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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Ecuador’s capital city, Quito, with an expert local guide
- Unwind in the High Andes in the magical Papallacta Hot Springs
- See the incredible flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest with a naturalist guide
- Sail around the Galapagos islands for an unparalleled view of these spectacular islands
- Get your camera ready for the incredible wildlife viewing opportunities on the Galapagos
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Trip includes
- 08 nights’ accommodation at listed hotels or similar
- 03 night’s Galapagos cruise aboard listed yacht or similar
- Daily breakfast
- 05 lunches as per itinerary
- 05 dinners as per itinerary
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- Transportation as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Services of English-speaking guides
- International return airfare from different gateways
- Domestic flights to/from Galapagos Islands
- Air taxes and fuel surcharges
- All local applicable taxes
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Itinerary
Make your own way to the airport for your international flight to Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Enjoy inflight meals and services. Upon arrival in Quito you will be met at the airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Quito is the largest colo...
After breakfast you will enjoy a fully guided city tour of Quito. You will visit La Ronda, a beautiful street in the heart of the old city, and Plaza de la Independencia, the city’s main square. Here you can see the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and sever...
Today you will depart Quito and drive north to the mainly indigenous town of Otavalo. You can taste exotic fruits in the Guayabamba Valley before crossing the Equator at Cayambe where, on a clear day, you can see the majestic snow-capped mountains and try some ...
This morning you will travel the same route taken by Francisco de Orellana on his way to explore the legendary “El Dorado”, in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region, towards the moors of the Eastern mountain range. During this trip, you will see a radical change in scen...
Today you will leave the majestic Andes highlands and travel down into the “Oriente”, or Amazon region. Along the way there will be several opportunities to stop for photographs of the lush green valleys and beautiful sparkling waterfalls. The road ends at Punt...
After breakfast this morning you will travel upstream by canoe and embark on a short walk to see some of the jungle's diverse secondary forest and visit the breathtaking "Cascada de Latas" waterfall, and if you wish you can take a refreshing dip in its clear cr...
Today you will depart the Amazon and travel east to Baños, a small city located in a valley of scenic waterfalls, tempting hot springs and the impressive Tungurahua volcano. Visit the famous waterfalls “Manto de la Novia” and “Pailon del Diablo”, before enjoying incredible views of the active Tungurahua volcano from a lookout point.
Overnight in Baños
Your destination today is the bustling city of Guayaquil. On arrival, you will enjoy a city tour visiting the picturesque Las Peñas area and the Malecon, the lively square overlooking the Guayas River. At the Malecon you will visit some important historical sit...
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island, one of the world famous Galapagos Islands. On arrival you will be met by our experienced cruise staff and escorted to your boat. This afternoon you will sail to the island of Santa ...
This morning you will sail to Floreana Island and visit Post Office Bay. You will see the unofficial mailbox created from a wooden barrel by whalers who visited the island in the 18th century – the tradition continues today as visitors leave addressed postcard...
Today you will sail to Española Island and visit Suarez Point, where you can enjoy a hike out to see blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and Nazca boobies. There is also a famous blowhole here, where water spurts high into the air. This afternoon you will visit G...
This morning you will visit Kicker Rock on the island of San Cristobal, where the rocks stand hundreds of feet above the ocean, jutting out of the water. Although there are no landing areas, kayaking and scuba diving allow visitors to spot a variety of marine ...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Items of personal nature, tips and gratuities
- Visa fees if applicable
- Travel insurance
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 100 pp)
- Transit Control Card (USD 20 pp)*
- International airfare for Land Only option
- Domestic airfare for Land Only 2018 departures
- Arrival and departure transfers for Land Only option
- Any items not mentioned as included *Transit Control Card purchase is mandatory. The USD 20 fee must be paid withthe final payment, 75 days prior to departure.
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