13 days tour with flight included.
The first and last days of the program may be modified according to the flight schedule of the participants.
Before going to the Galapagos, visit to Quito and Otavalo. Then, flight and 8 days cruise to the Galapagos or 5 days cruise under request.
Broad boat selection at disposal. Supplementary programs available in order to visit Ecuador in – depth: the Andes, the jungle or the beach. The programs are subjected to availability, we recommend to book in advance.
The first and last days of the program may be modified according to the intercontinental flights schedules.

Download the complete program here.

   

Day 1: Quito

Departure, flight, arrival to Quito. One of our drivers will pick up the participants at the airport and take them to the hotel

Day 2: Quito

Day off. Private transportation and English speaking guide is available under request. Quito’s colonial downtown atmosphere takes the visitor back to the years of the Spanish conquest. Jesuit churches, squares and the Presidential Palace can be admired. Quito’s historic downtown district, which has been perfectly restored, was declared by the UNESCO a heritage for humanity. Before the sunset we advice you to visit the new Cable car “Teleferico” which reaches 4100m. above sea level over the Pichincha volcano, where you can admire the amazing spectacle of the top of the volcanoes that surround Quito. The spectacle is especially wonderful with a clear sky. 

Day 3: Quito - Otavalo

Private transportation including driver. English speaking guide is available under request.Departure at 9:00 towards the beautiful province of Imbabura. During the ride, if the weather allows it, the top of the Cayambe, Imbabura and Cotacachi mountains can be admired. After driving along the beautiful lake San Pablo, we reach Otavalo. Otavalo is not an old town, therefore no colonial constructions can be found. It constitutes an interesting destination because it offers a complete handicraft market at “La plaza de los Ponchos” which is attractive for who enjoys buying wool clothing, jewelry, sculptures and all kinds of items coming from the local production. The market is open everyday and offers a vast range of products. It is interesting as well to visit the local fruits and meat market. In the afternoon who ever wants to, may ride with the driver to the Cuicocha lagoon, which is located 40min. away from Otavalo. The lagoon was formed in the crater of a former volcano and it constitutes a pleasant natural spectacle. In the evening we will return to Quito. The trip Quito-Otavalo takes around 2-3 hours plus breaks.

Day 4 -10:  Galapagos Cruise

Flight to the Galapagos and 8 days cruise begins. Full board on the boat (beverages are not included). In average two excursions to the islands per day in company of one naturalist guide of the park. The excursions allow you to have contact with the animals and to swim in the sea and snorkeling under request.
Overnights and meals on the boat. 

Day 11: Quito

Last hours at the cruise, you will have visit to Charles Darwin station, followed by the flight to Quito. Private transfer to the hotel.

Day 12: Quito - airport

Morning off for visiting Quito or last minute shopping, possibly on the big handicraft market. In the afternoon, private transfer to the airport three hours before departure. Night on airplane 

Day 13: Country of origin

 Arrival to you country of origin

        

The fee depends on the type of boat selected, it comprises the entire 13 days tour included the 8 days cruise.  
In parenthesis, the 10 days tour with 5 days cruise if available.
Fee for person in double bed room. Flight from your country of origin is not included.   
Fees are valid only if you buy directly through Mashipura Viajes´ web site, confirming in base of availability and cabin’s category. 

Rumba 10 passengers  Tourist Class US $ 2400 ( US $ 2020 )	Guantanamera   16 passengers Turismo Superiore US $ 2740 ( US $ 2210 )	Samba 13 passengers    Turismo Superiore   US $ 2850	Floreana           16 passenges   Turismo Superiore  US $ 2890
Angelique     16 passengers      Turismo Superiore     US $ 2990 ( US $ 2370 )	Daphne    16 passengers  Turismo Superiore   US $ 3020	Aida Maria      16 passengers    Turismo Superiore    US $ 3080   ( US $ 2480)	Nemo 1 - 2      14 passengers         Multisport        US $ 3080 ( US $ 2450)
Fragata      16 passengers   First Class  US $ 3120	Maverik     12 passengers           Multisport           US $ 3170	Eden          16 passengers          First class         US $ 3190  (US $ 2590)	Cachalote 1    16 passengers     First Class     US $ 3260
Diamante        12 passengers     First Class     US $ 3400	Cormorant 2     16 passengers      First Class    US $ 3460 ( US $ 2660 )	Sea Man 2      16 passengers     First Class     US $ 3460 ( US 2660 )	Eric/Flamingo/Letty   20 passengers    First Class   US $ 3460
Beagle          13 passengers       First Class       US $ 3480	Legend            100 passengers    De Luxe     US $ 3640  ( US $ 2810 )	Coral 1 – 2     20 – 36 passengers     De Luxe     US $ 3830  ( US $ 2750 )	Sagitta           16 passengers           First Class           US $ 3800
Beluga      16 passengers           De Luxe           US $ 3870	Mary Ann       16 passengers     First Class    US $ 3960	Santa Cruz   92 passengers De Luxe   US $ 4130 ( US $ 2930 )	Lammer Law      16 passengers   De Luxe  US $ 4560
Isabela       40 passengers   De Luxe US $ 4720	Evolucion      32 passengers        De Luxe        US $ 4790	Parranda        16 passengers       De Luxe       US $ 4880	Alta                 16 passengers      De Luxe      US $ 4880

 

EXTRA CARGHE
Extra charge for single bed in hotel $ 180
Extra charge for single bed in cruise: under request and upon availability
Extra charge for guide in Quito with private transportation: $ 70 per person ( 2 persons)
Extra charge for guide in Otavalo: $ 60 per person ( 2 persons)
Standard quality cabins.
These prices are valid only if you book through Mashipura Viajes´ web site.
Prices will be confirmed in base of availability and of the cabins category.
Half-board at Quito supplement (4 dinners): $ 120 dollars.


FEE INCLUDES:
4 nights in Quito with buffet breakfast inclusive and hotel stay
Private transfer from Quito and Otavalo as described on the program
Flight Quito-Galapagos, Galapagos-Quito
Cruise Galapagos with full board (beverages not inclusive)
Guided excursions to the Galapagos, guide from the Galapagos National Park.


FEE EXLUDES:
Intercontinental airfare and airport fees (US $ 41)
Meals in Quito and Otavalo
Guide in Quito and Otavalo
Entrance to the Galapagos National Park (US $ 110)
Entrance to museums and churches
Compulsory travel insurance
Tips

PAYMENT
If you wish to get one of our trips, two bank deposits have to be made in our external account: one US 1200 advance when you sign up and the outstanding balance 30 days before the trip begins. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is mandatory to contract a travel insurance, which is necessary in case of misfortune, of accident or illness during the trip.

SIGN UP FEE
The is no sing up fee for our trips

SIGNING UP DIRECT SIGN UP THROUGH THIS WEBSITE

If case you sign up through our website, we kindly require you to send the following information to our email:   

 programm@mashipura.com

-  Departure date
-  Package name: Galapagos Cruise
-  Name and surname of each of the participants.
-  Passport number and expiration date of each of the participants.
-  Address (street, city) of each of the adult participants
- Home phone number, mobile and  email of each of the adult participants
- Date of birth
                -  Room type and number (num. single bed, double bed, full bed, triple)
- Eventual supplementary services required
- Eventual extensions required

Once we have received the information, we will send you a participation voucher with all the details related to the trip, costs and banking organization for transfers.  i

 FLIGHT
Mashipura Viajes does not sell air tickets. You may get your air ticket through your favorite travel agency or through specialized websites such as: www.edreams.com
 

Quito: Hotel Mercure Alameda

ADDITIONAL PACKAGES

Your trip may be complemented with one of our additional packages which can be added after the cruise to the Galapagos Islands. You may request one of these packages to:      programm@mashipura.com

 

1 COTOPAXI and QUILOTOA
In this two days package you will visit the volcanoes street bordering the top of the Cotopaxi reaching one of the most beautiful areas of the Andes: the Quilotoa lagoon. This lagoon, is located in the middle of one of the most traditional provinces, which is inhabited by indigenous people. It was formed inside a deep volcanic crater. We will return to Quito in the afternoon of the second day.
1st day: Quito- volcanoes street – Cotopaxi – Quilotoa – Latacunga – Stay at Rodelú Hotel
2nd day: Latacunga - Quito – visit to El Panecillo – Stay at Alameda Hotel
Price $ 250 double or full bed
Extra charge $ 90 for single bed

 

 

2 CLASSIC ANDES ECUADOR  
A four days trip traveling throughout the Andes. The volcanoes Cotopaxi and Chimborazo may be observed.  We also travel with the Andes Train, (currently is not allowed to travel on the top of the train). We go to Ingapirca, then to the beautiful colonial city of Cuenca just before we descend to the tropical coast and reach Guayaquil.
1st day: Quito – The Volcanoes street– Cotopaxi – Chimborazo- Riobamba
2nd day: Riobamba – train – Ingapirca – Cuenca
3rd day: Cuenca
4th day: Cuenca – Guayaquil
Price $ 580 double or full bed
Extra charge $ 150 for single bed
Extra charge for guide in Cuenca $ 60  (half day)

 

3 AMAZON SANI LODGE
Four days trip. We reach the jungle by flying from Quito, we sail in canoe towards Sani Lodge, and in the following days you will take part to excursions guided by local indigenous people take place. We will discover a magical and mysterious world. Full board.
1st day: Quito – flight Coca – canoe sailing to Sani Lodge
2nd  day: Amazon Jungle
3rd  day: Amazon Jungle
4th  day: Amazon Jungle – canoe sailing - flight - Quito Alameda Hotel
Price $ 680 double or full bed

Extra charge $ 280 for single bed

 

 

4 AMAZON MANATEE
In this beautiful excursion we will sail trough the Coca River. We take a flight from Quito to the jungle, where the excursion begins boarding the ship which will be our home for four days. Daily excursions will take place under the direction of indigenous guides. This is an exclusive and quiet way to get to know the jungle. Full board during navigation.
1st day: – Flight Coca – sailing to Manatee
2nd day: Amazon jungle – sailing
3rd day: Amazon jungle – sailing
4th day: Amazon jungle – flight – Quito Alameda Hotel
Price $ 710 double or full bed

Extra charge $ 280 for single bed

 

 

5 ADVENTURE AMAZONE
We arrive to Baños de Ambato, famous for its thermal waters. Next day traveling through a secondary road we reach the province of Pastaza. We will spend two nights in traditional country huts. The excursion takes place under the direction of an indigenous guide. In order to take part to this program you should need to have an adaptation spirit, comfort is limited.   
1st day: Quito – Baños
2nd day: Amazon jungle
3rd  day: Amazon jungle – El Puyo – Baños – Quito Alameda Hotel
Price $ 320 double or full bed
Extra charge $ 40 for single bed

 

 

6 AMAZZONIA  KAPAWI
The Kapawi Lodge is a very cozy place which is located inside the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle. It is the result of an eco-friendly sustained project managed in harmony with the local indigenous community. Full board in the jungle.
1st day:  Quito – flight - Kapawi
2nd day: Amazon jungle
3rd day: Amazon jungle
4th day: Amazon jungle – flight – Quito Alameda Hotel
Price $ 950 double or full bed

Extra charge $ 310 for single bed

 

7 BEACH FIRST CLASS
Stay will be next to the beach in one of the most luxurious hotels of the coast, the Barceló Miramar of Salinas. This hotel is equipped with 2 swimming pools, spa, gym, all inclusive service during the whole day, and everything is included in the fee. Whale watching is possible from June to September (not inclusive activity)  
1st day: Guayaquil – Salinas Barceló
2nd day: Beach
3rd day: Beach
4th day: Amazon jungle – flight – Quito Alameda Hotel
Price $ 520 double or full bed
Extra charge $ 280 for single bed

 

 

8 BEACH ADVENTURE
Stay at the beach near P. Lopez inside the National Park Machalilla. This is a privileged area for whale watching during June to September (not inclusive activity) and also to enjoy the beautiful beach all year long. Lodging will be in comfortable huts located inside a great tropical garden which is situated next to the beach.
1 day: Guayaquil – Mandala Hosteria – P. Lopez
2 day: Beach
3 day: Beach
4 day: P. Lopez – Mandala Hosteria  – Guayaquil
Price $ 330 double or full bed
Extra charge $ 70 for single bed