Fly to Quito, the capital of Ecuador, and a special car will pick you up and take you to the hotel for rest. The hotel was transformed from a private mansion built in 1600. Its owners are all elite figures in the history of Quito for more than 400 years, and it is full of a strong historical atmosphere.

Quito is one of the first cultural heritage cities in the world, full of exquisite buildings from the Spanish colonial period. Today, your guide will take you to visit representative churches and palaces. Plus, we’ll walk into a tequila distillery and learn about the brewing process of this American spirit, from growing, picking to distilling.

Drop off by car and fly to the Galapagos Islands, the essence of this journey. Upon arrival, head to the dock to board the ship and enjoy a welcome lunch before the cruise ship sets sail. In the afternoon, we will cruise to see the strangely shapedKike RockVolcanic rocks, a paradise for blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and frigate birds, and if you are lucky, you can catch a glimpse of Galapagos sharks cruising in the sea.

Landing by assault boat in the morningCerro Brujo Coast, look for seabirds nesting in sea caves and cliffs, and the guide will teach you how to identify the age of seabirds by their feathers. Then stroll along the beach or snorkel with sea lions. Return to the cruise ship at noon for a barbecue lunch. Afternoon landingPunta PeteHiking, this is the only place in the world where you can see blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca boobies at the same time. We will also snorkel in the sea and encounter colorful fish and sea lions.

Today we will land on the oldest geologically in the islandsEspañola, which is home to many Galapagos endemic species. There are more lions on the island than tourists, and you can hear their roar one after another when you land. The endangered Crested Mockingbird will approach curiously. From April to December every year, it is the peak period of seabird courtship dance.

LoginFloreana Island, looking for sea lions, blue-footed boobies and Galapagos penguins on the beach. Heading inland, a lagoon is home to birds such as flamingos, longlegs, and more. We will also go to the turtle spawning grounds, where devil rays often cruise in the nearby waters.

Subsequently inChampion IslandSnorkeling, this crater flooded by sea water is now a paradise for colorful fish, turtles, sharks and devil fish.

After lunch sailing to the legendary“Post Office Bay”。 Since the end of the 18 th century, passing whaling crews have placed wooden barrels here to serve as mailboxes. Up to now, travelers still continue the tradition of “leaving a postcard and taking one with them for delivery”. At dusk, take a stormboat out to sea in search of turtles and devil rays.

LoginSanta Cruz Island, ride through 7 different vegetation strips toEl Manzanillo Private ReserveWatch giant elephant turtles stroll leisurely in the wild. We’ll also hike through magical lava tunnels and visit the Twin Craters.

In the afternoon visit the famousDarwin Research Station, learn about land iguana and sea turtle breeding and conservation efforts. Followed by a stop at a chocolate shop to sample pure Ecuadorian Arriba Cacao chocolate.

In the morning, you can choose one according to your interests:

Protocol B (Hydrophilic Exploration): Take an assault boat to observe Galapagos penguins along the coast, and then go into the sea to snorkel with fish and whitetipped reef sharks.

Afternoon activities are scheduled according to the cruise type selected:

Five-Star Cruise Ships: Visit the lagoon where flamingos inhabit and snorkel along the coast.

Landing in the morningPraça do SulIt is the nesting site of seabirds such as swallowtailed gulls and red-billed phaetons, as well as the gathering site of “bachelor” sea lions. Walking through the cactus trail, you can see land iguanas nibbling on cacti. Afternoon atNorth Seymour IslandAfter snorkeling nearby, land on the island, observe blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and land iguanas on the northern hillocks, and head to the largest gathering place of frigatebirds in the islands. In the evening, the captain will host a farewell dinner.

Disembark after breakfast, drop off by special car, and take the flight back to Quito. Upon arrival, we will take you to a 17 th-century buildingPrivate estate。 It was purchased by the family of a former Ecuadorian president at the end of 19 th century. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains. The architecture perfectly blends Spanish colonial style and aboriginal art, and it is an ideal rest place after the sea journey.

Today, you can choose the following activities at your own expense (fees are all reference):

• Themed horse riding (5-7 hours, cultural or nature theme): about 1200 yuan/person

The manor has a history of training horses for more than one hundred years, and its unique horses are bred by Spanish, British and American horse breeds, which are extremely suitable for the Andes with an altitude of 2,500-3,000 meters. Professional guides will take you on horseback rides through pastures, canyons, and ruins of the Inca Trail, with the opportunity to see soaring Andean vultures along the way.

Depending on your international flight time, we will arrange a special bus to transport you to Quito Airport, ending this perfect journey from historic ancient city to the temple of evolution, from Moana to alpine pastures.