The Galapagos Islands | Boomer Couple Travels to Costa Rica and ...

Quito flights land in Guayaquil, pick up passengers and then travel on, so if you have a choice, the flight time is shorter leaving from Guayaquil, and the ticket price is a little less expensive. ... Disadvantage: you do not select the hotel where you will be staying, and you have to rely on the tour company to request the type of accommodations you want, e.g., ocean view room, double bed vs. queen or twin, air conditioning, etc. The third choice (and our favourite) is ...