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The Golden Triangle

The Best of the City, the Forest & the Islands of Ecuador in one itinerary

Ecuador’s Golden Triangle

All the stunning destinations Ecuador offers in one amazing deal!

This package gives you the most complete Ecuadorian experience.  This tour starts in Quito’s historic center, then takes you to enjoy some thrilling adventures in the cloud forest, and finally to the incredible Galapagos islands! Each stop along your journey offers the highest quality service and attention in one-of-a-kind destinations with luxury accommodations and knowledgeable staff.

Tour Highlights

Casa Gangotena Ecuador

In Casa Gangotena

  • Fine cuisine in the heart of Quito’s Historic Center
  • Relais & Châteaux experience (Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel)
Mashpi Lodge Ecuador

In Mashpi Lodge

  • Guided rainforest exploration and Dragonfly cable ride experience
Finch Bay Galapagos

In 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

Price for 2026:

Starting at USD 4399 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.

Day 1
  • Arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito
  • Shared transfer* to Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel
  • 4-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.

  • 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
  • Set menu dinner at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided nighttime walk in the Mashpi Reserve
  • Breakfast at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Early morning activity such as bird-watching on Mashpi’s outdoor terrace
  • Set menu lunch at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided activity in the Chocó Rainforest
  • Set menu dinner at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided nighttime walk in the Mashpi Reserve

Wondering what to do with your time at leisure? Why don’t you take a look at Mashpi’s Spa!

  • Breakfast at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided activity in the Chocó Rainforest
  • Shared transfer* from Mashpi Lodge to Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel
  • 10-course meal for two at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant
  • 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.

  • Breakfast at Finch Bay’s Restaurant
  • Tour aboard the Sea Lion Yacht (lunch on board)
  • Set menu dinner at Finch Bay’s Restaurant

Wondering what to do with a little downtime? Take a look at Finch Bay’s Spa!

  • Breakfast at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel
  • Half-day tour to Divine Bay* by kayak 
  • Lunch at Finch Bay Restaurant
  • Dinner at Finch Bay Restaurant

*Kayak use will depend on the tide and weather conditions.

  • 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

*If you wish to hire a private transfer service from the airport, please contact our Destination Experts.

  • 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.

Included

  • Seamless Travel
    Airport transfers are included
  • Luxury Stays
    Boutique hotel accommodation in Quito and full lodging experience in the Cloud Forest and Galápagos
  • Curated Gastronomy
    Daily breakfast, plus selected lunches and dinners throughout the journey
  • Expert-led experiences
    Guided Cloud Forest activities, including the Dragonfly experience, and curated excursions in Galápagos.
  • Yacht Adventure
    Excursion aboard the Sea Lion yacht and a half-day kayak experience at Divine Bay*
  • Adventure Essentials
    Rubber boots and rain ponchos provided for outdoor activities
  • Ceviche Cooking Experience
    Ceviche cooking class for two guests.
  • Seamless Connectivity
    High-speed Wi-Fi available

*Kayak activity subject to weather and tide conditions.

Not included

  • Flights Not Included
    International airfare to/from Ecuador and domestic airfare to/from the Galapagos Islands.
  • Entry fees & permits
    Galápagos National Park fee (USD 200 per person) and INGALA migration card (USD 20 per person) — subject to change
  • Personal expenses
    Alcoholic beverages, gratuities, taxes, and personal purchases
  • Meals not specified
    Dining experiences not included in the itinerary
  • Additional charges
    Fuel surcharges or other applicable fees — subject to change

 

* ETICA Empresa Turistica Internacional C.A. reserves the right to charge a fuel surcharge without prior notice if the closing price of West Texas Intermediate Fuel rises above $70 per barrel on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index).

Price for 2026:

Starting at USD 5699 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.

Day 1
  • Arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito
  • Shared transfer* to Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel
  • 4-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.

  • 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
  • Set menu dinner at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided nighttime walk in the Mashpi Reserve
  • Breakfast at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Early morning activity such as bird-watching on Mashpi’s outdoor terrace
  • Set menu lunch at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided activity in the Chocó Rainforest
  • Set menu dinner at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided nighttime walk in the Mashpi Reserve

Wondering what to do with your time at leisure? Why don’t you take a look at Mashpi’s Spa!

  • Breakfast at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Early morning activity such as bird-watching on Mashpi’s outdoor terrace
  • Set menu lunch at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided activity in the Chocó Rainforest
  • Set menu dinner at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided nighttime walk in the Mashpi Reserve

Wondering what to do with your time at leisure? Why don’t you take a look at Mashpi’s Spa!

  • Breakfast at Mashpi’s Restaurant
  • Guided activity in the Chocó Rainforest
  • Shared transfer* from Mashpi Lodge to Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel
  • 10-course meal for two at Casa Gangotena’s Restaurant
  • 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.

  • Breakfast at Finch Bay’s Restaurant
  • Tour aboard the Sea Lion Yacht (lunch on board)
  • Set menu dinner at Finch Bay’s Restaurant

Wondering what to do with a little downtime? Take a look at Finch Bay’s Spa!

  • Breakfast at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel
  • Half-day tour to Divine Bay* by kayak 
  • Lunch at Finch Bay Restaurant
  • Dinner at Finch Bay Restaurant

*Kayak use will depend on the tide and weather conditions.

  • Breakfast at Finch Bay’s Restaurant
  • Tour aboard the Sea Lion Yacht (lunch on board)
  • Set menu dinner at Finch Bay’s Restaurant

Wondering what to do with a little downtime? Take a look at Finch Bay’s Spa!

  • 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

*If you wish to hire a private transfer service from the airport, please contact our Destination Experts.

  • 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.

Included

  • Seamless Travel
    Airport transfers are included
  • Luxury Stays
    Boutique hotel accommodation in Quito and full lodging experience in the Cloud Forest and Galápagos
  • Curated Gastronomy
    Daily breakfast, plus selected lunches and dinners throughout the journey
  • Expert-led experiences
    Guided Cloud Forest activities, including the Dragonfly experience, and curated excursions in Galápagos.
  • Yacht Adventures
    2 Excursions aboard the Sea Lion yacht and a half-day kayak experience at Divine Bay*
  • Adventure Essentials
    Rubber boots and rain ponchos provided for outdoor activities
  • Ceviche Cooking Experience
    Ceviche cooking class for two guests.
  • Seamless Connectivity
    High-speed Wi-Fi available

*Kayak activity subject to weather and tide conditions.

Not included

  • Flights Not Included
    International airfare to/from Ecuador and domestic airfare to/from the Galapagos Islands.
  • Entry fees & permits
    Galápagos National Park fee (USD 200 per person) and INGALA migration card (USD 20 per person) — subject to change
  • Personal expenses
    Alcoholic beverages, gratuities, taxes, and personal purchases
  • Meals not specified
    Dining experiences not included in the itinerary
  • Additional charges
    Fuel surcharges or other applicable fees — subject to change

 

* ETICA Empresa Turistica Internacional C.A. reserves the right to charge a fuel surcharge without prior notice if the closing price of West Texas Intermediate Fuel rises above $70 per barrel on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index).

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Conditions

  • Published rates are valid for 2026 (except Christmas & New Year’s departures).
  • Listed prices are based on double occupancy. For child rates and single supplements, please get in touch with your destination expert.
  • This package and its accommodation options are subject to availability.
  • A minimal deposit of 15% per person is required to confirm your reservation.
  • Credit card payments are exempt from additional fees.
  • Breakfasts and taxes are included for your hotel in Quito.
  • Single occupancy accommodation in Mashpi Lodge is based on our Wawa Room.
  • Galapagos excursions are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical reasons, guests’ safety, and/or Galapagos National Park Regulations.
  • All entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
  • At Mashpi Lodge and Finch Bay Hotel, children’s rates apply to kids under 12 years old sharing a room with 2 adults.
  • Restrictions may apply.
  • Upgrades to Yaku Suite (Mashpi Lodge) are $298 per person.
  • Upgrades to Finch Bay Suite are $416 per person.
  • This program (and its accommodation options) are subject to availability.
  • Credit card payments are exempt from additional fees.
  • A deposit may be required to confirm your reservation.
  • All entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Price validity for 2026 and 2027.