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ECUADOR * GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Chimborazo volcano/Diego Torres
Marine iguana
Colourful frigate bird
Amongst the sea lions
Andes & Galapagos
* Experience the colourful markets and people along the avenue of volcanoes' * Walk through rainforest primary spotting local wildlife * Discover the amazing fauna and flora of the Galapagos Islands
16 DAYS HOTELS/LODGE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Quito. 2 In Quito; walking tour and viparium visit. 3 Drive Otavalo via musician's house, visit artisan market and Cuicocha Lake. 4 Drive to Cotopaxi; optional walk. 5 Drive to lodge near Santo Domingo; optional visit to butterfly garden. 6 At lodge; walks and swimming in primary rainforest. 7 Drive Riobamba. 8 Drive via Riobamba market to Chimborazo; walk in NP; continue to Quito. 9 Fly to San Cristobal; visit the Highlands and giant turtles. 10 Sea lion colony and marine iguanas; sail to Santa Cruz island. 11 Visit North Symour island and Bachas beach. 12 Sail to Floreana island; swimming and snorkelling. 13 On Fernandina beach; sail Puerto Ayora; visit Charles Darwin Centre. 14 Fly Guayaquil. 15 Fly London. 16 Arrive London.
bustling market at Otavalo, famous for its artisan markets. There's a gentle walk around Cuicocha lake and we visit the family of a local musician in Peguche where you can try your hand at playing the panpipe! Valley of the Volcanoes & Rainforest Next we drive up the flanks of Cotopaxi for a walk beneath the world's highest active volcano (5897m). Heading across the Andes, we descend to the subtropical region around Santo Domingo. We take walks with our native guide through primary rainforest and swim in jungle rivers. After time relaxing in this idyllic spot we return down the Valley of the Volcanoes, stopping off to visit a local school. Wildlife of the Galapagos Continuing to the Galapagos, we spend 6 days on these enchanted' islands, staying in hotels each night for a more comfortable rest. Hoppng between three islands, allows us to appreciate the diverse scenery and wildlife of the
archipelago. The landscapes are fascinating; a wild moonscape of sharp black lava splashed with bright green foliage and strange plants provides a haven for many unique birds and beasts, including giant tortoises, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas and blue footed boobies. It's little wonder that Charles Darwin described the islands as a living laboratory of evolution.
Kids will love...
* Smouldering, snowcapped volcanoes * Loud & colourful Indian markets * Swimming with sealions in the Galapagos
Laguna Cuicocha
Andes & Galapagos Ref FEC
G AL APAGO S ISL ANDS
(ECUADOR) Equator 0º Galapagos Equator 0º
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Peguche
Indian market
Pacific
SANTA DOMINGO Equator 0º O c e a n DE LOS COLORADOS
Wildlife walks in primary rainforest
OTAVALO
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ECUADOR
QUITO
City Tour
Isla Isla North Santiago Seymour 0 1000 Isla Baltra To GUAYAQUIL Bachas
Beach
MACHACHI
Cotopaxi 5897m
Markets & Music Quito, a 2800m-high mountain eyrie, is ringed by snow-capped Andean peaks which tower a further 1800m above it. After time in this colonial capital, we'll cross the equator line and travel to the
Isla Santa Cruz
PUERTO AYORA
Charles Darwin Research Station
Sea lions Interpretation Centre
Isla San Cristobal
ECUADOR
From the G A L A PA G O S
Chimborazo 6310m Fauna Reserve
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To the G A L A PA G O S
Cotopaxi NP
Baños Pailon del Diablo Waterfall
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Snorkelling
Islota Champion
km
H
Isla Floreana
Pacific Ocean
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QUITO
RIOBAMBA GUAYAQUIL
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50
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Factfile
Group Size: Approx. 11 to 15. Minimum Age: 7 years. Accommodation & Meals: 12nts hotels, good standard throughout the tour, although slightly simpler on the Galapagos and at Riobamba, 2nts at the rustic yet comfortable Kasama Lodge' in Santo Domingo; 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 2 dinners included. See p91 & tour dossier for details. Swimming: Several of the hotels have pools see trip dossier for details. Transport: Coach/Motor Cruiser/Flights as itinerary. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s) plus local Naturalist guide and boat crew in Galapagos.
Tour Ref: FEC
Temperature Average daily maximum °C J F M A M J J A S O N D
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Dates & Prices
2009 Sat to Sun
in £
2010 Sat to Sun
16 Days from London
Flight Incl Land Only Adult Child* Adult Child*
Flight Incl Land Only Adult Child* Adult Child*
Rainfall Average rainy days per month J F M A M J J A S O N D
16 17 20 22 21 12 07 09 14 18 14 16
04 11 25 08 22
Apr-19 Apr Jul-26 Jul Jul-09 Aug Aug-23 Aug Aug-06 Sep
2695 2965 2965 2965 2695
2445 2715 2715 2715 2445
1675 1750 1750 1750 1700
1615 1690 1690 1690 1640
03 24 07 21
Apr-18 Apr Jul-08 Aug Aug-22 Aug Aug-05 Sep
2775 3050 3050 2775
2525 2800 2800 2525
1725 1795 1795 1750
1665 1735 1735 1690
Comment & Activity Level: A 2 week tour combining incredible scenery and the incomparable wildlife of the Galapagos. Note that we stay in hotels on the Galapagos and take day trips to and between the islands rather than sleeping on board a boat. An ability to swim and general good level of fitness will enable you to get the most from this tour.
Please note a US$100 per person park fee is payable on arrival in the Galapagos (children 12 and under US$50, fee is subject to change). Land Only tour: 15 days start Quito day 1 (Sat), end Guayaquil day 15 (Sat) * Aged 8-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p.94 for details. Flight Details: Outbound flight to Quito via Madrid with Iberia Airlines from London Heathrow, total flight time approx. 14 hours, 50 mins. Return flight to London Heathrow via Madrid from Guayaquil, total flight time approx. 14 hours, 55 mins. Note: flight details may change see p.96 for information.
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