Published: February, 2018
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Galapagos Islands & Quito, Ecuador

The Galapagos Islands provide a window on time. In a geologic sense, the islands are young, yet they appear ancient.
— Stacey Silver
  • More about your Oliver Guide:
  • Trip type: Family, Beach, City, Mountains
  • Activity level: moderate
  • Ideal length of trip: TWO WEEKS- 10 DAYS FOR GALAPAGOS AND A FEW DAYS IN QUITO AND SURROUNDING TOWNS (+ 1 FULL DAY OF TRAVEL ON EITHER END) .

to & from

From the West Coast fly through Miami or Houston to Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador. Spend the night and then take a plane to Galapagos where you board your ship.

Where to Stay

  • For the Galapagos, I recommend a sea-based tour. We spent a week with National Georgraphic/Lindblad and the accommodations were perfect. The guides are very knowledgable and great with kids. You have access to many of the more remote islands in the Galapagos.
  • In Quito, I recommend Casa Gangotena located in the heart of old city Quito (a Unesco World Heritage City). The hotel is a converted hacienda with with elegant rooms, a beautiful atrium where they serve high tea and a delicious restaurant.

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