Adventure Across the Four Worlds

Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Guided tour of the Historic Center. Visit the Basilica (towers and stained glass included), Plaza Grande, Government Palace, and La Compañía de Jesús. Explore San Francisco Plaza and the Panecillo viewpoint. Transfer to the Middle of the World for lunch and visits to the Equatorial Monument and Intiñan Museum (included). Optional Teleferico visit (on your own). Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

07:30 Domestic flight from Quito. 10:05 Transfer from El Coca airport for a safety briefing. 10:30 Motorized canoe journey (3 hours) down the Napo River to the community lodge. After check-in and lunch, enjoy a jungle walk to observe local birds and monkeys. Welcome cocktail, dinner, and overnight stay.

05:30 Breakfast followed by a visit to parrot clay licks and a jungle hike to observe capuchin and squirrel monkeys, toucans, and over 11 species of parrots and parakeets. Return to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon visit to a 45-meter observation tower for a canopy view and sunset. Evening night walk to observe amphibians, reptiles, and insects. Dinner and overnight stay.

05:00 Breakfast and canoe departure to the Panacocha Lagoon. Activities include observing toucans, macaws, and monkeys, and piranha fishing. With luck, spot pink dolphins and sloths. Return to the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.

05:30 Breakfast and departure for El Coca (arrival approx. 09:00). Transfer to the airport for the 10:30 flight to QUITO. Arrival transfer to the hotel.

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Baltra (not included). * PASSPORT REQUIRED.
Meet at Baltra Airport and take the "Lobito" bus to the Itabaca Channel. Cross by ferry to Santa Cruz Island and transfer to Puerto Ayora.
15:00 Visit a local ranch to observe Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat and explore the Lava Tunnels in the island HIGHLANDS. Visit the "Twin Craters" natural formation to appreciate the flora and landscape. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Walk from your hotel to the entrance of the ecological trail leading to Tortuga Bay. After a 40-minute walk through native vegetation, arrive at this white sand beach lined with mangroves. Enjoy time at "Playa Mansa," where snorkeling is available to observe fish, marine iguanas, and sea lions. Return to Puerto Ayora via a small boat (included) to avoid the return hike. Please bring towels and equipment from your hotel. Time for lunch.

ISLA SANTA CRUZ BAY TOUR (3h)
13:45 Walk to the pier for a 15 to 20-minute boat ride to begin the bay exploration. Visit Shark Channel to observe harmless reef sharks, followed by Love Channel with its crystal-clear waters, Playa de los Perros, and the Salt Mines. Continue to Las Grietas, a unique sea-water crevice between two cliffs. Finally, enjoy Punta Estrada beach, where you may stay until sunset before returning.

Transfer to the Puerto Ayora pier to board the ferry (included) to Puerto Baquerizo.

ISLA SAN CRISTOBAL: Interpretation Center, Cerro Tijeretas, Lobería, and Playa Carola (3h)
Reception at the ferry pier and transfer to your assigned hotel. Visit the National Park Interpretation Center to learn about the origin of the islands and endemic species. A hike follows through the dry forest of Cerro Tijeretas for sightings of blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, frigatebirds, and other seabirds. Continue to La Lobería to swim and snorkel among sea lions. On the return to town, visit Playa Carola, home to a large colony of sea lions, to enjoy the sunset.

Departure toward the northeast of the island to El Junco, a freshwater lagoon where frigatebirds and other seabirds gather. Continue to the breeding and conservation center for giant tortoises to observe young and adult specimens in a semi-natural habitat. Learn about repopulation and conservation efforts while walking forest trails. The morning concludes at Puerto Chino, a white sand beach where you can relax and spot blue-footed boobies. The afternoon is free to enjoy Playa Mann or walk along the Puerto Baquerizo pier, featuring various restaurants and local shops. Accommodation.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito or Guayaquil.