All foreign travelers age 16 and older who are not residents of Ecuador must present a negative RT-PCR test taken a maximum of 72 hours prior to travel, counting from the time the sample was taken, AND present a vaccination card showing the traveler received a complete series of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to travel.
Foreign travelers between the ages of 2 and 16, as well as residents of Ecuador age 2 and older, do not require a vaccine but must present a negative RT-PCR test taken a maximum of 72 hours prior to travel, counting from the time the sample was taken.

1st Day: the US - Quito
Arrive at your US departure airport, ready for a flight to Quito. Arrive in
Quito, the capital of Ecuador and a city famed for its high vantage point in
the Andean mountains and its ancient Incan significance. Transfer to your
hotel and overnight stay in Quito.
If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before
4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated
departure day.
2nd Day: Quito - Tena - Amazon
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, set off on a guided city tour to get
to know Quito's most emblematic sights. Visit a local market, a number of
picturesque squares and the narrow streets of the city center. In the
afternoon, set off into the Ecuadorian highlands and down into the
rainforest, headed for Tena, in the Amazon. Continue through verdant
landscapes towards the lodge, in the heart of the jungle. Arrive in time
for dinner and enjoy a night walk to admire the nocturnal wildlife as the
rainforest comes to life after sundown. Overnight stay in the Amazon.
3rd Day: Amazon
Enjoy an early breakfast before setting off for a wildlife walk through the
primary and secondary rainforest of the Amazon. Look out for tropical
wildlife and appreciate the sheer scale and beauty of the jungle. Return to
the lodge for lunch before enjoying the afternoon at your leisure with the
opportunity to join in optional Amazon activities organized at the
lodge. However, you choose to spend the remainder of the day, simply
taking in the amazing natural environment and listening to the cacophony
of wildlife sounds is sure to be a memorable experience. Dinner and overnight stay in the Amazon.
4th Day: Amazon - Tena - Middle of the World - Quito
After breakfast at the lodge, return to Tena and continue your journey,
heading back towards the capital. Along the way, visit the Middle of the
World Monument, on the equator, where you can stand with one foot in
each hemisphere! Continue to Quito and transfer to the hotel. Get settled
before enjoying the remainder of the evening at your leisure, exploring the
old town if time allows. Overnight stay in Quito.
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5th Day: Quito

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day in Quito at your leisure, exploring
the city or simply taking some time to enjoy the beautiful climate and
natural environment. We recommend enjoying our excursion to Quilotoa*
or booking our Pack of 3 Excursions.** Overnight stay in Quito.
* Optional Quilotoa Excursion: Set off through the Andean Mountains,
passing by the snow-capped peaks of Tungurahua and Chimborazo. Stop
at a local market for a taste of the Andean culture and visit Quilotoa
Crater Lake, known for its everchanging color, depending on the sun and clouds.
** Optional Experience Ecuador - Pack of 3 Excursions: Experience Ecuador to the fullest with this pack
of three excursions.
Visit the famous Quilotoa Crater Lake on an excursion through the Andean Mountains to discover the
local culture and natural
wonders of the Andes. In the Galapagos Islands, enjoy an authentic cooking class on Playa Mann in San
Cristobal, known for its
population of sea lions, to learn the secrets of the local cuisine. Finally, take a tour of Puerto el Morro in
Guayaquil to visit a natural
dolphin reserve, accompanied by a professional biologist guide.
6th Day: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart to the airport this morning for a flight to
the Galapagos Islands, a true wonder of nature known for its immense
biodiversity! San Cristobal is the easternmost Galapagos island and is
home to a rich array of unique wildlife, such as blue and red-footed
boobies, marine iguanas and Galapagos sea lions. It's also the island that
Charles Darwin first explored during his research into the islands. Upon
arrival, transfer to the hotel and get comfortable before setting off on
a brief afternoon tour of Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Galapagos Province. Explore this quaint
coastal community and get
to know its most important sights. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax before your
adventure continues tomorrow.
Overnight stay in San Cristobal.
7th Day: Galapagos (San Cristobal)
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a full-day tour of San Cristobal to
explore the delights of the island. Visit Galapaguera, home to amazing
giant tortoises and observe diverse species of sea birds from Puerto
Chino. The white sand here is perfect for a short rest before continuing
to La Loberia, home to a large colony of sea lions who can be seen
resting on the rocks. Return to your hotel and overnight stay in San
Cristobal.

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8th Day: Galapagos (San Cristobal)
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free for you to explore the
Galapagos at your own. Overnight stay in San Cristobal.
For a full experience of Ecuador, you can choose our optional
excursion package to add 3 optional excursions to your trip!
9th Day: Galapagos (San Cristobal) - Guayaquil
Breakfast at the hotel. Head back to the mainland, with a flight from San
Cristobal airport. Arrive in Guayaquil, and join a shared-transfer to your
hotel in the city centre. Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and is
located on the Pacific Coast. Later, enjoy a walking tour of the
city, visiting the Malecon, Paque Iguanas, and Las Peñas
neighborhoods. Overnight stay in Guayaquil.
10th Day: Guayaquil
Breakfast at the hotel. The day is at your leisure to do some last-minute
souvenir shopping, relax in the arty neighborhood of Santa Ana Hill.
Overnight stay in Guayaquil.
For a full experience of Ecuador, you can choose our optional
excursion package to add 3 optional excursions to your trip