Tour Number: 2575135TK
Group Leader: Miriam Alonso Bartels
Requested Departure Date: 3/29/2024
Requested Return Date: 4/6/2024
Requested Departure Gateway: Columbus (OH)

ABOUT EF

For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.

9 days

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.

  • Day 1: Fly to Ecuador

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Quito

    Take a tour of Quito

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Independence Plaza
    • Government Palace

    Visit the Church of the Society of Jesus

    Take an excursion to the equatorial line

    Visit the Intiñan Museum and witness the natural forces at work near the equator 

  • Day 3: Quito • San Cristóbal Island

    Fly to San Cristóbal Island

    Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center 

    Go snorkeling at La Loberia Beach

    Hike Tijeretas Hill 

  • Day 4: San Cristóbal Island • Santa Cruz Island

    Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island

    Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station

    Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises

    Visit the Twin Craters

  • Day 5: Santa Cruz Island • Isabela Island

    Travel by boat to Isabela Island

    Visit a pink flamingo habitat

    Visit a tortoise breeding center

    Take a boat excursion to the Tintoreras Lava Islet

    Go snorkeling

  • Day 6: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz Island

    Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island

    Hike to Tortuga Bay

    Enjoy some relaxation time on Playa Mansa

    Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach

  • Day 7: Santa Cruz Island • Quito

    Enjoy free time in the morning on Santa Cruz Island

    Fly to Quito

  • Day 8: Otavalo • Depart for home

    Take a day trip to Otavalo

    Enjoy a demonstration from a local artisan

    Explore the local market

    Visit a waterfall in Cotacachi

  • Day 9: Arrive home

  • Day 1: Fly to Ecuador

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 2: Quito

    Take a tour of Quito

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Independence Plaza
    • Government Palace

    Visit the Church of the Society of Jesus

    Take an excursion to the equatorial line

    Visit the Intiñan Museum and witness the natural forces at work near the equator 

  • Day 3: Quito • San Cristóbal Island

    Fly to San Cristóbal Island

    Visit the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center 

    Go snorkeling at La Loberia Beach

    Hike Tijeretas Hill 

  • Day 4: San Cristóbal Island • Santa Cruz Island

    Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island

    Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station

    Visit the Santa Cruz highlands to see wild tortoises

    Visit the Twin Craters

  • Day 5: Santa Cruz Island • Isabela Island

    Travel by boat to Isabela Island

    Visit a pink flamingo habitat

    Visit a tortoise breeding center

    Take a boat excursion to the Tintoreras Lava Islet

    Go snorkeling

  • Day 6: Isabela Island • Santa Cruz Island

    Travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island

    Hike to Tortuga Bay

    Enjoy some relaxation time on Playa Mansa

    Visit the Playa de los Alemanes Beach

  • Day 7: Santa Cruz Island • Quito

    Enjoy free time in the morning on Santa Cruz Island

    Fly to Quito

  • Day 8: Otavalo • Depart for home

    Take a day trip to Otavalo

    Enjoy a demonstration from a local artisan

    Explore the local market

    Visit a waterfall in Cotacachi

  • Day 9: Arrive home


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