Overview




2026
USD 8199
per person
2027
USD 8399
per person
Itinerary
Day by Day
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4 to 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Map of your visit
Highlights
A professionally guided tour of:
Quito:
- Historic Quarter
- Independence Square
- La Compañía de Jesús Church
- San Francisco Church and Convent
- Middle of the World Monument
Galapagos Islands:
- Unique endemic species
- Wonderful uninhabited islands in the National Park
- Multi-guided expeditions
- Small groups per guide
- Most extraordinary Expedition Vessels in the Galapagos Islands
and…
The following at Mashpi Lodge:
- Wayra Double Room
- All meals and soft drinks
- Specialized lectures
- Shared Guided visits (English/Spanish) within the Reserve
- Sky Bike
- Observation Tower
- Life Center
- Hummingbird Garden
- Healing Waterfall
- Capuchin Monkey Trail
- FREE Dragonfly Canopy Gondola
The following aboard Yacht La Pinta*:
- Accommodation in a Luxury Double Cabin (ask your Destination Expert for upgrade options)
- All meals (We cater for all diets: vegetarian, vegan, celiac, gluten-free, etc.)
- FREE unlimited soft drinks package
- Island sightseeing with a Naturalist Guide
- Snorkeling
- FREE wetsuits
- Glass-bottom Boat
- Kayaks
- Paddleboards
- Onboard Medical Officer
*Please note that this is a sample vessel and itinerary.
Ask your Destination Expert about our fleet and our 5-day itineraries!
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Discover the Beauty of Quito and the Galapagos Islands
What's included
Seamless travel
Airport transfers, shared transportation to the cloud forest, and round-trip flights to Galapagos
Handpicked stays
Boutique hotel accommodation in Quito, luxury cloud forest lodge, and expedition cruise cabin
Curated gastronomy
Daily breakfast, all meals included at Mashpi Lodge and onboard, and non-alcoholic beverages*
Expert-led experiences
Guided activities in the cloud forest reserve, cultural experiences, and island excursions led by certified Galápagos National Park naturalists
Expedition & nature immersion
Snorkeling gear, wetsuits, kayaks, paddleboards, and glass-bottom boat. Rain boots and poncho for cloud forest exploration. Onboard activities and expert lectures. Starlink Wi-Fi. 24/7 medical assistance onboard
What's not included
International airfare – Galapagos National Park fee (USD 200) – INGALA migration card (USD 20) – Alcoholic beverages – Personal expenses, gratuities & taxes – Fuel surcharges*
*Fees and surcharges are subject to change without prior notice.
*Non-alcoholic beverages are included at Mashpi Lodge and onboard only.
Highly Rated with Outstanding Scores on:
A Unique Opportunity to Be a Part of Nature
This was an unique opportunity to visit a tourist regulated reserve to see wildlife that is non-threatened by overtourism. We boarded the ship, Isabella 2, which had approximately 40 guests. The ship was in splendid shape, and the crew was extremely professional and kind. We had 4 naturalists that provided an abundance of information regarding…
Steven O
June 2026
Cruise of a lifetime
Along with Antarctica, Galapagos has been on my 'must-do' list since I was a kid. The islands didn't disappoint, and neither did Metropolitan Touring. I don't need to go into the attractions of the archipelago, they are well documented. Choosing which company to go there with can be confusing, however. We were lucky in that…
Andrew P
June 2026
A Great Travel Company
Metropolitan Touring is a first class company. Every part of our stay in Ecuador was meticulously organised and went off without a hitch. The staff and officials were first class and it made for a fantastic holiday in one of the world's most amazing places. We were very fortunate to have Carolina Escobar as our…
Dennis E
June 2026
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