Ecuador · 12 days
Golden Triangle with Galapagos
Day 1: Ecuador Airport - Quito (Monday)
Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Accommodation.
Day 2: Otavalo - Cotacachi
Departure from your hotel heading north to visit the "Plaza de Ponchos" in Otavalo's crafts and textiles market. We will also visit Cotacachi and its leather goods stores. Along the way, enjoy the Andean landscapes framed by Lake San Pablo and the Imbabura and Cayambe volcanoes. A shopping tour with authentic folk atmosphere. Return.
Day 3: Quito - Mitad del Mundo
Departure to the Historic Center, "World Heritage Site". We will visit the Basilica (entrance included to see its towers and giant stained-glass windows), Plaza Grande, Palace of Government, La Compañía de Jesús (entrance and guided tour included), Plaza and Church of San Francisco, and the Winged Virgin Panecillo viewpoint. Then we travel to the city of Mitad del Mundo for lunch and visit the Monument to the Ecuador Line (included) and the "Intiñan" Museum (included). Finally, a stop at the Teleférico for those who wish to visit (at your own expense), otherwise return to each hotel. Accommodation.
Day 4: Quito - Avenue of Volcanoes - Riobamba
Departure via the south Panamericana highway. We will appreciate various mountains and snow-capped peaks along the route with a stop to see the Ilinizas north and south peaks. We will enter Cotopaxi National Park to Limpiopungo Lagoon, then visit a Roses Farm to see cultivation, harvesting and export packing processes. Next, we arrive at Guano, an artisanal village known for monoliths and mummies. In Riobamba, panoramic visit of the city, its Neptune Park and Loma de Quito viewpoint. Accommodation.
Day 5: Riobamba - Ingapirca - Cuenca
We will depart to ALAUSI where we will board the Devil's Nose Train (ticket included) for a fascinating round trip admiring unique landscapes with plenty of adrenaline. Then we continue to the archaeological ruins of INGAPIRCA with site museum visit. In the evening we arrive at the city of Cuenca, World Heritage Site. Accommodation.
Day 6: Cuenca - Gualaceo
Morning visit of the city of Cuenca, declared World Heritage Site for its architectural richness and the landscapes created by the 4 rivers that cross it. Visit the Cathedral Domes (included), El Turi, Parque Calderón and the "Ortega" hat factory.
Visit nearby towns of GUALACEO with its "Orchid Garden" (included) and jewelry shops in CHORDELEG. Return to Cuenca.
Accommodation.
Visit nearby towns of GUALACEO with its "Orchid Garden" (included) and jewelry shops in CHORDELEG. Return to Cuenca.
Accommodation.
Day 7: Cuenca - Guayaquil
Land transfer to the city of Guayaquil, passing through the lake area of "El Cajas". Enjoy the "3 Crosses" viewpoint (if the route is open). Along the way appreciate cacao, rice and banana crops. In Guayaquil we will cross the Guayas river via its magnificent bridges and arrive at Cerro Paraíso viewpoint to admire the great city in 360 degrees, then transfer to the hotel.
Visit the Iguanas Park and walk along the Malecón, admiring its attractions such as La Rotonda, Calle Las Peñas, La Rueda, La Perla or a cruise on the Guayas river (included). Return. Accommodation.
Visit the Iguanas Park and walk along the Malecón, admiring its attractions such as La Rotonda, Calle Las Peñas, La Rueda, La Perla or a cruise on the Guayas river (included). Return. Accommodation.
Day 8: Guayaquil - Galapagos
Transfer to Puerto Ayora SANTA CRUZ ISLAND - Visit the upper part and Twin Craters.
* A PASSPORT is required to enter Galapagos.
* A PASSPORT is required to enter Galapagos.
Day 9: Galapagos
Plaza Island and Punta Carrion (Navigable)
Day 10: Galapagos
Seymour Island (Navigable)
Day 11: Puerto Ayora - Quito
Transfer Puerto Ayora + Itabaca Channel - BALTRA flight to Quito (not included).
Transfers to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Transfers to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Day 12: Quito - Ecuador Airport
Transfer from the hotel to Quito airport.
End of our services.
End of our services.
Departure: Minimum 02 Passengers.
To enter Galapagos, a PASSPORT is required.
Rates valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
To enter Galapagos, a PASSPORT is required.
Rates valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
Prices per person
Tourist category: La Quinta · Zeus · Dorado · Ibis · Dejavu
SGLUSD 3410
DBLUSD 2740
TPLUSD 2580
Superior category: Holiday · Abraspungo · Rione · Double Tree · Ikala
SGLUSD 4300
DBLUSD 3230
TPLUSD 2970
First category: Swissotel · Quindeloma · Sheraton · Wyndham · Finch Bay
SGLUSD 6050
DBLUSD 4100
TPLUSD 0
Package details
Included
- Airport/hotel/airport transfers in Quito and Guayaquil with transfer service.
- Tourist transportation throughout the circuit from Quito to Guayaquil.
- Excursions and tours mentioned in the itinerary with professional tour guides.
- 08 nights accommodation in Quito, Riobamba, Cuenca and Guayaquil with breakfasts.
- 03 nights in Galapagos at hotels in Puerto Ayora with lunches and navigations.
- 02 navigations to Plaza and Seymour Islands with lunch.
- Land and sea transportation in Galapagos with visits included according to itinerary.
- Attraction tickets and experiences: Basilica, La Compañía, Mitad del Mundo, Intiñan Museum, Cotopaxi, Roses Farm, Devil's Nose Train, Ingapirca, Cuenca Domes, Orchid Garden and 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 accommodation in Quito, Riobamba, Cuenca and Guayaquil with breakfasts.
- 03 nights in Galapagos at hotels in Puerto Ayora with lunches and navigations.
- 02 navigations to Plaza and Seymour Islands with lunch.
- Land and sea transportation in Galapagos with visits included according to itinerary.
- Attraction tickets and experiences: Basilica, La Compañía, Mitad del Mundo, Intiñan Museum, Cotopaxi, Roses Farm, Devil's Nose Train, Ingapirca, Cuenca Domes, Orchid Garden and La Perla or Yacht.
Not Included
- International or domestic flights.
- Meals, visits or attraction tickets NOT mentioned in the itinerary description.
- Air ticket UIO/GPS/UIO USD 680 per person.
- Galapagos entrance fee USD 120 Mercosur and Andean citizens or USD 220 other countries, payable at destination.
- Meals, visits or attraction tickets NOT mentioned in the itinerary description.
- Air ticket UIO/GPS/UIO USD 680 per person.
- Galapagos entrance fee USD 120 Mercosur and Andean citizens or USD 220 other countries, payable at destination.
Package Conditions
- Single traveler supplement USD 580.
- Not applicable during Holy Week, Christmas and New Year.
- Not applicable during Holy Week, Christmas and 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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