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GALAPAGOS CRUISE & BASIC ECUADOR 7,8 or 11 Days

Day 1: Quito or Guayaquil
Transfer in - hotel accommodation

Day 2: Quito or Guayaquil
Quito colonial city tour exploring the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical old town in the Americas. Visit some of its most important churches such as the majestic La Compañía and iconic San Francisco, repositories of a stunning multi-ethnic artistic and cultural heritage.
Or
Guayaquil city tour: visit to the 19th-century neighborhood of Las Peñas, panoramic views of the city and the Guayas River, the boardwalk of Malecón 2000, past La Rotonda, the Guayas River. Hotel accommodation.

Day 3-6: Galapagos, "a living museum and sample of evolution."
Cruise all-inclusive aboard M/V Galapagos Legend or M/Y Corals Departing Quito or Guayaquil, local round-trip airfare to Galápagos. Transfer from hotel to airport (shuttle service) and to and from the dock included. Just like Darwin in 1835 you will tour the "Enchanted Islands," history's greatest show on earth and we will be providing you with the best seats on board. Only the special few have the chance to travel through this paradise, sailing on a charming casual ship, with nautical interior decoration of wood and brass especially made for the islands, with wide outer decks. Enjoy the Jacuzzi or swimming pool, the sun deck, the bar, sea view cabins with private facilities and air conditioning. Interactive experience with the wildlife, which seems to have been bewitched, because it has no fear of man Witness spectacular sunsets, swim and snorkel at any time of the year in the warm clear waters of the beaches among tropical fish, manta rays, sea lions, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine wildlife.
Our nature guides lead shore excursions twice a day. Attend lectures explaining the geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands are provided in several languages. Our fine array of meals will amaze you, from the buffet breakfast to gourmet dinners, ice cream festivals, and night barbecues.

Day 3: Monday - Galapagos (Baltra Airport)
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (2 and half flight). Passengers are picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend.
North Seymour
Dry landing. Guests wil encounter swallow tailed gulls and sea lions. This site is a major nesting colony of blue footed boobies, and has the largest colony of the magnificent frigate bird. Travellers will also spot both the marine iguanas and land iguanas.

Day 4: Tuesday - Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Dry landing. Passengers walk to a saltwater lagoon behind the beach, where on occasion many pink flamingos can be observed. This trail leads up to Dragon Hill, which offers a lovely view of the bay. This is a nesting site for reintroduced land iguanas, and there is also a Holy Stick Forest.
Floreana (Cormorant Point)
Wet landing on a greenish colored sand beach. Visitors will hike from the black mangrove beds to a large, brackish lagoon, which holds one of the biggest flamingo populations in the Galapagos. This island features endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, Galapagos daisies, white and black mangrove, and holy stick.
Novice snorkelers can practice on the main beach with the playful sea lions. Please keep in mind this is an open-water activity; there is nothing to step on.

Day 5: Wednesday - Española (Suárez Point)
Dry landing. Visitors will learn more about the lava terrain and cross the inactive lava fields.
Besides the sea lion colonies, this is a very important site for bird watching. Various bird species such as the mockingbird of Española, Nazca booby and tropic bird can be spotted and observed from very close.
You will also see a large colony of marine iguanas, lava lizards, and rally light foot crabs.
After a short trek visitors encounter colonies of Nazca and blue-footed boobies. The nesting grounds sometimes overlap the trail. Visitors will also find Galapagos doves, hawks and swallow-tailed gulls and then reach the world's largest colony of waved albatross.
A major highlight is their mating season, from May through December. You'll visit the famous blowhole, where water shoots into the air about 23 m (75 ft).
San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera)
Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Passengers will visit San Cristóbal breeding center and learn about the National Park's breeding program with the giant tortoises.
Passengers will observe some animals in their natural environment.
Passengers will also have the opportunity to the visit the town and go shopping for souvenirs and arts and crafts.

Day 6: Thursday - Santa Cruz (Carrión Point)
Today, passengers can choose either a ride in an outboard motorboat to observe the Galapagos fur seal, seabirds and marine wildlife or go snorkeling to see a variety of tropical fish, manta rays or even harmless white-tipped reef sharks. Return to the Galapagos Legend, check-out and transfer to the airport. Return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
Galapagos to Quito or Guayaquil. Transfer in- hotel accommodation

Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil: Transfer out. End of services.

Galapagos Islands cruise:
All-inclusive. 3, 4 or 7 nights aboard the M/V Galapagos Legend, M/Y Coral I or II to enjoy a charming casual marine environment, with accommodations in cabins with a view of the sea, delicious meals, 2 daily excursions to a habitat unlike any other, full of wildlife that has no fear
of man. See prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants and beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Snorkel along untouched beaches with a unique underwater world. Tours and lectures provided by licensed naturalist guides in various languages. Local round-trip air ticket to Galapagos.
Quito and/or Guayaquil:
3 nights in a first-class hotel, with shared accommodations in a double room, including breakfast, city tour and transfers.
Meals: Cruise full board + 3 breakfasts

Can start on any day with minimum of 2 passengers and can start or finish in Quito or Guayaquil

2010 price per person in US$, double occupancy: 7 days = $1866, 8 days = $2296, 11 days = $3526
(7 day package is with 3 night cruise, 8 days is with 4 night cruise and 11 days is with 7 night cruise)

GALAPAGOS CRUISE & OTAVALO INDIGENOUS MARKET & "CHASKI ANTAWA"
9, 10 or 13 days

Day 1 Quito:
Transfer in Quito - hotel accommodation.

Day 2 Quito:
Colonial city tour, exploring the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical center in the Americas. Visit some of its most important churches such as the majestic La Compañía and iconic San Francisco, guardians of a stunning multi-ethnic artistic and cultural heritage. Hotel accommodation.

Day 3-4 Otavalo & "Chaski Antawa":
The tour includes Calderón, a village known for its decorative bread dough figurines, the valleys of Guayllabamba and Cayambe, landscapes of towering volcanoes with amazing opportunities for taking pictures, the crater lake Cuicocha, and finally the leather-making village of Cotacachi. Overnight at a hacienda.
The Chaski Antawa Train (messenger train) runs on the railway built at the beginning of the 20th century connecting the northern highlands to the tropical coast. From Ibarra, the train climbs down to the warm, dry valley of Ambuqui, through sugarcane plantations, magical landscapes, and tunnels and crossing bridges that span deep canyons and gullies. Enjoy a unique lunch at the community restaurant and support Kleintours' social project which is our way of helping the Valley of Salinas and its surrounding area become a tourist destination and raising the standard of living of its inhabitants. Other sites include Otavalo and its famous indigenous arts and crafts market, the largest in South America. Back to Quito.

Day 5-8 Galapagos, "a living museum and sample of evolution."
Cruise all-inclusive aboard M/V Galapagos Legend or M/Y Corals . Departing Quito or Guayaquil, local round-trip airfare to Galápagos. Transfer from hotel to airport (shuttle service) and to and from the dock included. Just like Darwin in 1835 you will tour the "Enchanted Islands," history's greatest show on earth and we will be providing you with the best seats on board. Only the special few have the chance to travel through this paradise, sailing on a charming casual ship, with nautical interior decoration of wood and brass especially made for the islands, with wide outer decks. Enjoy the Jacuzzi or swimming pool, the sun deck, the bar, sea view cabins with private facilities and air conditioning.
Interactive experience with the wildlife, which seems to have been bewitched, because it has no fear of man Witness spectacular sunsets, swim and snorkel at any time of the year in the warm clear waters of the beaches among tropical fish, manta rays, sea lions, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine wildlife. Our nature guides lead shore excursions twice a day. Attend lectures explaining the geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands are provided in several languages. Our fine array of meals will amaze you, from the buffet breakfast to gourmet dinners, ice cream festivals, and night barbecues.

Day 5: Monday - Galapagos (Baltra Airport)
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (2 and half flight). Passengers are picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend.
North Seymour
Dry landing. Guests wil encounter swallow tailed gulls and sea lions. This site is a major nesting colony of blue footed boobies, and has the largest colony of the magnificent frigate bird. Travelers will also spot both the marine iguanas and land iguanas.

Day 6: Tuesday - Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Dry landing. Passengers walk to a saltwater lagoon behind the beach, where on occasion many pink flamingos can be observed. This trail leads up to Dragon Hill, which offers a lovely view of the bay. This is a nesting site for reintroduced land iguanas, and there is also a Holy Stick Forest.
Floreana (Cormorant Point)
Wet landing on a greenish colored sand beach. Visitors will hike from the black mangrove beds to a large, brackish lagoon, which holds one of the biggest flamingo populations in the Galapagos. This island features endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, Galapagos daisies, white and black mangrove, and holy stick.
Novice snorkelers can practice on the main beach with the playful sea lions. Please keep in mind this is an open-water activity; there is nothing to step on.

Day 7: Wednesday - Española (Suárez Point)
Dry landing. Visitors will learn more about the lava terrain and cross the inactive lava fields.
Besides the sea lion colonies, this is a very important site for bird watching. Various bird species such as the mockingbird of Española, Nazca booby and tropic bird can be spotted and observed from very close. You will also see a large colony of marine iguanas, lava lizards, and rally light foot crabs.
After a short trek visitors encounter colonies of Nazca and blue-footed boobies. The nesting grounds sometimes overlap the trail. Visitors will also find Galapagos doves, hawks and swallow-tailed gulls and then reach the world's largest colony of waved albatross.
A major highlight is their mating season, from May through December. You'll visit the famous blowhole, where water shoots into the air about 23 m (75 ft).
San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera)
Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Passengers will visit San Cristóbal breeding center and learn about the National Park's breeding program with the giant tortoises.
Passengers will observe some animals in their natural environment.
Passengers will also have the opportunity to the visit the town and go shopping for souvenirs and arts and crafts.

Day 8: Thursday - Santa Cruz (Carrión Point)
Today, passengers can choose either a ride in an outboard motorboat to observe the Galapagos fur seal, seabirds and marine wildlife or go snorkeling to see a variety of tropical fish, manta rays or even harmless white-tipped reef sharks. Return to the Galapagos Legend, check-out and transfer to the airport. Return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
Galapagos to Quito or Guayaquil. Transfer in- hotel accommodation

Day 9 Quito or Guayaquil: Transfer out. End of services.

Galapagos Islands cruise:
All-inclusive. 3, 4 or 7 nights aboard the M/V Galapagos Legend, M/Y Coral I or II to enjoy a charming casual marine environment, with accommodations in cabins with a view of the sea, delicious meals, 2 daily excursions to a habitat unlike any other, full of wildlife that has no fear
of man. See prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants and beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Snorkel along untouched beaches with a unique underwater world. Tours and lectures provided by licensed naturalist guides in various languages. Local round-trip air ticket to Galapagos.
Quito and/or Guayaquil:
3 nights in a first-class hotel, with shared accommodations in a double room, including breakfast, city tour and transfers.
Meals: Cruise full board + 3 breakfasts
Otavalo:
Overnight excursion to the indigenous market and cultural sites, with a ride on the Messenger Train “Chaski Antawa” from mysterious Mount Imbabura to tropical Salinas.

Can start on any day with minimum of 2 passengers and can start or finish in Quito or Guayaquil

2010 price per person in US$, double occupancy: 9 days = $2216, 10 days = $2646, 13 days = $3876
(9 day package is with 3 night cruise, 10 days is with 4 night cruise and 13 days is with 7 night cruise)

GALAPAGOS CRUISE & HIGHLANDER:
OTAVALO & ACROSS THE ANDES TO THE COAST. 12, 13 or 16 days

Day 1 Quito:
Transfer In Quito - hotel accommodation.

Day 2-5 Galapagos: "a living museum and sample of evolution."
Cruise all-inclusive aboard M/V Galapagos Legend or M/Y Corals . Departing Quito or Guayaquil, local round-trip airfare to Galápagos. Transfer from hotel to airport (shuttle service) and to and from the dock included. Just like Darwin in 1835 you will tour the "Enchanted Islands," history's greatest show on earth and we will be providing you with the best seats on board. Only the special few have the chance to travel through this paradise, sailing on a charming casual ship, with nautical interior decoration of wood and brass especially made for the islands, with wide outer decks. Enjoy the Jacuzzi or swimming pool, the sun deck, the bar, sea view cabins with private facilities and air conditioning.
Interactive experience with the wildlife, which seems to have been bewitched, because it has no fear of man Witness spectacular sunsets, swim and snorkel at any time of the year in the warm clear waters of the beaches among tropical fish, manta rays, sea lions, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine wildlife. Our nature guides lead shore excursions twice a day. Attend lectures explaining the geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands are provided in several languages. Our fine array of meals will amaze you, from the buffet breakfast to gourmet dinners, ice cream festivals, and night barbecues.

Day 2: Monday - Galapagos (Baltra Airport)
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (2 and half flight). Passengers are picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend.
North Seymour
Dry landing. Guests wil encounter swallow tailed gulls and sea lions. This site is a major nesting colony of blue footed boobies, and has the largest colony of the magnificent frigate bird. Travellers will also spot both the marine iguanas and land iguanas.

Day 3: Tuesday - Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Dry landing. Passengers walk to a saltwater lagoon behind the beach, where on occasion many pink flamingos can be observed. This trail leads up to Dragon Hill, which offers a lovely view of the bay. This is a nesting site for reintroduced land iguanas, and there is also a Holy Stick Forest.
Floreana (Cormorant Point)
Wet landing on a greenish colored sand beach. Visitors will hike from the black mangrove beds to a large, brackish lagoon, which holds one of the biggest flamingo populations in the Galapagos. This island features endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, Galapagos daisies, white and black mangrove, and holy stick.
Novice snorkelers can practice on the main beach with the playful sea lions. Please keep in mind this is an open-water activity; there is nothing to step on.

Day 4: Wednesday - Española (Suárez Point)
Dry landing. Visitors will learn more about the lava terrain and cross the inactive lava fields.
Besides the sea lion colonies, this is a very important site for bird watching. Various bird species such as the mockingbird of Española, Nazca booby and tropic bird can be spotted and observed from very close. You will also see a large colony of marine iguanas, lava lizards, and rally light foot crabs.
After a short trek visitors encounter colonies of Nazca and blue-footed boobies. The nesting grounds sometimes overlap the trail. Visitors will also find Galapagos doves, hawks and swallow-tailed gulls and then reach the world's largest colony of waved albatross.
A major highlight is their mating season, from May through December. You'll visit the famous blowhole, where water shoots into the air about 23 m (75 ft).
San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera)
Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Passengers will visit San Cristóbal breeding center and learn about the National Park's breeding program with the giant tortoises.
Passengers will observe some animals in their natural environment.
Passengers will also have the opportunity to the visit the town and go shopping for souvenirs and arts and crafts.

Day 5: Thursday - Santa Cruz (Carrión Point)
Today, passengers can choose either a ride in an outboard motorboat to observe the Galapagos fur seal, seabirds and marine wildlife or go snorkeling to see a variety of tropical fish, manta rays or even harmless white-tipped reef sharks. Return to the Galapagos Legend, check-out and transfer to the airport. Return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
Galapagos to Quito or Guayaquil. Transfer in- hotel accommodation

Day 6 Quito - Otavalo:
The tour includes Calderon, a village known for its decorative bread dough figurines, the valleys of Guayllabamba and Cayambe, landscapes of towering volcanoes with amazing opportunities for taking pictures, the crater lagoon of Cuicocha, and finally the leather-making village of Cotacachi. Overnight at a hacienda.

Day 7 Otavalo - "Chaski Antawa" Train:
The "Chaski Antawa" train (messenger train) runs on the railway built at the beginning of the 20th century connecting the northern highlands to the tropical coast. From Ibarra, the train climbs down to the warm, dry valley of Ambuqui, through sugarcane plantations, magical landscapes, and tunnels and crossing bridges that span deep canyons and gullies. The 26-km ride to Salinas plunges from 2,200 down to 1,500 meters above sea level (7,216 to 4,920 feet) in only about two hours. Enjoy a unique lunch at Kleintours' social project, the "Chaski Antawa Restaurant", which is our way of helping the Valley of Salinas and its surrounding area become a tourist destination and raising the standard of living of its inhabitants. The menu was carefully selected and drawn up by the community using high quality standards. Other sites include Otavalo and its famous indigenous arts and crafts market, the largest in South America. Back to Quito and hotel accommodation

Day 8 Quito:
Colonial city tour: Explore the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical centre in the Americas. Visit some of its most important churches such as the majestic La Compañía (Society of Jesus Church) and iconic San Francisco, guardians of a stunning multi-ethnic artistic and cultural heritage. Drive through the traditional neighborhood of San Juan. Finish the day at the "Panecillo" hillside with its breathtaking views of the old and modern city. Hotel accommodation

Day 9 Quito - Baños:
Towards the south, visit Ecuador's first National Park Cotopaxi, home to the highest active volcano on Earth. You can explore the Andean moorlands with numerous species of highland birds, or hike up to the snow line 15,800 feet (4,800 meters). Accommodation at hosteria in Baños - Gateway to the Amazon.

Day 10 Baños-Ingapirca-Cuenca:
Start your day with a drive through some of the most picturesque indigenous areas of the country. Continuing south we visit Ingapirca ruins before arrive to Cuenca for overnight.Hotel accommodation

Day 11 Cuenca - El Cajas-Guayaquil:
Visit the prettiest colonial city in the country. After breakfast let its cobblestone streets, graceful wrought-iron balconies, and flowered plazas captivate you. Its market places and handicrafts are living testimony to the region s rich indigenous and artisan heritage. City panoramic overview, head to the Turi viewpoint. After enjoying this outstanding view, later visit a Panama hat factory.
Departure to the coast, passing through El Cajas National Park. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes with at least 200 lagoons, like the famous La Toreadora, this path takes you from 4000 mts. to the sea level in 3 hours, making it possible to observe the different habitats in Ecuador, the moorlands, the Andean forest, the subtropical forest, and the rainforest. After Cajas, drive to Guayaquil. Hotel accommodation

Day 12 Guayaquil: Transfer out. End of services.

Galapagos Islands cruise:
All-inclusive. 3, 4 or 7 nights aboard the M/V Galapagos Legend, M/Y Coral I or II to enjoy a charming casual marine environment, with accommodations in cabins with a view of the sea, delicious meals, 2 daily excursions to a habitat unlike any other, full of wildlife that has no fear
of man. See prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants and beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Snorkel along untouched beaches with a unique underwater world. Tours and lectures provided by licensed naturalist guides in various languages. Local round-trip air ticket to Galapagos.
Quito and/or Guayaquil:
3 nights in a first-class hotel, with shared accommodations in a double room, including breakfast, city tour and transfers.
Meals: Cruise full board + 3 breakfasts
Otavalo:
Overnight excursion to the indigenous market and cultural sites, with a ride on the Messenger Train “Chaski Antawa” from mysterious Mount Imbabura to tropical Salinas.
Avenue of the Volcanoes and descent to the coast:
4 nights excursion to see Mount Cotopaxi, the tallest active volcano in the world, visit Riobamba, Baños, gateway to the Amazon region, the
Inca-Cañari Ingapirca ruins and the artistic city of Cuenca before reaching the port of Guayaquil.

Can start on any day with minimum of 2 passengers and can start or finish in Quito or Guayaquil

2010 price per person in US$, double occupancy: 12 days = $3036, 13 days = $3466, 16 days = $4696
(12 day package is with 3 night cruise, 13 days is with 4 night cruise and 16 days is with 7 night cruise)

VOLCANOES, THE HIGHEST ANDES & NATIVE INHABITANTS 11days /10 nights

Nature (flora y fauna), Volcanism, Ethnic, Artisan, Gastronomy, Archaeological, Train, Religious, Colonial Art.
Departures: Sunday & Thursday

Explore Quito, the largest historical centre in the Americas. Visit to the Peguche. The Otavalo Indigenous market is the most famous and
colourful in South America. Train ride “Chaski Antawa” from Ibarra to the first station. Go through tunnels and bridges, see large sugar cane plantations and experience a unique landscape in just two hours ride. We reach the Papallacta Thermal Springs complex, located in the high
moorlands. Visit Antisana Reserve home of the condor. An impressive Andean landscape and observing the crater of Quilotoa and its volcanic
lagoon. We head south of Baños. The largest of the waterfalls in the area are known as the “Devil’s Cauldron” Continuing south we visit Ingapirca ruins before arrive to Cuenca. Visit one of the prettiest colonial city in the country. Departure to the coast, passing through El Cajas National Park. Arrive in Guayaquil, "Pearl of the Pacific".

Day 1: Transfer from the airport in Quito. Accommodations at a hotel.

Day 2: Quito - Peguche - Otavalo. Quito: World Cultural Heritage, UNESCO, 1978. Explore the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical old town in the Americas. Visit some of its most important churches such as the majestic La Compañía and iconic San Francisco, repositories of a stunning multi-ethnic artistic and cultural heritage. Drive through the traditional neighborhood of San Juan. Finish the day at the Panecillo hill with its breathtaking views of the old and modern city. Drive to Imbabura province. Visit the village of Peguche, famous for its textiles. Visit an Andean musical instrument workshop. Accommodations at an old hacienda.

Day 3: Visit Otavalo Indigenous Market. Departure to the Chaski Antawa train station in Ibarra. During the trip you will be able to be part of the green landscape and breathe fresh air. You will enjoy the delicious "tunas" and the famous sugar cane juice and learn about its many uses in the valley of El Chota. Enjoy lunch at the Chaski Antawa restaurant. After lunch visit the volcanic lake of Cuicocha and then the village of Cotacachi, known for its leather articles. Accommodations.

Day 4: We reach the Papallacta Hot Springs complex, located in the high moorlands of the last range of mountains before the Amazon Region. The hot springs swimming pools and baths can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. After a bath, take advantage of a relaxing massage in the exclusive spa. This amazing place offers excellent opportunities to walk, observe birds, horseback ride or simply enjoy the landscape, featuringthe Polylepis tree (paper bark tree) with its unusually textured bark. Accommodations atn a local inn.

Day 5: Papallacta - Antisana. Drive to Antisana Ecological Reserve. Antisana is the fourth-highest volcano in Ecuador, rising to 18,875 feet (5,753 meters). While exploring the area, make your way past a gigantic and relatively recent lava flow and a series of cliffs where condors spend the night. Discover the virgin wilds around Lake Mica; observe the rich variety of flora and stunning landscapes fed by the snowy peaks above. Drive to Lasso. Cotopaxi Volcano sightseeing. Accomodations at a local inn.

Day 6: Lasso - Quilotoa - Baños. Visit the region of Tigua, home of naif paintings on lamb hide and figurines carved in wood (wood masks) that depict the animals of the region's traditional folk festivities. Visit Zumbahua, an indigenous community famous for its handicrafts and beautiful colorful ponchos. Opportunity for visitors to share time with its people and to enjoy an impressive Andean landscape while observing native Andean animals such as llamas. Visit Quilotoa Crater and its volcanic lake, turquoise and green waters surrounded by mountains full of ancient tales. Box lunch and drive to Baños.

Day 7: Baños - Riobamba. Continuing southeast, you will arrive at Baños which is the gateway to the Amazon region. Observation of waterfalls and the devil's cauldron. In the afternoon, arrival at Riobamba. Panoramic tour of the city. Accommodations.

Day 8: Riobamba - Alausí - Ingapirca - Cuenca. Start your day with a drive through some of the most picturesque indigenous areas of the country, before reaching the Alausí train station. Train ride experience on a railway through the Andes where there is a unique zig-zag portion called the Devil's Nose. Box lunch. Farther south we will visit the Inca ruins of Ingapirca before reaching Cuenca for the night.

Day 9: Cuenca. Visit the country's prettiest colonial city. After breakfast let its cobblestone streets, graceful wrought-iron balconies, and flowered plazas captivate you. Visit the Central Bank Museum, which has permanent archaeological, ethnographic, colonial and republican art collections, as well as old photographs of Cuenca. After this visit, we'll go to the Conceptas Monastery. The cloister, built between 1682 and 1729, was recently restored. The cloister contains an unusual collection of religious art. Visiting a straw-hat export enterprise is scheduled in the afternoon. Accommodations in Cuenca.

Day 10: Cuenca - El Cajas - Guayaquil. Departure to the coast, passing through El Cajas National Park. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and at least 200 lakes, like the famous La Toreadora- This ride takes you from 4,000 mts to sea level in three hours, allowing you to observe Ecuador's different habitats, the moorlands, the Andean forest, the subtropical forest, and the rainforest.
Guayaquil, "Pearl of the Pacific". The tour begins with a visit to the 19th-century neighborhood of Las Peñas, topped by the Santa Ana Hill with its lighthouse and panoramic views of the city and the Guayas River. Walk by the beautiful Malecón 2000, past La Rotonda monument paying tribute to the heroes of the South American liberation, along the banks of the Guayas River and 9 de Octubre Avenue.

Day 11: Transfer out Guayaquil.

2010 price per person, double occupancy, in US$:$1769
Price with Galapagos Extension: with 3 night cruise = $1916, with 4 night cruise = $2416, with 7 night cruise = $3686.
Rate is based on Superior Exterior Cabin on the Legend or Moon Cabin on the Corals. Does not include Galapagos flights.