fields, white sand natural beaches, rain forest and much, much more. All this combined with first class service & accommodations and exclusive destinations.
Note: Our extension rates already include the extra night in Quito.
6 Day Tours: Starting at $1704 per person(based on double occupancy)
Alexander Von Humbolt described the Andes of Ecuador as “The Avenue of Volcanoes” due to its 2 main Andean ranges where most of the 35 volcanoes are located. With any of these extensions you will get a glimpse of the unique environments which are not far away one from another. We offer visits to snow covered volcanoes, ancient cultures, thermal springs, waterfalls, lakes, indigenous markets and cloud forests, combined with activities like bird-watching, hiking or horseback riding. We invite you to discover mainland Ecuador.
Note: Our extension rates already include the extra night in Quito.
