9-Nights Galapagos In Style: Quito and Cruise - Boutique & River Cruises

Discover Ecuador's treasures on this luxurious journey, starting in Quito before cruising the Galapagos. Encounter unique wildlife and stunning landscapes.

• Stay at Illa Experience Hotel in historic Quito, Ecuador, with artisan-led cultural activities.
• Explore colonial Quito, market tastings, and a cooking class crafting locro, encocado, and chocolate soup.
• Stand on the equator, visit Pululahua Crater, and sample miske at Casa Agave.
• Cruise the Galápagos aboard Elite, visiting Bachas Beach, Buccaneer Cove, Egas Port, and Black Turtle Cove.
• Meet giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station, snorkel Isla Lobos, then overnight in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

• Private return airport transfers in Quito
• 4 nights deluxe accommodation in Quito
• 4 nights deluxe cabin accommodation while cruising the Galapagos
• 1 night premium accommodation in Guayaquil
• Private-guided tour to the Equator with visit to Casa Agave
• Private round-trip transfers and dinner reservations in Quito
• Private-guided tour of Colonial Quito with Cooking Class
• Private-guided Orchids, Butterflies & Chocolate tour in Mindo
• Cruise package including:
  • Bilingual guide staff throughout the cruise
  • Daily shore excursions and briefings
  • Soft drinks and juices throughout the cruise, glass of house wine with dinners
  • Captain's welcome and farewell cocktails
  • Galapagos National Park Fee & Transit Control Card
• Shared transfer from Baltra Airport to Cruise
• Flight from Quito to the Galapagos
• Complimentary shared airport shuttle service in Guayaquil
• Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 7 lunches, 4 dinners

• Travel insurance
• International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes not explicitly listed as included
• Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
• Gratuities
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature
• Passport & Visa fees, if applicable