LAND EXTENSION | GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, ECUADOR

A land-based alternative to a liveaboard cruise — valid January 1–December 31, 2026 and 2027

Skip the cruise ship and island-hop instead. Staying in hotels on Santa Cruz, Isabela, and San Cristóbal islands puts guests closer to daily life in the Galápagos while still delivering the wildlife encounters the islands are famous for: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lion colonies, and some of the best snorkeling on the planet. Already experienced the Galápagos underwater? Consider this trip as a pre- or post-trip add-on.

Trip Highlights

• Giant tortoise encounters at the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Highlands
• Sierra Negra volcano hike and the cooled lava fields of Isabela Island
• Snorkeling and wildlife viewing at Los Tuneles, Kicker Rock, and Concha Perla
• Full-day excursions to Bartolomé, Seymour, or Plazas islands
• English-speaking naturalist guides and private transportation throughout
• A choice of Tourist Superior or First Class hotels, with the First Class tier offering a luxury-level boutique experience

Option A — 6 Days / 5 Nights: Santa Cruz & Isabela

2 nights Santa Cruz + 3 nights Isabela

1. Day 1: Arrival transfer, followed by an afternoon in the Santa Cruz Highlands with an English-speaking guide and private transportation. (Lunch, Dinner)
2. Day 2: Public speedboat to Isabela Island; visit the giant tortoise breeding center and wetlands. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
3. Day 3: Hike Sierra Negra volcano and relax at Concha Perla. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4. Day 4: Full-day Los Tuneles tour, exploring lava arches and looking for sea turtles and reef sharks. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5. Day 5: Speedboat to Santa Cruz; visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and Turtle Bay beach. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
6. Day 6: Departure transfer to Baltra Airport. (Breakfast)

Inter-island flights in place of the public speedboat add USD $313 one way. Baggage allowance: 25 lb per person.

Prices Starting From — Valid 2026

Hotel Category	2 Pax	4–5 Pax	6+ Pax	Single Suppl.
Tourist Superior (Mid-Range)	$4,211	$2,618 / $2,245	$2,065	$579
First Class (Luxury)	$5,855	$3,445 / $3,028	$2,835	$1,421

Prices Starting From — Valid 2027

Hotel Category	2 Pax	4–5 Pax	6+ Pax	Single Suppl.
Tourist Superior (Mid-Range)	$4,632	$2,879 / $2,470	$2,271	$636
First Class (Luxury)	$6,440	$3,790 / $3,330	$3,119	$1,564

Per person, USD, net rates based on double/twin occupancy unless noted. Starting-from pricing; final cost depends on travel dates, hotel category, and group size.

Option B — 5 Days / 4 Nights: San Cristóbal & Santa Cruz

1. Day 1: Arrival transfer; visit the Interpretation Center, Frigatebird Hill, and Carola Beach. (Lunch, Dinner)
2. Day 2: Full day at Kicker Rock, one of the Galápagos' best snorkeling and dive sites. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
3. Day 3: Public speedboat to Santa Cruz; visit the Highlands and Turtle Bay beach. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4. Day 4: Full-day tour to Bartolomé, Seymour, or Plazas Island, subject to availability. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5. Day 5: Departure transfer to Baltra Airport. (Breakfast)

Hotels are subject to availability. This itinerary is not valid on national holidays.

Prices Starting From — Valid 2026

Hotel Category	2 Pax	4–5 Pax	6+ Pax	Single Suppl.
Tourist Superior (Mid-Range)	$3,288	$2,181 / $2,008	$1,944	$542
First Class (Luxury)	$4,899	$2,944 / $2,769	$2,674	$1,129

Prices Starting From — Valid 2027

Hotel Category	2 Pax	4–5 Pax	6+ Pax	Single Suppl.
Tourist Superior (Mid-Range)	$3,616	$2,400 / $2,209	$2,139	$596
First Class (Luxury)	$5,389	$3,239 / $3,046	$2,941	$1,241

Per person, USD, net rates based on double/twin occupancy unless noted. Starting-from pricing; final cost depends on travel dates, hotel category, and group size.

Option C — 5 Days / 4 Nights: Santa Cruz & Isabela

1. Day 1: Arrival transfer; Santa Cruz Highlands and the Charles Darwin Research Station. (Lunch, Dinner)
2. Day 2: Public speedboat to Isabela Island; wetlands and Tintoreras Islet. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
3. Day 3: Sierra Negra volcano, then speedboat to Santa Cruz. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4. Day 4: Full-day tour to Bartolomé, Seymour, or Plazas Island, subject to availability. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5. Day 5: Departure transfer to Baltra Airport. (Breakfast)

Inter-island flights in place of the public speedboat add USD $250 one way.

Prices Starting From — Valid 2026

Hotel Category	2 Pax	4–5 Pax	6+ Pax	Single Suppl.
Tourist Superior (Mid-Range)	$3,860	$2,542 / $2,262	$2,119	$576
First Class (Luxury)	$5,511	$3,399 / $3,078	$3,036	$1,329

Prices Starting From — Valid 2027

Hotel Category	2 Pax	4–5 Pax	6+ Pax	Single Suppl.
Tourist Superior (Mid-Range)	$4,246	$2,796 / $2,489	$2,331	$634
First Class (Luxury)	$6,062	$3,739 / $3,385	$3,340	$1,461

Per person, USD, net rates based on double/twin occupancy unless noted. Starting-from pricing; final cost depends on travel dates, hotel category, and group size.

Option D — 4 Days / 3 Nights: Santa Cruz

1. Day 1: Arrival transfer; Santa Cruz Highlands. (Lunch, Dinner)
2. Day 2: Charles Darwin Research Station and Turtle Bay beach. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
3. Day 3: Full-day tour to Bartolomé, Seymour, or Plazas Island, subject to availability. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4. Day 4: Departure transfer to Baltra Airport. (Breakfast)

The shortest and most accessible way to add a Galápagos land experience to an Ecuador dive trip.

Prices Starting From — Valid 2026

Hotel Category	2 Pax	4–5 Pax	6+ Pax	Single Suppl.
Tourist Superior (Mid-Range)	$2,702	$1,811 / $1,669	$1,588	$449
First Class (Luxury)	$4,149	$2,571 / $2,381	$2,299	$1,105

Prices Starting From — Valid 2027

Hotel Category	2 Pax	4–5 Pax	6+ Pax	Single Suppl.
Tourist Superior (Mid-Range)	$2,972	$1,992 / $1,836	$1,746	$494
First Class (Luxury)	$4,564	$2,829 / $2,620	$2,529	$1,215

Per person, USD, net rates based on double/twin occupancy unless noted. Starting-from pricing; final cost depends on travel dates, hotel category, and group size.

LAND EXTENSION | QUITO, ECUADOR

Valid January 1–December 31, 2026 and 2027

Ecuador's capital has one of the best-preserved colonial city centers in the Americas and sits just minutes from the equator. This short extension pairs easily with a Galápagos or Amazon trip, providing a taste of Andean history, architecture, and culture without adding much time to the itinerary.

Trip Highlights

• Quito's UNESCO-listed historic center, the Panecillo viewpoint, and La Compañía church
• Mitad del Mundo monument and the Inti-Ñán museum
• First Class Casona de la Ronda or Luxury Casa Gangotena
• Private, English-speaking guide and transportation throughout

Itinerary at a Glance

1. Day 1: Arrival transfer from Quito Airport to the hotel.
2. Day 2: Quito city tour and Middle of the World, including the Panecillo, La Compañía, Inti-Ñán museum, Mitad del Mundo, and lunch. (Breakfast, Lunch)
3. Day 3: Departure transfer to Quito Airport. (Breakfast)

What's Included

• 2 nights at Casona de la Ronda or Casa Gangotena
• Private air-conditioned transportation with an English-speaking guide
• Daily breakfast, lunch on Day 2, and included entrance fees
• Private arrival and departure airport transfers

Prices Starting From

Per person, USD, net rates based on double/twin occupancy unless noted. Final cost depends on travel dates, hotel category, and group size.

LAND EXTENSION | GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR

Valid January 1–December 31, 2026 and 2027

Ecuador's largest city and main coastal gateway is an easy, worthwhile stop for travelers connecting to or from the Galápagos. The revitalized Malecón waterfront, colorful Las Peñas neighborhood, and Historical Park make for a relaxed city stay between flights.

Trip Highlights

• Malecón 2000 waterfront and colorful Las Peñas neighborhood
• Guayaquil Historical Park, open Wednesday through Sunday
• First Class Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana or Luxury Hotel del Parque

Itinerary at a Glance

1. Day 1: Arrival transfer from Guayaquil Airport to the hotel.
2. Day 2: Guayaquil city tour and Historical Park. (Breakfast, Lunch)
3. Day 3: Departure transfer to Guayaquil Airport. (Breakfast)

What's Included

• 2 nights at Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana or Hotel del Parque
• Private English-speaking guide and transportation
• Lunch and entrance fees on the touring day
• Private arrival and departure airport transfers

Prices Starting From

Per person, USD, net rates based on double/twin occupancy unless noted. Final cost depends on travel dates, hotel category, and group size.

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Includes a 4-day/3-night program at Napo Wildlife Center — valid January 1–December 31, 2026 and 2027

For travelers who want to pair reef life with rainforest life, this extension reaches deep into Yasuní National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Napo Wildlife Center is accessible only by canoe, keeping the surrounding rainforest pristine and wildlife viewing exceptional.

Trip Highlights

• Remote, community-run eco-lodge reached by motorized and paddled canoe
• Daily excursions with native, bilingual naturalist guides
• Wildlife viewing from a 36-meter rainforest canopy tower
• All meals, non-alcoholic drinks, rain ponchos, and rubber boots included

Itinerary at a Glance

1. Day 1: Arrival transfer to a hotel near Quito Airport.
2. Day 2: Flight Quito–Coca, then transfer into the rainforest for the Napo Wildlife Center program. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
3. Day 3: Guided rainforest and river excursions. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4. Day 4: Guided rainforest and river excursions. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5. Day 5: Final morning excursion, transfer out, and flight Coca–Quito. (Breakfast)

What's Included

• 1 night near Quito Airport and the full 4-day/3-night Napo Wildlife Center program
• Round-trip Quito–Coca–Quito flights
• Meals, aquatic transportation, excursions, entrance fees, rain ponchos, and rubber boots
• Not included: alcoholic drinks, personal expenses, and tips

Prices Starting From

Per person, USD, net rates based on double/twin occupancy unless noted.

Booking policy: A USD $200 per-person deposit confirms the reservation within 8 days of invoicing. The balance is due 60 days before departure. Cancellation penalties begin 100 days before arrival; ask your Bluewater Travel consultant for complete terms.

LAND EXTENSION | COTOPAXI, ECUADOR

Valid January 1–December 31, 2026 and 2027

One of the world's highest active volcanoes rises from the páramo grasslands south of Quito. This short extension centers on a working hacienda at the foot of the volcano, with hiking and horseback riding beneath its glacier-capped cone.

Trip Highlights

• A full day exploring Cotopaxi National Park with a native guide
• Overnight at Hacienda El Porvenir, a working hacienda at the volcano's base
• A guided horseback ride to the Mirador viewpoint

Itinerary at a Glance

1. Day 1: Cotopaxi National Park tour, including lunch at Tambopaxi Lodge with a native guide. (Lunch)
2. Day 2: Two-hour horseback ride to the Mirador viewpoint, then transfer to Quito. (Breakfast)

What's Included

• 1 night at Hacienda El Porvenir
• Private English-speaking guide and transportation
• Native guide and lunch at Tambopaxi Lodge
• Horseback riding with a Spanish-speaking guide, helmet, and rain gear

Prices Starting From

Per person, USD, net rates based on double/twin occupancy unless noted.

LAND EXTENSION | PERU

Valid January 1–December 31, 2026 and 2027, excluding Peruvian holidays

For travelers extending beyond Ecuador, Peru offers some of South America's most iconic land experiences: the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the colonial streets of Cusco. This extension uses Tourist Superior mid-range hotels and includes a private English-speaking guide.

Classic Machu Picchu: 5 Days / 4 Nights

The essential Machu Picchu itinerary combines Cusco's colonial core, the Sacred Valley's Pisaq market, and a full day exploring the Inca citadel.

1. Day 1: Arrival transfer from Cusco Airport to the hotel.
2. Day 2: Morning at leisure; afternoon tour of the Cathedral, Qorikancha, and nearby ruins. (Breakfast)
3. Day 3: Pisaq Market and ruins, then transfer to Ollantaytambo, including lunch with a local family in Urubamba. (Breakfast, Lunch)
4. Day 4: Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, shuttle to Machu Picchu for the Route 2-A visit, then return to Cusco. (Breakfast)
5. Day 5: Departure transfer to Cusco Airport. (Breakfast)

What's Included

• 3 nights in Cusco and 1 night in the Sacred Valley
• Full Cusco Tourist BTC Ticket
• Round-trip train and shuttle-bus transportation to Machu Picchu
• Machu Picchu Route 2-A admission
• Not included: Lima–Cusco–Lima flights, visa fees, and tips

Prices Starting From — Valid 2026 & 2027

Per person, USD, net rates based on double/twin occupancy unless noted.

Important: Machu Picchu tickets and train availability are limited, even during low season. Booking at least 60 days in advance is recommended. Complete passport information is required to confirm.