AMAZON JUNGLE AND GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Visit the most biodiverse places in Ecuador. The Yasuni and Galapagos National Parks will be the highlights of this 12-day/11-night complete adventure tour where everything will be included and you only have to worry about enjoying every second.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Quito: the capital of Ecuador, is perched high in the foothills of the Andes at 2,850 m (9,000 ft) . It was built on the foundations of an ancient Inca city and is famous for its well-preserved colonial old town , with several 16th- and 17th-century churches, and other structures that blend European, and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, on the Plaza Grande, and the highly decorated Jesuit church of the Compania de Jesus.
- Yasuni National Park: Yasuni, continental Ecuador's largest protected area, is host to impressive levels of biodiversity in the heat of the Amazon tropical rain forest and also protects part of the Waorani nationality territory. Species records demonstrate this biodiversity for various groups of flora and fauna, species never before registered in any other protected area. Here we find hundreds of tree species, wide rivers that overflow with the torrential rains, and large animals such as the jaguar , anaconda, and harpy eagle. We also find very small animals such as leoncillo or pocket monkey, the smallest primate in the world, and a great variety of reptiles and amphibians that make this park among the most bio-diverse in the world.
- Galapagos National Park: Extraordinary flora and fauna, geological features, and many unique species have made this park a major global center for scientific research and nature tourism. In recognition of its natural values, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978. Despite all the problems it has faced, especially by organisms introduced from the mainland, is one of the best-preserved archipelagos and a world leader in the management of fragile ecosystems.
COMBINE THE JUNGLE AND AMAZON WILDLIFE
Visit the most biodiverse places in Ecuador. The Yasuni and Galapagos National Parks will be the highlights of this 12-day/11-night complete adventure tour where everything will be included and you only have to worry about enjoying every second.
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AMAZON JUNGLE
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KICHWA COMMUNITY
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WILDLIFE
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GALAPAGOS CRUISE 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
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UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
DAY 1: TRANSFER AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL
Our Guide will receive you at the Airport in Quito at your arrival. He will take you to the hotel in Quito. Overnight in Quito.
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Accommodation in a double room in a hotel of your choice.
DAY 2: FLIGHT TO COCA CITY TO LODGE IN YASUNI (SAMPLE OF PROGRAM)
This morning we will take a short flight from Quito to the town of Coca, lasting about half an hour. A short drive from the airport to “La Mision”, the main port of Coca, will bring you to “the gateway to the Amazon” where Francisco de Orellana set sail in 1541.
Our method of transportation will now be a comfortable covered canoe powered by twin outboard motors where we can enjoy a box lunch and coffee provided en route. This craft will take us downstream on the Napo River for about 2.5 hours to the Napo Wildlife Center (NWC) welcome station.
Here we will take a short break and make use of the facilities before transferring to smaller canoes that are used instead of motorized vehicles to maintain the pristine landscape and habitats. Over the next couple of hours, we will paddle you up Añangu Creek to the NWC lodge, which is situated on the bank of a tranquil lake amid a vast tract of primary rainforest where hunting is prohibited. On this canoe ride, you have high chances of spotting wildlife! Various species of monkeys, as well as large birds like toucans, parrots, and even macaws, can be seen.
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Meals included: Breakfast - Box Lunch - Dinner.
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Standard double cabin at Yasuni Lodge.
DAY 3: OBSERVATION TOWER - MAIN TOWER TO OBSERVE WILDLIFE AROUND THE LODGE.
After a buffet breakfast, experience life above the forest floor by visiting the 36-meter canopy tower. This tower is located about 30 minutes from the lodge and deep within the forest. Get an excellent sample of the 600+ species of birds recorded so far, with a close look at colorful tanagers, macaws, toucans, flycatchers, and even spider or howler monkeys feeding themselves on the nearby trees. The canopy tower opens up a whole new and exciting world to the guests of the Napo Wildlife Center.
Return to the lodge for a typical Ecuadorian lunch. After lunch, there are many options to choose from for your afternoon activity. Climb the central tower for birdwatching, go kayaking, or simply relax in your hammock if that’s more your speed.
You may choose to hike through the marvelous Terra Firme forest to discover the ecology and the role of plants in the complex world of the Tropical Rain-Forest. Vines, ancient trees, bromeliads, and orchids stand out in this impressive natural garden. After the hike, explore the surrounding lake and creeks for the chance to run into a Giant otter family. A delicious dinner awaits for you in our lodge restaurant at 7:30 pm.
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- Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.
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Standard double cabin at Yasuni Lodge.
DAY 4: PARROT CLAY LICKS - VISIT AÑANGU COMMUNITY AND INTERPRETATION CENTER
This morning we will visit the best parrot clay licks in Ecuador!! An early start will allow us to see different creatures while paddling downstream on the Añangu creek as far as the welcome area. Then, we take the motorboat for a 10 minute ride for a beautiful view of thousands of parrots such as the amazon-mealy, blue-headed, and orange –cheeked, among others who land at the natural river-side formation to eat some clay.
Later, we return to the welcome area and start a short hike to the parakeets’ clay lick. Here hundreds of cobalt-winged parakeets remain crowded in the trees waiting for the most confident members of the flock to decide it’s the best time to get minerals from the clay. Marvel as they all take turns landing at this clay lick in a flurry of color and sound.
Lunch at Napo Cultural Center. In the afternoon, visit the interpretation area to learn about the traditions of the ancestral Kichwa community of Añangu through song, dance, and conversation. Then head back to the lodge late in the afternoon. You will be welcomed back with a refreshing fruit drink, and dinner following at 7:30 pm.
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Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.
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Standard double cabin at Yasuni Lodge.
DAY 5: TIPUTINI TRAIL
This morning we will hike along the Tiputini trail. Enjoy the mixture of Terra-Firma and swamp forests while searching for more wildlife such as golden-mantled tamarins, white-faced capuchin monkeys, two and three-toed sloths, pigmy squirrels, and maybe even a carnivore’s tracks on the forest floor.
We return to the lodge for lunch and a well-deserved rest. In the afternoon, paddle canoes will take you deeper into areas of the surrounding creeks with more possibilities of seeing unique wildlife like the hoatzin. After dinner, we can all discuss and share our experiences of the community and Yasuni Lodge.
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Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.
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Standard double cabin at Yasuni Lodge.
DAY 6: DEPARTURE FROM YASUNI LODGE - FLIGHT TO QUITO TO VISIT QUITO CITY TOUR AND MITAD DEL MUNDO
flight back from Coca to Quito after your jungle trip. Our guide will wait for you and we will visit some of the most famous squares, churches and colonial buildings. The Plaza de la Independencia with its Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Building, the Statue of Independence and the Cathedral. We will continue to the churches of El Sagrario and La Compañía, and then the church and convent of San Francisco. We will take a look inside the church and be amazed by the exuberant gold that was used to decorate the oldest church in Quito. Then we will move to the Panecillo and the statue of the Virgin of Quito. From here we will have the opportunity to see both parts of Quito and the surrounding snow-capped volcanoes!
In the afternoon we will continue the famous Mitad del Mundo. This is one of the most famous attractions in Quito, You can visit the monument or the insitu museum called Inti-Ñan. You can discover the great details of the solar system, the effect that the position of the equator and ancient cultures and much more..! After this visit we will be dropped off at our hotel. Overnight in Quito.
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Meals included: Box Packed Breakfast.
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Accommodation in double rooms in a hotel of your choice.
DAY 7: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT TO TAKE FLIGHT TO GALÁPAGOS - GALÁPAGOS CRUISE - SAN CRISTÓBAL ISLAND (SAMPLE ITINERARY) SUBJECT TO CHANGE ACCORDING TO THE SELECTED YACHT.
AM: ARRIVAL AT SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT
Departure to the Galapagos Islands, arrival at San Cristobal airport, where our naturalist guide of the National Park will be waiting for you.
PM: SAN CRISTOBAL: LOBOS ISLAND
Lobos island is a small islet separated from San Cristobal by a narrow channel, forming a sheltered bay where sea lion pups play in tidal pools. A small colony of blue footed boobies, which often nest right on the trail, will give you the opportunity to observe their famous courtship dance. Highlights: Galapagos sea lions, marine Iguanas, magnificent & great frigatebirds, blue-footed Boobies, San Cristobal Lava Lizards.
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Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.
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- Snorkeling gear (Mask, tube, and fins)
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- Accommodation in double Standard cabin at Galapagos cruise of your choice.
DAY 8: SANTA FE AND SOUTH PLAZAS
AM: SANTA FE
Giant Prickly-pear cactus and barren lava rocks surround the landing spot at Santa Fe, located inside one of the most beautiful bays in the Galapagos. Turquoise water and white sand beaches make this location a perfect home for a large colony of sea lions which you will see basking in the sand. Inland, look down for endemic Santa Fe land iguanas, but also look up for Galapagos hawks, which often perch at the top of the cactus looking for prey. Darwin finches, Galapagos doves, mockingbirds and lava lizards are also common along the trail.
Snorkel: After the hike, you will have the option to kayak or snorkel in the sheltered waters inside the bay, where you can swim with sea lion pups and reef sharks. Also look for sea turtles, rays and a large variety of tropical fish including large schools of surgeonfish and parrotfish.
Highlights: Giant cactus, Santa Fe bay, Galapagos sea lions, Santa Fe land iguanas, Galapagos hawks, Galapagos doves, reef sharks.
PM: SOUTH PLAZAS
Of the two twin islands, only South Plazas is allowed to be visited, while North plazas is kept exclusively for scientific research. This is a small islet, but it packs an impressive amount of wildlife. Right after you land you will see Galapagos land iguanas waiting under prickly-pear cactus feed on their fruits. A large colony of sea lions will give you the opportunity to see playful pups enjoying the tide pools, but also large grumpy males defending their territories. The trail will take you to a cliff where you can observe many sea birds, such as frigatebirds, red-billed tropicbirds, boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and pelicans. A reddish succulent vegetation with scattered cactus covers most of the islands like a carpet, giving this island a unique personality.
Highlights: Galapagos land iguanas, sea lions, tropicbirds, pelicans, boobies, Galapagos shearwaters, swallow-tailed gulls.
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Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.
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Snorkeling gear (Mask, tube, and fins)
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Accommodation in double Standard cabin at Galapagos cruise of your choice.
DAY 9: NORTH SEYMOUR - MOSQUERA ISLAND
AM: NORTH SEYMOUR
This island is home for large colonies of both magnificent and great frigatebirds and you can see them displaying their red balloons to attract a female. Blue-footed boobies nest in the ground and perform their famous dance in the open areas, while swallow-tailed gulls perch on the cliff edges. Land iguanas are common inland while their marine cousins bask in the rocks by the sea, close to sea lions, which often like to body surf in the waves.
Snorkel: This place is a really great snorkeling location, as it has tremendous diversity and amount of fish, but also sea lions, sharks, eels, turtles, rays and many more.
Highlights: Galapagos sea lions, blue footed boobies, magnificent & great frigatebirds, land & marine iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, shearwaters, Darwin finches.
PM: MOSQUERA
Mosquera is mostly a barren sandbar with some rocky areas and scattered salt-resistant plants. You can walk along the beach and enjoy seeing playful sea lion pups surfing the waves and having a great time in the tide pools. Look for endemic lava gulls which are often seen flying over the beach in the search of food.
Snorkel: If the waves are not too big you can snorkel at the northern tip of the island or at one of the small beaches in the sheltered side.
Highlights: Galapagos sea lions, lava gulls, oystercatchers, shorebirds.
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Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.
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Snorkeling gear (Mask, tube, and fins)
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Accommodation in double Standard cabin at Galapagos cruise of your choice.
DAY 10: GENOVESA ISLAND
AM: DARWIN BAY
Genovesa is a favorite island for birdwatchers as it is home for very large colonies of seabirds. From the minute you set foot at the beach you will be amazed by the noise of hundreds of boobies, gulls and frigatebirds flying over your heads, perched in the bushes or nesting on the sandy terrain. The trail is an ultimate wildlife experience as there are animals everywhere; sea lions and marine iguanas near the sea; night herons, lava & swallow tailed gulls, Darwin finches, Galapagos doves, mockingbirds and many more species inland.
Snorkel: The bay offers several places to snorkel; from deep waters along the cliffs across the bay, to shallow waters by the beach. In either case, there are many fish to see and great chances of seeing sharks, rays and sea lions.
Highlights: Nesting great frigatebirds, red footed & Nazca boobies, Galapagos sea lions, lava & swallow-tailed gulls, yellow-crown night herons, Genovesa ground finch, Genovesa cactus finch, Galapagos mockingbirds.
PM: EL BARRANCO
El Barranco is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay at Genovesa Island. The cliffs face the sea are made of very fragile fractured lava, making it the ideal place for storm petrel to build their colonies, which attracts an important population of short-eared owls preying of the nesting birds. Red footed and Nazca boobies are abundant along the trail. At the base of the cliffs you can see Galapagos fur seals resting in shaded areas, as well as several species of seabirds.
Snorkel: You can snorkel along the cliffs where there are many fish and great chances of seeing sharks, rays and sea lions.
Highlights: Nesting great frigatebirds, red footed & Nazca boobies, Galapagos sea lions, Galapagos fur seals, lava & swallow-tailed gulls, yellow-crown night herons, Genovesa ground finch, Genovesa cactus finch, Galapagos mockingbirds.
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Meals included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.
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Snorkeling gear. (Mask, tube, and fins)
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- Accommodation in double cabin at Galapagos cruise of your choice.
DAY 11: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND - RETURN FLIGHT TO QUITO - TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL IN QUITO.
AM: HIGHLANDS
Either if you do this visit starting from Baltra or from Puerto Ayora, a bus will take you to the highlands stopping along the way at one of the reserves to visit the lush highland forests where you will look for Galapagos Giant tortoises in their natural environment. This is the best place in the Galapagos to see these gentle giants (reaching over 300 kg / 600 pounds!) casually grazing and resting in freshwater ponds. This is also home for a great diversity of birds rarely found at the lowlands, including finches (tree, woodpecker and vegetarian finches), flycatchers and several species of water birds. You will visit a lava tunnel (depend on the itinerary) and learn how these extraordinary formations where created by ancient volcanic eruptions.
Highlights: Giant tortoises, Darwin finches, barn owls, white-cheeked pintails, Galapagos flycatchers, Lava tunnels. After the morning visit the guide of the yacht will take you to the airport for taking your flight to Quito. On your arrival, the guide will meet you to take you to the hotel in Quito.
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Meals included: Breakfast.
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Accommodation in double rooms in a hotel of your choice.
DAY 12: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT FOR FLIGHT BACK HOME
Breakfast. The guide will pick you up at your hotel at assigned time according the time of your inboud flight. Transfer to the airport.
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Meals included: Breakfast.
YOUR
ACCOMMODATION
| CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
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| QUITO | IKALA QUITO | BREAKFAST |
| YASUNI | YARINA LODGE https://www.ecuadorgreentravel.net/amazon/lodges-in-yasuni/yarina-lodge.html |
BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER |
| GALAPAGOS | GALAXY ORION (GALAPAGOS CRUISE) https://www.ecuadorgreentravel.net/galapagos-islands/first-class/galaxy-orion.html |
BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER |
| RATES 2024 | RATES |
|---|---|
| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON - BASED IN ECONOMIC HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $3,963 |
| RATES 2025 | RATES |
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| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON - BASED IN ECONOMIC HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $4,308 |
INCLUDE:
- Private transportation during the whole program with English speaking guide-driver.
- Transfers airport – hotel - airport.
- Accommodation in double room with private bathroom.
- Meals according the description of the program.
- Excursions according to the itinerary.
- Museum entrance fees during the land program.
- 5 day tour in standard cabin at Yarina Lodge or similar (Subject to availability on dates).
- Air tickets Quito – Coca – Quito with assistance. (Subject to availability on dates).
- Galapagos Air tickets (GYE-GPS-UIO) (Subject to availability on dates).
- 5 days tour aboard the Galapagos Cruise. (Subject to availability on dates).
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not specified in the program.
- Extra activities are not specified in the program.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park. $200 p.p
- Transit control card to Galapagos Island (TCT) $20 p.p
- Gratuities.
- Wire transfer costs or credit card fees.
- Other non expecified.
| CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
|---|---|---|
| QUITO | REINA ISABEL | BREAKFAST |
| YASUNI | NAPO CULTURAL CENTER https://www.ecuadorgreentravel.net/amazon/lodges-in-yasuni/napo-cultural-center.html |
BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER |
| GALAPAGOS | GALAXY YACHT (GALAPAGOS CRUISE) https://www.ecuadorgreentravel.net/galapagos-islands/first-class/galaxy.html |
BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER |
| RATES 2024 | RATES |
|---|---|
| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON BASED IN 3 STAR HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $5,029 |
| RATES 2025 | RATES |
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| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON BASED IN 3 STAR HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $5,339 |
INCLUDE:
- Private transportation during the whole program with English speaking guide-driver.
- Transfers airport – hotel - airport.
- Accommodation in double room with private bathroom.
- Meals according the description of the program.
- Excursions according to the itinerary.
- Museum entrance fees during the land program.
- 5 day tour in standard cabin at Napo Cultural Center or similar (Subject to availability on dates).
- Air tickets Quito – Coca – Quito with assistance. (Subject to availability on dates).
- Galapagos Air tickets (GYE-GPS-UIO) (Subject to availability on dates).
- 5 days tour aboard the Galapagos Cruise. (Subject to availability on dates).
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not specified in the program.
- Extra activities are not specified in the program.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park. $200 p.p
- Transit control card to Galapagos Island (TCT) $20 p.p
- Gratuities.
- Wire transfer costs or credit card fees.
- Other non expecified.
| CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
|---|---|---|
| QUITO | MERCURE ALAMEDA | BREAKFAST |
| YASUNI | SANI LODGE https://www.ecuadorgreentravel.net/amazon/lodges-in-yasuni/sani-lodge.html |
BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER |
| GALAPAGOS | ECOGALAXY CATAMARAN (GALAPAGOS CRUISE) https://www.ecuadorgreentravel.net/galapagos-islands/first-class/ecogalaxy.html |
BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER |
| RATES 2024 | RATES |
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| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON BASED IN 4 STAR HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $5,755 |
| RATES 2025 | RATES |
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| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON BASED IN 4 STAR HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $6,113 |
INCLUDE:
- Private transportation during the whole program with English speaking guide-driver.
- Transfers airport – hotel - airport.
- Accommodation in double room with private bathroom.
- Meals according the description of the program.
- Excursions according to the itinerary.
- Museum entrance fees during the land program.
- 5 day tour in standard cabin at SaniLodge or similar (Subject to availability on dates).
- Air tickets Quito – Coca – Quito with assistance. (Subject to availability on dates).
- Galapagos Air tickets (GYE-GPS-UIO) (Subject to availability on dates).
- 5 days tour aboard the Galapagos Cruise. (Subject to availability on dates).
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not specified in the program.
- Extra activities are not specified in the program.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park. $200 p.p
- Transit control card to Galapagos Island (TCT) $20 p.p
- Gratuities.
- Wire transfer costs or credit card fees.
- Other non expecified.
| CITY | HOTEL | MEALS INCLUDED |
|---|---|---|
| QUITO | PATIO ANDALUZ | BREAKFAST |
| YASUNI | NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER https://www.ecuadorgreentravel.net/amazon/lodges-in-yasuni/napo-wildlife-center.html |
BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER |
| GALAPAGOS | ALYA CATAMARAN (GALAPAGOS CRUISE)
https://www.ecuadorgreentravel.net/galapagos-islands/luxury-class/alya.html |
BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER |
| RATES 2024 | RATES |
|---|---|
| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON BASED ON 5 STAR HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $6,931 |
| RATES 2025 | RATES |
|---|---|
| GRAND TOTAL PER PERSON BASED ON 5 STAR HOTELS ACCOMMODATION | $7,331 |
INCLUDE:
- Private transportation during the whole program with English speaking guide-driver.
- Transfers airport – hotel - airport.
- Accommodation in double room with private bathroom.
- Meals according the description of the program.
- Excursions according to the itinerary.
- Museum entrance fees during the land program.
- 5 day tour in standard cabin at Napo Wildlife Center or similar (Subject to availability on dates).
- Air tickets Quito – Coca – Quito with assistance. (Subject to availability on dates).
- Galapagos Air tickets (GYE-GPS-UIO) (Subject to availability on dates).
- 5 days tour aboard the Galapagos Cruise. (Subject to availability on dates).
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not specified in the program.
- Extra activities are not specified in the program.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park. $200 p.p
- Transit control card to Galapagos Island (TCT) $20 p.p
- Gratuities.
- Wire transfer costs or credit card fees.
- Other non expecified.
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