Here is the roadmap to your personalized vacation:
DESTINATION:
South America
PACKAGE:
GALAPAGOS HIGHLIGHTS
HOTEL CHOICE:
ENHANCE:
ENJOY & HAVE FUN!
Whether it's a local show or a special
behind-the-scenes glimpse of a historical site, you can add on these excursions
to enrich your vacation.
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Buffet breakfast daily (B), 4 lunches (L), and 4 three-course dinners (D). Local Host service in each city; a welcome wallet and city map; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.
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Your Itinerary |
Day 1
Fly to Quito. Arrive late this evening. |
Day 2
Quito, Ecuador. Your included city tour showcases the rich legacy left by the Incas and later the Spaniards. See Independence Square dominated by its formidable Cathedral, San Francisco Plaza Church and the Basilica with its marvelous stained-glass windows. (B) |
Day 3
Quito–Baltra–Santa Cruz. Fly to Baltra in the Galápagos. Upon arrival, transfer to the highlands of Santa Cruz and visit the Giant Tortoises Reserve and the Twin Pit Craters. These great depressions of volcanic material were formed by a long process of slow sinking of the ground, where exceptional Scalesia trees, ferns, mosses, and orchids can be seen in the surroundings. (B,L,D)SPECIAL FEATURE: Named after the famous Darwin’s finches abundant in the surroundings, the Finch Bay Hotel offers a private seaside location surrounded by mangroves. Amenities include a bar, lounge, restaurant, outdoor pool, and Jacuzzi—and beachfront access. All rooms offer twin beds, private facilities, and air-conditioning. Guests will enjoy daily boat excursions to various Galápagos Islands, kayaking, snorkeling, bicycle rides in town, and viewing the local flora and fauna. |
Day 4
Santa Fé. Cruise to Santa Fé, where you will see the endemic Santa Fé land iguana and the large opuntia cactus forest. The beach area is covered with California sea lions, and the coastline is an excellent location for snorkeling with sea turtles. (B,L,D) |
Day 5
South Plazas. Board a yacht bound for South Plazas Island. Wildlife includes sea lions, land iguanas, and hybrid iguanas, which are the result of a cross between male marine iguanas and female land iguanas. This is also known as a bird-watcher’s paradise where you will see nesting swallow-tailed gulls, masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, red-billed tropicbirds, frigatebirds, pelicans, and audubon’s shearwaters. (B,L,D) |
Day 6
Bartolomé Island. Today’s adventure takes you on a walk on Bartolomé to the summit for spectacular views of the Galápagos. Interesting lava formations and tuff cones can be observed as well as sea lions and penguins swimming in the vicinity of Pinnacle Rock. Enjoy snorkeling or swimming from the beach. (B,L,D) |
Day 7
Baltra–Quito. Leave the hotel early this morning and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, home to famous “Lonesome George” and many other giant tortoises. Then, fly back to Quito and transfer to the hotel for one more night in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B) |
Day 8 Quito–U.S.
A morning flight allows for hometown connections. (B) |
Included Services
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