Galapagos Heritage & Imbabura Geopark Tour
10 days – 9 nights
Trekking
Biking
Snorkeling
Bird watching
Beach time
Cultural encounters
Overview
Dive into Ecuador’s extraordinary blend of natural wonders and cultural richness. This 10-day program takes you through the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands and into the Andes, where you’ll experience authentic cultural encounters with local communities and breathtaking landscapes. Stays at Scalesia Lodge, Finch Bay Hotel, and Hacienda Piman blend luxury with authenticity.
Highlights:
- Walk alongside giant tortoises in the Galapagos highlands.
- Snorkel in crystal-clear waters with reef sharks and rays.
- Visit traditional Andean markets and artisan workshops.
- Travel through landscapes that change from lush valleys to dry valley and paramo.
Itineraries
- 9 nights
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
- All accommodations
- All meals in Scalesia Lodge & Hacienda Piman
- Half-board at Finch Bay Hotel (breakfast and lunch)
- Breakfast at Airport hotel
- All ground, water transportation and transfers
- Air ticket Quito – Baltra – Quito
- Air ticket Baltra – Pto. Villamil – Baltra
- Guided excursions with a bilingual guide (English, German or French)
- Snorkeling gear
- Wi-Fi in hotels’ common areas
- Local taxes
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee ($100 per person)
- Galápagos Transit Card ($20 per person)
- Puerto Villamil entrance fee ($10 per person)
- DAY 1
- DAY 2
- DAY 3
- DAY 4
- DAY 5
- DAY 6
- DAY 7
- DAY 8
- DAY 9
- DAY 10
ISABELA ISLAND
- Air transfer from Quito to Baltra.
- Water & ground transfer from Baltra to Scalesia Lodge.
- Lunch & dinner at Scalesia Lodge
ISABELA ISLAND
- Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
- Morning activity according to our Day by Day
- Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
- Afternoon activity according to our Day by Day
- Dinner in Scalesia Lodge
ISABELA ISLAND
- Breakfast in Scalesia Lodge
- Morning activity according to our Day by Day
- Lunch in Scalesia Lodge
- Afternoon activity according to our Day by Day
- Dinner in Scalesia Lodge
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
- Breakfast at Scalesia Lodge
- Air transfer from Scalesia Lodge to Baltra continuing to Finch Bay Hotel.
- Los Gemelos (natural volcanic formation) visit.
- Tortoise reserve visit.
- Lunch at Tortoise reserve.
- Transfer to Finch Bay Hotel.
- Free time for dinner (several restaurant options in Santa Cruz as well as at Finch Bay Hotel).
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
- Breakfast at Finch Bay Hotel
- Full-day yacht navigation to one of these islands:
- Bartolome Island (on Saturday or Sunday)
- Santa Fe Island (on Wednesday)
- South Plazas Island (Tuesday or Friday)
- North Seymour Island (on Monday or Thursday)
- Lunch at yacht
- Free time for dinner (several restaurant options in Santa Cruz as well as at Finch Bay Hotel).
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
- Breakfast at Finch Bay Hotel
- Santa Cruz tour land Bahía Divine
- Lunch at Finch Bay Hotel
- Charles Darwin Research Station and Tortoise Breeding Facilities visit
- Free time for dinner (several restaurant options in Santa Cruz as well as at Finch Bay Hotel).
QUITO
- Breakfast at Finch Bay Hotel
- Transfer from Finch Bay Hotel to Baltra’s airport.
- Air transfer from Baltra to Quito.
- Transfer from Quito’s Airport to Airport Hotel
- Free afternoon and evening
IMBABURA
- Breakfast at Airport Hotel
- Transfer from Quito to Hacienda Piman
- Quitsato Solar Museum visit
- Lunch in Cayambe at “El Molino” restaurant
- Rose showroom visit
- Zuleta’s Embroidery workshops visit
- Cóndor Huasi: Condor Rehabilitation Project visit
- Dinner at Hacienda Piman
IMBABURA
- All meals at Hacienda Piman
- Andean Spectacled Bear viewpoint visit
- Pimampiro Traditional Market Visit
- Lunch at Hacienda Piman
- Half day trekking or e-bike tour
- Butterfly House visit at Hacienda Piman
QUITO
- Breakfast at Hacienda Piman
- Cuicocha Lake walk
- Cotacachi town visit
- Peguche Wasi workshop visit
- Lunch at Peguche Wasi
- Otavalo Indigenous Craft Market visit
- Drive back to Quito
- End of our service
Hotels & Activities
Finch Bay Hotel
An beachfront hotel on Santa Cruz, combining sustainable luxury with direct access to the Galapagos’ natural wonders.
Hacienda Pimán
A charming refuge in the Andean highlands, Hacienda Piman blends historical architecture with modern comforts, offering a serene environment for cultural immersion and nature exploration.
Quito Airport Hotel
We partner with well-known hotel chains near Quito’s airport, offering comfortable accommodations with complete facilities, ensuring a convenient and relaxing stay between your journeys
Scalesia Lodge
A unique safari-style lodge in Isabela’s lush highlands, offering personalized service, breathtaking views, and immersive nature experiences.
