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Tour highlights
Visit the wildlife prolific Galapagos Islands.
Stay in a traditional Finca in the coffee growing region, explore the region and try your hand at some coffee production.
Enjoy the historical {translate:centre} of Bogotá.
Explore the fortified city of Cartagena.
The specialist who creates your trip
"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
Shannon, Country Specialist
Price:
16 days from £10,220pp
What's included in your Audley booking?
By booking one of our bespoke tours, you can rest assured that our experts will consider every aspect of your trip. We make sure that everything runs smoothly so you spend less time planning
and more time living!
Flights
Scheduled international and domestic flights
Connections
In-destination transfers
Activities
Activities and excursions as detailed
Accommodation
All accommodation
Support 24/7
24-hour support while you travel
Knowing we’ve taken care of everything
“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
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Quito.
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You will be met and transferred to your hotel on arrival in Quito.
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![El Palacio de Gobierno, Plaza Grande, Quito]()
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![Virgin of Quito]()
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![Presidential Palace, Quito]()
Presidential Palace, Quito
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Enjoy a walking tour of Quito with your guide.
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![Quito, Ecuador]()
Quito, Ecuador -
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Quito, Ecuador
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Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival in the Islands, you will be met and taken to your boat for the start of your cruise.
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![Sea lion, Galapagos Islands]()
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![Quito at night, Ecuador]()
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![Quito, Ecuador]()
Quito, Ecuador
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Today will be spent exploring Isabela Island. Lava herons are often spotted in the mangroves here, as are sea lions and Galapagos penguins. There is an optional snorkel and swim: white-tipped reef sharks often come to rest in the shallow waters. In the afternoon you'll hike to the Sierra Negra and Chino volcanoes, exploring how volcanic activity has shaped the landscape.
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![Blue-footed boobies, Galapagos Islands]()
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![Land iguana, Galapagos Islands]()
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![Turtles sunbathing on Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador]()
Turtles sunbathing on Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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Today, you'll explore Isabela Island further, journeying to the mangroves and lakes on the north coast, which are a haven for birdlife. In the afternoon you'll take a Zodiac trip around Elizabeth Bay. Wildlife commonly seen here includes sea turtles, spotted eagle rays and flightless cormorants.
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![Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands]()
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![Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador]()
Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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This morning, you'll explore Fernandina Island, which has the largest population of marine iguanas in the Galapagos. Later, you'll take a Zodiac tour of Tagus Cove on Isabela island, keeping an eye out for Galapagos penguins. Then, you'll take a short but steep hike up the cliffside for great views over the island and some nearby volcanoes.
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![Pacific green turtle sunbathing, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador]()
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![Galapagos Flamingo]()
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![Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands]()
Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands
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Today you'll visit Santiago Island, with optional snorkelling and kayaking around a beach that's a nesting site for marine turtles.
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![Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador]()
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![Marine iguana, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador]()
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![Sea lion pups, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador]()
Sea lion pups, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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Today, you will disembark your cruise and will fly back to mainland Ecuador, where you will connect with a flight to Bogotá. In Colombia, you will be met and taken to your hotel for the night.
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![Colorful façades, Bogotá]()
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![El Malecón, Guayaquil]()
El Malecón, Guayaquil -
![La Candelaria, Bogotá]()
La Candelaria, Bogotá
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Enjoy a morning walking tour of Bogotá before transferring back to the airport and flying to the coffee region. You will be met upon arrival and taken to your hacienda in the coffee region.
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![Bogotá, Colombia]()
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![La Candelaria, Bogotá]()
La Candelaria, Bogotá -
![The Gold Museum]()
The Gold Museum
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Today you will visit Filandia, Salento and Valle Cocora.
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![Salento town]()
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![Beautiful views of the coffee region]()
Beautiful views of the coffee region
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Morning coffee tour, ending at the airport for your flight to Cartagena where you will be met and taken to your hotel.
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![Cartagena, Colombia]()
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![Trumpeteer, Cartagena de Indias]()
Trumpeteer, Cartagena de Indias -
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Cartagena, Colombia
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Enjoy a tour of Cartagena with your guide.
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![Cartagena, Colombia]()
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![Cartagena]()
Cartagena
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Time at your leisure to further explore Cartagena.
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![Cartagena, Colombia]()
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![Cartagena, Colombia]()
Cartagena, Colombia -
![Cartagena, Colombia]()
Cartagena, Colombia
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Transfer to the airport for your flights home.
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![Cartagena, Colombia]()
Cartagena, Colombia -
![Cartagena, Colombia]()
Cartagena, Colombia -
![Cartagena, Colombia]()
Cartagena, Colombia
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Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Accommodation
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La Casona de la Ronda ![La Casona de la Ronda, Quito]()
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Casa Gangotena ![Casa Gangotena, Quito]()
Casa Gangotena
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Hotel Hilton Colon ![Hilton Colon Quito]()
Hotel Hilton Colon
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Patio Andaluz ![Patio Andaluz, Quito]()
Patio Andaluz
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Hotel Abadia Colonial ![Hotel Abadia Colonial, Bogota]()
Hotel Abadia Colonial
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Hotel de la Opera ![Hotel de la Opera, Bogotá]()
Hotel de la Opera
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Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia ![Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia, Bogotá]()
Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia
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Hacienda Bambusa ![Finca Bambusa]()
Hacienda Bambusa
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Alfiz Hotel Boutique ![Hotel Alfiz, Cartagena]()
Alfiz Hotel Boutique
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Hotel Ananda ![Hotel Ananda, Cartagena]()
Hotel Ananda
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Casa San Agustín ![Roof terrace, Casa San Agustin Cartagena]()
Casa San Agustín
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Hotel Las Islas ![Hotel Las Islas, Baru]()
Hotel Las Islas
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Contact a Galapagos Islands specialist
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.
When to go
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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| Quito | ||
| The Galapagos Islands | ||
| Guayaquil | ||
| Bogotá | ||
| Cartagena |
