The Golden Triangle: Best Places to Visit in Ecuador
9-Day / 8-Night Program
The best way to experience Ecuador is to live it!
Tour Highlights
Quito
- Fine cuisine in the heart of Quito’s Historic Center
- Relais & Châteaux experience (Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel)
Mashpi Lodge
- Guided rainforest exploration and Dragonfly cable ride experience
Finch Bay Hotel
- Native and endemic fauna from our Galapagos Big15 list of iconic species
- Exciting day tours and activities in the Galapagos Tours National Park
Itinerary in detail
9-Day / 8-Night Program
starting at
$4476*
PER PERSON
Accommodations include a Luxury Room at Casa Gangotena, a Wayra Room at Mashpi Lodge, and a Finch Bay Room at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel.
- Rates based on double occupancy.
- Price validity for 2023: January 01 through December 31, 2023.
- For upgrade options or a solo traveler quote, please contact our Destination Experts.
- Taxes not included.
9-Day / 8-Night Program
starting at
$4639*
PER PERSON
Accommodations include a Luxury Room at Casa Gangotena, a Wayra Room at Mashpi Lodge, and a Finch Bay Room at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel.
- Rates based on double occupancy.
- Price validity for 2023: January 01 through December 31, 2023.
- For upgrade options or a solo traveler quote, please contact our Destination Experts.
- Taxes not included.
Day 1
- Arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito
- Shared transfer* to Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel
- Early evening activity in Casa Gangotena
- 4-course Mestizo Menu dinner for two at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant
Day 2
- Breakfast at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant
- Shared transfer* to Mashpi Lodge
- Set menu lunch at Mashpi’s Restaurant
- Guided exploration activity in the Chocó Rainforest
- Guided nighttime walk in the Mashpi Reserve
- Set menu dinner at Mashpi’s Restaurant
Day 3
- Early morning bird-watching activity on Mashpi’s outdoor terrace
- Breakfast at Mashpi’s Restaurant
- Guided activity in the Chocó Rainforest
- Set menu lunch at Mashpi’s Restaurant
- Afternoon activity in the Mashpi Reserve
- Guided nighttime walk in the Mashpi Reserve
- Set menu dinner at Mashpi’s Restaurant
Wondering what to do with your time at leisure? Why don’t you take a look at Mashpi’s Spa!
Day 4
- Early morning bird-watching activity on Mashpi’s outdoor terrace
- Breakfast at Mashpi’s Restaurant
- Guided activity in the Chocó Rainforest
- Shared transfer* from Mashpi Lodge to Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel
- Early evening activity at Casa Gangotena
- 8-course meal for two at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant
*If you wish to hire a private transfer service from the airport, please contact our Destination Experts.
Day 5
- Breakfast at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant
- Shared transfer to Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport
- Arrive at Seymour Airport in Baltra Island, Galapagos
- Shared transfer* to the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel
- Ceviche cooking class for two
- Set menu dinner at Finch Bay’s Restaurant
*If you wish to hire a private transfer service from the airport, please contact our Destination Experts.
Day 6
- Breakfast at Finch Bay’s Restaurant
- Day Tour aboard our private Sea Lion Yacht in the Galapagos National Park (Hot lunch onboard)
- Set menu dinner at Finch Bay’s Restaurant
Wondering what to do with your time at leisure? Why don’t you take a look at Finch Bay’s Spa!
Day 7
- Buffet at Finch Bay’s Restaurant
- Guided kayak visit to Divine Bay*
- Set menu lunch at Finch Bay’s Restaurant
- Set menu dinner at Finch Bay’s Restaurant
*Kayak use will depend on the tide and weather conditions.
Day 8
- Breakfast at Finch Bay’s Restaurant
- Shared transfer to Seymour Airport in Baltra Island
- Flight to Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito
- Shared transfer* to Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel
- Early evening activity at Casa Gangotena
*If you wish to hire a private transfer service from the airport, please contact our Destination Experts.
Day 9
- Breakfast at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant
- Shared transfer* to Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport
*If you wish to hire a private transfer service from the airport, please contact our Destination Experts.
Available Day Tours aboard The Sea Lion Yacht in Galapagos
North Seymour Island and Las Bachas Beach
Available on
Mondays (Las Bachas/North Seymour) and Sundays (North Seymour/Las Bachas)
Bartolome Island
Available on
Tuesdays and Saturdays
South Plaza Island
Available on
Wednesdays and Fridays
Santa Fe Island
Available on
Wednesdays and Fridays
Not Include
- International airfare
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee (USD 100 per person – subject to change without prior notice)
- INGALA Migration Control Card (USD 20 per person – subject to change without prior notice)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Optional activities (extra cost): mountain biking, diving, and surfing
- Meals not described in the program.
- Personal expenses (late checkout, laundry, gifts, etc.)
- Spa services
*ETICA Empresa Turistica Internacional C.A. reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement without prior notice should the closing price of West Texas Intermediate Fuel increase above $70 per barrel on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index). If a fuel supplement is charged, ETICA Empresa Turistica Internacional C.A. will have sole discretion to apply the supplementary charge to existing and new bookings, regardless of whether such bookings have been paid in full. Such extra charges are not included in the yacht fare. The Fuel Surcharge is included.
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Sandy Lara
Destination Expert
Cristian Freile
Destination Expert
Christian has been extremely helpful and we are so excited for our upcoming adventures to Finch Bay, Mashpi Lodge and Casa Gangotena!
Rosa Mena
Destination Expert
Rosa has been so helpful planning my trip and her extensive knowledge of the islands is very much appreciated! I will definitely recommend Metropolitan Touring to everyone!