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8 Days Galapagos Wildlife Wonderland Tour Package
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Priced From: $3,335 pp Dbl. Occ.
Dates: Feb - Aug /08
Discover a truly magical place like nowhere else on earth during this fascinating Galápagos tour for the entire family. Experience a unique group of islands that are still much as they were when Charles Darwin first encountered them. Share the thrill of encountering bird and animal species that don’t exist anywhere else in the world as you explore this wonderful living laboratory with expert naturalists. You and your family will always remember the wonder of wandering freely among amazing creatures that have no fear of you.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Arrive in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Our Galápagos Tour begins: Hilton Colon Guayaquil. A transfer is included from Guayaquil International Airport to Hilton Colon Guayaquil. After your flight to Ecuador, get a good a night’s sleep so you’ll be rested and ready for your family's unforgettable Galápagos tour.
Lodging: Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Ecuador
Day 2 – Explore historic Guayaquil
Encounter the history and culture of Ecuador as you visit Guayaquil's Historical Park; walk through the Traditions Zone to learn about lifestyles, the Wildlife Zone to learn about Ecuador’s animals and plants, and the Urban-architectonic Zone to see ancient architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Ecuador
• Day 3 – Swimming dinosaurs
Your family’s Galápagos tour begins today as you fly to the volcanic island of Baltra and board your expedition ship, the M/V Santa Cruz. Ride ashore on a panga to look for marine iguanas, lizards that are only found in the Galápagos – they look like swimming dinosaurs.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 4 – Tropical penguins and a lava walk
At Bartolomé Island, view a panorama of life underwater from a glass-bottomed boat or snorkel in the warm, clear water. Look for tiny tropical Galápagos penguins, which are only found here. Roam the black lava landscape of San Salvador Island with your family and encounter friendly Galápagos fur seals. This Galápagos tour is a great way to see these friendly mammals up close.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 5 – Lots of birds and a giant tortoise
Meet Darwin's finches and other rare birds today on Rabida Island, with its red-colored beaches. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island to see and learn about the famous Galápagos tortoises. Have your picture taken with them – these gentle giants aren’t at all camera-shy. Say hello to Lonesome George, an elderly tortoise thought to be the very last of his sub-species; your encounter will be a fond memory of your Galápagos tour.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 6 – Iguanas and more on Santa Cruz and North Seymour
Travel into the highlands of Santa Cruz Island for a chance to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. On North Seymour Island, you’ll walk among huge colonies of blue-footed boobies nesting on the ground and see how they live together and care for their young.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
Day 7 – San Cristóbal Island / Fly to Guayaquil
Your Galápagos tour comes to a conclusion when you disembark M/V Santa Cruz and fly back to Guayaquil on the mainland. Join us this evening for a poolside farewell party as our Galápagos tour and cruise comes to a close.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Ecuador
Day 8 – Homeward bound
Galápagos Tour ends: Guayaquil. A transfer from the Hilton Colon Guayaquil to Guayaquil International Airport is included. You should allow a minimum of 2½ hours for flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
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