Mitad del Mundo & GALAPAGOS (10 Days)

The program includes the following detailed services to ensure a comfortable and complete experience:

Accommodation and Transportation: Accommodation in 4-star hotels or similar and transportation throughout the entire program (land, air, and sea as per the itinerary).
- All hotels in our packages are verified by our staff to meet international quality standards.
Meals: Daily Breakfasts. Dinners at the hotel (as specified in the itinerary).
Visits and Guides: All visits are conducted with an accompanying guide.
Assistance: Personalized assistance from VivaEcuador 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

Certified Guides: Daily visits with a guide certified by the Galápagos National Park (we use local guides on each island, and you will also be assisted by our operation staff, English/Spanish speaking guides).
Accommodation: Accommodation in a double room (please specify if a double bed or twin beds are required).
Transportation: All transportation between islands (boat) and on land (car), except during free time.
Snorkeling Equipment: Includes snorkeling gear and fins
Meals: Meals mentioned in the itinerary.

The following items are not covered by the program cost:

Flights: Flight tickets.
Credit Card Fees: Payment with current/deferred credit card (T/C Corriente-Diferido).
Transit Control Card: Transit Control Card $20 ADT-YCD-DIS-CHD (INGALA).
Lobito Bus: Lobito Bus Round Trip $10 NAC-EXT — AIRPORT/CHANNEL-ITABACA/AIRPORT.
Galápagos National Park Entrance Fee (GPS/SCY):
- Nationals: $30 ADT / $15 CHD-YCD-DIS (Starting August).
- General Foreigners: $200 ADT-YCD-DIS / $100 CHD.
- Andean Community Foreigners: $100 ADT-YCD-DIS / $50 CHD.
Meals: Meals (depending on the itinerary).
Water Taxi: Water Taxi $1 per pax (Combined Programs, Full Days to other Islands).
Isabela Dock Fee: Isabela Dock Usage Fee $5 NAC / $10 EXT (Only when a Full Day or Combined Tour with Isabela is done).
Unspecified Items: Anything not detailed in the current program.

NOT INCLUDED:

flight from/to mainland (approx. 550$)
Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park $100,-** (to be paid upon arrival at the airport – CASH ONLY – There is no ATM at the airport. Please bring enough cash)

Quito: History, Equator & Andean Views

Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage site, seamlessly blends historical grandeur with natural wonder.

Historic Center: Explore the heart of the city, home to iconic 16th and 17th-century churches. Don’t miss the Church of San Francisco, a masterpiece of continental baroque architecture, and the majestic Basílica del Voto Nacional, the largest Neo-Gothic temple in the Americas.
The Equator (La Mitad del Mundo): Stand on the exact spot where the 18th-century Franco-Spanish geodesic mission defined the Equator, giving Ecuador its name. The landmark features museums, restaurants, and local craft shops.
El Panecillo: Located at 9,843 feet above sea level, this natural viewpoint offers a privileged 180-degree panorama of Quito. It is crowned by the Virgen del Panecillo, the world’s largest aluminum statue, composed of 7,400 pieces

Day 1: Arrival in Quito and Acclimatization. Arrival at Quito airport, private transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon to acclimatize to the city’s altitude. Accommodation and dinner.
Day 2: Colonial and Baroque Capital. Full tour of Quito’s Historic Center, visiting the Cathedral, the Church of La Compañía de Jesús, and the Church of San Francisco—jewels of baroque art. In the afternoon, enjoy panoramic views from El Panecillo and the Ichimbía viewpoint. Accommodation and dinner.
Day 3: Teleférico and Middle of the World. In the morning, ascend the Teleférico (gondola lift) for breathtaking views from the Pichincha Volcano. Then, visit the emblematic La Mitad del Mundo complex, the 0º latitude line, and the Intiñan Museum. Accommodation and dinner.
Day 4: Mindo, Cloud Forest, and Tarabita. Full-day excursion to the Mindo cloud forest. Visit the Hummingbird Garden to observe diverse species, hike trails to waterfalls, and experience flying over the vegetation on the Tarabita (cable car). Return to Quito.

Day 5: Arrival in San Cristóbal. Flight to Galápagos (San Cristóbal Island), transfer, and lunch. Visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the islands’ history. Hike to Cerro Tijeretas for a great view and practice snorkeling at Tijeretas Bay or Carola Beach alongside sea lions and turtles. Dinner at your leisure.
Day 6: Santa Cruz and Giant Tortoises. Shared speedboat trip to Santa Cruz Island. Transfer to the Highlands to observe the iconic Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, free time to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Dinner at your leisure in Puerto Ayora (Los Kioskos is recommended for local food).
Day 7: Uninhabited Island (Shared Tour). Full-day yacht excursion to an uninhabited island (depending on National Park availability: Santa Fé, Plazas, Bartolomé, or Seymour). These islands are famous for their endemic iguanas, Blue-footed Boobies, and unique lava landscapes. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 8: Return to Mainland (Quito/Guayaquil). Transfer from the hotel to the Itabaca Channel and then to Baltra Airport to take the flight back to the mainland.

Day 9: Return and City Tour (Quito or Guayaquil). The driver will meet you at the airport (Quito or Guayaquil). Transfer to the hotel, and in the afternoon, a City Tour will take place to admire the illuminated city. Accommodation and dinner. (Option: You may choose to fly back to Guayaquil instead of Quito and take the city tour there).
Day 10: Departure Transfer. At the indicated time, transfer from the hotel to the airport for your international flight.