Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises
Optimize your time in Galapagos!
By visiting the giant tortoise reserve and lava tunnels upon arrival you can save time and use it for other activities. Normally the transfer from the airport is direct and non-stop, the next day they take you back to the upper part of the island to visit the turtles and tunnels, which makes you lose a day in Galapagos.
With us you win a day as you visit these attractions upon arrival.
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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2 Full Days Exploring The Ecuadorian Amazon | Tour Start In Quito
Ecuador's Amazonia is the most accessible in all of South America, and this program is living proof of that. For 2 FULL DAYS, you'll immerse yourself in the tropical rainforest, learn about the Kichwa culture of the Napo River, and navigate the lagoon of the Huaroní tribe. The tour will be intense, but you'll make the most of every second starting from Quito City.
The tour concludes in Tena City. Based on feedback from our visitors, you have the option to return to Quito or continue your journey to the city of Baños de Agua Santa and explore the southern part of Ecuador. Our guide will assist you in coordinating the transportation to your destination
Duration: 2 days
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Papallacta Hot Springs & Cloud Forest Reserve Private Tour
This private tour allows you to visit the Papallacta volcanic area with thermal-springs located at 3250 msnm (10600 feet). You'll enjoy the hot-pools surrounded by the Andes Mountains.
During your bath time you will watch the stunning landscape of the andean forest and the Eastern mountain range, which leads to the Amazon rainforest.
This tour also include the visit to Guango lodge, one of the best places in Ecuador for birdwatching. You will explore the reserve with your tour guide to watch the birds like the Turquoise Jay, Torrent Duck, many hummingbirds and plants like giant ferns, orchids, bromeliads, anthuriums, and so on.
Important: The cloud forest walk takes place on natural mountain trails that may be muddy, uneven, and slippery, especially after rain. We recommend wearing closed-toe hiking shoes or boots and bringing a light rain jacket.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Mindo Tour: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Waterfall & Cable Car
Discover Mindo through the eyes of a birding specialist on a private journey from Quito into the Andean Chocó. Visit two carefully selected birding reserves where hummingbirds, toucans, tanagers and other cloud forest species can be observed and photographed at close range. Then experience Mindo's lush forest from above on the tarabita cable car before hiking to a beautiful waterfall.
Because this is a private tour, the day can be adapted to your interests, whether you prefer birdwatching, wildlife photography, hiking or adventure. Optional activities such as ziplining, the butterfly garden or a chocolate experience can replace part of the standard itinerary.
Duration: 9–10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Cotopaxi & Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Adventure in the Andes
Our tour begins in the morning, from where our tour guide will pick you up to start a wonderful adventure. After an hour and a half we will arrive at the entrance of the Cotopaxi National Park where we will register our visit and then continue to the Limpiopungo lagoon, where, if the weather allows us, we will see the Cotopaxi Volcano 5897 meters, and we hike in the lagoon. We will continue with our 3-hour drive to the city of Baños for a short city tour. continue to the Agoyan Waterfall, after taking photos we will pass in the tarabita of the Manto de la Novia waterfall on the Pastaza river, this is a wonderful moment to be able to observe the waterfall very close up. we will visit the traditional sweets factory of Baños, we continue towards the Pailón del Diablo waterfall, a very beautiful waterfall, and the most famous of Baños to finally we go to the Tree House, where the swing above the clouds is located, this is our last activity, and then return to the city of Quito.
Duration: 10–14 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Galapagos Enchanting 3 Islands (5 Days)
The 5-day Program is a short but all-encompassing itinerary among our Galapagos Islands Travel tours. It features a comprehensive travel plan with the perfect length for two – three or for a family vacation.
You will travel to three of the Galapagos Islands: SANTA CRUZ, ISABELA plus one Navigable Island site (either Bartolomé, Seymour, Santa Fe or Plazas).
Activities include swiming with sea-lions, snorkeling with sharks and sea-turtles in Isabela, getting close to giant tortoises in their natural habitat in Santa Cruz.
Duration: 5 days
Private Cotopaxi Volcano Hike from Quito with Lunch & Entry
Cotopaxi National Park is located in the eastern mountain range of the Andes. Cotopaxi is the second-highest volcano in Ecuador with a height of 5897 meters. It is surrounded by other mountains such as Sincholagua, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui, all within the avenue of volcanoes. With its wonderful symmetrical shape, it is an excellent stratovolcano, translated from Quichua into Spanish as the neck of the moon.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños
You will travel with a local guide that will show you the best highlight of the Andes and Baños, on this tour you will learn about our indigenous cultures, you will visit the communities and also you will enjoy the nature and have time for adventure.
We will let you enjoy at any stop so you don´t have to run, remember the most important is to visit this places and don´t miss the stops.
We are ecuadorians and we know our country and we want to share everything with you, so don´t rush and discover the autentic of our country with us.
The order of the itinerary may vary according to operating conditions, however at the end of the tour you will visit the attractions mentioned in the detail.
The order of the days may vary, we will inform you of the final itinerary one day before the tour.
Duration: 3 days
- Free cancellation
Seymour North Island & Las Bachas Full-Day Tour
This full-day tour to Seymour North Island is perfect if you want to see wildlife and enjoy the nature.
Fauna Highlights: Land & marine iguanas, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions; snorkeling: rays, reef sharks, fish, garden eels
Duration: 9 hours
Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands
The Giant Tortoise Experience is the most iconic tour in Santa Cruz. This must-do experience offers a unique blend of natural wonders, educational insights and personal encounters with iconic species.
Guided by the experience of our certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide, you will:
Visit the stunning Los Gemelos sink holes and hike the magical Scalesia Cloud forest.
Meet the most iconic Galapagos species at the Giant Tortoise Reserve.
Travel through thousands of years of intense volcanic activity in an impressive Lava Tube
The Giant Tortoise Experience is available in English or Spanish, and has two departures available every day:
In the morning 8 AM
In the afternoon 2 PM
Duration: 3–4 hours
Personalized Quito City Tour with Teleférico and Mitad del Mundo
Learn about the history, architecture and customs of the people of Quito in this trip. You will have the best view of the city once up on the top of Teleférico at over 13,400 feet (4090 m) above sea level. Experience new things at the Intiñan Museum in Mitad del Mundo excursion.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Full Day Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay
Visit one of the most popular islands of the Galapagos Islands thanks to its beautiful landscape, this island is the emblem of the Galapagos located northwest of the archipelago.
Here we take a walk to the top of the island to observe the landscape, we can also see different types of volcanic cones, lava lizards and marine iguanas.
Duration: 8 hours
Galapagos- Santa Cruz Explorer 4 days
Commonly known as the Enchanted Archipelago for boasting a chain of spectacular islands, the Galapagos Islands are situated in Ecuador, South America. Swimming, snorkeling, trekking, exploring, and discovering, the Galapagos offers thrilling adventures for people of all ages. Even if you are not up for adventures, you can just relax and bask luxuriously on the sandy beaches and take in the blissful sensation of the waves crashing against the shore.
Santa Cruz, positioned at the center of the Galapagos Archipelago, features all the fundamental elements a dream vacation requires. The rich flora and fauna along with numerous exquisite tourist spots, some detailed with rugged landscapes while others covered in flourishing dense forests.
Duration: 4 days
Cloud Forest and waterfalls private Day trip
Take a day trip in the nature, and come to hike in the last cloud forest the coast of Ecuador. On this 9-10hours private tour to the Bucay Mountains We will take you to know several kind of trees, plants and with lucky you will be able to see some of the most representative birds of this natural area. You will know 3 waterfalls, like the "Iabela" of 295ft, the highest in Bucay. and take a refreshing shower under each waterfall that you will visit. Also you will know the trapiche, it`s a very old traditional activity for the people who live in the Bucay mountains.
• The tour includes private transportation service from your location on Guayaquil
• Enjoy a traditional local lunch.
• Enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour.
• Enjoy the nature time and take a shower under waterfalls
Duration: 9–10 hours
- Private tour
Half Day Tintoreras Tour from Isabela Island
"Las Tintoreras", a group of small islets full of inlets and hidden beaches. The islet of Tintoreras is located south of Puerto Villamil. It has a bay where it is possible to observe sea lions, sea turtles, sea iguanas, stingrays, etc. This bay is connected to a superficial crack of crystalline waters that closes when the tide is low. In this crack it is possible to see whitetip sharks swim with the rest of tropical fish and sea lions.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Churute Mangrove Ecological Reserve and Cocoa Farm
Visit one of the most important sites of this huge ecological reserve, watch the incredible amount of exotical birds that inhabit the site and learn the types of planting of cocoa, a bit of history of the estate, will walk through the plantations and elaborate homemade chocolate while enjoy a traditional lunch.
Duration: 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation
Day Tour to Floreana Island with Snorkeling and Fishing
You will be equipped with high-quality snorkel equipment and wetsuits (brands Cressi/Scubapro and O'Neill) from us and this tour is operated on a very well maintained, comfortable boat, with an excellent guide and freshly prepared, very good food.
Duration: 7–9 hours
Experiential Walking tour: Flavors and Folktales
In the city of Quito you will find a lot of walking tours, but the difference in my tour is that You will have the chance to eat an taste typical food of the city and of course you will also learn the most important tour information of the country in case You want to visit other places around Ecuador I will give you some support after the tour if you need it.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
8 Day Galapagos Island Hopping
The Galapagos Islands are home to distinct species and populations of animals, including penguins, iguanas, sea lions, turtles, and more. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands are uniquely unafraid of humans. This program is a more economic way to explore the Galapagos Islands, a land based tour. Activities in this program include swimming, snorkeling, with marine animals, hiking, bird watching, and walking among giant Galapagos tortoises.
Duration: 8 days
Antisana and Condors Watching Day Trip
Visit Antisana Volcano just on a short and interesting drive from Quito. Discover this still unknown natural destination on a day tour, at the fourth highest volcano of Ecuador, watching Andean Condors from a very close distance, unforgettable landscapes and many other exotic creatures, with the most experienced local tour guides, and make your experience in Quito a very fantastic adventure with your family! Go out of the beaten path with us during your journey in Ecuador, and spot as many wild animals in the Andes Mountains as you can!
Duration: 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
7 Days Tour Galapagos Island Hopping with 3 Islands
Great tour, Galápagos Natural Life direct tour operator designed this tour to know the better places to see wildlife in Galápagos Island, 7 days with 3 islands, you Will see the most representative animals in Galápagos islands as Giant tortoises, blue-footed booby, penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, corral sharks, flamingos, darwin finches and more, we included in our Budget tourist class accommodation but you can ask for upgrade to superior or first class accommodation, we can open new departures any day with minimum one passenger, your rates don't include galapagos flight
Duration: 7 days
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!
This is a great tour for chocolate lovers and also for people who just want to check the countryside of Ecuador. We pick you up at your Hotel in Guayaquil, drive for 45 min - 1 hour to a small family owned cocoa farm in the rural area. Here is where we walk thorugh the plantations to learn everything about cocoa and after this we go to make some chocolate right from the cocoa beans! The tour price includes the transportation, guiding, and the farm entry fee. This is a half day tour that last in avergae 4 to 5 hours.
Duration: 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation
Mindo Cloud Forest Day Tours - PRIVATE - Richard Hernandez
We do offer:
Richard Hernandez as your TOUR PROVIDER (arranged)
SHARED tour and can be customized
Toyota 4Runner as ground transportation
enjoy the nature wonders at your own pace.
pick up and drop off from/to Quito.
natural history,
birding for beginners to amateur level,
botanizing in its natural habitat,
nature hikes from Easy to moderate-difficult level,
sustainable and local support.
Street Dog affection:)
OR WE CAN EVEN CUSTOMIZE THE TOUR FOR YOU.
Duration: 9–11 hours
- Free cancellation
Antisana Condor Sanctuary & Hummingbird Observatory day trip
Visit a birdwatching premier place. Explore this nature reserve located above 9,843 feet. Admire highest peaks. Contemplate the Andean Condor who is the largest flying bird on earth. Capture with your camera playful hummingbirds like the Shining Sunbeam, Ecuadorean Hillstar, Black-Faced Ibis, Variable Hawk, Many-Striped Canastero, Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle, Paramo pipit, Tawny Antpitta, Plumbeous Sierra Finch, Black Flowerpiercer and other species. Follow up Humboldt's footsteps. Drive by the old house area where the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt stayed in 1802. After Humboldt, other famous explorers arrived such as James Orton, Theodore Wolf and Edward Whimper. Also, it is possible to spot Andean Duck, Yellow-billed Pintail, Silvery Grebe, Andean Coot. For having a great experience on this trip, bring your photography and birdwatching equipment. If it is your lucky day, not only will you see Condors but you will also be able to spot the famous Andean Spectacled Bear.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour