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Land Iguana

Basílica del Voto Nacional, Quito

Galapagos Islands

14 day tour Galapagos Island Hopping

Day 7: Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island This morning, transfer by boat to Isabela Island and make your way to the little town of Puerto Villamil. This afternoon, there is small boat tour of Isabela’s bay which includes a short cruise along the coast, a snorkel and a walk on Tintoreras Islet. Day 8: Isabela Island This morning, take a short ride to a nearby wetland, home to pink flamingos and Pintail Ducks, before walking to the nearby Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. Day 9: Santa Cruz Island Today is free to spend as you please. However, if you enjoy snorkelling our optional excursion to Los Tuneles is a must. Day 10: Santa Cruz Island - San Cristóbal Island Your adventure continues with a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. You’ll then travel to another island, San Cristóbal, and visit the Interpretation Centre. Here you’ll learn about the history of the archipelago. Day 11: San Cristóbal Island Today you’ll take a cruise along the coast and hopefully catch a glimpse of San Cristóbal’s fabulous marine life. After lunch, stop at a beautiful beach accessible only by boat – a little slice of paradise and the perfect place to relax. Day 12: Quito It’s your final day in the Galapagos and you’re free to spend it at leisure. Days 13-14: Quito - UK Say farewell to the Galapagos today. You’ll fly back to the UK this evening on your overnight flight.

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San Cristóbal Island

Fly from UK

Otavalo

Santa Cruz Island

Fly to UK

Quito

Mindo

Isabela Island

Quito

Days 1-2: UK - Quito Today you travel to Quito on an overnight flight. On arrival in Quito, transfer to your hotel found high in the Andes, 9,000 feet above sea level. You may need a little time to acclimatise, so on day 2 you’re free to relax. Day 3: Otavalo Today, travel to the market in Otavalo, considered to be one of the biggest and best in South America. Day 4: Quito - Mindo Today you’re heading to the Mindo Cloud Forest, an area of spectacular scenery and wildlife. Day 5: Mindo - Quito This morning, take part in a hike through the cloud forest to enjoy more of the spectacular scenery and wildlife on foot. Then, travel to Mitad del Mundo, where you can Today you’ll fly to the Galapagos Islands. Your local guide will meet you on arrival on Santa Cruz Island, and the sightseeing starts straight away. You’ll make your way to a private ranch in the Highlands, where giant tortoises are free to roam. pose for a photo on the Equator line! Day 6: Quito - Santa Cruz Island

Reasons to love this ♥ Search for hummingbirds in Alambi Cloud Forest ♥ See giant tortoises at a private ranch ♥ Visit Charles Darwin Research Station ♥ Go snorkelling at Kicker Rock ♥ Hike to see marine iguanas Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 11 nights hotel accommodation ✓ 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 4 dinners and a welcome drink ✓ Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide ✓ Overseas transfers, internal flights, other transportation and porterage

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