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Sea lions, Galapagos Islands
View of Arenal from San Ramón, Costa Rica

Galapagos & Costa Rica tour

15 days from CAD10,525pp

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Tour highlights

  • The unique, fearless wildlife of the Galapagos.

  • Relax on a beautiful Pacific beach.

  • Search for the resplendent quetzal and other birdlife in the cool Costa Rican cloudforest.

  • Undertake zip-lining, white-water rafting as well as other activities around Arenal.

  • Get up close to the perfectly conical Arenal Volcano.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • On arrival in Quito you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

    • El Palacio del Gobierno, Plaza Grande, Quito
      El Palacio del Gobierno, Plaza Grande, Quito
    • Virgin of Quito
      Virgin of Quito
    • Presidential Palace, Quito
      Presidential Palace, Quito

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Quito.

    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador

  • Transfer to the airport in time for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Here you will be met by your guide and taken to your awaiting vessel. After a welcome aboard you will have your first excursions on the islands.

    • Sea lion, Galapagos Islands
      Sea lion, Galapagos Islands
    • Quito at night, Ecuador
      Quito at night, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
      Quito, Ecuador

  • On-board your cruise ship.

    • Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • On-board your cruise ship.

    • Marine iguana, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Marine iguana, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Sea lion pups, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Sea lion pups, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Lava Heron, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Lava Heron, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • On-board your cruise ship.

    • Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Marine Iguana Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos hawk, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
      Galapagos hawk, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

  • You will fly back to Guayaquil, where you will be met and taken to your hotel for the night.

    • El Malecon, Guayaquil
      El Malecon, Guayaquil
    • The Malecón, Guayaquil
      The Malecón, Guayaquil
    • Santa Ana in Guayaquil
      Santa Ana in Guayaquil

  • Transfer to the airport in time for your flights to San José. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the San Ramón cloudforest for two nights.

    • San Ramón, Costa Rica
      San Ramón, Costa Rica
    • Distant view of San José, Costa Rica
      Distant view of San José, Costa Rica
    • Cloudforest flora, Costa Rica
      Cloudforest flora, Costa Rica

  • Take a morning birdwatching excursion in the cloudforest. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or potentially book a zip-lining excursion locally.

    • View of Arenal from San Ramón, Costa Rica
      View of Arenal from San Ramón, Costa Rica
    • Cloudforest, San Ramón
      Cloudforest, San Ramón
    • San Ramón, Costa Rica
      San Ramón, Costa Rica

  • Transfer north to the beautiful Arenal Volcano.

    • Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
      Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
    • Capuchin Monkey, Cano Negro excursion from Arenal
      Capuchin Monkey, Cano Negro excursion from Arenal
    • Three toed sloth near Arenal, Costa Rica
      Three toed sloth near Arenal, Costa Rica

  • Afternoon trip to the Arenal National Park to explore the lava fields.

    • Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica
      Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica
    • Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica
      Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica
    • Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica
      Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica

  • You will be driven from Arenal to Playa Potrero for some relaxation on the beach.

    • Bahia del Sol, Playa Potrero
      Bahia del Sol, Playa Potrero
    • Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
      Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
    • Playa Potrero
      Playa Potrero

  • Relax on the beach.

    • Playa Potrero
      Playa Potrero

  • Relax on the beach.

  • Transfer by road back to San José in time for your return flight home.

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While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Quito
 
The Galapagos Islands
 
Guayaquil
 
San José & Central Valley
 
San Ramón
 
Arenal Volcano
 
Playa Potrero
 

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