Quito and the Galápagos

Quito & the Galápagos

Days 1–2 Quito

• Flight to Ecuador and arrive in Quito. • Day 2: Discover Quito with a local guide, including the Church of the Society of

Jesus, El Panecillo, and the Equatorial

Monument—where the northern and southern hemispheres meet. • Visit Mitad del Mundo.

Day 3

Otavalo Market

• Explore Otavalo Market, famous for its colorful textiles and handicrafts, surrounded by volcanoes.

LEAP—Dance of the Tropics: Move your body to the music and rhythms of the tropics.

Learn the dance inspired by salsa and a fusion of African and European styles.

Day 4

Galápagos

• Fly to Baltra. • Travel to Isla Santa Cruz. • Tour the Galápagos Islands, a "natural laboratory" 600 miles off the coast of

Ecuador. • Enjoy a visit to Santa Cruz Island and the Charles Darwin Research Station, devoted to scientific research to ensure conservation success.

Day 5

Galápagos

• Explore the Galápagos Islands and discover its unique flora and fauna, including sea lions, iguanas, tortoises, and more! • Visit the tortoises at La Galapaguera, hike to El Junco Lake, and snorkel at La

Loberia Beach.

Day 6

Galápagos

• Spend the day exploring South Plaza, an island formed by volcanic eruption from the ocean floor.

Days 7–8 Quito

• Fly to Quito and enjoy some free time to explore the capital city. • Day 8: Return home OR extend your trip in

Antisana Ecological Reserve (Day 8-9).

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GALÁPA GOS

Cities visited (night stays)

Quito (4 nights) and Galápagos (3 nights)

ThE MIDDLE OF THE WORlD

Mitad del Mundo sits just north of the city of Quito, marking the divide between the northern and southern hemispheres.

Stand with one foot on either half of the world, but know that the actual equatorial line shifts about nine meters in either direction since the world wobbles on its axis!

BONJOUR! BONJOUR!

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