Enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters before cycling back to town for a Galapagos-inspired welcome dinner prepared with fish, fruits and vegetables straight from the island. Your guide will take you to La Loberia beach to see colonies of sea lions lounging on rocky shores. Spend the afternoon cruising across El Progresso in San Cristobal Island on a mountain bike. Meet your guide midday and travel to your accommodations. Make a stop at Guayaquil before arriving at this easternmost island of the archipelago. Overnight Hotel Sierra Madre in Quito Day 2: Quito-Isla San CristobalTransfer to the Quito airport for a 3.5-hr flight to San Cristobal Island. Your tour guide can make recommendations for numerous guided options (at your own expense). Travelers interested in learning more about this dynamic city may want to arrive a day or two early to check out the numerous cathedrals, hike through Cotopaxi National Park, stop at the Equator Monument or Tour of Quito at night. Visit Quito’s oldest street, known as Calle La Ronda, and wander through back alleys and cobblestone streets that showcase some of the colonial influence this city is famous for. Take local transport to Parque de la Alamada, where you’ll see La Compania de Jesus (entry at additional cost).

ItineraryDay 1: QuitoMeet tour representative and other fellow travelers for a 2 pm orientation and briefing. Afterwards, meet your guide for a stroll through Quito’s historical center.

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