Customized Tour
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Group Leader: Miriam Alonso Bartels
Requested Return Date: 4/6/2024
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.
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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Day 7: Santa Cruz Island • Quito
Enjoy free time in the morning on Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Quito
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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
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Day 9: Arrive home
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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
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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
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Day 9: Arrive home
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