Unequaled Ecuador! Colonial Quito & Galápagos Islands

Highlights

• -- Embrace two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the fabled Galápagos Islands and Quito’s celebrated Colonial city center -- Enjoy two nights at historic Casa Gangotena boutique hotel in Old Quito, voted Ecuador’s #1 hotel by Trip Advisor -- Stroll Quito’s Old City plazas, churches, and museums—rich with Spanish Colonial and pre-Columbian history—and savor a specially-arranged private dinner at the city's premier view restaurant -- Observe Galápagos wildlife up-close in their natural habitats—giant tortoises, endemic land and marine iguanas, penguins, reef sharks, and playful sea lions -- Set foot on eight islands and islets on this unique itinerary featuring explorations on two of the archipelago’s showcase islands—Genovesa and Española -- Unmatched birding opportunities—Red-footed boobies, Waved Albatross, Frigatebirds, Darwin’s finches, storm petrels, nocturnal swallow-tailed gulls, seabirds, shorebirds, tropic birds, and elusive short-eared owl -- Count the steps to Isla Bartolomé's summit for a sweeping panorama of iconic Pinnacle Rock -- Snorkel in an underwater menagerie of marine life or view it all from the yacht’s glass-bottom boat -- Learn about conservation successes and challenges at the Charles Darwin Research Center -- Certified guides accompany small groups of 12 to provide a more personalized experience -- Included roundtrip air between Quito and the Galápagos

What's this trip about?

Spend 10 guided days exploring Quito and cruising the Galápagos Islands , Unquestionably, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Galápagos Islands and Quito’s historic city center, are shining stars of Ecuador and our 9-night inclusive adventure. Wander Quito’s exceptionally preserved Old Town built atop pre-Colombian markets and temples, and as a delightful cherry-on-top, overnight in a late 1800s residence of several former presidents. In the Galápagos Islands, step ashore on eight islands and islets—including the two showcase islands of Española and Genovesa. Arguably the most iconic marine habitat in the world, this destination-of-a-lifetime is filled with exquisite creatures—giant tortoises, red-footed boobies, Darwin’s finches, penguins, Waved Albatross, and rowdy sea lions. Hike, snorkel, and kayak discovering the unexpected as Charles Darwin did in 1835.

What's excluded

• -- International airfare -- Personal expenses -- Passport and visa fees

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