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Nature & Wildlife Expedition Cruise

7 days
From Quito to Santa Cruz Island
4.0
3 traveler reviews
Nature & Wildlife Expedition Cruise - Hurtigruten

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Quito

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Calle La Ronda, an ancient pedestrian street with links to poets and artists
    • Optional Pre-Program: 4-day tour to Cloudforest Lodge in Mashpi Reserve (also available as Post-Program)
    Landmarks
    Quito Old Town
    Calle La Ronda
  2. Day 2

    Cotopaxi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch prepared by some of the region's best chefs), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cotopaxi Interpretation Centre
    • Walk to Limpiopungo Lagoon
    • Full-day nature tour to Cotopaxi National Park with lunch included
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi National Park
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Limpiopungo Lagoon
  3. Day 3

    Quito to Baltra Island to Santa Cruz Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Quito to Baltra Island
    • Transfer from Baltra Airport to ship
    • Landing at Las Bachas beach
    • Swimming and snorkeling at Las Bachas beach
    • Welcome cocktail and briefing on board
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
    Las Bachas Beach
    Santa Cruz Island
  4. Day 4

    Santiago Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buccaneer Cove
    • Water activities and exploration of rock formations
    • Visit to Puerto Egas
    • Swimming and snorkeling at Puerto Egas

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to explore fur sea lion colony and birdlife at Puerto Egas
    Landmarks
    Santiago Island
    Buccaneer Cove
    Elephant Rock
    The Bishop
    Puerto Egas
  5. Day 5

    Rábida Island and Bartolomé Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panga-boat ride along Rábida Island coast
    • Exploration of Rábida Island's red-tinted sand beach
    • Visit to Bartolomé Island
    • Swimming and snorkeling at Bartolomé Island
    • Glass-bottom boat exploration
    • Hiking to Bartolomé Island summit

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to explore Rábida Island's mesmerizing red-tinted sand beach
    Landmarks
    Rábida Island
    Bartolomé Island
    Pinnacle Rock
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Marchena Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling activities at Marchena Island
    • Panga ride exploration at Punta Espejo
    • Snorkeling and panga rides at Playa Negra
    Landmarks
    Marchena Island
    Punta Espejo
    Playa Negra
  7. Day 6

    Genovesa Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Climb to plateau at Genovesa Island
    • Bird observation at Genovesa Island plateau
    • Landing at Darwin Bay beach
    • Swimming and snorkeling at Darwin Bay
    • Kayaking at Darwin Bay
    • Beach relaxation and bird observation

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking excursion at Genovesa Island
    Landmarks
    Genovesa Island
    Darwin Bay
  8. Day 7

    Santa Cruz Island to Baltra Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit tortoise reserve on Santa Cruz Island
    • Dry landing and transfer to highlands
    • Observation of giant tortoises in the wild

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Post-Programs: 3-night tour to Napo River in Ecuadorian Amazon with lodge stay
    • Optional Post-Programs: 3-night stay in Cloudforest Lodge at Mashpi Reserve
    Landmarks
    Santa Cruz Island Tortoise Reserve

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Tour ID: 259156

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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