"I had to let you know how much I enjoyed our eco-tour
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- Meta von Moeller
License # 2591391
297 Highway #8,
Stoney Creek, ON.
The Galapago Islands
Important!
Can be an extension of our Peru and the Amazon Tour
November 24th – December 2nd, 2010
Cost:
Classic Suite:$4,798.00
Deluxe Balcony Suite: $5,298.00
Renaissance Balcony Suite:$5,498.00
plus $200.00 tax
This cost is available only as an extension tour with Peru
Not Included in this cost – and payable only in Ecuador is the departure taxes of approximately USD$44.30 for the international flight.
The natural history of the Galapagos Islands has fascinated visitors since their famous guest in 1845. Darwin's observations during his voyage on the HMS Beagle laid the foundation for a theory that impacted western thought - the theory of Evolution.
Upon your discovery of the Islands, your mind will reel with delight - leaving you slack-jawed with awe, your camera flashing. Amid the volcanic geography of these islands in the Pacific Ocean, plant life takes root in basalt rock, centurion turtles roam and penguins swim in equatorial waters. Come discover for yourself.....
Itinerary
Wednesday November 24th, 2010
Ceiba Tops Lodge – Lima - Quito
Early this morning we fly from Iquitos to Lima to Quito where we transfer to your hotel for the next 3 nights. Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage City, and is known for its treasures of Colonial churches, monasteries, paintings, sculptures and carvings
Overnight: HOTEL DANN CARLTON.
Meals include: Breakfast
Thursday November 25th, 2010
Quito - sightseeing
This morning includes a sightseeing-tour of Quito highlights include the Church of San Francisco, Independence Square, the Government Palace and the Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure to discover Quito on your own.
Welcome dinner is included this evening at La Ronda Restaurant with typical Ecuadorian food.
Overnight: HOTEL DANN CARLTON
Meals include: Breakfast & Dinner
Friday November 26th, 2010
Quito – Otavalo Indian Market
Today we have a wonderful day planned... a full day tour to the market in Otavalo, and continue to Cotacachi, a town famous for its handmade leather clothing. Lunch will be included at a typical nearby hacienda or country Inn. The evening is at leisure in Quito.
Overnight: HOTEL DANN CARLTON
Meals include: Breakfast & Lunch
Saturday Nov 27th – Wednesday Dec 1st, 2010
This morning we fly from Quito to Baltra for a 4 night cruise on the M/V Galapagos Explorer II. The Galápagos Islands offer some of the best wildlife viewing in the world, not only because the animals themselves are beautiful and interesting but because they are virtually fearless of humans.Transfer to Baltra by jet boat.
Transfer to the pier- Embarkation of M / V Galapagos Explorer II
Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island
Overnight:M / V Galapagos Explorer II
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner
Sunday November 28th, 2010
Bartolome Island
Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
Monday November 29th, 2010
Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island
Punta Vincente Roca, Isabela Island
Tuesday November 30th, 2010
North Seymour
El Chato (Highlands), Lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island
Wednesday December 1st, 2010
Loberia or Isla Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco Visits and also Interpretation Center San Cristobal Island.
Departure by air from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Airport, San Cristobal Island to Quito.
Transfer back to our hotel for an evening at leisure in Quito.
Overnight:HOTEL DANN CARLTON
Thursday December 2nd, 2010
Quito – Toronto
After breakfast today we are transferred to the airport for our flight back to Toronto.
Meals include: Breakfast
This Tour Includes:
- Return Airfare from Toronto to Lima (included in main tour cost) and return from Quito
- Internal Airfare from Lima to Quito and return/ Quito to Baltra and return including
- All local airport taxes
- All transfers from Airports & Hotels
- 4 nights accommodation in Quito
- 4 nights aboard the Explorer II in selected cabin
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners
- All sightseeing as per attached itinerary
- Guided tours in Quito, Otavalo, and Cotacachi
- Local English speaking guide for all full day and half day tours
- Naturalist guides onboard the Explorer II
- Galapagos National Park admission fee
- Hotel service charges, taxes, & porterage at hotels
- Taxes & gratuities included for all included meals & for hotel staff