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Ecuador & Its Galápagos Islands
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Ecuador & Its Galápagos Islands

By Avalon Waterways
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River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos Islands, Otavalo, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago

Highlights

  • Welcome to Quito
  • Birdwatching in the Alambi Reserve, walking tour of Quito to visit San Francisco Monastery, La Compañía Church, La Ronda Street, a Chocolate factory, and the Equatorial Monument; welcome dinner.
  • Fly to the Galápagos Islands; embark Treasure of Galápagos; visit Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island.
  • Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling.
  • North Seymour Island & Mosquera Islet:
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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$7,127
8 days From$6,119
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Independent Brazil, Argentina, & Peru
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Independent Brazil, Argentina, & Peru

By Globus
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Group Tour
Why we love them
Despite being one of the most established names in the travel business, they continue to innovate and offer new top-notch experiences.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Buenos Aires, Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Our guide, Evie, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, and so very helpful. Also very friendly and respectful. The bus driver was a very experienced driver. He kept us safe."

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$5,372
16 days From$4,789
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Peru Panorama (Train To Machu Picchu)
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Peru Panorama (Train To Machu Picchu)

By Contiki
preferred
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Very warm and professional tour manager and driver. Great immersion into the local culture. Visited the biggest cosmopolitan cities in Spain as well the more quiet beautiful little towns in Spain. Got the best experience out of it highly recommend."

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$2,588
11 days From$2,437
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Peruvian Highlights Reunion 35 to 45 (Inca Trail Trek, Reunion, Only available to Contiki Past Travellers)
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Peruvian Highlights Reunion 35 to 45 (Inca Trail Trek, Reunion, Only available to Contiki Past Travellers)

By Contiki
preferred
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Very warm and professional tour manager and driver. Great immersion into the local culture. Visited the biggest cosmopolitan cities in Spain as well the more quiet beautiful little towns in Spain. Got the best experience out of it highly recommend."

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$3,748
8 days From$2,776
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Peru: Lima to Huaraz
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Peru: Lima to Huaraz

By Contiki
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Group Tour
Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Very warm and professional tour manager and driver. Great immersion into the local culture. Visited the biggest cosmopolitan cities in Spain as well the more quiet beautiful little towns in Spain. Got the best experience out of it highly recommend."

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$1,094
6 days From$810
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Independent Rio de Janeiro City Stay with Brazil's Amazon & Buenos Aires
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Independent Rio de Janeiro City Stay with Brazil's Amazon & Buenos Aires

By Globus
none
Group Tour
Why we love them
Despite being one of the most established names in the travel business, they continue to innovate and offer new top-notch experiences.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Buenos Aires, Manaus

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Our guide, Evie, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, and so very helpful. Also very friendly and respectful. The bus driver was a very experienced driver. He kept us safe."

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$3,374
10 days From$3,179
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Peru Panorama (Inca Trail Trek)
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Peru Panorama (Inca Trail Trek)

By Contiki
preferred
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Very warm and professional tour manager and driver. Great immersion into the local culture. Visited the biggest cosmopolitan cities in Spain as well the more quiet beautiful little towns in Spain. Got the best experience out of it highly recommend."

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$3,695
11 days From$2,737
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Independent Costa Rica Wonders
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Independent Costa Rica Wonders

By Globus
none
Group Tour
Why we love them
Despite being one of the most established names in the travel business, they continue to innovate and offer new top-notch experiences.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Monteverde

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Our guide, Evie, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, and so very helpful. Also very friendly and respectful. The bus driver was a very experienced driver. He kept us safe."

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$1,794
7 days From$1,569
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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

As good as it gets

This trip surpassed my previous Exodus bike trips by a country mile. The scenery was truly outstanding, the cycling manageable while challenging and it was organi...

Tour:  Cycling the Lake District of Chile & Argentina

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

A Memorable and Hugely Enjoyable Experience

If you enjoy your scenery,and a good variation in your cycling ( mix of road and off-road ) then this trip is for you. It is quite challenging in parts,but is well...

Tour:  Cycling the Lake District of Chile & Argentina

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Excellent apart from the flights

Its a bit difficult to describe this without using the usual clichés; this must be one of the most beautiful places in the World - at least when the sun shines! Ma...

Tour:  Cycling the Lake District of Chile & Argentina

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

One bike - two countries.

The snow-clad volcanoes and emerald lakes of the Andes mountains. Gravel tracks, black lava fields and ancient forests of monkey puzzle trees. Crossing the Andes by ...

Tour:  Cycling the Lake District of Chile & Argentina

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Awesome Landscapes

This was our fourth Exodus Cycling Trip over the last few years and my favourite so far. The landscapes that we cycled through were simply stunning with snow cappe...

Tour:  Cycling the Lake District of Chile & Argentina

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