Yacht Isabela
Galapagos and Quito Enchantments
7 days
6 Nights
About this Package
Ecuador is one of the most biologically diverse places in the entire world! Terrain, topography, vegetation, and climate vary from region to region, creating dynamic and unrivaled scenery, one-of-a-kind experiences, and unbelievable vacation destinations. Combining three of these into one itinerary, we offer you a remarkable 7-day/6-night tour package that takes you to: Quito’s remarkable Historic Quarter –the best preserved in all of Latin America and the Galapagos Islands, an archipelago like no other with fascinating species and otherworldly settings.
- STARTING AT USD 5,451 pp (2025)
- STARTING AT USD 5,634 pp (2026)
What is Included:
- Airport Transfers
- 2 nights at a Premium Hotel in Quito
- Half-day Quito’s Old Town + Middle of the World Private Tour
- Roundtrip Domestic Airfare (Quito-Galapagos-Quito)
- INGALA Transit Control Card
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- 5-day Central Galapagos Islands Cruise aboard Yacht La Pinta
Your Itinerary
Itinerary Map
Day by Day
Day 1: Arrive in Quito
Day 2: Old Town Quito + Middle of the World
Quito’s incredible Historic Quarter awaits! This is the most well-preserved old town in all of Latin America. It has even been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site! After exploring this exciting spot, you’ll head to the Middle of the World and learn all about the significance of the equator!
Following this excursion through the capital region, you’ll fly from Quito to Galapagos and board Yacht Isabela II in time to set sail on your 5-day journey through the center of the archipelago. Along the way, you’ll see native and endemic species up close, at sea, and on the ground as you explore the islands via activities such as hiking, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and riding along in a glass-bottom boat. At all times, you’ll be traveling in comfort and style, accompanied by Galapagos National Park-certified Naturalist Guides and a crew of dedicated individuals ready to make your trip the very best it can be.
Days 3: Arrive in Galapagos / Santa Cruz Island
Take an early transfer to the airport and fly to the Galapagos. Arrive at the airport in Baltra, shuttle to the Itabaca Channel, and ferry across to Santa Cruz Island. Enjoy lunch in the highlands and continue on to Puerto Ayora. Once there, you’ll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and observe numerous giant tortoises. Afterward, you’ll take a dinghy (panga) from the dock to Yacht Isabela II, check in, and be welcomed aboard by the Captain with a special cocktail and dinner.
Day 4: Santiago Island & Chinese Hat Islet
Discover Puerto Egas on Santiago Island
Upon arriving at the remarkable black sandy beach, our adventure allowed us to closely observe land iguanas that have been reintroduced to the area, as well as both land and sea birds, all set against a striking landscape of layered tuff-stone, rugged rocks, and lava formations. Marine iguanas were seen feeding on algae at low tide, and fur seals were found resting in the cool shadows cast by the rocks.
Explore Chinese Hat Islet
This small, picturesque island makes for a delightful afternoon journey with its 400-meter trail at a crescent-shaped beach with soft, white sand. The inviting cove provides excellent conditions for swimming and snorkeling, offering the chance to see white-tipped reef sharks and delightful Galapagos penguins.
Day 5: Genovesa Island
Experience Prince Phillip’s Steps on Genovesa Island
Start your day with a pleasant boat ride along the cliffs of “Bird Island,” also known as Genovesa. Then, you’ll arrive at a wooden staircase leading to a large plateau. The trail goes through big groups of Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, magnificent frigatebirds, and graceful storm petrels. Keep an eye out for the hard-to-find short-eared owl. If you choose not to land, you can take a longer boat ride along the cliffs, depending on the weather. You can also do other activities like snorkeling and kayaking.
Explore Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island
After enjoying a fulfilling lunch, we make our way to the untouched white sands of Darwin Bay. In this natural sanctuary, you have the opportunity to engage closely with a variety of bird species, including but not limited to frigatebirds, red-footed and Nazca boobies, as well as gulls, herons, finches, and mockingbirds.
Quito tour
Galapagos Tour
Day 6: Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island
Explore Santa Fe Island
Embark on a charming dinghy journey to the tranquil, white sandy beaches of Santa Fe Island, renowned for its lively sea lion populations. Be looking for the majestic Galapagos hawks, elegantly resting on salt bushes. During your exploration, you may spot the unique Santa Fe land iguana. Wrap up your excursion with the choice to snorkel and swim near a natural wave barrier or enjoy a ride on a glass-bottom boat.
Discover South Plaza Island
Following a fulfilling lunch break, proceed with a dry landing onto a channel marked by its turquoise waters, creating a stunning contrast against the coastline’s white sands and black lava. As you explore further, discover a vivid expanse of scarlet sesuvium succulents covering the ground, interspersed with bright green prickly-pear cacti. Beneath these cacti, yellow-grey land iguanas can be seen waiting for fallen pears from these cacti. Along the coastline, lively colonies of sea lions can be observed, while overhead, frigates, swallow-tailed gulls, and shearwaters glide gracefully, taking advantage of the thermal currents.
Day 7: Transfer to Airport / Farewell!
At a Glance
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Conditions
- Subject to availability. All entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
- A minimal deposit per person is required
- Credit card payments are exempt from additional fees
- Does not apply to other promotions
- Spaces are subject to availability
- Exclusively for direct customers
- Does NOT include international flights between Guayaquil and Lima
- Does NOT include domestic flights Peru
- Rate based on double occupancy
- Solo travelers may incur a single supplement charge
- All entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
- Galapagos Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, logistical, operational reasons, and Galapagos National Park restrictions (temporary or otherwise).
- Rates are valid for 2025 and 2026, except on Inti Raymi dates (Jun 22-27), Christmas & New Years (Dec 22-Jan 02) and any other National or Religious Holidays that may have special rates; please verify with your Destination Expert.
- Restrictions and conditions apply, complete information will be sent to you in the form of an official quote
Please note: ETICA Empresa Turistica Internacional C.A. reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement without prior notice should the closing price of West Texas Intermediate Fuel increase above $70 per barrel on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index). In the event a fuel supplement is charged, ETICA Empresa Turistica Internacional C.A. will have sole discretion to apply the supplementary charge to both existing and new bookings, regardless of whether such bookings have been paid in full. Such supplementary charges are not included in the cruise fare. The fuel supplement charge will not exceed $25.00 per passenger per day.
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