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Quito/Guayaquil
3 Hours Before Flight Time
RATE INFORMATION (Double Room)
| BALCONY STATEROOM | US$ 4990 per person |
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
Confirmation |
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At the time of booking: deposit require to confirm | 30% |
Balance must be paid 100 days prior to the cruise departure | 70% |
Bookings confirmed 60 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
Cancellation | Penalty Fee |
As of confirmation / 151 days prior to departure | 20% |
Cancellation 150 – 91 days prior to tour departure | 30% |
Cancellation 90 – 61 days prior to tour departure | 70% |
Cancellation less 60 days prior to tour departure | 100% |
Arrive a Quito or Guayaquil. Our representative will be waiting for you and transfer to hotel selected. Overnight.
Breakfast (or box breakfast). Transfer to Quito or Guayaquil Airport. Flight to San Cristobal Airport (SCY). Upon arrival at San Cristobal Airport, travelers pass through an airport inspection point to ensure that no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the islands, as well as to pay the park entrance fee of $100 (unless it has been prepaid). A guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbor. PM – Colorado Hill (San Cristobal): Colorado Hill Tortoises Protection and Growing Center, located at 40 minutes approximately by bus to the southeast of the island. This center was built to improve the status of the population of the island tortoises. The center includes a large corral, a Visitors center, breeding center and an interpretative trail. Along this trail is possible to see different species of native and endemic plants as well birds as the San Cristobal Mockingbird, Yellow Warblers, and many species of finches and the Galapagos flycatcher.
Gardner Bay (Española) Located on the north-eastern coast of Hood, Gardner Bay provides an excellent beach for relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and the opportunity to observe sea lions. Here we can also observe sharks in the crystal-clear ocean waters. PM – Suarez Point (Española) This rocky land spot sustains one of the most impressive and varied colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos. Along its southern shore, high cliffs rise up from the sea affording the visitor spectacular views of soaring birds and of the blow whole where water spouts up to 50-75 feet into the air according to the intensity of the surf.
Post Office Bay – Baroness lookout (Floreana) Historically, this site is the location of a wooden barrel that was placed in the 18th century by the crew of a whaling ship. The letters found inside the barrel would be picked up and delivered by sailors returning home. There was no postage fee, and, surprisingly, this mailbox and its honor system are still in use today. Although the letters are no longer important messages from sailors to their loved ones, thousands of them are left by tourists nowadays and many of them still make it to their destination. Apart from being the Post Office Barrel, this site was the landing area for some of the first colonists. It is said that Baroness Eloisa von Wagner loved this place and spent several hours watching the horizon. Within walking distance (30 m) are the ruins of what is known as her house.
PM – Cormorant Point – Champion Islet (Floreana) This site offers probably the best Flamingo lagoon in the Galapagos; it is also one of the largest in the islands. It’s situated between two tuff lava cones that give the area a special atmosphere. There are various species of shorebirds to observe besides flamingos; the most frequent are common stilts, white-checked pintail ducks and other migratory birds. It is very interesting to see the two distinct beaches: “The Green Beach” (due to its high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand) and the “Flour Sand Beach” which is made up of coral.
Santa Fe: located in the southeastern part of the Galapagos, this island was formed from an uplift instead than a volcanic origin, this is why is mostly flat. There are some theories which assure this could be the oldest island in the Archipelago. Santa Fe is the home of a number of endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk, Galapagos snake, Galapagos mockingbird, rice rats and one of the two species of lands Iguanas of the islands. After disembarkation in the beautiful and clear waters you will be in contact with one of the many sea lion colonies. Along the trail many salt bushes can be seen as well giant Prickly pear cactus, gigantism is a characteristic of oceanic islands. PM – El Chato (Santa Cruz) Santa Cruz also offers excellent opportunities for viewing wild tortoises, both roaming through pastures in the agricultural zone and in the Tortoise Reserve, which is accessible from Santa Rosa or Salasaca. Several farms serve food and allow visitors to explore their grounds in search of tortoises. Descending through the agricultural zone into the Transition Zone where the Tortoise Reserve is located, the introduced vegetation of the farmlands is replaced by native vegetation. The pond at El Chato is surrounded by forest where short-eared owls, Darwin’s finches, Vermilion Flycatchers, Yellow Warblers, Galapagos Rails, and Paint-billed Crakes can be seen. As the visitor walks into the forests overgrown with lichens, ferns, and other epiphytes, it is time to listen carefully for the sound of heavy footsteps and the sound of shrubs being slowly crushed as the tortoises make their way through the brush.
Twin Craters (Santa Cruz Island): The Twin Craters are found on either side of the road leading to Puerto Ayora. These impressive formations are not really volcanic craters and were formed by magma domes, which hardened on the outside while the lava continued flowing inside, leaving huge and empty magma chambers that eventually collapsed, leaving two large holes. The craters lie within a lush Scalesia cloud forest, a high-altitude plant species that are endemic to the Galapagos. This area is also home to the carpenter finch, which uses tools to search for food. There may also be opportunities to see the vermillion flycatcher, a small, red-breasted bird. Transfer out to Baltra Airport (GPS) assisted by the naturalist guide and some crewmembers. Return flight to mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil). Transfer In and overnight. End of services.
HOTEL IN QUITO: LE PARC (4*)
An experience full of comfort and relaxation, combining gourmet cuisine, a superb location and designer suites. Discover the magic of a 4-star hotel in Quito with personalized service, free Wi-Fi, a Business Corner, airport transfers, and all just a few yards from La Carolina Park and the Quicentro mall. Vertigo Rooftop with a unique atmosphere at the top of the hotel with an exceptional view of the Quito; the bar offers a wide selection of
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HOTEL IN GUAYAQUIL: HILTON COLON (5*)
We’re four kilometers from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, which connects you to the Galapagos Islands. Within a 10-minute drive, reach Malecón 2000 – the city’s waterfront boardwalk with shops, gardens, and historical monuments. Our hotel has an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar and a spa featuring a sauna, steam bath, and treatment rooms.
Enjoy a range of dining options, including international buffets at Cafe Colon, sushi in Kioto, and Italian dishes at Portofino. Stop by poolside for meals on the terrace and drinks in the swim-up bar, or head to the atrium lounge for live music.
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A LITTLE MORE OF ECUADOR!
Ecuador is a paradise everywhere you look at it. Let yourself be amazed by its culture expressed majestically in its churches, buildings, heritage cities; discover the Andes, well-conserved colonial haciendas, adventure, indigenous markets, Amazon rainforest, cloud forest, tradition, gastronomy.
These are just a few of the many incredible highlights Ecuador has to offer. Each region of the country has its own unique attractions and experiences, making it a captivating destination for all types of travelers.
Galapagos Islands and Ecuador
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