DAYS 1 & 2

Arrive in Quito on Thursday. Quito has a gorgeous setting at the foot of the Pichincha Volcano, surrounded by hills and snowcapped mountains. Drive up to Panecillo Hill to see the angel statue “Virgen de Quito” and take in a spectacular view of the city. At the Equatorial Line Monument you will get to stand in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Two museums, the Ethnographical Museum and the Interactive Museum Inti Ñan, will give you a better understanding of the geological and anthropological features of the region. (B) 

Hotel Plaza Grande, Quito

DAYS 3 – 9

Today you will fly to the Galápagos Islands where the newly renovated, 16-passenger M/Y Grace awaits you for a 7-day voyage through these “Enchanted Islands.” The upcoming days will be filled with exploration of up to seven remarkably different and interesting islands in the company of your onboard naturalist guide. Daily activities include nature walks and hikes plus snorkeling, kayaking or exploration by motorized, inflatable craft from your ship. Hike on Cerro Dragon and Puerto Egas, known for their high concentration of the Galápagos land and marine iguanas. Punta Espinosa is ideal for spotting countless species of wildlife including marine turtles, iguanas, sea lions and penguins, all living in harmony together. El Chato, in the Santa Cruz Highlands, offers you the opportunity to explore lava tunnels and a reserve for the famed giant tortoises. (7 B, 7 L, 7 D) 

M/Y Grace

DAY 10

After the cruise, you will be transferred to Baltra Airport for your return flight to Guayaquil. Guayaquil, which lies on the western banks of the Río Guayas, is Ecuador’s largest city. The Pacific Ocean enters through the Gulf of Guayaquil into the city’s harbor, an important trade center. (B) 

Hotel Hilton Colon, Guayaquil

DAY 11

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

Plaza Grande
Quito, Ecuador

The Hotel Plaza Grande rises above the central square, known as the Plaza de la Independencia. It was one of the first hotels ever constructed in the capital, located in what was originally the home of Juan Díaz de Hidalgo, one of the Spanish conquerors who founded the city of Quito at the beginning of the sixteenth century. The hotel has been extensively renovated and remodeled and is now the finest boutique hotel in the city.

Offering only 15 suites, this accommodation is luxurious in the personal care and attention guest receive. Hotel features and services include a gym, sauna and massage room, 24-hour room service. There are three restaurants offering both national and international cuisine.

Each suite is furnished with pieces in noble woods and following standards of the Spanish colonial era, and includes every detail that a modern five‐star hotel could require, including air conditioning, cable TV, wireless internet, mini bar and a hair dryer.

M/Y Grace
Galápagos Island

M/Y Grace's stellar past includes ownership by millionaire tycoons like Sir George Tilley and Aristotle Onassis, a brief stint in the British navy and the vacation home of guests recognized worldwide, including Winston Churchill.

This Camper & Nicholson yacht has traversed the waters of this world under many names, (previously named Zein) but has been rechristened with a name that takes her back into her history; to the very best of her times. Named after her late owner, Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco, the name is a representation of her elegance, beauty and prestige. Grace is the ideal yacht for the traveler who seeks a true explorer experience, complemented with excellent service, superb accommodations and excellent dining. All who travel aboard this yacht will be part of a unique mission: to bring to life the natural living legacy of the islands through an experience unlike any other in Galápagos.

Hotel Hilton Colon
Guayaquil, Ecuador

Elegance, comfort, security and personalized service are just some of the characteristics that make Hilton Colón Guayaquil, a real five-star city resort hotel. The splendid building is located only five minutes away from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport and dominates the city's new booming commercial and financial zone in Ecuador. Our hotel is surrounded by the main shopping centers and offers easy access to the downtown district area.

The hotel rooms and suites count with all the necessary details to provide the most relaxing and satisfying stay for the business and leisure traveler. Choose your favorite room type among the wide variety with options of smoking or non-smoking floors with king, double, twin size beds or in connected rooms for families. All of the rooms and suites have air-conditioning with individual control, plasma TVs with cable system, modern work area with three phone sets, answer machine, broadband and wireless internet, hair dryer, mini bar, safety boxes, soundproof windows, sprinklers, smoke detectors, electronic locks, among other benefits.

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