Day 01: 13h00 Transfer from hotel – airport to take the fligh to Galápagos*. All meals and tours included (no drinks) Ship: Galápagos Explorer

Day 02: Galápagos
Day 03: Galápagos

Day 04: 19:30 Arrival in Guayaquil. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay at the Four Points Sheraton or the Hampton Inn.

Day 05: Breakfast. Departure for Luna Runtun via the Route of Stars, “the most fascinating of the world”. In less than 300 km., we drive from sea level to 4000 meters experiencing the coastal warmth and discovering the green plains of the province of Guayas with its banana palms and rice fields; taking in the mega diversity of the occidental western foothills of the Andes in the tropical highlands; rising up to the frozen and dry cold of a desert of sand and stones located a few miles away from the snowcapped Chimborazo, the world’s highest mountain when measured from the center of the planet. Finally, we arrive at Luna Runtun, located in Sangay National Park, at the foot of Volcano Tungurahua, a few miles away from the entrance to the Amazon Rainforest. Great photo opportunities. Box lunch.
Welcome drink and relaxation in our beautiful SPA and gardens. Dinner. Overnight at Luna Runtun.

Day 06: “La Vía de los Contrabandistas” / The smugglers´ hike (Full day hike MEDIUM), including picnic.
Depart from Luna Runtun by minivan before taking a world-class 7-km hike along the same trail used by the rum smugglers in the twenties,. This trail was perhaps most often trodden by Mr. Fidel Fiallos, Carmen Luna’s grandfather, who was known as the most famous smuggler of all times.
After crossing crystal clear rivers, hiking past banana and mandarine plantations, and taking a delicious picnic, we hike down to admire the “Manto de la Novia” Waterfall. Breathtaking views of the Llanganates National Park, the inaccessible mountains that hide the lost gold of Inca Emperor Atahualpa.
Afterwards, we cross a swinging bridge and hike up to la Merced, where transportation meets us to bring us back to the hotel. Eighty percent of the hike is on flat ground. Dinner. Overnight at Luna Runtun.

Day 07: Route of Orchids, Waterfalls, and Guayabas – EASY. Full day, including lunch.
The Luna Runtun – Puyo road is the best way to see some spectacular scenery of the Pastaza Corridor, which offers a transition from mountain to rainforest in less than 60 kilometers. Along the way, you will cross the longest tunnel in Ecuador, known as the Door to Heaven, which refers to the fact that it serves as the entrance to the Amazon Rainforest. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the sights, scents, and sounds offered by thousands of orchids, dramatic waterfalls, cliffside farms, and untouched views of the mountainsides of Sangay and Llanganates National Parks. We visit a reserve which rehabilitates animals from the jungle in risk of extinction such as tapirs, crocodiles, and monkeys and houses or a botanical garden with more than 300 varieties of orchids and thousands of medicinal plants and exotic flowers. Alternative option is to take a canoe trip. A once in a lifetime experience. Dinner. Overnight at Luna Runtun.

Day 08: The Priests and the Witchs – Half day. Lunch included.
An original city tour which starts with a hike from Luna Runtun to the city along the Inca Emperor Huayna Capac trail. Enjoy the sights and sounds of numerous birds and of the impressive scenery of the highlands.

Visit the Cathedral, a 1920s gothic construction built with volcanic stone by the Belgian Father Tomas Halflans, and the Museum of the Virgin of the Holy Water, which displays the clothes and jewelry given by the devout for blessings received. Here, you’ll discover the miracles of the Virgin and her influence over the catholic population over the past centuries.

Ambato street offers an excellent opportunity to meet the famous sugar cane candy makers and taste the delicious “Melcocha”, Ecuador’s most well known candy. Visit the tagua (“vegetable ivory”) and balsa wood handicraft makers, art galleries, handicraft shops, and, afterwards, the Saint Martin Canyon, the zoo (one Ecuador’s most impressive), and much more. Great shopping opportunities. Dinner. Overnight at Luna Runtun.

Day 09: Country breakfast.
Return to Quito through the famous Avenue of the Volcanoes. Stop to the Salasaca Indian Market. See 11 of the 265 volcanoes in Ecuador : Carihuairazo, Pasachoa, Ilinizas, and Cotopaxi, a perfect cone of eternal snow, among others. Lunch at the Hacienda Rumipamba de las Rosas. Dinner. Overnight at the Dann Carlton, Quito or Sheraton Hotel in Quito.

Day 10 Breakfast.
Quito City Tour, visit to the colonial area with buildings from the 16 century. Independence Square,San Francisco & Compania churches and the chapter hall. Equator Line Tour with a traditional Ecuadorian lunch in one of the area’s finest restaurants. Dinner. Overnight at the Dann Carlton, Quito or Sheraton Hotel in Quito.

Day 11: Breakfast.
Transfer from the Hotel to the airport. Departure.

Price per person, double occupancy: $3520.

EXTENSIONS UPON REQUEST

1. Galapagos Islands Cruises 3, 4 and 7 night luxury and first class boats.
2. Cuenca: Hotel Santa Lucía, Hotel Mansión de Alcázar.
3. Otavalo: La Mirage, Hacienda Pinsaquí.
4. Quito: Hotel Marriott, Dann Carlton, Quito, Swissôtel, Sheraton
5. Jungle Trips: Kapawi, Sacha Lodge

ENCHANTED GALAPAGOS ISLANDS:
there are 3, 4 and 7 nights cruises to visit the enchanted Galápagos Islands.

The possibilities in Galápagos go from tourist boats to luxury ships, our suggestions considering our experience is to take either a first class or a luxury ship, since these programs offer very good service in terms of guidance (naturalist bilingual guides), accommodation, meals and boat facilities.

M/V AMBASSADOR:
4 night cruises from Sunday to Wednesday
Capacity 100 paxs, five spacious decks. All double cabins feature air conditioning system, private bathrooms with hair dryers, intercom music and telephone.
Facilities: Bar – Lido Bar, boutique, library, duty free office, doctor on call 24 hours, satellite world wide fax and phone.
Their sundeck, decorated with Teac and Bamboo, has a tropical bar and a small pool.
Length: 82.08 mts. Draft: 4.60 mts.
Maximum speed: 12 knots
Crew: 70

Cruises rates per person: from U.S.$1.340 for a double deluxe outside cabin to U.S.$1.008 for a double inside cabin.

EXPLORER II:
4 night cruise from Saturday to Wednesday
Built in Italy in 1990, with an overall length of 89.35m and reaching 17 knots, the Explorer II is designed to provide comfort and scientific information to 100 passengers, reaching the remotest island of the Archipelago.
Fully air conditioned, the ship offers 52 suites of classic lines, each with TV and VCR, refrigerated bar and satellite communications. On board: elevator, medical service, library , boutique, Jacuzzi and pool, safety boxes.

Prices per person go from U.S.$1.610 for a double classic suite to U.S.$1.820 for a double premium suite, to US$2.240 for a double Renaissance suite with balcony.

CORINTHIAN: 4 night cruise Monday to Friday
Even tough it was built for 90 passengers, it only take 48 in each cruise with the highest safety standards. All double cabins feature air conditioning, private bathroom with hair dryer.
Facilities on board: spacious dining area, Jacuzzi, doctor on call 24hrs., bar, living and library, boutique, TV.

Prices per person go from US$1.295 for a double cabin with queen size bed to US$1.245 per person for twin bedded cabins.

Not included

1. Flight Guayaquil - Galapagos - Guayaquil $389 per person
2. Entrance to the Galapagos National Park : $100 per person

Program includes:

1. Private transportation
2. English speaking guide
3. 1 night in Guayaquil
4. 3 nights in Galapagos
5. 4 nights at Luna Runtun, The Adventure SPA
6. 2 nights in Quito
7. Tours as indicated
8. All meals from dinner day 1 to breakfast day 11
9. Taxes

a. Daily explorations, with bilingual and/or native guides, (groups no larger than 10 people per guide)
b. Prices shown are subject to change without notice.
c. The cost of an airline ticket from anywhere in the world to Guayaquil with a departure from Quito is the same as the price of a ticket form the same part of the world to Quito with a departure from Guayaquil

all the above subject to change