Ecuador and Galapagos

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A seal as seen while snorkeling in Galapagos Islands

Ecuador

Ecuador and Galapagos

duration: 8 days

difficulty: Easy

group size: 6

experience: Beginner

Overview

Discover the enchanted Galapagos Islands through this island-hopping tour! The

islands offer endless opportunities to witness a unique abundance of wildlife in a

setting unlike any other on the planet. Due to it’s isolation, the Galapagos formed a

natural sanctuary that preserves species, allowing them to evolve over countless

millennia. This is one of the few places on earth that allows such close and intimate

contact with the wildlife. The tour also provides many benefits to local communities

and is socially and environmentally responsible. Be part of an educational and

inspirational journey of a lifetime in one of the most fiercely protected marine

wilderness’ in the world!

Highlights:

- Quito city tour

- Mindo cloud forest

- Bartholome island

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Quito

Welcome to Quito! The largest, best preserved colonial city of America - declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. The city is considered the Cultural Capital of South America and is located on the equator in a valley at the foothills of the Pichincha volcano.

Depending on the arrival time, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. You can spend your day exploring the old town of Quito and the surrounding area. In the evening, your trip leader will meet you at the hotel’s lobby for a welcome briefing at 18:00 hours. At this time, they will discuss the details of your trip and answer any questions you may have regarding your adventure. Your first day is an acclimation and information day.

Meals: None

Day 2: Quito City Tour

Day 3: Mindo Cloud Forest

Day 4: Mindo Cloud Forest

Day 5: Quito Trip Ends

Day 6: Galapagos - Santa Cruz

Day 7: Visiting the Uninhabited Island of Bartholome

Day 8: Fly back to Quito and Departure

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 2 days

Standard room in hotel Swissotel on double occupancy basis

On day 3, for 1 day

On day 4, for 1 day

On day 5, for 2 days

On day 7, for 1 day

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Guide fees

Airport transfer

Local guide

Some meals

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Admission fees

Porter

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

International flights

Domestic flights

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.