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QUITO - GALAPAGOS

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Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO QUITO

DAY 2: COLONIAL QUITO CITY TOURS

DAY 3: QUITO - GALAPAGOS 

DAY 4-5-6-7: GALAPAGOS

DAY 8: QUITO

DAY 1: WELCOME TO QUITO

Airport hotel(aprox. 15 min. ride depending on traffic and time of day)
Our guide/representative will be waiting at the airport with a sign with the our logo and passenger names listed, he or she will greet you and guide you to our vehicle and will accompany you to the hotel of your choice.

DAY 2: COLONIAL QUITO CITY TOURS

3 hours
A legitimate return to the past to visit the 5 centuries of Quito’s history that, for its architecture and colonial art, was the first city of the world to be declared a World heritage site. Traveling through the streets and plazas of the historical center and visiting some of its most important churches, which preserve incomparable treasures of Latin America. We will visit La Catedral, La Compania, and La Iglesia de San Francisco, built during the XVI and XVII centuries. Finally, from the top of the hill “El Panecillo”, You can observe a splendid panoramic view of the old
and modern city that is surrounded by the beautiful Ecuadorian Andes.
Cultural Altitude : 2810 m / 9217 ft
Departure: 9 am
It includes:
- Private or semi private transportation
- Bilingual tour guides
- Entrance fees paid to places listed above
Optional: lunch- traditional Ecuadorian cuisine

 DAY 3: QUITO - GALAPAGOS

Thursday
We meet at the airport for our 2 hour flight to Baltra(Galapagos).

We are received at the airport by our cruise leader and naturalist guides. It is a 20 minute transfer to our Expedition ship, the Galapagos Legend.
After a short safety briefing and lunch by the pool, we will begin our first Island excursion. We head for Bartolome Island (dry landing). Exploring this island seems as if you were walking on the moon. The volcanic formations on this island include lava bombs, spatter cones, and cinder cones. There is a steep hike to the summit aided by wooden steps, from where you will have an impressive view of the Islands including Pinnacle rock an eroded tuff cone. On your way to the top you have the possibility of admiring a colony of marine iguanas and lava lizards. Among the flora you may find Red mangroves, tiquilla, cacti.
Later on we enjoy the pleasure of swimming at one the best snorkeling sites of the Islands. We will share these cool waters with Galapagos penguins, marine tortoises, sea lions, manta rays, white-tipped reef sharks and many other friendly hosts.
This evening after dinner the following conferences and events are scheduled:
“Briefing on next days visits”. 15 min.

DAY 4: GALAPAGOS

Friday
Wake up call. Buffet Breakfast.
We disembark to visit Espinoza point in Fernandina Island. Dry Landing. Catch the sight of largest colony of Marine iguanas sharing space with sally-light foot crabs, also to be found are the flightless Cormorants nesting grounds, Galapagos Penguins, Galapagos Hawks and Sea lions where resident bulls are present. Among the Flora and volcanic formations there is, Brachycereus cactus, pa hoe hoe & aa lava formations, and mangroves extending into the sea. Recent lava flows formed by an active volcano are also evident.
After lunch we visit Tagus Cove in Isabela Island (dry Landing). Isabela is the largest Island in the Galapagos, it was created by the eruption of five volcanoes that flowed together. Graffiti dating back to 1800's is written on the rocky cliff, believed to be done by pirates and buccaneers. Think you can find Sir Francis Drake’s?
The trail leads to Darwin's salt water lagoon and an excellent view of the lava fields, volcanic formations and the ocean. A zodiac cruise will allow us to see marine life, Galapagos Penguins and flightless cormorants.
Isabela is also home to the largest population of giant tortoises (about 4000 very difficult to spot), Galapagos penguins, Galapagos hawks and frigate birds.
This evening after dinner the following conferences are scheduled:
“Briefing on next days visits”.

DAY 5: GALAPAGOS

Saturday
Wake up call. Buffet Breakfast.
We start our day by cruising through the Bolívar channel for a possible observation of whales and dolphins, we take a zodiac ride and disembark to visit Moreno point in Isabela island (dry landing). We take a medium-length walk in search of giant tortoises and land iguanas orange-yellow in color with large spines along their backs as well as Flamingos and Oystercatchers. Great possibilities for swimming and snorkelling.
After lunch we head towards Urbina Bay in Isabela Island (Wet landing). We head in with our guide search of Iguanas and tortoises in the wild. Great possibilities for swimming and snorkeling where you can spot marine iguanas, sea turtles, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, white tipped sharks, Galapagos sharks, eels, groupers, and snappers.
This evening after dinner the following conferences are scheduled:

“Briefing on next days visits”.

DAY 6: GALAPAGOS

Sunday
Wake up call. Buffet Breakfast.
Disembark at Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. We start exploring this Island by visiting the Charles Darwin Station, staffed with international scientists doing biological research and conservation projects. Here you can also admire giant tortoises and their one year old offspring, the second being a miniature version of the first and are part of the breeding program. We will also find the famous “lonesome George”. The station is surrounded by an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest home to many land birds. The visit to the station lasts around 40 minutes. After this visit passengers have some free time to walk around town and shop for souvenirs or can mail postcards.
We hop into a small bus and cross the highlands of Santa Cruz in search of the twin pit craters, Los Gemelos. Surrounded by a cloud forest, here we will find many different species of finches. Next comes our visit to Cerro Chato where we will have the opportunity to admire the famous Giant Tortoises that gave the name to these islands. They graze in the wild and are not to difficult to spot.
Lunch at Ranch, we will enjoy a hearty meal Galapagos style at one of the highland haciendas.
Before we return to Puerto Ayora, we will immerse ourselves into the heart of this Island by entering its lava tubes. We will be able to admire stalactites and will have an in-situ briefing on the geological phenomena of a volcanic eruption.
Free time in Puerto Ayora before boarding the Galapagos Legend. Tonight our chef will prepare us a special Ecuadorian dinner, displaying all his art and talent by recreating all the animals you have seen, using butter, ice and vegetables.

DAY 7: GALAPAGOS - QUITO

Monday
Wake up call and buffet breakfast.
Disembarkation at Baltra Beach, here after a wet landing we will be greeted by sea lions that will be found bodysurfing, marine iguanas feeding on algae and the opportunity to swim at the beach and snorkel.
Transfer out to Quito
B

DAY 8: QUITO

Transfer out international
B

INCLUDED

All transfers
Colonial Quito City Tour
3 hotel night stay at selected hotel in Quito
5days/4night Galapagos cruise on board at selected yacht
Meals as listed (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

NOT INCLUDED

airfare Quito-Galapagos-Quito USD 400 per person
International airport tax USD 44 per person
not listed meals
gratuities & tips
Personal expenses
anything not specified

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TESTIMONIALS

Dear Martha,

The clients returned, they are very pleased with their stay, for which I thank you very much! Everything was all right, the islands were beautiful. The first day the guides weren’t very helpful, but the second was great. Also the hotel in Quito was very nice, only the tour was very short. So that is basically the feedback, I will be meeting them the day after tomorrow, they promised great pictures and stories. So thank you again, I surely found a partner, looking forward to serving more happy clients together!!

Asen Panagonov

May.2013

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