How many days do you need for Quito & a Galápagos cruise?
- Most travelers spend 7-10 days on a trip that includes Quito and a Galápagos cruise
- Combining Quito and a Galápagos cruise in 5 or 6 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
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Recommended Itineraries for Quito & a Galápagos Cruise
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Quito, Let Your Adventure Begin! | Quito |
| Day 2 | Morning at Teleferico, Middle of the World | Quito |
| Day 3 | Fly to the Galápagos, Transfer to Cruise, Visit the Santa Cruz Highlands | Cruise Ship |
| Day 4 | Explore El Barranco, Prince Steps & Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island) | Cruise Ship |
| Day 5 | Explore South Plazas Island, Santa Fe Island | Cruise Ship |
| Day 6 | Explore Bachas Beach, Transfer to the Airport, Fly to Quito | Quito |
| Day 7 | Free Time in Quito, Depart |
This incredible family adventure combines the oldest capital in South America with a cruise around the Galápagos Islands. You'll land first in Quito, with time to ride a cable car and step foot in both hemispheres. Then fly to the Galápagos, where you'll board a three-night cruise. Enjoy a range of all-ages excursions, like easy hikes, panga rides, and snorkeling, while looking for rare birds, sea lions, and other exotic (yet friendly) creatures. Return to Quito for some museum-hopping to finish this trip of a lifetime. Read more
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Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Quito, Free Day | Quito |
| Day 2 | Fly to the Galápagos, Board Cruise | Cruise Ship |
| Day 3 | Cape Marshall (2 Dives), City of the Mantas (1 Dive) | Cruise Ship |
| Day 4 | Darwin (4 Dives) | Cruise Ship |
| Day 5 | Darwin (2 Dives), Wolf (2 Dives) | Cruise Ship |
| Day 6 | Wolf (3 Dives) | Cruise Ship |
| Day 7 | Vicente Roca Point (1 Dive), Fernandina: Cape Douglas (1 Dive) | Cruise Ship |
| Day 8 | Cousin's Rock (2 Dives), Visit the Santa Cruz Highlands | Cruise Ship |
| Day 9 | Transfer to the Airport, Depart Ecuador |
Among the great dive sites in the world, the Galápagos easily ranks among the very best. Over nine days of aquatic adventures, you'll see why on multiple dives around the diverse underwater ecosystems here. During these excursions, you'll swim with tropical fish, sea lions, rays, sea turtles, various species of sharks, and much more. Read more
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