Ecuador · 14 days
Golden Triangle with Amazon and Galápagos
Day 1: Ecuador Airport - Quito (Saturday)
Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Overnight stay.
Overnight stay.
Day 2: Otavalo - Cotacachi
Morning departure to the north to visit the "Plaza de Ponchos" at the Otavalo handicraft market. Visit Cotacachi and its leather goods stores. Along the way, enjoy Andean landscapes including Lake San Pablo and the Imbabura and Cayambe volcanoes.
COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK (Optional)
Visit Cotopaxi National Park, located 70 km southeast of Quito. The excursion includes a walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon to observe birds, wild horses, and the "chuquiragua" (Andean flower) in its natural habitat. Return to Quito.
COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK (Optional)
Visit Cotopaxi National Park, located 70 km southeast of Quito. The excursion includes a walk around Limpiopungo Lagoon to observe birds, wild horses, and the "chuquiragua" (Andean flower) in its natural habitat. Return to Quito.
Day 3: Quito - Middle of the World
Explore the Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Basilica (towers and stained glass entry included), Plaza Grande, the Government Palace, and La Compañía de Jesús (guided tour and entry included). Visit San Francisco Plaza and Church and the Panecillo viewpoint.
Continue to the Middle of the World for lunch and visit the Equatorial Monument and the Intiñan Museum (both included). Final stop at the Teleferico (cable car) for optional visit (on your own). Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Continue to the Middle of the World for lunch and visit the Equatorial Monument and the Intiñan Museum (both included). Final stop at the Teleferico (cable car) for optional visit (on your own). Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Quito - Amazon Rainforest
Departure from Quito (approx. 4 hours) to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Arrive at the Napo River and board a canoe to the Lodge. Welcome lunch followed by an afternoon hike through the rainforest to discover medicinal plants and diverse insect life. With luck, observe monkeys and various birds with a native guide. Alternatively, visit the community butterfly garden. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Amazon Rainforest
Equipped with boots and rain gear, travel by canoe down the Napo and Arajuno Rivers to the AMAZONICO Animal Rescue Center to see toucans, macaws, monkeys, jaguars, and capybaras. After lunch, enjoy swimming in the river and visit a Kichwa family to learn about gold washing, traditional ceramics, "chicha" preparation, and blowgun techniques. Return to the Lodge through the secondary jungle. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Amazon Rainforest - Baños - Riobamba
Transfer to Puyo to see local balsa wood handicrafts. Continue to BAÑOS for lunch followed by a walk to the "Pailón del Diablo" waterfall. Take a cable car (tarabita) over the PASTAZA River at the "Agoyan" waterfall. Enjoy panoramic views of Baños before an evening transfer to RIOBAMBA. Overnight stay.
Day 7: Riobamba - Ingapirca - Cuenca
Departure for ALAUSI to board the Devil's Nose Train at 11:00 (ticket included). After the scenic rail journey, continue to the INGAPIRCA archaeological ruins and site museum. Evening arrival in Cuenca. Overnight stay.
Day 8: Cuenca - Gualaceo
Morning tour of Cuenca, highlighting its colonial architecture and the four rivers. Visit the Cathedral Domes (included), Turi, Calderon Park, and the "Ortega" hat factory. Afternoon excursion to GUALACEO Orchid Garden (included) and the jewelry shops of CHORDELEG. Return to Cuenca. Overnight stay.
Day 9: Cuenca - Guayaquil
Land transfer to Guayaquil via "El Cajas" lake district. Visit the "3 Cruces" viewpoint (weather permitting) and see local crops of cacao, rice, and banana. In Guayaquil, cross the Guayas River bridges to the Cerro Paraiso lookout. Visit Iguana Park and the Malecon, featuring La Rotonda and Las Peñas. Includes a Guayas River boat tour. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Guayaquil - Galapagos
Transfer to Puerto Ayora, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND. Visit the Highlands and Twin Craters.
* A valid PASSPORT is required for entry.
* A valid PASSPORT is required for entry.
Day 11: Galapagos
Plazas Island and Punta Carrión (Navigable tour).
Day 12: Galapagos
Plaza Island (Navigable tour).
Day 13: Galapagos - Quito
Transfer from Puerto Ayora via the Itabaca Channel to BALTRA for the flight to Quito (not included). Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 14: Quito - Ecuador Airport
Transfer from the hotel to the Quito airport. End of our services.
Departure: Minimum 2 passengers.
A passport is required for entry into Galapagos.
A passport is required for entry into Galapagos.
Prices per person
Tourist Category Hotels: La Quinta · Huasquilla · Zeus · Dorado · Ibis · Dejavu
SGLUSD 4130
DBLUSD 3390
TPLUSD 3210
Superior Category Hotels: Holiday · Casa del Suizo · Abraspungo · Rione · DoubleTree · Ikala
SGLUSD 4930
DBLUSD 3790
TPLUSD 3510
First Class Hotels: Swissotel · Casa del Suizo · Quindeloma · Sheratton · Wyndham · Finch Bay
SGLUSD 6680
DBLUSD 4660
TPLUSD 0
Package details
Included
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers in Quito and Guayaquil with professional assistants.
- Tourist transportation throughout the circuit from Quito to Guayaquil.
- Excursions and tours mentioned in the itinerary with professional tour guides.
- 08 nights of accommodation in Quito, Riobamba, Cuenca, and Guayaquil with breakfast.
- 02 nights in the Rio Napo Amazon region at Casa del Suizo or Huasquilla in Archidona with full board, including visits and activities offered by the resort.
- 03 nights in Galápagos at hotels in Puerto Ayora with all meals included.
- 1 boat excursion to Plazas or Seymour islands with lunch.
- Land and maritime transportation in Galápagos with visits included according to the itinerary.
- Admission tickets and experiences: Basílica, La Compañía, Mitad del Mundo, Museo Intiñan, Pailón del Diablo, Teleférico, Train, Ingapirca, Cuenca Domes, Orchid Garden, La Perla or Yacht.
- Tourist transportation throughout the circuit from Quito to Guayaquil.
- Excursions and tours mentioned in the itinerary with professional tour guides.
- 08 nights of accommodation in Quito, Riobamba, Cuenca, and Guayaquil with breakfast.
- 02 nights in the Rio Napo Amazon region at Casa del Suizo or Huasquilla in Archidona with full board, including visits and activities offered by the resort.
- 03 nights in Galápagos at hotels in Puerto Ayora with all meals included.
- 1 boat excursion to Plazas or Seymour islands with lunch.
- Land and maritime transportation in Galápagos with visits included according to the itinerary.
- Admission tickets and experiences: Basílica, La Compañía, Mitad del Mundo, Museo Intiñan, Pailón del Diablo, Teleférico, Train, Ingapirca, Cuenca Domes, Orchid Garden, La Perla or Yacht.
Not Included
- International and domestic airfare.
- Meals, visits, or attraction tickets not mentioned in the itinerary description.
- Airfare UIO/GPS/UIO: USD 680 per person.
- Galápagos entry fee: USD 120 for Mercosur and Andean pact citizens or USD 220 for other nationalities, payable at destination.
- Meals, visits, or attraction tickets not mentioned in the itinerary description.
- Airfare UIO/GPS/UIO: USD 680 per person.
- Galápagos entry fee: USD 120 for Mercosur and Andean pact citizens or USD 220 for other nationalities, payable at destination.
Package Conditions
- Single traveler supplement: USD 680.
- Rates valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
- Not applicable during Holy Week, Christmas, or New Year.
- Rates valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
- Not applicable during Holy Week, Christmas, or New Year.
Travel requirements for Ecuador
Requirements and consular contacts
- Current ID (DNI) or passport
Consulate:
Av. Amazonas Nº 477 y Roca, piso 8, edificio Río Amazonas, Quito
[email protected]
+593 (2) 256-2292 Fax: +593 (2) 256-8177 - Guard: +593 (9) 973-8957 - 9:00 to 16:00.
Embassy:
Av. Presidente Quintana 585, piso 9
+54 (11) 4804-0073 / 4806-3464 / 4804-3051 - Fax: +54 (11) 4804-0074
[email protected] - 9:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00.
Consulate:
Av. Amazonas Nº 477 y Roca, piso 8, edificio Río Amazonas, Quito
[email protected]
+593 (2) 256-2292 Fax: +593 (2) 256-8177 - Guard: +593 (9) 973-8957 - 9:00 to 16:00.
Embassy:
Av. Presidente Quintana 585, piso 9
+54 (11) 4804-0073 / 4806-3464 / 4804-3051 - Fax: +54 (11) 4804-0074
[email protected] - 9:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00.
Important
It is the traveler’s responsibility to reconfirm the documentation required by the destination country with the corresponding consulate and to have all required documents at the time of travel.
General conditions
Paamul Travel Service S.R.L. is not responsible for the documentation or vaccinations required for entry into different countries. Travelers must consult the consulate or embassy of each destination.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices do not include booking fees, VAT, banking charges, or RG 4815.
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