See Quito Pre-Voyage Extension

Arrive a day early and explore Ecuador’s beautifully preserved colonial capital

Itinerary

Note: This extension can be taken before select departures of Exploring Galápagos: One Week Sailing the Islands and Galápagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage.

Day 1 - Quito, Ecuador

Upon arrival in Quito, transfer to the full-service Swissotel Quito in fashionable and convenient La Floresta. Additional nights are available on request, and this chic neighborhood is worth exploring. 

Day 2 - Quito

Tour the plazas, Baroque churches, and cobbled streets of Quito’s Centro Histórico, a living neighborhood at the heart of the city where colonial legacy and thriving contemporary Andean culture is on full display. Quito’s 16th-century historic center—designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978 alongside the Galápagos Islands—is the largest and best preserved in Latin America. Learn about the revitalization of the neighborhood at a tour of Mercado San Francisco. Enjoy a festive private lunch. Dinner and the evening at leisure. (B,L)

Day 3 - Quito

Transfer to the Airport this morning for your flight to Galápagos. (B)

Costs & What's Included

Occupancy

Cost per person 2025-27

Double Occupancy

$449

Single Occupancy

$633

Cost Includes:

Accommodations, meals as indicated, sightseeing tours, gratuities, transfers in conjunction with services.

 

Not included:

Personal Items, international or domestic airfare (return flight to Galápagos may be extended from Guayaquil to Quito at no additional charge)

 

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