Ecuador in 8 days - Essence of the Galapagos Islands - Charm



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- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Quito - US.
- Domestic flights: Quito - Galapagos - Quito. *
- 7 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
- 7 breakfasts.
- Transfers.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide.
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
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Ready to explore the incredible Galapagos Islands? Arrive at your US departure airport, ready to catch a flight to Quito. Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador and a city famed for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains and its ancient Incan significance. Tr...
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you'll get to know a little more about Ecuador! Meet your local guide and set off on a fascinating guided tour of Quito. Explore the Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site valued for its great beauty and colonial-era architecture....
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the Ecuadorian mainland behind this morning as you meet your English-speaking guide and transfer to the airport for a flight to San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands. The easternmost Galapagos Island, San Cristobal is famed as the first ...
Breakfast at the hotel. Today is a free day for you to discover the Galapagos Islands at your own pace. Why not head down to Playa Mann to enjoy a beach day with the locals or opt for an optional excursion to Kicker Rock or Española Island? We recommend an optional na...
Breakfast at the hotel. There's nothing planned for today, so enjoy a day to explore at your leisure. Make the most of the island's diverse natural landscapes, spend the day discovering the charms of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno or opt for something a little more adventuro...
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the beautiful beaches and wonderful wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Depending on your area of interest, there are plenty of sights to explore. Why not go hiking up to Cerro Brujo viewpoint for spectacu...
Breakfast at the hotel. After exploring the rich biodiversity and magical natural landscapes of the Galapagos Islands, it's finally time to head back to the mainland. At the indicated time take a shared transfer to the airport to catch a flight back to Quito. On arriv...
Breakfast at the hotel. Sadly, it's time to bring your adventure through Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your flight back to the US. Night on board. Please note: Depending on the flight departure time you may arrive back in the US today.
Arrive in the US and end your trip.
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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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