Galapagos
16 day tour Ecuador & the Galapagos Signature Tour
Day 8: Cuenca Your included city tour takes in all the sights as well as a visit to a Panama hat factory and finishes at one of the fascinating local markets. Day 9: Guayaquil Cross the spectacular El Cajas National Park and descend to the warm coastal plains and the port city of Guayaquil. Day 10: Guayaquil - San Cristobal Island, Galapagos This morning catch the approx. 2-hour flight to San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos. After settling in, explore the wildlife with the chance to swim or snorkel. Day 11: San Cristobal Island & Isla Lobos Today board a small boat for the short trip to Isla Lobos, where you’ll explore families of frigate birds and blue footed boobies. You’ll have the opportunity to swim or snorkel off the boat in the lagoon, where inquisitive seals may come and swim with you! Day 12: Santa Cruz Island Visit the famous giant tortoises in the beautiful El Chato highland reserve. Enjoy a hearty traditional lunch at a local farm then enjoy a visit to a distillery, culminating in a traditional digestif of course! Day 13: Santa Cruz Island Enjoy a boat tour of nearby Academy Bay, with an opportunity to snorkel with the Galapagos’ exotic marine life. In the afternoon, tour of the famous Charles Darwin Research Station. Day 14: Santa Cruz Island Today you’re free to enjoy Santa Cruz at your own pace. Perhaps partake in one of the optional trips to Bartolome or North Seymore Islands. Days 15-16: Santa Cruz Island - UK Say your goodbyes and head to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
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Mindo Cloud Forest
Cotopaxi
Cuenca
Galapagos
Isla Lobos
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Quinto
Puluahua Crater
Riobamba
Guayaquil
San Cristobal
Santa Cruz Island
Days 1-2: UK - Quito Fly from the UK to Quito on your overnight flight. Upon arrival, head to your hotel and settle in. Day 3: Quito - Mindo Cloud Forest (via the Equator Line) Embrace the once-in-a-lifetime experience of standing on both the north and southern hemisphere. Day 4: Mindo Cloud Forest Explore the pristine cloud forests and explore the waterfalls of the area. Take a ride on the open-air cable car. Day 5: Pululahua Crater Stop at Pululahua, the third largest inhabited volcano crater in the world. Day 6: Cotopaxi & Riobamba This morning reach Cotopaxi National Park for some stunning views, and at 5,900m - the highest active volcano in the world. This afternoon, visit one of the
Reasons to love this ♥ Visit the UNESCO world heritage sites of Quito & Cuenca ♥ Discover the wonderful birdlife of the Mindo Cloud Forest and El Chato Nature Reserve ♥ See snow-capped Cotopaxi, the world’s highest active volcano ♥ Spend 5 nights on the Galapagos Islands of San Cristobal and Santa Cruz ♥ Swim with the amazing marine life in Isla Lobos lagoon Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 13 nights accommodation
✓ 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners ✓ Expert Tour Manager, transfers, and programme of daily tours & visits
many rose farms in the area. Day 7: Riobamba & Cuenca
This morning is free for you to relax in the surroundings of your historic Hacienda hotel. Alternatively, you’re welcome to join a visit of the local area.
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