Galapagos Unmatched
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting a natural paradise – this is it. Join the company of the giant Galapagos tortoise, the sassy frigatebird and the waddling Galapagos penguin while traipsing through a country featuring the snow-capped Andes, Cotopaxi – the highest active volcano in the world, and the uniquely beautiful Galapagos Islands.
Discover Darwin’s living laboratory on a ten day journey to this small and enchanting bit of South America. Swim and snorkel with sea lion, come within mere inches of Blue-footed Booby and iguana as mysterious as the volcanic islands they inhabit. Climb aboard your luxury yacht, the M/Y La Pinta, one of the most luxurious sailing the Galapagos currently, to enjoy a relaxed yet lavish expedition through some of the richest biodiversity in the world. Besides cruising through the islands of Baltra, Floreana, the red sands of Rabida, North Seymour, Fernandina and Isabela, some highlights include touring the colonial city of Quito, the panoramic views of Cotopaxi aboard the Chiva Express and the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island. For a trip that is unmatched in value and extraordinary experiences, make the Galapagos your next destination.
And if ten days isn’t quite enough for you, continue your journey to the massive Amazon River Basin on a four day post-extension to the fabulous Sacha Lodge. In the heart of the rainforest, you will discover with your native expert guides an incredible array of towering vegetation, amazing birdlife, and the antics of the many species of monkeys – all from the observation tower above the rainforest canopy, or trekking on firm ground and boardwalk trails and even fishing for the infamous piranha!
Ecuador & the Galapagos Unmatched Value Journey:
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Quito at Hotel Patio Andaluz – 3 nights
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Galapagos Island cruise on M/Y La Pinta – 4 nights
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Guayaquil at Hilton Colon Guayaquil – 1 night
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Optional Extension to the Amazon Basin at the Sacha Lodge
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The marine iguana, endemic to the Galapagos Islands, is the only lizard that is able to forage in the sea. Early travelers found them disconcerting; Darwin himself described them as “most disgusting clumsy Lizards” and “imps of darkness.” However, they are entirely vegetarian and aggressive only in the breeding season or when vulnerable due to cold.