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“We know that the small details make all the difference. It’s why we won’t stop finessing your trip until you say it’s just right. From the outset, we’ll focus on bringing the experience you want to life, down to the finest detail."
Itinerary idea
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On arrival in Quito, you will be met and driven to your hotel in the city. You'll have the afternoon to settle in and explore the city.
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Today's Quito tour will take you through the UNESCO World Heritage Site by way of senses, with different stops designed to touch, taste, feel, hear and smell the city. You'll visit chocolatiers, handicraft workshops, street food vendors and markets in a unique tour of this diverse city.
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You'll be transferred in the morning to the airport in time for your flight to the Galapagos Islands, where you'll start on San Cristobal Island with a two-night stay. The afternoon is at leisure to visit the Interpretation Center, a nearby beach or the sea lion colony.
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This morning you'll board a small yacht on a trip to Española Island, home to the waved albatross, blue-footed and Nazca boobies and some excellent snorkeling with sea turtles and plenty of fish species.
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You'll enjoy a scenic small craft flight across the islands to Isabela, where you'll spend the next three nights in a beachfront hotel. In the afternoon you can walk the pristine white sand beaches or maybe rent a bike to explore the island.
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Sierra Negra is one of the highlights of a Galapagos trip with the active volcano dominating the landscape. This private tour will allow you to hike toward the summit as well as to the lesser visited Volcan Chico.
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A morning shared tour will take you by boat to Los Tuneles, a series of volcanic formations which provides excellent snorkeling opportunities with its calm waters, minimal tide and bountiful wildlife.
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Leaving Isabela by speedboat, you'll be transferred to Puerto Ayora, the main hub of Santa Cruz Island. You'll spend three nights in town with plenty of restaurants and sightseeing possibilities within walking distance.
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Today you will join a small group tour which will take you to the north end of the island from which you'll board a cruise to South Plazas Island, a colourful stop filled with prickly pear cactus, land iguanas and sea lions cover the land.
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Today's tour will take you into the highlands of Santa Cruz, visiting the famous giant tortoises in the wild as well as Cerro Mesa for spectacular views of the islands.
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You'll be transferred to the airport in Baltra in time for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.
Accommodation
- Quito
- San Cristobal Island
- Isabela Island
- Santa Cruz Island
The specialist who designs your trip to the Galapagos Islands will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.
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