7D/ 6N Galapagos Luxury Island Hopping

Upon arrival at Quito airport, you will meet with your guide, who will transfer you to your hotel.

Situated in a circle of Andean peaks, Quito is the world’s second-highest capital, with arguably one of the finest settings in the world. Originally settled by the Quitu tribe in the first millennium, Quito was an important part of the Inca Empire before being destroyed and re-founded by the Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Benalcázar in 1534. The colonial center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, is one of the largest and best-preserved in Latin America. It is home to excellent museums, churches, and art galleries.

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A unique journey through flavors, traditions, and local heritage The tour begins with hotel pick-up, heading straight into the heart of everyday Quito. The vibrant Santa Clara Market welcomes visitors with its colors, scents, and a lively display of local flowers, fruits, basketry, and traditional ceramics. For those seeking a deeper cultural connection, there is an optional Andean energy cleansing ritual with a traditional healer. The next stop offers one of the city’s most impressive panoramic views from the towers of a stunning Neo-Gothic church—one of the most iconic landmarks in Quito.

The experience continues along one of the city’s most traditional streets, where creativity and history blend seamlessly. Visitors can step into artisan workshops that preserve ancestral techniques in leather, wood, and metal, depending on availability. In the same area, a warm and authentic gastronomy experience awaits, hosted by a local who shares her culinary traditions in an intimate and welcoming setting.

As the journey moves into the historic center, guests will admire some of Quito’s most representative churches, treasured icons of the city’s cultural heritage. This part of the tour includes a gastronomy experience in a colonial house, where locally sourced ingredients are transformed into traditional treats, highlighting the richness of Ecuadorian flavors.

The walk continues through historical landmarks such as old libraries and iconic plazas. Here, visitors can enjoy a taste of traditional sweets while listening to local legends that bring Quito’s history and folklore to life. To end the experience on a high note, the final stop is at a traditional bakery, where guests are invited to savor a freshly baked local pastry and a cup of Quito-style coffee before returning to the hotel.

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After breakfast, your Galápagos journey starts with a flight to Baltra Island, which leads you to the Pikaia Lodge. Check in at Quito International Airport. Depending on flight routes, flight time will vary from 1h45m to 2h45 hours approximately.

The VIP Lounge staff will greet all visitors when they arrive at Seymour Airport (GPS) to help with their arrival needs and park fee payments, and luggage retrieval. The private van service will take guests to the Itabaca Channel, where they need to board a five-minute boat trip to Santa Cruz Island. After that, they will experience a picturesque 40-minute drive to Pikaia Lodge.

The lodge staff will greet visitors with a welcome drink while they give out their printed travel plans during the check-in process. A convenient time will be scheduled for a brief orientation about the property and the Galápagos Islands.

Lunch will be served at Evolution Restaurant, after which guests can unwind and explore the lodge’s facilities—relax at Sumaq Spa, swim in the infinity pool, work out at the gym, or go trekking or cycling within the 31-hectare private reserve.

Dinner at Evolution Restaurant begins at 7:30 p.m.

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After breakfast, you will board the boat, which will take you to the Itabaca Channel for your journey to Santa Fe. The island welcomes you with a lively group of sea lions who enjoy the warm sun while resting on the soft white sand. The Santa Fe land iguana, which exists only in this location, will become your main attraction during your guided hike through the island trails. The Galápagos hawks and blue-footed boobies, and lava lizards will also appear during your visit. The bay’s peaceful waters provide a perfect swimming spot to watch sea lions and rays, and tropical fish of many colors. The South Plazas stands as an unassuming location that reveals its true beauty through its high cliffs and vibrant plant life. The island experiences an annual transformation of colors throughout the year, which makes the ocean’s blue beauty stand out even more. The winding trails lead you to discover yellow land iguanas and swallow-tail gulls, and vast sea lion colonies that bask in the sun. The cliff’s edge provides an excellent vantage point to observe the red-billed tropicbirds as they soar above in the sky. Come back to Santa Cruz later in the day, carrying a treasure trove of memories that’ll stay with you forever of the Galápagoss’ wild, raw, and diverse scenery and wildlife.

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Your adventure begins after you finish breakfast when you head to the Itabacá Channel to board your yacht. Your tour begins at North Seymour Island which serves as a perfect refuge for people who love birds and wildlife. The path leads you through rough terrain, which contains large bird colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, and active sea lions. The courtship displays of boobies and frigatebirds will fascinate you because they show off their bright red pouches during their mating rituals. Mosquera Islet stands as a peaceful island that lies between Baltra and North Seymour at their meeting point. The area contains South America’s largest sea lion colony, together with numerous opportunities to observe abundant lava gulls and sally lightfoot crabs, and occasionally Galápagos sharks swimming in the nearby waters. The clear waters of the snorkeling trip reveal a stunning variety of marine creatures, which include rays and reef fish, and sea turtles swimming near the surface. The boat serves lunch to guests who will take their return trip to Santa-Cruz-Island during the afternoon. The Galápagos offers a perfect day trip that combines breathtaking views and close animal encounters, and exciting adventures to create the ultimate Galápagos experience.

Overnight: Terrace room – Pikaia Lodge

After breakfast, make your way to the Itabacca Channel to catch a ride on your yacht and kick off the adventure. The first stop on your journey leads you to North Seymour Island, which serves as a sanctuary for bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The island features rough coastlines and challenging hiking routes, which let visitors see blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, and sea lions playing in the ocean. The courtship behaviors of boobys become visible when you watch the male frigatebirds as they display their red pouches to attract a mate. The journey continues to Mosquera Islet, which presents a small sandy haven between Baltra and North Seymour. The archipelago hosts one of the largest sea lion populations in the world, while visitors can also spot lava gulls and sally lightfoot crabs and occasionally encounter Galápagos sharks in the surrounding waters. The crystal-clear water functions as an ideal snorkeling environment because it reveals the underwater world of rays and reef fish, and sea turtles that swim below the surface. A lunch that’s been carefully made on board will be waiting for you before our return to Santa Cruz Island mid-afternoon. The Galápagos offers a complete day excursion that presents breathtaking landscapes together with wildlife encounters and thrilling activities that make it an essential experience.

Overnight: Terrace room – Pikaia Lodge

On the last morning in the Galapagos Islands, you will have a nutritious breakfast and then, according to your flights, the lodge provides transportation services that guests can depend on. Guests will say their goodbyes at Pikaia Lodge before boarding a private bus for a scenic 40-minute drive to the Itabaca Channel dock. The next step requires you to take a five-minute boat ride to Baltra before you board a private van, which will transport you to Seymour Eco-Airport. The check-in process at your airline concludes when you proceed through airport security to reach the VIP section. The airport security process enables you to enter the VIP lounge, which provides luxurious facilities. The VIP lounge offers light snacks to guests while they wait for their flight call.