Your Adventure in the Galapagos!
Teeming with endemic species, postcard-pretty colonial centers, and breathtaking landscapes made up of Andean highlands and rainforests, Ecuador offers a dazzling array of wonders mixed with colonial gems of South America.
Quito | 2 nights | Casa Gangotena
Santa Cruz, Galapagos | 5 nights | Angermeyer Waterfront Inn
Quito | 1 night | Wyndham Quito Airport
June marks the beginning of the cool and dry season in the Galapagos, so expect cloudy skies, cooler but comfortable temperatures, and mostly dry weather. The temperature in the Galapagos in June ranges from 68-78 °F and the average water temperature is 74 °F.
A U.S. passport with remaining validity of at least six months is required to enter Ecuador. A valid U.S. passport is required to depart Ecuador. Tourists must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a stay of 90 days or less.
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International travelers are no longer required to present COVID-19 vaccination cards or proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
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In Ecuador, the Andes Mountains separate Pacific beaches and Amazonian rainforest, so to call the scenset sublime is an understatement. There’s more than enough natural beauty to soak up on the mainland, but a jaunt to the Galápagos Islands is worth an entire trip on its own. Quito’s cobblestoned center, the first-ever UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a dizzying mix of pre-Colombian and colonial treasures.
Flight arrival at Quito Airport where you will be greeted at the arrivals terminal.
Private transfer to your hotel in Quito.
Duration: Approximately 45 mins
Booked by a travel agency.
Evening at leisure.
Recommended dinner at your hotel. Inspired by Ecuador’s stunningly rich and diverse ingredients, Casa Gangotena has developed its own creative take on signature cuisine. We aim to continuously explore and experiment with the flavors, scents, textures, and ancestral cooking techniques that converge in Ecuador’s gastronomy and culture.
Why we love it for you: This Relais & Chateaux property is located in the heart of colonial Quito, surrounded by fascinating historic sights including some of the most famous cathedrals and monasteries of South America. The rooms are elegant and sleek with spacious bathrooms and modern amenities.
Enjoy a private full day city tour with your private guide. Visit the Equatorial Line and have a delicious lunch.
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Straddling both sides of the equator, the Galapagos Islands are a place that have inspired humans since Charles Darwin first wrote his theory of evolution. This singular destination could have easily been wiped out by tourism but, thanks to stringent conservation measures, this group of islands is still one of the most tenacious, diverse, and peculiar destinations in the world.
Transfer from hotel to Quito airport.
Booked by scenset.
Fly from Quito to Baltra Airport on the Galapagos Islands. A car transfer will pick you up and take you to the short (15-minute) ferry ride to Santa Cruz Island.
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Time at leisure to explore the island.
Why we love it for you: The Angermeyer Waterfront Inn is a historic, high-end hotel that follows a tradition of harmonic living between humans and nature.
A great close by place to visit is the Charles Darwin Research Station, here you’ll learn about the Galapagos Islands scenset and observe giant Galapagos tortoises and other species. You can also visit native gardens and a public library. This important Research Station has worked for decades to provide scientific knowledge to ensure the conservation and restoration of the Galapagos Islands. Next to the station you’ll find a beautiful beach where marine iguanas usually sunbathe.
Lunch included
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See the Galapagos as Charles Darwin first did by cruising to the nearby uninhabited islands. Without any human interference, you'll get to witness a totally uncultivated part of the world unlike anywhere else. You'll see local fauna on easy hikes as well as in the water, like Darwin's finches, aquatic iguanas, sea lions, and hammerhead sharks.
Lunch included
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This whole beach is considered a National Park in itself, right on the eastern side of the island, you’ll find this captivating beach where a great variety of wildlife can often be seen and there`s nothing but nature around you. The turquoise water of the sea is perfect for snorkeling, swimming or just enjoying a relaxing day. There’s a trail on this beach for encountering flamingos in a nearby lagoon. Kayaking is also popular at this secluded site.
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At the eastern side of the highlands of Santa Cruz Island you’ll find the Cerro Mesa Galapagos Ecological Reserve, a remarkable viewpoint where you can take extraordinary landscape pictures, hike and enjoy birdwatching surrounded by the native forest of this side of the island.
Lunch included.
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Tortuga Bay is a beach to fall in love with, its white fine sands melt in your hands, you’ve never seen such distinct sand. Many visitors of the Galapagos Islands state that this is their favorite beach in the archipelago, and it’s no wonder why, kilometers of a white sandy beach with ponds filled with tropical fish, wildlife sightings and pristine turquoise waters make this beach an absolute must. A trail must be followed by foot to reach this paradisiac beach, it’s the perfect place for relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and even surfing!
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Las grietas, meaning “The Cracks”, is a volcanic fracture in which saltwater and freshwater mix to create a marvelous ecosystem with natural pools to swim and snorkel among tropical fish. Bathe in crystalline and calm waters surrounded by giant rocks and discover all the beauty of this lovely formation. You can jump off to the water or enjoy the marked trails of the site. This unique and beautiful place is a great spot for watching a variety of birds.
Lunch included.
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Transfer from Angermeyer to Baltra.
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Flight from Baltra to Quito.
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Transfer from Quito Airport to hotel.
Duration: approximately 5 minutes
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All good things must come to an end...
Transfer from hotel to airport.
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scenset invests in making the world a better place. scenset will offset the fuel used during the trip. On top of that, we will offset an extra 10% to make your trip a carbon-positive experience.
Currently, we support Gold Standard Climate+ Projects from the Gold Standard Foundation.
If you like what you read and are ready to pull the trigger on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, please send a message in the app to let us know. We would be thrilled to secure all the reservations and make sure everything is taken care of, including special surprises along the way.