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  • Tour Code:ISQB0
  • Length: 8 Days
  • Tour Quality: First Class
  • Tour Type: Independent Vacation
  • Single Supp.: $540
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*PLEASE NOTE: Internal Flights are not included in the price.
Start DateEnd DateBrochure
Land & Air		Brochure
Land Only		Our Price
(Land & Air)		Our Price
(Land Only)		Quote
Mon, Feb 01, 2010Mon, Feb 08, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Feb 15, 2010Mon, Feb 22, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Mon, Mar 08, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Mar 15, 2010Mon, Mar 22, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Mar 29, 2010Mon, Apr 05, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Apr 12, 2010Mon, Apr 19, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Apr 19, 2010Mon, Apr 26, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, May 10, 2010Mon, May 17, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, May 31, 2010Mon, Jun 07, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Jun 14, 2010Mon, Jun 21, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Jul 12, 2010Mon, Jul 19, 2010$3,196$2,589$2,937$2,330Quote
Mon, Aug 02, 2010Mon, Aug 09, 2010$3,196$2,589$2,937$2,330Quote
Mon, Aug 09, 2010Mon, Aug 16, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Sep 13, 2010Mon, Sep 20, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Sep 27, 2010Mon, Oct 04, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Oct 04, 2010Mon, Oct 11, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Oct 18, 2010Mon, Oct 25, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Nov 01, 2010Mon, Nov 08, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Nov 08, 2010Mon, Nov 15, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote
Mon, Nov 29, 2010Mon, Dec 06, 2010$3,151$2,589$2,892$2,330Quote

*PLEASE NOTE: This vacation includes an internal air component which will not be discounted from the listed price above

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Itinerary

Galapagos Highlights - Standard 2010 Map

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: Ecuador, Galapagos
City Highlights: Galapagos, Galapagos Isles, Quito, Santa Cruz Island

Tour Itinerary

Combine Quito with guided city sightseeing and five days in the Galápagos Islands. Take a naturalist guided cruise daily to explore various outlying islands. Visits include Santa Fé to see the endemic land iguana and for the chance to snorkel with sea turtles. South Plazas and Punta Carrion Islands feature unique hybrid iguanas, the result of a cross between male marine iguanas and female land iguanas. See tropical birds, sea lions, and fur seals on North Seymour Island and Las Bachas Beach. Also enjoy a visit to CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION.
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)

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Accommodations

Quito: Grand Mercure Alameda
Location: This hotel is centrally located in downtown and close to many attractions.
Amenities & Services: The hotel features a restaurant, bar, laundry, business center, and fitness center.

Galapagos Islands: Finch Bay Hotel
Location: The Finch Bay Hotel offers a seaside location surrounded by mangroves on Santa Cruz Island.
Amenities & Services: Amenities include a bar, lounge, restaurant, outdoor pool, and Jacuzzi—and beachfront access. All rooms offer twin beds, private facilities, and air-conditioning.

Extra nights per person in quito:
in single room $118; in twin room $73; triple rooms not available

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