Ecuador & Its Galapagos Islands With The Amazon

Day 1 - ARRIVE IN QUITO, ECUADOR Bienvenido a Ecuador! South America's Most Biodiverse Country

Take free time today to relax and prepare for your upcoming Galapagos adventure or walk through the historic city to sample ceviche or helado (Latin-American ice cream). Dine out tonight or ask about the best clubs for music and dancing.

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Day 2 - QUITO A Gold Altar, Artistic Avenues, and Two Hemispheres in One Day

CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Quito that showcases the colonial city's historic sites, including the impressive Legislative Palace with its enormous sculpted mural of Ecuadorean history. You'll also see Independence Plaza and visit the 16th-century San Francisco Monastery, and La Compañia Church"the exquisite Jesuit cathedral with its spectacular Spanish baroque architecture"more than 160 years in the making.

DISCOVERY Take a Guided Walk down Calle La Ronda"one of Quito's oldest streets"with a wealth of artist's workshops and galleries where you'll meet local artists and learn about their original works. Later, visit a local chocolate factory for a tour and a tasting to discover why Ecuador is one of the world's finest chocolate producers.

CLASSIC Your day in Quito ends with a Guided Excursion to the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo"a monument to the Equator"the "middle of the world." Stand in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the same time at the exact location of the Earth's Equator. Observe the equatorial effects of the dual-spiraling directions of water and balancing eggs on end.

This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with delicious regional cuisine.

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Day 3 - BALTRA - GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS (EMBARKATION) - SANTA CRUZ ISLAND The Theory of Evolution"and Giant Babies

This morning, take a flight to the Galapagos island of Baltra where you'll embark on your five-day cruise aboard the Treasure of Galapagos.

DISCOVERY Join your naturalist on a Guided Excursion to Santa Cruz Island to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station" established to help conserve the Galapagos' natural habitat and protect the famous giant tortoises. While here, learn about the tortoise-rearing program and see many of the various islands' tortoises.

Later on board your ship, join in a briefing of the next day's adventures, and enjoy a Captain's welcome with cocktails and dinner.

NOTE:
The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galapagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited.

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Day 4 - SANTIAGO ISLAND Volcanoes, Marine Life, and Lunar Landscapes

DISCOVERY This morning, you will find yourself anchored in the western-central part of the archipelago where volcanoes are still active, attributing to the dramatic scenery. Take a Naturalist Led Excursion of Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island where you will walk on newly-formed (less than 100 years ago) lava flows reminiscent of the lunar landscape. You can catch sight of lava lizards, marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and even the Galapagos penguin.

This afternoon, cruise to Bartolome Island.

BARTOLOMÉ ISLAND

Hike the Summit, Snorkel, and Swim

ACTIVE Take a Guided Hike to Bartolome's 114-meter summit for spectacular panoramic views of the region with two beautiful bays and fascinating formations of lava flows and spatter cones, including the iconic Pinnacle Rock. Later, take a snorkel and swim off the beach here"home to playful sea lions, Pacific green turtles, white tip reef sharks, and Galapagos penguins.

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Day 5 - NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND Masterful Marine Iguanas and Birds of a Different Color

CLASSIC Take a Naturalist-Led Excursion to see colonies of remarkable bird species, including blue-footed boobies, great frigate birds, and magnificent frigate birds"with its inflated red chest and nearly 7-foot wingspread. Watch for gulls and herons of all assortments.

ACTIVE Take a Guided Snorkeling Excursion in the aqua blue waters just off North Seymour Island's shore"teeming with sea lions and amphibious marine iguanas"found only in the Galapagos.

This afternoon, cruise for the sandy island of Mosquera Islet.

MOSQUERA ISLET

A Sea Lion Haven of White Coral Sand

DISCOVERY Take a Guided Walk on the white coral beaches to the islands' largest congregation of Galapagos sea lions. You'll see a wide variety of shore birds reflecting the island's amazing biodiversity"from the deep-gray lava gull to the yellow-crowned night heron.

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Day 6 - SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND Tracing Darwin's Footsteps and Audubon's Muses

DISCOVERY This morning, take a Naturalist-Led Excursion to South Plaza Island to observe wildlife, including sea lions, land iguanas, marine iguanas, and hybrid iguanas (only found on this island and a result of a cross between land and marine iguanas). You will see blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, frigate birds, swallow-tailed gulls, Audubon's shearwaters, and many other species.

This afternoon, cruise to Cerro Brujo on San Cristobal Island.

SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND

Blue Herons, Blue Lagoons, and a Sleeping Lion

ACTIVE Take a Guided Walk at the site where Charles Darwin first visited the Galapagos. See the volcanic remains of magnificent Kicker Rock"also called Leon Dormido (Sleeping Lion). Walk beside one of the island's blue lagoons to see a number of migratory birds, including pelicans and great blue herons.

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Day 7 - GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS (DISEMBARKATION) - SAN CRISTOBAL - QUITO The Geological Genesis of a Magical Archipelago

DISCOVERY This morning, cruise to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno for a Naturalist Guided Tour of the San Cristobal Interpretation Center. You'll learn about the Galapagos' fascinating volcanic origins, remote location, climate, and the arrival of diverse species that inspire both imagination and science.

This afternoon, you'll say farewell to the magical islands of Galapagos and fly to Quito. This evening, spend free time relaxing or enjoy one of Quito's many fine restaurants.

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Day 8 - QUITO - COCA - AMAZON Fly from Quito to Coca and travel by boat down the Napo River to a small tributary where you transfer to a dugout canoe for the remainder of your journey to your Amazon lodge. Floating along the narrow river, discover the Ecuadorian Amazon, the world's largest remaining tropical rainforest, where more life hums, buzzes, chatters, and bubbles than anywhere else on the planet. One Amazonian tree can host more ant species than all of the British Isles put together, one hectare of forest boasts almost as many frog species as all of North America, and the great expanse of jungle contains more than 20% of the Earth's vascular plant species. You can find a monkey small enough to sit on your fingertip, an 8-pound toad, a spider that eats birds, and the world's largest snake"the 30-foot-long anaconda.

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Day 9 - AMAZON Early this morning, your Naturalist brings you to a parrot clay lick to see parrots, macaws, parakeets, and other species feeding. Next, a walk through the jungle introduces medicinal plants and immense biodiversity that have been used by native cultures for hundreds of years. Tonight, accompany your Naturalist on a night walk or canoe ride to discover creatures rarely seen during the day"you many even spot a caiman or two!

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Day 10 - AMAZON This morning, depart on a Napo River cruise through the flooded forest in search of the varied wildlife. Here, you will have a good chance of seeing troops of squirrel, capuchin, and howler monkeys, and maybe even the incredibly well-camouflaged 3-toed sloth. Later, visit a local community, school, and village, and spend some time with the natives to learn about their culture and way of life. Finish your day fishing for piranhas or even taking a refreshing swim in the same waters"the less brave can send their guide in first.

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Day 11 - AMAZON - COCA - QUITO Depart by canoe this morning in search of monkeys, giant otters, and rare birds on your return to Coca for your flight to Quito.

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Day 12 - QUITO Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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  Tour Name   Ecuador & Its Galapagos Islands With The Amazon
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  Tour Duration    12 Days
  Start City:   Quito
  End City:   Quito
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  • City Highlights
  • Day 1 Arrive Quito, Ecuador: Welcome to Quito
    Day 2 Quito: Walking tour, visit San Francisco Monastery, La Compañia Church, La Ronda Street, a Chocolate factory, and the Equatorial Monument; welcome dinner
    Day 3 Quito - Baltra - Galapagos Islands (Embarkation) - Santa Cruz Island: Fly to the Galapagos Islands; embark Treasure of Galapagos; visit Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island
    Day 4 Galapagos Islands Cruising: Santiago & Bartolome Islands: Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling
    Day 5 Galapagos Islands Cruising: North Seymour Island & Mosquera Islet: Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling
    Day 6 Galapagos Islands Cruising: South Plaza & San Cristobal Islands: Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling
    Day 7 Galapagos Islands (Disembarkation) - San Cristobal Island - Quito: Disembark Treasure of Galapagos; visit San Cristobal Interpretation Center; fly to Quito
    Day 8 Quito - Coca - Amazon: Fly to Coca; travel by boat and dugout canoe to your Amazon lodge
    Day 9 Amazon: Visit a parrot clay lick; guided walk through the jungle; night walk or canoe ride
    Day 10 Amazon: Cruise on the Napo through the flooded forest; visit a local community, school, and village
    Day 11 Amazon - Coca - Quito: Return to Coca; fly to Quito
    Day 12 Quito: Your vacation ends this morning
  • Notes
  • Maximum elevation on tour: 9,200 ft.
    In the Galapagos, there will be "wet landings" meaning guests will need to be able to jump in the water, out of the boats/zodiacs and walk a couple of meters to the beaches. Terrain is rocky and uneven.
    Small Group Discovery - We never allow more than 16 passengers on our Small Group Discovery vacations, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the destination and local culture.
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