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Discovery of Galapagos and Ecuador
Ecuador
15 days from £2599 pp Including flight from LHR
At a Glance
- Amazon
- Galapagos Islands
- Guayaquil
- Middle of the World Monument
- Quito
- San Cristobal Island
Discover the beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes and cloud forest regions. Enjoy extreme biodiversity such as butterflies and bird watching. Experience the cloud rain forest with beautiful waterfalls and witness chocolate making at its source in the tropical
paradise of Mindo. Take a spectacular scenic drive through the mountains to reach the coffee valley of Intag, where you will visit a coffee plantation and taste the organic,fair-trade coffee produced in the area. Venture back to the highlands to visit Cuicocha crater-lake and the famous indigenous market of Otavalo; and then, live a unique experience sharing an organic lunch prepared, side by side, with local people in the heart of the Andes. Relax and acclimatize at a luxury hot springs resort before you visit the Cotopaxi National Park and admire the highest active volcano in the world. Immerse yourself in the cultural and natural wonders that make Ecuador one of the most unique countries in South America.
Experience the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of a land-based expedition! The islands offer endless opportunities to witness a unique abundance of wildlife in a setting unlike any other on the planet. This is one of the few places on earth that allows such close and intimate contact with the wildlife. The Galapagos form a natural sanctuary that preserves species, this allowed them to evolve their unique features for countless millennia. This vacation also provides flexible time to spend on your own and explore the sand beaches, trails in the Galapagos forest, and the lots of wildlife.The tour also provides many benefits to local communities and is socially and environmentally responsible
Short Itinerary
Day1: DEPARTURE LONDON HEATHROW
Day2: QUITO ARRIVAL DAY
Day3: QUITO CITY TOUR
Day4: ARRIVE IN THE GALAPAGOS – SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS
Day5: BAY TOUR EXPLORATION
Day6: CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION VISIT
Day7: SAN CRISTOBAL – ISLA LOBOS EXCURSION
Day8: INTERPRETATION CENTER – TIJERETAS – EL JUNCO LAGOON
Day9: FLIGHT BACK TO QUITO
Day10: EQUATOR, CRATER AND CHOCOLATE
Day11: MINDO CLOUD FOREST
Day12: OTAVALO MARKET
Day13: CUICOCHA CRATER LAKE – SACHA WARMI LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECT & PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS
Day14: COTOPAXI – QUITO
Day15: DEPARTURE
Tour Ends
Today make your own arrangements to reach London Heathrow airport. Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, prominent for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains and its ancient Incan significance.
Overnight in Quito.Post breakfast proceed for Quito city tour with our guide. You can see the architecture from colonial-era and colourful plazas and walk through the narrow lanes of the city centre. In the afternoon you will make your way for Tena in the Amazon. Afterwards arrive in time for dinner.
Dinner & Overnight in Tena.Today start early after having breakfast for a wildlife walk through primary and secondary rainforest of the Amazon. Watch out for tropical wildlife and enjoy the picturesque jungle. Later, you will have lunch in lodge. Rest of the day at leisure or you may opt for optional activities organized by the lodge.
Dinner & Overnight in Amazon.After enjoying your breakfast first go backwards to Tena and continue your journey to Quito. Enroute you will visit Middle of the World Monument. Rest of the day will be free to engage on your own activities.
Overnight in QuitoToday you will proceed for full day tour to Otavalo, on this excursion you will have the opportunity to experience the traditional culinary and cultural life of the locals. Your excursion will begin with tasting Cherimoya fruits in Guayllabamba, later, relish local biscuits produced by the community in Cayambe. Our guide will take you to markets in Otavalo, Peguche and Cotacachi where you will learn in depth about the local people.
Overnight in QuitoAs per your flight timings you will be dropped to the airport for the flight to Galapagos Islands, an absolute wonder of nature prominent for its huge biodiversity. San Cristobal the eastern part of Galapagos Island hosts rich and varied wildlife. Here you can see the wildlife you don’t normally find elsewhere. There is an opportunity to see red-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and Galapagos sea lions. Once you arrive at the hotel you will have some time to relax before heading out to short tour of Baquerizo Moreno. You will visit some landmark sights of this coastal community.
Overnight in San Cristobal.After enjoying your breakfast in the hotel. Your full day tour of San Cristobal will begin with a visit to Galapaguera where you will see amazing giant tortoises and observe various species of sea birds from Puerto Chino. Continue your journey to La Loberia, home to a large colony of sea lions who can be seen resting on the rocks.
Overnight in San Cristobal.Today you will be transferred to San Cristobal airport for your flight to Guayaquil. Located on the Pacific coast it is the largest city in Ecuador. Rest of the day free.
Optional: Half day walking tour, visit includes Malecon, Paque Iguanas and Las Peñas neighbourhood. Overnight in Guayaquil.What's included
- Return Economy flight from London Heathrow [ 01 stopover ]
- Transportation: Comfortable land transportation. Shared speed boat in Galapagos
- Accommodation based on twin sharing
- All the transfers
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Meals as per the programme
- Airfare Quito - Galapagos - Quito round trip
- English-speaking local guides.
What's not included
- Visa fee if applicable
- Single Supplement
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips
- Meals not described in the itinerary
- INGALA transit card: USD $30 per person, cash only (subject to change)
- Galapagos National Park fee
- Wetsuit for rent: USD $10
- Anything not mentioned in What's included
Hotels or similar
Quito: Mercury Alameda or similar
Tena: Suchipakari Lodge or similar
San Cristobal: Galapagos Planet Hotel or similar
Guayaquil: Hotel River Garden or similar
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| Start Date | End Date | Price In GBP (£) | Note | AVAILABILITY | Booking |
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| Mon, 13 May, 24 | Mon, 27 May, 24 | GBP £3399 | from LHR | GUARANTEED | Book Now |
| Mon, 10 Jun, 24 | Mon, 24 Jun, 24 | GBP £2999 | from LHR | GUARANTEED | Book Now |
| Tue, 2 Jul, 24 | Tue, 16 Jul, 24 | GBP £3499 | from LHR | GUARANTEED | Book Now |
| Wed, 14 Aug, 24 | Wed, 28 Aug, 24 | GBP £3899 | from LHR | GUARANTEED | Book Now |
| Tue, 22 Oct, 24 | Tue, 5 Nov, 24 | GBP £3499 | from LHR | GUARANTEED | Book Now |
| Tue, 5 Nov, 24 | Tue, 19 Nov, 24 | GBP £3899 | from LHR | GUARANTEED | Book Now |
| Mon, 2 Dec, 24 | Mon, 16 Dec, 24 | GBP £3599 | from LHR | GUARANTEED | Book Now |
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Your Program Duration = 15 Days
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