8 Day Ecuador with 4 Day Northern Galapagos Cruise
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2 Quito, 4 Cruise, 1 Guayaquil
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Discover Quito's colonial quarter, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site Stand at the Middle of the World monument, situated at latitude 0º Embark on a journey to the beginning of time in the Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands Visit Buccaneer Cove, once an important site for 17th and 18th-century sailors Snorkel on magnificent beaches with friendly marine turtles and plentiful marine life Travel along the jagged shores to Rábida Island on a panga while naturalist-guides explain the area's dramatic geology The unique environment encourages sea lions, marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, penguins and flightless cormorants Observe areas with Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and sea lions Explore Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador and the nation's largest port Visit Parque Historico and learn about the history & culture of the region
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2 Quito, 4 Cruise, 1 Guayaquil
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes
- Flights Miami-Quito, Guayaquil-MiamiSome departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Quito-Baltra & Baltra-Guayaquil 7 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Quito 4 nights M/V Santa Cruz II 1 night Guayaquil Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel & cruise porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners Services of English-speaking local guides Services of English-speaking naturalist guides in the Galapagos Galapagos National Park fee of $100 Galapagos Transit Control Card fee of $20
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Itinerary
Your Galapagos itinerary may vary according to weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety issues and wildlife migration patterns.
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Ecuador
Depart for Ecuador. Arrive in Quito, capital of Ecuador, founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city; transfer to your hotel. The Quito airport is approximately an hour drive from the city. Balance of the day is at leisure to get acquainted with this lively city's priceless historical treasures of art and architecture
Overnight: Quito ▲
DAY 2, Sunday - Quito City Tour & Visit to the Middle of the World
The morning's tour begins with a visit to the colonial section of Quito to walk along the narrow cobblestone streets and feel the charm of 16th-century Quito. See the Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, Presidential Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace before visiting La C...
DAY 3, Monday - Flight to Baltra, Embarkation, Las Bachas - Santa Cruz Island
Embark this morning on a journey to the "beginning of time" as you transfer to the airport for the flight to the astonishing Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands, five million years in the making. Arrive at Baltra Airport, meet your naturalist guides and transfer to...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Buccaneer Cove, Puerto Egas (James Bay) - Santiago Island
Awake early and get ready for the thrilling explorations that lie ahead on Santiago Island. Discover the extraordinary cliffs of Buccaneer Cove, once an important site for 17th and 18th-century sailors, now home to large numbers of marine birds, sea lions, and adorable G...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Rábida and Bartolomé Island
A morning panga ride takes you along the jagged shores to Rábida Island with its volcanic rocks surrounding a striking red sand beach. Your walk brings you close to a large colony of sea lions, marine iguanas and several species of Darwin's famous finches. Very close to ...
DAY 6, Thursday - Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay - Genovesa Island
Start the day with a steep hike (90 feet) up Prince Philip's Steps, named in recognition of Prince Philip's visit to the Galapagos in 1964. Atop the flat rocky plateau, observe large colonies of Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds and storm petrels. Alterna...
DAY 7, Friday - Disembarkation, Flight to Guayaquil, City Tour & Parque Historico
Disembarkation at Baltra Island. Then, proceed to the airport for the flight to Guayaquil. Your discovery of this historic city in the high Andes begins at the main square, with its stirring memorial to the Heroes of the Independence, symbolizing the triumph of the Repub...
DAY 8, Saturday - Depart Ecuador
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning of Day 10 and will require a transfer on Day 9. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 5/15/2023
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