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From historic cities to legendary islands — experience the wonders of Ecuador and the Galápagos
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Intermediate Tours require a moderate level of activity. On certain days passengers may encounter long travel days, while other days they will be standing or walking for extended periods of time (sometimes over difficult terrains) during sightseeing excursions.
Discover the extraordinary natural beauty and remarkable wildlife of Ecuador on this unforgettable journey combining the historic charm of Quito with the spectacular ecosystems of the Galápagos Islands. Your adventure begins in Quito, a picturesque Andean capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and breathtaking mountain scenery create the perfect introduction to Ecuador. From Quito, travel to San Cristóbal Island, one of the oldest islands in the Galápagos archipelago and home to beautiful beaches and abundant marine life. Here you will enjoy a memorable navigable excursion to the iconic Kicker Rock, one of the best snorkeling locations in the islands, where crystal-clear waters reveal colorful fish, sea turtles, rays, and other fascinating marine species. Continue your journey to Santa Cruz Island, the most populated island in the archipelago and a gateway to some of the Galápagos’ most remarkable landscapes. Explore the lush highlands where the famous Galápagos giant tortoises roam freely in their natural habitat, and embark on a full-day navigable excursion to one of the surrounding islands, offering the chance to witness dramatic volcanic scenery, pristine beaches, and extraordinary wildlife including sea lions, marine iguanas, and exotic bird species. After experiencing the incredible biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes of the Galápagos Islands, return to Quito for your final evening before departing Ecuador. This immersive journey perfectly combines cultural discovery, island exploration, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in one of the world’s most unique and fascinating destinations
Please note: The prices shown are land-only, meaning international flights are not included.
To add international flights from any airport in the USA or Canada, simply select your preferred departure date below and click “Book Now.”
On the Booking Details page, you will be able to enter your departure city and see the updated total price including flights.
When you book your flights with us, we offer competitive and hassle-free airfare options, often with multiple choices to suit your schedule and preferences.
In addition, airport transfers are included at no extra cost when flights are booked through us.
Prices for this tour are per person, based on a twin/double room sharing basis.
Single supplement is available for $499 USD per person.
| Extra night in Quito including breakfast & airport transfer | |
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| Charges for 1 Day(s) |
+ $135 |
| Rooming Charges | |
| Twin/Double Sharing Basis | +0 |
| Single Supplement | + $99 / person |
| Extra night in Quito including breakfast & airport transfer | |
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| Tour Extension for 1 Day(s) |
+ $135 |
| Rooming Charges | |
| Twin/Double Sharing Basis | +0 |
| Single Supplement | + $99 / person |
MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE:
Please note all travelers visiting Ecuador must have health insurance coverage. Proof of coverage may be/can be requested upon arrival by immigration/customs officials. Should you not have proof of coverage you can be denied entry to Ecuador. Indus Travels offers insurance and can provide you with a quote.
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Please note that proof of yellow fever vaccination is now mandatory for entry to Ecuador when travellers are arriving from having spent more than 10 days in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, or Brazil. We recommend that you travel with your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate to ensure ease of travel. Travellers aged 60 and above are exempt from this requirement under Ecuadorian regulations.
Make your own way to the airport for your international flight to Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Enjoy inflight meals and services. Upon arrival in Quito, you will be met at the airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Quito is the largest colonial town in the Americas and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will see diverse architecture ranging from modern skyscrapers to colonial churches.
Overnight in Quito
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. The Galapagos Islands are one of the most unique ecosystems in the world and are famous for their extraordinary wildlife and volcanic landscapes. The rest of the day will be at leisure to relax or explore the surroundings.
Overnight on San Cristobal Island
Today enjoy a navigable excursion to Kicker Rock, also known as León Dormido. This dramatic volcanic formation rising from the ocean is one of the best snorkeling sites in the Galápagos Islands. Discover crystal-clear waters rich with marine life where you may encounter colorful fish, rays, sea turtles, and reef sharks. After snorkeling, relax on nearby beaches before returning to San Cristóbal.
Overnight in San Cristóbal
After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure to relax or explore the island on your own. You may take time to enjoy the beaches, discover local wildlife, or simply experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Galapagos Islands.
Overnight on San Cristobal Island
After breakfast, transfer to the dock and travel by speedboat to Santa Cruz Island. Upon arrival, continue to the highlands of Santa Cruz where you will have the opportunity to see the famous Galapagos Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. After lunch, transfer to Puerto Ayora and check in to your hotel.
Overnight on Santa Cruz Island
Today enjoy a full-day navigable excursion to one of the nearby islands surrounding Santa Cruz. Depending on park authorization and daily schedules, the excursion may visit Bartolomé Island, North Seymour Island, South Plaza Island, or Santa Fe Island. Discover dramatic volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, and incredible wildlife including sea lions, marine iguanas, and exotic bird species.
Overnight in Santa Cruz
Enjoy the day at leisure to further explore Santa Cruz Island. You may choose to relax on nearby beaches, explore the town of Puerto Ayora, or join optional excursions to discover more of the Galápagos’ remarkable natural attractions.
Overnight in Santa Cruz
Transfer to Baltra Island Airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador. Upon arrival in Quito, take the hotel’s shared shuttle to your airport hotel. The remainder of the evening is at leisure.
Overnight in Quito
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight home.
The Hotel offers all the amenities a business or leisure traveller requires, including tips on the city's cultural life and sightseeing options, dining recommendations all in keeping with our promise of giving you a city to explore. 144 comfortable rooms, all with Wifi internet connection offer you a pleasant environment where you can combine business with pleasure; 41 rooms and suites privilege will bring you a personalized service, which it will cover all needs and expectations of our most demanding customers.
This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. Katarma is a beautifully decorated and environmentally oriented hotel located in San Cristobal that offers an indoor swimming pool and adjacent restaurant and bar, a tour desk and free WiFi access. Each one of the 14 spacious bedrooms is decorated with recycled ceramic tiles and offers a minimalistic design. They feature a private bathroom with a hot-water shower and free toiletries, a wardrobe and 110v connections. You will also find black-out curtains in every room. Katarma is inspired entirely by art; it mixes different architectural, design, painting and sculptural influences to create a space where peace and life take the upmost importance. Being in Galapagos, Katarma can assist you with outings to Leon Dormido rock where you can swim with sea turtles and sharks, Playa Ochoa beach filled with sea lions or Isla Lobos, amongst many other options.
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Hotel Ninfa is located 5 minutes’ walk from the Tortuga Bay’s Seafront and from the Charles Darwin Science Station. Free WiFi access is available throughout. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Extras include a desk and bed linen. At Hotel Ninfa you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a tour desk and luggage storage. This property is 5 minutes’ drive from Playa los Alemanes and 10 minutes’ drive from Playa de la Estación. Baltra Airport is 48 km away.
Holiday Inn – Quito Airport by IHG combines comfort, convenience, and modern amenities just 1 km from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport. The hotel features spacious, well-equipped rooms with air-conditioning, soundproofing, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Guests can unwind at the spa and wellness center or relax by the outdoor pool, sauna, and steam room. The family-friendly restaurant offers a variety of international and Latin American dishes along with vegetarian and gluten-free choices. Breakfast includes fresh fruits, pancakes, local specialties, and juices. Nearby attractions include El Ejido Park and Liga Deportiva Universitaria Stadium.
MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE:
Please note all travelers visiting Ecuador must have health insurance coverage. Proof of coverage may be/can be requested upon arrival by immigration/customs officials. Should you not have proof of coverage you can be denied entry to Ecuador. Indus Travels offers insurance and can provide you with a quote.
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Please note that proof of yellow fever vaccination is now mandatory for entry to Ecuador when travellers are arriving from having spent more than 10 days in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, or Brazil. We recommend that you travel with your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate to ensure ease of travel. Travellers aged 60 and above are exempt from this requirement under Ecuadorian regulations.
Please refer to the following link(s) for important information about your specific destination.
Ecuador
Click here to check our recommended travel protection plan.
All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
For the rates on these tours, please refer to the Price and Dates section on each tour page.
Please refer to the following link(s) for important information about your specific destination.
Ecuador
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Simply login to your Indus Travel account, go to your tour of choice and click on Book Now. You will then confirm the details and your preferences about the tour and finally pay through our secure online payment platform.
What forms of payment does Indus Travel accept?
We accept US & CA Dollar check, bank check, money order, direct deposits, wire transfer, Visa, and Master credit cards. Third-party credit cards are not acceptable. Payments made by wire transfer must include an additional $30 wire transfer fee. There is a $50 fee for returned checks.
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Cheque payments should include your Reservation number in the memo section and be made payable to Indus Travels Ltd and mailed to:
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When is my final payment due?
Your exact final payment date is indicated on your invoice which may be viewed by signing into your account. In general, final payment is due 75 days prior to departure with some exceptions where payment is due earlier.
How much is my final payment?
The amount of your final payment will be noted on your invoice and can be accessed by logging into your account online.
Can I send a bank cheque or money order?
Yes. Indus accepts US & CA Dollar cheque, bank cheque, money order, direct deposits, wire transfer, Visa & Master credit cards. Third-party credit cards are not acceptable. Payments made by wire transfer must include an additional $30 wire transfer fee. There is a $50 fee for returned cheques.
To whom should I write the cheque?
Cheque payments should include your Reservation number in the memo section and be made payable to Indus Travels Ltd.
Can I pay with a debit card?
No. Indus does not accept payments with Debit card.
How do I know if Indus received my payment?
You will be notified by email that your payment was received and applied to your reservation. You may also access your reservation by logging into your account online
When will I receive my e-Documents?
Once final payment has been received and processed, documents will be sent via email approximately 21 days prior to the beginning of your tour services.
Can I get paper documents?
Paper documents may be sent upon passenger request. There is a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each set of paper documents: These paper documents will be delivered between 14-21 business days prior to the beginning of your tour. In some instances, a paper voucher/ticket is required by our vendor. In these instances, the costs for shipping and handling will be shouldered by Indus Travels.
How do I access and print my documents?
Your documents may be accessed by logging into your Indus Travel account and checking your Tour Booking History.
Do I receive anything else with my e-documents?
Indus e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
How do I know where to find my airline ticket?
With a few exceptions, international airline tickets are issued electronically. The airline confirmation number and ticket numbers stated in your documents represent your airline "ticket(s)." Some domestic Arline tickets which can only be issued at destination will be given to you upon your arrival in the local destination.
If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
How do I know if I need a visa?
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How do I obtain a visa?
A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
Yes. For assistance on this matter, please contact Indus Travel sales and reservations staff.
What coverage does Travel Insurance provide?
For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
Penalties for cancellation will depend on the tour you have purchased and how close to departure you are at the time of cancellation. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.
Why is it important that I give my name as it appears on my passport when booking a tour?
Due to increased travel security and policies around the world, it is now a requirement that your airline ticket matches your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Please note that any changes to the details of your air booking, could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
Can I reserve a seat assignment?
For our packages that include flights, we do not usually assign seats. In most cases, you can request specific seats, but this may incur a small fee payable to the airline. For more information, contact our sales and reservations staff.
Once confirmed, are airlines seats always guaranteed?
In most cases, seat assignments are firm. However, airlines may sometimes reassign seats for operational reasons. This often happens at the last moment and is controlled by airline staff, with Indus Travel not being notified. Passengers are encouraged to reconfirm their seat assignments and any other special requests directly with their airline prior to departure.
Should I check-in online?
It always recommended and more convenient to check in online. It will shorten your waiting time at the airport, secure your seat assignments and other reservations.
Can I request a special meal on the flight?
Requests may be made for special meals. These requests will be sent on your behalf to the airline so long as Indus receives these request prior to your documents being issued. The availability of special meals will be based upon the specific airlines and will be at their discretion.
Can I use my frequent flier miles?
Accrued frequent flier miles cannot be used toward the purchase of Indus Travels’ airfare or used for class upgrades. However, airfare purchased through Indus Travels may qualify to earn you additional miles.
What is required when I check-in?
Ticketed passengers must show correct identification at check-in. Children must have a parent present at check-in and all tickets must be in each passenger's name.
What is required with International travel?
An international trip may require valid travel documents such as passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination thereof. Passengers are responsible for the proper documentation. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.
