Day 1 Shanghai → Paris
All day
Visa Instructions:
Ecuador requires a single-country visa, while Colombia and Chile can enter visa-free with a US visa (valid for more than 6 months).
丨 Full refund if visa is rejected:
This itinerary only includes a visa for Ecuador. The visa application process will be sent via text message after placing your order. Please check your receipt carefully. If your Ecuadorian visa application is rejected, a full refund will be provided. For details, please see "Fees Included - Visa" section.
Warm reminder: You need to apply for a US visa yourself (no full refund will be given if the US visa is rejected). The specific visa issuance time is subject to the consulate's approval time.
On that day, the tourists gathered at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and flew to Bogota, Colombia, transiting through Paris.
Day 2 Paris → Bogota
All day
Upon arrival, the tour guide will pick you up at the airport and check into the hotel for rest.
Day 3 Bogota Day Trip
·morning
After breakfast, visit the colonial-style buildings in Bogota's old town: Bogota is said to be one of the best-preserved cities in South America with colonial architecture.
Afterwards, take a city tour.
Plaza Bolivar: This is the center of Bogota, surrounded by the cathedral, parliament, presidential palace, etc.
Gold Museum: The world's largest gold museum, housing the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts. The museum's most iconic treasure, the Muisca Ship, on the third floor, is truly exquisite, bringing the legend of Lake Guatavita's "Golden Country" to life.
·afternoon
After lunch we will go to the Colombian coffee brand store JUAN VALDEZ to taste authentic coffee.
Special note: If you do not complete the morning itinerary, it will be adjusted to the afternoon.
·night
Sunset at Monserrate Mountain: Tourists take the cable car to the top of the mountain and watch an exotic sunset here.
Enjoy a Colombian three-course meal for dinner, including local specialties such as potato, chicken, and corn soup and tortillas.
Day 4 Bogota → Medellin (domestic flights to be announced)
All day
After breakfast, we'll drive to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira (entrance): a wonder of the world 200 meters underground, a real-life version of the Scarlet Monastery, a dreamlike otherworldly wonder. This magnificent, ingeniously designed, and uniquely conceived cathedral bears witness to the 400-year history of Zipaquira's suffering under Spanish rule.
·afternoon
Guatavita Sacred Lake: One of the legendary six treasures of the world, it is a sacred place and a center for religious ceremonies for the Muisca Indians. It is said that there are 50 million gold artifacts at the bottom of the lake.
Have a picnic by the lake for lunch and enjoy the warm tropical breeze of South America.
·night
Take an evening flight to Medellin.
Day 5 Medellin → Quito (domestic flights to be announced)
·morning
After breakfast, we will drive to Guatapé, a small town west of Medellin.
Guatape Rock: This massive rock rises from the ground, and the steps are like zippers. From the top, you can overlook Thousand Island Lake.
·afternoon
After lunch, take a boat tour around the reservoir on the lakeside of the colorful town to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, and also see the former private estate of drug lord Pablo from a distance (without getting off the boat).
The colorful town of Guatapé: known as the most beautiful town in Colombia, it has colorful walls, unique reliefs, undulating streets and is full of vitality.
·night
After enjoying local Medellin cuisine for dinner, we will board our flight to Quito, the capital of Ecuador.
Day 6 Quito Day Trip
·morning
After breakfast, we will visit the Equator Monument and Museum in the north of Quito. Tourists can also experience the interesting Equator Experiment and experience the differences between the two sides of the equator.
·afternoon
In the afternoon, we'll head to Quito's Old Town. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, Quito's Old Town was built on the ruins of an ancient Inca city dating back to the 16th century and is one of the best-preserved and least altered historical sites in Latin America.
Basilica of the National Vow (summit included): The largest Gothic-style cathedral in Latin America and the first church built by Ecuadorians. From the summit, you can see the twin spires and the statue of Our Lady on Sugarloaf Mountain in the distance.
Independence Square: The Independence Monument is in the center, and the Presidential Palace and City Hall are around the square.
·night
Enjoy the Quito Seafood Dinner and taste the special garlic crab.
Then check in to the hotel and rest.
Day 7 Quito → Galapagos Islands → Santa Cruz Island (domestic flights to be announced)
·morning
The Galapagos Islands are located at the confluence of the eastern Pacific Ocean and three major ocean currents. They are famous for their rare animals and plants such as giant tortoises. They are known as the "living museum of biological evolution" and the "melting pot of marine life."
After breakfast, fly to the Galapagos Baldera Airport. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you and we'll visit the Giant Tortoise Manor, located in the north of Santa Cruz Island. Here, you'll have the opportunity to see giant tortoises in the wild.
·afternoon
After lunch at the manor, we'll head to the renowned Darwin Research Station in the Caribbean. Scientists there monitor climate and ecological changes throughout the archipelago year-round, compiling a vast collection of relevant data. A particularly noteworthy attraction is the Giant Tortoise Conservation Center, where you can see giant tortoises of various sizes and shapes, as well as other animals such as land iguanas, marine iguanas, and a variety of bird species.
After the tour, check in to the hotel and rest.
Day 8 Santa Cruz Island → North Seymour Island → Santa Cruz Island
·morning
After breakfast, take a boat to Las Bachas Beach to enjoy some leisure time on the beach, where there are many marine iguanas and the unique red crabs of the Galapagos.
Special reminder: For the safety of guests, the ferry from Turtle Island to the surrounding islands will temporarily adjust the landing island according to the level of sea waves if there is wind and waves.
·afternoon
After lunch, we'll board North Seymour Island. Learn from your guide about the unique birdlife of the Galapagos Islands. North Seymour Island is home to blue-footed boobies, magnificent frigatebirds, swallow-tailed gulls, land iguanas, sea lions, and pelicans. This is a vibrant animal colony, and numerous sea lions can be found nesting on the rocks on the beach.
If time is sufficient, we will also arrange for tourists to snorkel in the bay near the beach and have the opportunity to swim with sea lions.
Afterwards, return to the hotel in Santa Cruz Island to rest.
Day 9 Santa Cruz Island → Bartolome Island → Santa Cruz Island
All day
After breakfast, we will take a boat to Bartolome Island. Upon arrival, we will climb to the highest point to overlook the magnificent Suivong Bay, where there are also the famous pinnacle reefs.
We'll then head to the coral beach at the foot of Pinnacle Mountain for snorkeling. If you're lucky, you might spot sea turtles, sea lions, and Gabonese penguins. These penguins are the second smallest in the world, standing only about 25 centimeters tall. The white-lipped sharks that inhabit this area are also quite non-aggressive.
Afterwards, return to Santa Cruz Island to rest.
Special reminder: For the safety of guests, the ferry from Turtle Island to the surrounding islands will temporarily adjust the landing island according to the level of sea waves if there is wind and waves.
Day 10 Santa Cruz Island → Galapagos Islands → Guayaquil (domestic flights to be announced)
·morning
Today you can enjoy a lazy morning, take your own lunch and then take a flight to Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador.
·afternoon
Upon arrival, the tour guide will pick you up at the airport and check into the hotel for rest.
Day 11 Guayaquil → Santiago (domestic flights to be announced)
·morning
After breakfast, start your half-day tour of Guayaquil:
Go to the Iguana Park: there are many green iguanas lying on the branches and in the shade of trees. These "mini Godzillas" are actually gentle and not afraid of people. Some of them even often approach people.
Then take a stroll along the riverside promenade: it houses many fountains, sculptures, monuments, museums, street parks, shops, restaurants, and one of the earliest IMAX cinemas in Latin America.
Finally, visit the Historical Park: The Historical Park is divided into three areas: Wildlife Area, Urban Architecture Area and Traditional Culture Area.
In the wildlife area, you can see animals and plants unique to Ecuador and Latin America, such as toucans, flamingos, spider monkeys, etc.
The urban construction area is a good place to appreciate Guayaquil's urban landscape in the early 20th century, when the development of the cocoa industry drove the prosperity of the entire city.
The Traditional Culture Area showcases the customs and traditional life of the rural areas surrounding Guayaquil, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of local history and culture.
·afternoon
In the afternoon, take a flight to Santiago, the capital of Chile.
Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and rest.
Day 12 Santiago → Easter Island (domestic flights to be announced)
·morning
After breakfast at the hotel, take a flight to Easter Island, a mysterious island isolated in the South Pacific, more than 3,700 kilometers away from the South American continent.
Upon arrival, the hospitable islanders will present garlands to the tourists.
·afternoon
After lunch, drive along the seaside road and you will see hills covered with green grass. This is San Rano Raraku.
Climbing up the slope from the entrance, there are countless half-made Amoi scattered around. Some have only completed faces, some have been carved and just need to be dug out of the rock to be completed, and some have been built and stood upright, as if they were in the process of being moved but abandoned.
Afterwards, we'll visit Ahu Tongariki, the largest group of megalithic statues on Easter Island, comprising 15 upright statues of Amoei. It stands as a testament to the island's astonishing megalithic culture. It's also the perfect spot to watch the sunrise.
Afterwards, we will head to Te Pito Kura, the navel of the world. Located on the south coast of Easter Island, the site is known as the navel of the world, and legend has it that it is a stone with divine power.
Finally, enjoy the beautiful palm trees and turquoise waters of Anacana Beach, known as the most dreamy spot on the island.
Day 13 Easter Island → Santiago (domestic flights to be announced)
·morning
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Rano Khao Crater. This volcano houses the largest crater lake on the island, approximately 1.6 kilometers in diameter and 11 meters deep. Reeds cover half of the lake, and through the gaps you can see the clear water, which shimmers with a mysterious glow.
Afterwards, we will explore the local Orongo culture. This is one of the island's most important villages, boasting stunning views of the island and the Pacific Ocean. Tourists can admire the demobilized houses and rock art up close.
Visit Moai-Tahai: This is the oldest sacrificial ceremony site to date. There are three sacrificial platforms of different shapes in the park, and there is a unique Moai with brown eyes.
·afternoon
In the afternoon, take a flight back to Santiago.
Day 14 Santiago → Paris
·morning
After breakfast, start your city tour of San Diego:
Visit the Presidential Palace (exterior), Plaza de Armas, and the Cathedral on the pedestrian street.
Santa Lucia Hill Castle: A peaceful, lush green park where all that remains are the ruins of a sturdy stone building on the hilltop, allowing us to imagine the fierce battles that took place there.
·afternoon
Enjoy a Chilean seafood meal for lunch. Afterward, head to Mount Nossa Senhora (entrance): Designated the "Capital Park," this 712-square-kilometer park is Santiago's most captivating attraction. From Mount Nossa Senhora, you can overlook Santiago and take in the entire city.
Day 15 Paris → Shanghai
All day
Fly to Shanghai via Paris.
Day 16 Shanghai
All day
The trip ends after arriving in Shanghai.
