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Andes to Galapagos North–South Horizons Explorer Cruise (C1)

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Start and end in Quito

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Quito

    Arrival in Quito
    Start point
    Salidas/Departures, Quito - Pichincha, 1709, Ecuador (International Airport UIO)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Hotel Boutique ILLA Experience)

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer with English-speaking driver-guide
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  3. Day 2

    Quito

    Quito
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Hotel Boutique ILLA Experience)

    Optional Activities

    • Full Day Quito City Tour - Visit historic center, colonial churches, and bustling plazas
    • Six Senses Tour - Journey through ancient sites, traditional flavors, and authentic cultural expressions
    • Otavalo Tour - Visit the largest indigenous market in Ecuador and experience vibrant Andean culture in the mountains
    • Mindo Tour - Explore cloud forest, butterfly farms, trails, and world-renowned birdwatching opportunities
    • Cotopaxi Tour - Visit one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and explore the wildlife reserve
    Landmarks
    Cotopaxi Volcano
    Otavalo Market
    Mindo Cloud Forest
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  4. Day 3

    Quito to Galapagos Islands

    Quito to Galapagos Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bartolome Island visit - volcanic landscape, beaches, marine turtles, and Galapagos penguins
    Landmarks
    Bartolome Island
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  5. Day 4

    Mosquera Islet and North Seymour

    Mosquera Islet and North Seymour
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mosquera Islet visit - volcanic island with white sand beach and lava rock formations
    • North Seymour visit - frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, gulls, and sea lions
    Landmarks
    Mosquera Islet
    North Seymour
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  6. Day 5

    Genovesa Island

    Genovesa Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • El Barranco Trail - 1.5 km volcanic rock trail with Storm Petrels, red-footed boobies, and short-eared owls
    • Darwin Bay visit - white coral sandy beach with birdwatching opportunities
    Landmarks
    Genovesa Island, El Barranco
    Darwin Bay
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  7. Day 6

    Plazas and Santa Fe

    Plazas and Santa Fe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Plazas visit - land iguanas, hybrid iguanas, and seabirds
    • Santa Fe visit - Galapagos hawk, endemic species, sea lion colonies, and snorkelling
    Landmarks
    Plazas Islands
    Santa Fe Island
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  8. Day 7

    San Cristobal Island

    San Cristobal Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • David Rodriguez Tortoise Breeding Centre visit - giant tortoise breeding programme
    • Gianni Arismendy Environmental Interpretation Centre - museum and natural history
    Landmarks
    David Rodriguez Tortoise Breeding Centre
    Gianni Arismendy Environmental Interpretation Centre
  9. Day 8

    San Cristobal Island

    San Cristobal Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Punta Pitt visit - 1,400-metre trail with volcanic landscape and three booby species
    • Isla Lobos visit - snorkelling and diving site with sea lions and tropical fish
    Landmarks
    Punta Pitt
    Isla Lobos
  10. Day 9

    Espanola Island

    Espanola Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gardner Bay visit - beach, sea lions, sharks, and Darwin finches
    • Suarez Point visit - blue-footed boobies, albatrosses, and blowhole

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking at Gardner Bay
    • Swimming and relaxation at Gardner Bay
    Landmarks
    Gardner Bay, Espanola Island
    Suarez Point
  11. Day 10

    Floreana Island

    Floreana Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cormorant Point visit - flamingo lagoon and two distinct beaches with shorebirds
    • Champion Islet snorkelling - sea turtles, sea lions, and coral reef fish
    • Post Office Bay visit - historic 18th-century barrel and beach
    Landmarks
    Cormorant Point
    Champion Islet
    Post Office Bay
  12. Day 11

    Santa Cruz Island and Departure

    Santa Cruz Island and Departure
    End point
    Salidas/Departures, Quito - Pichincha, 1709, Ecuador (International Airport UIO)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre visit - tortoise breeding programme and interpretation centre
    Landmarks
    Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre

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