Darwin’s Eden - 8 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Quito and the Centre of the World – touring of the UNESCO-listed colonial city and a visit to the Equatorial Monument
- The Galápagos – a cruise along the western islands
- Punta Vicente Roca – dramatic geology and flightless cormorant nesting spots
- Punta Espinoza – walking across the barren wilderness of dark lava
- Isabela Island – Tagus Cove and Urbina Bay for hiking, swimming and snorkelling opportunities
- Santa Cruz Island – the famous Charles Darwin Research Station
- Floreana Island – Post Office Bay for a unique way of mailing postcards, Baroness Cove for superb views and Cormorant Point for flamingo-spotting
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Trip includes
- 3 nights STANDARD accommodation in Quito. Upgrading to SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
- 4 nights aboard the M/V Santa Cruz II on a full board basis - Horizon twin standard cabin (upgrades available on request) - 5 day/ 4 night cruise of the West or North Islands
- 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- All airport transfers
- Services of local English-speaking specialist guide in Quito
- Services of professional English-speaking naturalist guides in the Galápagos
- Entrance fees to sites visited in Quito
- Half day tour of Quito on a private basis
- All relevant transfers and transportation
- All touring and excursions in Galapagos on a shared basis
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Itinerary
Bienviendos a Ecuador! Upon arrival you will be met at the international airport and take a scheduled transfer to your hotel in Quito where the rest of the day is free.
This morning visit downtown Quito and its architectural treasures on a private half day city tour. Quito’s UNESCO-listed colonial quarter is one of the largest and best-preserved in South America. Your stroll takes you through Independence Plaza, past the Cathedral an...
Quito – Galápagos. Early this morning a scheduled transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to the Galápagos. Arriving on Baltra Island transfer to the dock to board the M/V Santa Cruz II for an introductory briefing and lunch. Set sail for the north shore...
Enjoy a coastal exploration of Isabela Island (Punta Vicente Rosa) on board a panga, a small watercraft, while the naturalist guide explains the dramatic geology of the area with remains of lava flows and tuff stone layers. The island is also the nesting place for fli...
This morning visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, the headquarters of scientific investigation, conservation and the National Park administration in the Galápagos. Meet the giant tortoise residents and visit the impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest, home ...
Be part of a unique Galápagos tradition with a morning visit to Post Office Bay. For over two centuries a rum barrel has been used by sailors to send mail – sailors would leave their envelopes in the barrel for ships returning to their home ports to hand-deliver on ar...
This morning disembark back at Baltra Island for your flight back to Quito. On arrival you will take a scheduled transfer to your hotel where the rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure or head out to La Mariscal for last-minute souvenir shopping.
Sadly today tour arrangements conclude after breakfast and hotel check out with a scheduled transfer to the airport for your onward international journey.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International & Domestic flights and visas
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US$100pp) and Migration Control Card (US$20pp)
- Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
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- Entrance Fees: USD$120pp Galapagos park fee & transit card, paid in USD
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