Highlights

• Day 2 : Visit the “Center of the Earth” – Quitsato Equator SundialStand at the center of the world as you visit this enormous sundial. Sitting precisely on the equator, the sundial marks not just the location but the cultural identity of Ecuador.

• Day 2 : Experience the Andean Way of LifeBe entranced by whirling folk dancers at a festive welcome dinner. Immerse yourself in the region’s

local experts at a renowned cultural center. It’s all part of the amazing Andean lifestyle!

• Day 3 : Cooking Lessons in EcuadorDiscover how delicious Ecuadorian treats—like ice cream, empanadas and fried bananas—are made at the Hacienda Cusin, the 17th-century Andean estate where you will be staying for 2 nights.

• Day 4 : 4-night Cruise Aboard the Galapagos Explorer II ShipBoard this elegant vessel for an expedition to the islands of Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa and

that gives you the rare opportunity to view the constellations from both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Andean Highlands andGalapagos Islands9 days • 8 nights

Quito, Otavalo Valley, and the Galapagos Islands

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

• Day 5 : Hiking and Snorkeling in the Galapagos IslandsHike across the islands of the Archipelago and submerge yourself in exotic underwater worlds.

boobies, sea turtles, giant tortoises, red frigate birds, iguanas, penguins, sea lions and other incredible creatures.

Accomodations

• JW Marriott Hotel Quito

• Hacienda Cusín

• Galapagos Explorer II (Ship)

Airports

• UIO (Quito)

• UIO (Quito)

Meals

• 8 Breakfasts

• 7 Lunches

• 7 Dinners

Ages

• Minimum age: 7

• Suggested age: 8+

Trip Price (US$)1

Adult : $5,109 - $5,849

Child : $4,849 - $5,559

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Day 1 : QuitoArrive in Quito

Upon arrival at the Quito Airport, an Adventures by Disney representative meets you and escorts you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and brings you to the JW Marriott Hotel.

JW Marriott Hotel

Welcome to Quito, also known as “The Middle of the World”! This luxury hotel in the capital of Ecuador is surrounded by . Sit back and stretch

the hotel.

Accomodations: JW Marriott Hotel Quito | Meals included: None

Day 2 : QuitoWelcome Breakfast

Meet your fellow adventurers and Adventure Guides during an exclusive breakfast at the hotel. Say “Buenos días!” and fuel up for a day of excitement.

Quitsato Equator Sundial

Stand at the center of the world as you visit this enormous sundial. A local expert introduces you to the monument and its history. Sitting precisely on the equator, the sundial marks not just the location but the cultural identity of Ecuador.

Private Flute Making and Musical Demonstration

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Weaving Demonstration

Discover why the woven handcrafts of Ecuador are world-famous for their bold colors and dazzling craftsmanship during this weaving demonstration. Join in the weaving process with these expert artisans as they also teach you the secrets of how the diverse dyes are created.

Traditional Lunch and Storytelling

Gather for a story about Ecuadorian cuisine as you savor a traditional lunch featuring a special presentation of their famous quinoa, as well as aji “hot” sauce that’s made with peppers, cilantro, garlic, onion and lime.

Otavalo Market

Arrive at Hacienda Cusín

Climb aboard a motor coach for a 30-minute drive as you head to Hacienda Cusín (elevation 8,500 feet above sea level), a 17th-century hacienda and estate brimming with Spanish colonial charm. Wander the vivid gardens and delight in the many bird species.

Welcome Greeting at the Hotel

The hacienda’s staff greets you with a glass of juice before you head off on a tour of the grounds. Learn about the history of this grand estate in the Andean Highlands as your Adventure Guides check you in.

Folkloric Dance Show

Traditional dancers welcome you in the grassy courtyard as you sip hot canelazo, a delicious cinnamon and sugar cane liqueur—or enjoy the non-alcoholic version if you prefer! Join the jubilant show as the dancers in their brilliantly hued costumes draw you into the joyous swirl.

Welcome Dinner at the Hacienda

Meet in the private dining room of El Monasterio for an exclusive three-course meal of Ecuador’s robust and piquant cuisine!

Evening Activities at the Hacienda

Accommodations: Hacienda Cusín | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 : Peguche Depart Cusín

Have a leisurely breakfast at the hacienda before you board the motor coach for an excursion to the indigenous village of Peguche.

Stop to smell the roses on this short visit to the rose plantation just minutes from the Hacienda.

Peguche Waterfalls Nature Walk

Head out on motor coach to the Peguche Waterfalls. Follow the path through a leafy forest as your Adventure Guides share the lore and legends of the misty waterfalls that cascade like white diamonds down the mountainside.

Hacienda Pinsaqui Tour and Wood Painting Activity

Discover this elegant hacienda awash with old-world charm on a guided tour. Keep an eye out for llamas, peacocks, horses and rabbits on the scenic grounds and gardens. Afterward, join artisans from San Antonio de Ibarra—a town renown for transforming wood into artistic masterpieces—for a wood painting demonstration.

Private Lunch at Hacienda Pinsaqui

Welcome to the warm and inviting restaurant of Hacienda Pinsaqui with its white stone walls and wide windows that reveal the charming grounds. Delight in a private lunch with your fellow Adventurers as you recall the captivating beauty of your morning’s travels.

Parque Condor and Kite Flying

Hear all about the history and important work in progress at the Parque Condor, a refuge saving this regal bird from the

of Otavalo.

Cooking Lesson at Hacienda Cusín

Return to Cusín for an exclusive culinary demonstration to create a rich, homemade ice cream, crunchy empanadas and an unbelievably delicious banana fritter appetizer!

BBQ Dinner in the Courtyard

Join this private outdoor cookout in the winsome, old-world courtyard as the hacienda kitchen cooks up a variety of BBQ meats, especially succulent pork and veal sausages. Vegetarian options are also available.

Disney Movie Night

Time for adults to take a break at the hacienda from the day’s activities while Junior Adventurers enjoy a Disney movie with snacks and soft drinks! If grownups prefer, they can join in on the fun.

Accommodations: Hacienda Cusín | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4 : Galapagos Islands Fly to The Galapagos Islands

Eat early breakfast at Hacienda Cusin, then your

to Baltra, where upon landing you and your fellow adventurers will unwind in the V.I.P. lounge before boarding your ship.

Welcome Aboard the Galapagos Explorer II Ship

Climb into the dinghy for a short ride to the ship. Then ascend the staircase to board this elegant vessel that’s the best in both comfort and communication with scientists. The ship is 293 feet long and carries a total of 100 passengers, including several bilingual naturalist guides. Share your shipboard experiences with people from all walks of life as you sail into adventure!

Lunch on the Ship

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Orientation and Drill

Hit the deck for a lifeboat drill and ship orientation to make your sailing as smooth as possible.

Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Station

Disembark to Santa Cruz Island for a bit of shopping in the charming port town of Puerto Ayora, with its ubiquitous boutiques offering attractive hand-crafted goods, jewelry, t-shirts and other souvenirs. Next, visit the Charles Darwin Station and learn about the fantastic conservation efforts and fascinating research projects, as well as educational programs about the ecosystem of the islands.

Giant Tortoise Hatchery and Corrals

Enjoy a private tour of the giant tortoise hatchery and corrals to discover the fascinating evolutionary differences between tortoise species as you witness the gentle pace of the endangered giant Galapagos tortoise.

Dinner Aboard the Ship

Unwind in the main dining room with a satisfying meal.

Private Stargazing

Gather on the ship’s deck for a brilliant view of night’s glittering tapestry as a guide describes the legends, lore and

Accommodations: Galapagos Explorer II (Ship) | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5 : Galapagos Islands Bachas Beach

Trek to tranquil Bachas Beach with your fellow Adventurers on this privately guided hike over the white sands. Explore the wonders of the island and

as WWII ruins from when the U.S. protected the Panama Canal.

Snorkeling in Paradise

crags as sea lions and penguins play in the waves. Then spend some time on the broad beach exploring the fascinating

and the jagged comb of the marine iguana as they sun themselves on ragged rocks.

Lunch on the Ship

Gather in the main dining room to fuel up on a delicious buffet lunch.

Save the Ocean Seminar and Cocktail-Making Class

Meet a naturalist with your fellow adventurers and other ship passengers for an informative talk about the efforts of Ecuador to save the ocean’s many valuable resources. Join the onboard bartenders for an exclusive, step-by-step cocktail-making lesson where you learn how to prepare special island-themed concoctions.

Main Bridge Tour

Come for a private meet-and-greet on the main bridge with the Captain of this impressive ship and learn how he keeps everything even keel for the smoothest sailing possible.

Journey to Santiago Island

Hike across the fourth largest island of the Archipelago, and witness a spectacular array of wildlife across the terrain. The mottled Galapagos hawk, coppery lava lizards, smoky fur seals, blue heron and other creatures abundantly populate the shores and inland areas. Dive into the waters for an otherworldly snorkeling escapade that shows you even sweeter sea mysteries. Then stroll the dark sand beaches that make up this dramatic landscape.

Dinner Aboard the Ship

Be seated together with your fellow adventurers for a fantastic family meal in the main dining room.

Optional Karaoke Night

Yearning to croon? Grab a mic and get onstage with the other ship’s passengers for an evening of musical fun for the whole family!

Accommodations: Galapagos Explorer II (Ship) | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 : Galapagos IslandsGenovesa Island

Today your Galapagos trek takes you to Genovesa Island—also known as Tower Island—one of the best birdwatching areas in the archipelago!

El Barranco and Prince Phillips Steps

After breakfast on the ship, take a privately guided hike up the steep face of El Barranco—known as Prince Phillips Steps—for sweeping views of Genovesa island. As you ascend, birdlife swells and swirls around you. Keep an eye out for the red-footed boobies perched in the trees and

Lunch On Board

Gather with the other passengers for a delicious buffet lunch in the main dining room.

Darwin Bay

Created by the collapse of a great volcano, Darwin Bay is a caldera encircled by cliffs. The crater cradles playful sea

their billowing scarlet throats. Dive in and immerse yourself in the mysteries of the deep as you come face to face with eagle rays and enigmatic hammerheads. It’s a thrilling afternoon you will never forget!

Junior Adventurer Private Pizza Party

While adults enjoy dinner in the ship’s dining room, Junior Adventurers savor their own pizzas.

Disney Movie Night

Adults can relax on the ship while Junior Adventurers enjoy a Disney movie with snacks and soft drinks. Grownups can always join in if they wish!

Accommodations: Galapagos Explorer II (Ship) | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7 : Galapagos IslandsPrivately Guided Tour of North Seymour Island

After breakfast, ride a dinghy boat from the ship to take a privately guided tour of this island. Although smaller than the others, this island is

footed boobies and the scarlet-throated frigate birds who swoop down to steal their food. Pelicans and penguins crowd the shores, along with barking sea lions and swallow-tailed gulls.

Deep Water Snorkeling

Escape into the waters one last time for an unforgettable glimpse of the amazing array of sea creatures and underwater

Lunch Aboard the Galapagos Explorer II

Return to the ship in the main dining room to devour lunch as you exchange tales of the morning’s exploration and sail to Santa Cruz Island.

Tour of Santa Cruz Island

Roam this island with a private guide and explore inside the rocky lava tubes left by the liquid magma of the volcanoes. Meanwhile the giant Galapagos tortoises show you the leisurely life as they ramble across the land. Follow their lead as you discover the powerful sights and sounds of Darwin’s paradise.

Dinner on the Ship

Savor one last dinner prepared by the chefs on the ship in the main dining room with your fellow adventurers.

Exclusive Farewell Drink and Dessert

Gather with your fellow Adventurers for an exclusive farewell drink and dessert. Toast the times you’ve shared on this unforgettable journey into Darwin’s paradise.

Accommodations: Galapagos Explorer II (Ship) | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8 : Galapagos IslandsVisit to San Cristóbal Island

Start the day with a hearty buffet breakfast onboard the ship, then disembark to visit the town, Puerto

on his famous voyage on the “Beagle.” At the Interpretation Educational Center of the Galapagos, learn about the cultural and geological history of the archipelago.

Shopping Time On Your Own

Indulge in a bit of souvenir seeking at the island shops before saying goodbye to the Galapagos and boarding the plane back to Quito.

Journey Back to Quito

Fly back to Quito and enjoy lunch on the plane. After you land, your Adventure Guides once again check you into the JW Marriott Hotel for the evening.

Farewell Dinner in Quito

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Traditional Ecuadorian Musical Entertainment

Sway with the rhythms that rock the Andean mountains at this exclusive musical show featuring Ecuadorian musicians. They even give music lessons to all who want to try playing the pipes!

Accommodations: JW Marriott Hotel Quito | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9 : QuitoBreakfast at the JW Marriott Hotel

Enjoy one last meal in Ecuador before your departure.

Transfer to Airport

Board pre-arranged transportation to the airport and say “Adiós” until you return again!

Accommodations: JW Marriott Hotel Quito | Meals included: Breakfast

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Note on Accommodations: Subject to availability: Parties of three in North Queensland are accommodated in a two-bedroom apartment with one queen bed and two twin beds. Parties of three in Ayers Rock, Sydney and Hobart are accommodated in one room with one king bed or two double beds, or two twin beds, plus a rollaway. Parties of three at Freycinet National Park are accommodated in a two-room cabin with one king bed, two twin beds and one double sofa bed. Parties of four booked as a quad: In North Queensland, quads are accommodated in a two-bedroom apartment with one queen bed and two twin beds. In Ayers Rock, quads are accommodated in one room with two double beds. In Sydney and Hobart, quads are accommodated in two rooms, each having either one king bed or two twin beds. At Freycinet National Park, quads are accommodated in a two-room cabin with one king bed, two twin beds and one double sofa bed. Parties of four booked as two doubles: In North Queensland, accommodations consist of two one-bedroom apartments, each having either one queen bed or two twin beds. In Ayers Rock, Sydney and Hobart, accommodations consist of two rooms, each having either one king bed, two double beds or two twin beds. At Freycinet National Park, accommodations consist of two one-room cabins, each having one king bed and one double sofa bed. Connecting rooms may be requested in Ayers Rock, Sydney and Hobart. Two-bedroom apartments or cabins may be requested in North Queensland and Freycinet National Park.

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