Ecuador Extend Your Stay
Extend your Galapagos Itinerary and see more of Ecuador
Quito | Highlands | Markets | Volcanoes
Quito City Tours | Half and Full-Day
Quito City Stay | 2-Nights
Quito + Otavalo | 3-Nights
Quito + Avenue of Volcanoes | 4-Nights
Otavalo Day Tour | Full-Day (8 hours)
Cotapaxi Volcano | Full-Day (8 hours)
Highlands at Hacienda Zuleta | 2-Nights
Mashpi Cloud Forest | 4-Nights
Guayaquil & Surrounding Region
Guayaquil City Tours | Half and Full-Day
Guayaquil City Stay | 2-Nights
Hacienda La Danesa | 2-Nights
Amazon Rainforest
Amazon Jungle Lodge | 6-Nights
Amazon Jungle Cruise | 3-Nights
Peru & Andes
Quito City Tours | Full or Half-Day Explorations
The city of Quito is perched atop a 9,350 ft (2850 m) plateau surrounded by volcanoes in the middle of the Andes. Founded in 1534 by Spanish conquistadors, Quito possesses the best-preserved and least-altered colonial city centers in Latin America, earning it a UNESCO World Heritage City designation.
The city is known for its unique Baroque School of Quito style of art and architecture, combining indigenous and European artistic traditions - most notably in the monasteries of San Francisco, Santo Domingo, and La Compañia Jesuit church.
Half-Day City Tour (4 hours), per person:
Explore Quito’s Old Town on foot, visiting the monastery of San Francisco, La Compañia, Basilica, Museo del Alabado, and Panecillo.
1 guest: $145
2 guests: $85 per person
3 guests: $60 per person
4-5 guests: $80 per person
6+ guests: $65 per person
Full-day City Tour (8 hours), including lunch, per person:
Spend the morning exploring Quito’s Old Town, enjoy lunch, and then select your afternoon activity. Options include visiting the Equatorial Monument, taking the cable car up the slopes of Pichincha Volcano for spectacular views of the city and surrounding Andes, or visit Capilla del Hombre, the museum and art collection of Oswaldo Guayasamin (1919-1999), Ecuador’s most prolific modern artist, sculptor, and art collector
1 guest: $370
2 guests: $235 per person
3 guests: $190 per person
4-5 guests: $215 per person
6+ guests: $190 per person
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Quito City Stay | 2-Night Extension
This is an ideal opportunity to explore the UNESCO World Heritage City of Quito, known for its distinctive style of art and architecture and the best-preserved and least altered colonial city center in Latin America.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Quito’s Mariscal Sucre Airport. You will be met outside customs or baggage claim for a private transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 | Enjoy a full day privately guided tour of the city. You’ll begin with a walking tour of the old colonial city center, visiting San Francisco Church and Monastery, La Compañia Jesuit Church, known for its indigenous designs in gold leaf, the Presidential Palace, and Independence Square. Enjoy a brief stop for lunch before continuing north to either Mitad del Mundo, the Equatorial Monument, or enjoy a cable car ride up Pichincha Volcano for spectacular views of the city and surrounding Andean peaks, or visit La Capilla del Hombre (the chapel of man) - the museum and art collection of Ecuador’s noted modern artist Oswaldo Guayasamin (1919-1999)
Day 3 | Private transfer back to the airport for your flight to Galapagos (pre-cruise extension), or flight home (post-cruise extension).
| Hotel | Double (pp) | Solo Traveler | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn or Wyndham Airport | $325 | $545 | Deluxe room |
| Hilton Colón | $555 | $975 | Executive Club level room with spectacular views of the city |
| Plaza Grande | $680 | $1255 | Old world luxury boutique hotel in the colonial district |
| Illa Experience | $750 | $1390 | Luxury boutique hotel in San Marcos neighborhood |
| Mama Cuchara | $780 | $1450 | Stylish boutique art hotel in the colonial district |
| Casa Gangotena | $945 | $1800 | Premium boutique hotel in the heart of the colonial district |
All rates are per person unless noted otherwise, based on a party of two, sharing accommodations.
Pricing for larger parties sharing transfers and tours is available on request.
Children under 12 stay free when sharing parent’s room. Conditions apply - call for details.
Lower single supplements apply for odd-numbered guests, please call for details.
This program is designed to replace the airport hotel night included in all Galapagos programs with two nights in downtown Quito and a full day of touring. More about Quito Hotels »
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Best of Quito and Otavalo | 3-Night Extension
Combine the icons of Quito with the indigenous market town of Otavalo north of Ecuador’s capital city.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive at Quito’s Mariscal Sucre Airport. You will be met outside customs or baggage claim for a private transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 | Enjoy a full-day privately guided tour of the city. You’ll begin with a walking tour of the old colonial city center, visiting San Francisco Church and Monastery, La Compañia Jesuit Church, known for its indigenous designs in gold leaf, the Presidential Palace, and Independence Square. Enjoy a brief stop for lunch before continuing north to either Mitad del Mundo, the Equatorial Monument, or enjoy a cable car ride up Pichincha Volcano for spectacular views of the city and surrounding Andean peaks, or visit La Capilla del Hombre (the chapel of man) - the museum and art collection of Ecuador’s noted modern artist Oswaldo Guayasamin (1919-1999)
Day 3 | Travel north to Lake San Pablo with spectacular views of Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Pataquí volcanos. Weather permitting, you might glimpse the mighty Cayambe Volcano towering off in the distance. Continue to the indigenous market town of Otavalo and wander through the Plaza de los Ponchos where artisan craftsmen from surrounding communities come to sell their goods. If you prefer more nature and scenery, there is a hike to a waterfall in the nearby town of Peguche and, weather permitting, a stop at scenic Lago Cuicocha for spectacular Andean vistas. If you prefer more crafts, you can visit artisan shops in the surrounding communities of Peguche (weaving and musical instruments), Iluman (hats), and Cotacachi (leather goods). Return to Quito in time for dinner.
Day 4 | Private transfer back to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos (pre-cruise extension) or home (post-cruise extension).
| Hotel | Double (pp) | Single | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Colón | $930 | $1625 | Executive Club level rooms with spectacular views of the city |
| Plaza Grande | $1060 | $1940 | Old world luxury boutique hotel in the colonial district |
| Mama Cuchara | $1240 | $2330 | Stylish boutique art hotel in the colonial district |
| Illa Experience | $1260 | $2345 | Luxury boutique hotel in San Marcos neighborhood |
| Casa Gangotena | $1785 | $3390 | Premium boutique hotel in the heart of the colonial district |
All rates are per person unless noted otherwise, based on a party of two, sharing accommodations.
Pricing for larger parties sharing transfers and tours is available on request.
Children under 12 stay free when sharing parent’s room. Conditions apply - call for details.
Lower single supplements apply for odd-numbered guests, please call for details.
This program is designed to replace the airport hotel night included in all Galapagos programs with three nights in downtown Quito and two full days of touring. More about Quito Hotels »
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Best of Quito and Avenue of the Volcanoes | 4-Night Extension
Combine the cultural icons of Quito with the spectacular scenery along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, both north and south of Quito.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Quito’s Mariscal Sucre Airport. You will be met outside customs or baggage claim for a private transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Enjoy a full day privately guided tour of the city. You’ll begin with a walking tour of the old colonial city center, visiting San Francisco Church and Monastery, La Compañia Jesuit Church, known for its indigenous designs in gold leaf, the Presidential Palace and Independence Square. Enjoy a brief stop for lunch before continuing north to either Mitad del Mundo, the Equatorial Monument, or enjoy a cable car ride up Pichincha Volcano for spectacular views of the city and surrounding Andean peaks, or visit La Capilla del Hombre (the chapel of man) - the museum and art collection of Ecuador’s noted modern artist Oswaldo Guayasamin (1919-1999)
Day 3: Travel north to Lake San Pablo with spectacular views of Imbabura, Cotacachi and Pataquí volcanos. Weather permitting, you might glimpse mighty Cayambe Volcano towering off in the distance. Continue to the indigenous market town of Otavalo and wander through the Plaza de los Ponchos where artisan craftsmen from surrounding communities come to sell their goods. If you prefer more nature and scenery, there is a hike to a waterfalls in the nearby town of Peguche, and weather permitting, a stop at scenic Lago Cuicocha for spectacular Andean vistas. If you prefer more crafts, you can visit artisan shops in the surrounding communities of Peguche (weaving and musical instruments), Iluman (hats) and Cotacachi (leather goods). Return to Quito in time for dinner.
Day 4: Travel south to Cotopaxi, Ecuador’s second highest volcano as well as the surrounding Cotopaxi National Park. For hikers, there’s an opportunity to hike from the trail head at 14,764’ (4500m) up to the Jose Ribas shelter at 15,958’ elevation, which is the base camp for those mounting an expedition to the summit. For non-hikers, you’ll have the opportunity to observe the fascinating endemic nature and unique flora and fauna of the region. You’ll enjoy lunch at a nearby hacienda before driving back to Quito.
Day 5: Private transfer back to the airport for your flight to Galapagos (pre-cruise extension), or flight home (post-cruise extension).
| Hotel | Double (pp) | Single | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Colón | $1305 | $2295 | Executive Club level rooms with spectacular views of the city |
| Plaza Grande | $1480 | $2720 | Old world luxury boutique hotel in the colonial district |
| Mama Cuchara | $1740 | $3240 | Stylish boutique art hotel in the colonial district |
| Illa Experience | $1745 | $3255 | Luxury boutique hotel in San Marcos neighborhood |
| Casa Gangotena | $2445 | $4650 | Premium boutique hotel in the heart of the colonial district |
All rates are per person unless noted otherwise, based on a party of two, sharing accommodations.
Pricing for larger parties sharing transfers and tours is available on request.
Children under 12 stay free when sharing parent’s room. Conditions apply - call for details.
Lower single supplements apply for odd-numbered guests, please call for details.
This program is designed to replace the airport hotel night included in all Galapagos programs with four nights in Quito and 3 full days of touring along the Avenue of the Volcanoes. More about Quito Hotels »
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Otavalo | Full-Day Tour
A visit to Otavalo village and market provides a unique and rewarding cultural extension to any Galápagos tour. Otavaleños have maintained a strong identity throughout Ecuador’s history and are easily identifiable from their distinctive dress. While visiting the famed Otavalo Plaza de los Ponchos market, you will be awash in artisan stalls selling colorful handmade textiles and paintings, beautiful jewelry, and skillfully-crafted leather goods. Many of the artisans displaying their wares have worked for years to master and preserve traditional crafts and production techniques. The market is open every day, with the biggest vendor turnout on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Be prepared to bargain!
In the verdant Avenue of Volcanoes between Quito and Otavalo, you will visit several villages known for a distinctive craft or natural feature: Cotacachi for leatherwork, Cayambe for their famous bisccochos salt biscuits and cheese, Peguche for music, weaving and waterfalls, San Pablo for lake views. If there is time, a visit to scenic Lake Cuicocha will be included.
Extension Itinerary
Depart 8:00 am for the drive north to Otavalo. The road winds up and down river valleys cut into the rich volcanic soils. Pass greenhouses where the world’s long-stemmed roses are grown. Stop enroute to sample traditional Ecuadorian snacks and fruit.
Arriving into Otavalo, enjoy spectacular views of Imbabura, Cotacachi and Pataquí volcanos. Weather permitting, you might glimpse mighty Cayambe Volcano towering off in the distance. Wander through the Plaza de los Ponchos artisan craft market and engage with local merchants.
Depending on time spent at the craft market, you may also have an opportunity to visit Peguche for a short walk to a waterfall or visit the Artesanía el Gran Cóndor weaver’s cooperative and Nanda Mañachi Andean musicians workshop. Depending on interest, you may choose to visit the hat factories in the nearby village of Iluman or the leather shops across the valley in Cotacachi.
Time and weather permitting, visit scenic Lago Cuicocha. Return to Quito or the airport. Approximate return time back to Quito is between 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Lunch included.
Extension price (per person):
1 guest: $410
2 guests: $235
3-5 guests: $180
6+ guests: $155
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Cotopaxi | Full-Day Tour
Located just 30 miles south of Quito along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, Cotopaxi can often be seen from Quito on a clear day. Rising from a base of 12,470 ft. (3,800 m), Cotopaxi is Ecuador’s second highest summit at 19,347 ft. (5,897 m).
Cotopaxi is also one of the most active volcanoes in Ecuador. The last eruption started in August 2015 and subsided in January 2016. Scientists believe the volcano has erupted at least 87 times with the earliest eruption recorded in 1534.
The volcano and surrounding grasslands make up Cotopaxi National Park, a protected ecological reserve encompassing 140 square miles (36,000 hectares). The varied topography and multiple elevation zones provide a wealth of bird life as well as well as unique flora.
Extension Itinerary
Depart 9:00 am from Quito heading south along the “Avenue of the Volcanoes”. You’ll arrive at the Cotopaxi National Park approximately midday. You’ll have an opportunity to explore the fascinating endemic nature and a unique wildlife of the region, including one of the most representative plant species – the Chuquiragua – Ecuador’s beautiful national flower, as well as wild horses, deer, and llamas.
At Limpiopungo Lake, located near Mount Rumiñahui (4757 meters), you’ll have a chance for a little bird-watching. With any luck, you may spot attractive lapwings and the only mountain gull in the world, the Andean Gull.
Your included lunch will be enjoyed at a nearby colonial hacienda.
Extension price (per person):
1 guest: $440
2 guests: $250
3-5 guests: $195
6+ guests: $165
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Guayaquil City Tours | Full or Half-Day Explorations
Enjoy a full day tour of Ecuador’s coastal port city. With your private guide and driver, you can choose from several possibilities to suit your interests and the weather. Tours can be tailored towards art, culture or history. Tour historic colonial Guayaquil, see iguanas up-close in the famous Iguana Park, walk the Malecón 2000 boardwalk, visit the Museum of Art and Anthropology, climb the 444 steps through Las Peñas neighborhood to the top of Santa Ana Hill. Visit Parque Histórico colonial buildings, botanical garden and wildlife. Dinner is on your own so you may select for your personal dining preferences—we will gladly make reservations.
Half Day City Tour (4 hours)
Explore Guayaquil’s colonial town, visit Malecón 2000 boardwalk, climb Santa Ana Hill
1 guest - $220
2 guests - $130 per person
3 -4 guests - $95 per person
5+ guests - $75 per person
Full day City Tour (8 hours), including lunch
Enjoy a full exploration of Ecuador’s port city. Includes a visit to Parque Histórico* as well as your choice of other local attractions (see City Stay description above). * Weds-Sun for Parque
1 guest - $420
2 guests - $260 per person
3-4 guests - $220 per person
5+ guests - $185 per person
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Guayaquil City Stay | 2-Night Extension
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Guayaquil’s José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport. You will be met outside customs or baggage claim for a private transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 | Enjoy a full-day tour of Ecuador’s coastal port city. With your private guide and driver, you can choose from several possibilities to suit your interests and the weather. Tours can be tailored towards art, culture or history. Tour historic colonial Guayaquil, see iguanas up-close in the famous Iguana Park, walk the Malecón 2000 boardwalk, visit the Museum of Art and Anthropology, climb the 444 steps through Las Peñas neighborhood to the top of Santa Ana Hill. Visit Parque Histórico colonial buildings, botanical garden and wildlife. Lunch is included.
Day 3 | Private transfer back to the airport for your flight to Galapagos (pre-cruise extension), or flight home (post-cruise extension).
| Hotel | Double (pp) | Solo Traveler | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Hotel | $430 | $670 | Modern hotel right along the riverside |
| Hotel Oro Verde | $465 | $645 | Luxury hotel in the heart of Guayaquil's business district |
| Hotel del Parque | $850 | $1495 | Guayaquil's premier boutique luxury hotel located in the city's historic park |
NOTE: these prices reflect a credit for one night’s accommodation already included in most Galapagos programs.
All rates are per person unless noted otherwise, based on a party of two, sharing accommodations.
Pricing for larger parties sharing transfers and tours is available on request.
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Amazon Jungle Lodge | 6-Night Extension
Sustainable wildlife viewing and exploration in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest.
INCA’s Amazon option is an ideal complement to your Galápagos experience. This extension blends adventure with education, pristine wilderness with creature comforts, and global perspective with local expertise for a truly unique journey.
In the Amazon Basin, you will explore a complex and unique ecosystem while being treated to a luxurious stay at Napo Wildlife Center*. Nestled among the rainforest’s dense vegetation, Napo Wildlife Center is home to a truly mind-boggling array of wildlife, including over 1,450 species of birds – many of which exist nowhere else in the world.
You will spend five days experiencing this diverse and exciting wonder-of-the-world, accompanied by highly-qualified English-speaking guides. You may choose to explore the jungle from the lodge’s miles of pristine hiking trails, a dugout canoe, a canopy walk situated high above the rainforest floor, or even from one of the lodge’s scenic balconies.
Itinerary | 6-Nights
Day 1 | Disembark INTEGRITY, fly to Quito, and transfer to the hotel of your choice.
Day 2 | Morning half-day privately guided tour of Quito’s old colonial quarter. Balance of the day free to explore on your own.
Days 3-6 | Flight to Ecuador’s Upper Amazon Basin. Travel down the Rio Napo by canoe to Napo Wildlife Center*. Spend the next four days taking in the sights and sounds of the jungle.
Day 7 | Return canoe trip up the Rio Napo for your flight back to Quito Airport, where you connect to your homeward-bound flight.
| 7-Day / 6-Night post-cruise Extension Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito Hotel Options | Napo Standard room (Double) | Napo Standard room (Single) | Napo Suite (Double) | Napo Suite (Single) |
| Holiday Inn Airport | $2225 | $3480 | $2590 | $4040 |
| Hilton Colón | $2405 | $3925 | $2780 | $4485 |
| Plaza Grande | $2495 | $4135 | $2870 | $4695 |
| Mama Cuchara | $2625 | $4395 | $2995 | $4995 |
| Illa Experience | $2625 | $4405 | $3000 | $4965 |
| Casa Gangotena | $2975 | $5100 | $3350 | $6000 |
Coca Flights: $265 round-trip
* Sacha Lodge and La Selva Lodge may also be arranged in place of Napo Wildlife Center—please inquire.
All rates are per person unless noted otherwise, based on a party of two, sharing accommodations.
Pricing for larger parties sharing transfers and tours is available on request.
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Amazon Jungle Cruise | 3-Night Extension
A four-day venture into the Amazon rainforest aboard Anakonda
Extend your Ecuador adventure with a four-day Amazon cruise aboard Anakonda, and explore the Amazon from the comfort of a 40-passenger, purpose-designed riverboat.
Extension Itinerary | Post-Galapagos
Day 1 | Sunday: After a 30-minute flight from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, you’ll transfer to the dock and board a motorized canoe for a scenic 90-minute journey down the river. Along the way, take in the breathtaking beauty of the Amazon until we reach Anakonda. There, expert local naturalist guides will welcome you with a brief, informative introduction to the Ecuadorian Amazon. After dinner, you’ll embark on a nighttime forest walk to listen to the sounds of the rainforest and observe the nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2 | Monday: Journey downstream to the Pañayacu River delta and canoe to Pañacocha Lake, known as "Piranha Lagoon" in the native Kichwa language. This blackwater ecosystem is surrounded by a protected rainforest, home to primates, birds, piranhas, Paíche or pirarucu (one of the world’s largest freshwater fish), white caimans, and numerous other aquatic animals. You'll have the opportunity to spot these creatures during a guided walk. Afterward, recharge with an Amazon-style barbecue at a community camp. Following a short rest, you can enjoy kayaking and swimming. Back on board the Anakonda, deepen your understanding of the region with an informative talk given by our guides.
Day 3 | Tuesday: Early morning, set out on motorized canoes to witness one of the most incredible sights in the Western Amazon – the famous parrot clay licks. This unique location is rich in minerals and attracts hundreds of colorful parrots, parakeets, and other Amazonian birds that gather to lick the clay, which aids their digestion. In the afternoon, visit the Kichwa women's community project to learn about the indigenous lifestyle along the Napo River, their ancestral culture, and their community. You'll have the opportunity to support them by purchasing handicrafts, local products, and souvenirs, and you can also participate in the Charapas Turtle Conservation project that we support in collaboration with the community.
Day 4 | Wednesday: Enjoy your journey back to Puerto Providencia, where you will disembark from Anakonda and board a motorized canoe for the ride back to the city of Coca. From there, you will return to Quito and transfer to the Holiday Inn Quito Airport, where you can relax until your late flight home.
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2024 Standard Suites, double occupancy, per person: $3035 | Single Supplement: $1540
2024 Deluxe Suites, double occupancy, per person: $3770 | Single Supplement: $1905 -
· Onboard accommodations and meals
· Scheduled excursions according to the itinerary.
· Certified naturalist local guides.
· Coffee station (unlimited supply of water, coffee, and tea).
· Boots, rain poncho, water bottle, and suite amenities.
· Exclusive access to our VIP Lounge in Coca city (before and after the cruise).
· Motorized canoe transfers to/from the vessel when arriving at our recommended flights.
· Private & personalized assistance for Quito – Coca – Quito flights at both airports when arriving at our recommended flights. -
· Air ticket Quito – Coca – Quito, USD 250.00 net per person.
· Contribution to local communities. USD 70.00 net per guest.
· Transfers to and from Quito’s airport.
· Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
· Gratuities.
· Wi-Fi Internet. Satellite internet is only available in certain zones and during certain times. USD 28.00.
· Other unspecified services.
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Ecuadorian Highlands at Hacienda Zuleta | 2-Night Extension
A Stay at an Enchanting Hacienda in the Avenue of Volcanoes: May be added before or after your Galapagos Islands adventure.
Hacienda Zuleta is a stunning and historic luxury country inn situated on a 4,000-acre working farm. Once the private home of Ecuador’s most colorful president, the hacienda sits in the heart of a breathtaking valley, and features 15 beautifully decorated rooms. Guests are treated to a serene atmosphere, lush gardens, and rich cultural experiences along with delicious home-cooked Ecuadorian cuisine. All meals are prepared with organic ingredients produced within the hacienda’s grounds.
During your stay, you will have the opportunity to explore Zuleta’s extensive estate by taking part in a variety of activities including hikes and garden strolls, as well as tours of the Hacienda’s historic buildings, embroidery workshop, and traditional dairy. The Hacienda also offers guests the opportunity to take part in mountain biking, horseback riding, embroidery classes, and cooking classes for an additional cost.
The Hacienda is home to a variety wildlife, including the Andean condor and giant hummingbird. Guests may even catch a glimpse of a Spectacled Bear, South America’s only bear species. For an up-close look at one of the world’s largest flying birds, be sure to make a visit to Condor Huasi Project, Hacienda Zuleta’s celebrated Andean condor rehabilitation program.
Extension Itinerary (may also be added before Galápagos)
Day 1: Private transfer from the airport to Hacienda Zuleta for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Explore the miles of trails around Zuleta by horseback, mountain bike, or foot. Visit the women's community embroidery project and the Condor Huasi Project. Tour the working farm and learn about cheese making at the dairy, or fishing at the trout farm. Or relax by one of the fire places with a glass of wine.
Day 3: Spend the morning at Hacienda Zuleta. After lunch, visit Otavalo town en route to Quito airport for either overnight or your flight home.
Extension Price
2 guests, double-occupancy, per person: Deluxe Room $1265 | Junior Suite $1560 | Suite $1740
Solo Traveler: Deluxe Room $2100 | Junior Suite $2525 | Suite $2780
Add additional nights at Hacienda Zuleta from $490 Double per person | from $635Single
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Hacienda La Danesa | 2-Night Extension
An active adventure into the lush coastal forests just one hour from Guayaquil
Hacienda La Danesa is a family-owned lodge situated on a working dairy farm, cacao and teak plantation offering gracious hospitality and active adventures.
During your stay, you will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities including cacao and chocolate making, cooking classes, hikes into the cloud forest, horseback riding, tubing in the nearby rivers, as well as tours of the hacienda’s dairy operations. For those seeking a little relaxation, consider a in room massage or spa treatment.
Extension Itinerary (may also be added before Galápagos)
Day 1: Private transfer from your hotel or airport in Guayaquil to Hacienda La Danesa. Brief orientation of lodge and grounds, chocolate and cacao workshop, followed by three-course farm to table lunch. Following lunch, try your hand at milking at the working dairy, then head to the river by bike and relax tubing in the river. Join other guests for drinks on the terrace before dinner.
Day 2: After breakfast, head to Esperanza Cloud Forest for a hike through pristine woodlands dense with bromeliads, orchids, ferns and elusive wildlife to a series of three waterfalls where you can take a dip in the refreshing waters and book an optional rappel down the falls, followed by a visit to local sugar cane farmer to produce your own sugar cane juice. Return back to the hacienda in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, wandering the gardens, go horseback riding or book a rejuvenating in-room massage. In the early evening, join other guests for drinks on the terrace before enjoying a three-course farm to table meal.
Day 3: Enjoy breakfast in the gardens before returning back to Guayaquil.
Extension Price
2 guests, double-occupancy, per person: $1190
Solo Traveler single supplement: $964
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Mashpi Cloud Forest | 4-Night Extension
A journey to Ecuador’s Cloud Forest. May be added before or after the Galapagos.
Mashpi Lodge is a luxury retreat in Ecuador’s unique cloud forest. At Mashpi, you can find 400 species of birds, endemic trees, frogs and ferns, crashing waterfalls, howling monkeys and mysterious puma. You will also find contemporary ecological design, fine dining, spa treatments and breathtaking views of the surrounding forested mountains through its floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass windows.
Mashpi is located on a 1,200-hectare private reserve in the rare Chocó-Andean forest, one of the most diverse tropical forests in the world. About a 3-hour drive from Quito, Mashpi offers guests an unprecedented opportunity to explore both cloud and rainforest, rich in species and biodiversity, from every angle, from the roots of the trees all the way up beyond the canopy, always accompanied by experienced guides who likely grew up among those very same trunks and branches.
Explorations, activities and facilities: you may enjoy walking maintained jungle trails, hiking to waterfalls, birding, visiting the hummingbird garden, climbing the observation tower, riding the Sky Bike, gliding on the Dragonfly gondola ride, learning at the Butterfly Life Center, doing yoga in the forest, getting spa treatments, and watching the mist drift among the peaks through the sky-high windows. All activities (except spa treatments and Dragonfly) and meals are included in your stay.
Extension Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Quito’s Mariscal Sucre Airport. You will be met outside customs or baggage claim for a private transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Early morning departure from your hotel for the drive to Mashpi Lodge. Afternoon orientation and activities.
Day 3: Enjoy an all-inclusive experience at Mashpi Lodge in Ecuador’s cloud forest.
Additional days may be added as desired see below.
Day 4: Spend the morning at Mashpi. Depart after lunch for return to Quito and arrive in the evening for an overnight at your hotel.
Day 5: Private transfer back to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos (pre-cruise) or back home (post-cruise).
Extension Price
| Mashpi Wayra Room | Mashpi Yaku Suite | |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Colón | $1965 per person, double occupancy | $2295 per person, double occupancy |
| Single supplements | $1330 additional room $1530 solo traveler |
$1565 additional room $1765 solo traveler |
| Child supplements | $800 per child 8-11 sharing with adult | $880 per child 8-11 sharing with adult |
| Casa Gangotena | $2425 per person, double occupancy | $2755 per person, double occupancy |
| Single supplements | $1825 additional room $2020 solo traveler |
$2060 additional room $2255 solo traveler |
| Child supplements | $1260 per child 8-11 sharing with adult | $1340 per child 8-11 sharing with adult |
Additional nights at Mashpi may be added as follows:
Wayra Room: $756 double per person | $1320 single per person
Yaku Suite: $918 double per person | $1596 single per person
More about Mashpi Lodge here »
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Machu Picchu | 6-Day / 5-Night Extension
A journey to the extraordinary ruins of Machu Picchu. This extension works best before the Galápagos but may be arranged after.
Enhance your Galapagos adventure with a visit to Machu Picchu. Begin with an overnight in Lima, Peru, then fly to Cusco and head to Urubamba Valley. En route to the Valley, visit Chincheros village. Explore ruins and village of Ollantaytambo. In the evening, relax at a contemporary hacienda-style hotel located in the heart of the Sacred Valley.
The next morning, catch the early train to Machu Picchu Pueblo for a two-day visit at Machu Picchu. During your stay, explore this famous site with the assistance of a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide. Contemplate the ruins at your own pace, take in the extraordinary views, visit the Inca Bridge, explore to the Sun Gate, and hike up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain with your guide
Extension Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Lima, Peru.
Day 2: Fly to Cusco, drive to Urubamba Valley. Visit Chincheros village and Ollantaytambo ruins.
Day 3: Spectacular train ride to Machu Picchu for a two-day visit of the citadel. Here you will take in Machu Picchu’s extraordinary sights and history with the assistance of an expert guide. Option to hike up Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu.
Day 4: Morning in Machu Picchu. Return to Machu Picchu Pueblo in the afternoon for the evening train to Cuzco.
Day 5: Morning walking tour of Cuzco, afternoon visit to Sacsayhuaman.
Day 6: Fly from Cusco to Lima.
Extension Price
2 travelers: $4900 to $5900 per person double, depending on desired accommodation level
4+ travelers: $3900 to $4900 per person double, depending on accommodation level
Single Supplement: $1800 to $2500, depending on accommodation level
Solo Traveler: Call for pricing
Hiram Bingham Train Upgrade: $550 per person
Sanctuary Lodge Upgrade: additional $795 per person, double occupancy | $1500 single
Contact us to plan your Peru and Galapagos adventure.
Peru | 9-Day / 8-Night Extension
An Exploration of Both Historic and Modern-Day Peru: This extension works best before the Galápagos but may be arranged after.
This extended Peruvian adventure enables you to delve into the country’s multifaceted history and culture. You will explore the arts, culture, and legacy of pre-Incan, Incan, and Spanish colonial eras, as well as modern-day Peru. You will be able to truly take in the essence of the country and savor its vast and breathtaking landscapes.
On this journey, you will visit Lima’s esteemed museums and restaurants, walk Cusco’s ancient Incan roads, and explore indigenous villages nestled within the Sacred Valley. Your trip will culminate with two days and two nights of exploration at Machu Picchu.
Extension Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Lima, Peru, overnight in Lima.
Day 2: Tour historic Lima. Visit National Museum of Archaeology and Larco Museum.
Day 3: Fly to Cusco. En route to Urubamba Valley, visit Awana Cancha. Explore Pisac market and Pisac fortress ruins.
Day 4: Visit to Chinchero market with a traditional weaving demonstration, explore Moray terraces and Maras salt mines. Visit Ollantaytambo ruins and village.
Days 5-6: Spectacular train ride to Machu Picchu for a two-day visit. Here you will take in Machu Picchu’s extraordinary sights and history with the assistance of an expert guide. Option to hike up Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu.
Day 7: Morning train to Cuzco. Walking tour of Cusco and enjoy a traditional Peruvian-style dinner.
Day 8: Visit Cusco’s central market, Inca Museum, and Archbishop’s Palace. Afternoon visit to Sacsayhuaman with a private ceremony with a shaman among the ancient ruins.
Day 9: Morning in Cuzco. Fly from Cuzco to Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Extension Price
2-3 travelers: $6800 to $8500 per person double, depending on desired accommodation level
4+ travelers: $5800 to $7500 per person double, depending on desired accommodation level
Single Supplement: $4500 to $5500, depending on accommodation level
Solo Traveler: Call for pricing
Hiram Bingham Train Upgrade: $550 per person
Sanctuary Lodge Upgrade: $1550 per person, double occupancy | $3100 single
Contact us to plan your Galapagos and Peru adventure.