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11 Days Galapagos Explorer Tour Package
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Priced From: $3,990 pp dbl.occ.
Date: Year Round
Highlights
- Take a comprehensive voyage on a 7 night cruise to classic Galapagos environments & less-traveled isles.
- See abundant wildlife including strange animal subspecies that gave rise to Darwin’s theory of evolution.
- Sail the Galapagos on your choice of luxury ships or yachts.
- Enjoy small-group nature excursions, swimming & snorkeling opportunities.
- Tour Quito’s colonial district, artisan studios & equator monument.
Itinerary
Day 1: USA / Quito
Begin your holiday with a flight to Quito, a city of perpetual springtime in an exceptional mountain setting. You are welcomed on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Swissotel
Day 2: Quito
A day-long tour presents Quito and the surrounding Andean countryside, from the colonial district; to the panoramas of Panecillo Hill; to the Equator Monument. The thriving local art scene is showcased at the studios of painter Oswaldo Guayasamin and folk artist Olga Fisch. A welcome dinner highlights traditional Ecuadorian cuisine. Swissotel (B,L,D)
Days 3-9: Galapagos Islands
Depart the mainland by air to the Galapagos, where you are welcomed aboard your cruise ship or yacht. Cast off this afternoon to the first of the varied Galapagos environments featured on your seven-night program.
While your specific itinerary depends on your ship or yacht selection and seasonal factors, you are certain to enjoy up-close encounters with an abundance of native wildlife which accept your presence and behave completely undisturbed as you see and photograph them up close, often from within arm’s reach. Awaken early each day and enjoy breakfast before transferring to shore to begin exploring another intriguing island environment. In addition to your morning and afternoon hikes and panga excursions, there is time for snorkeling, swimming, and just savoring the rugged volcanic beauty and photo opportunities. For nature lovers, the Galapagos experience is unparalleled. Galapagos Explorer II, Santa Cruz, Eclipse, Isabella II ships or Eric, Flamingo, Letty, Parranda, Alta and Lammer Law yachts (B,L,D-daily)
Day 10: Galapagos / Quito
After a final shore excursion in the Galapagos, disembark and fly back to civilization. Arriving in Quito, you are transferred to your hotel. Swissotel (B,L)
Day 11: Quito / Depart to USA
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to USA. (B)
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For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our Galapagos vacation specialist.
Contact : Travelwizard.com
Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
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