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10 days, ex Quito
itiNerary... Day 1 Quito Sitting at a high altitude under the gaze of the Pichincha Volcano, Quito is one of South Americas most attractive cities. Days 2-3 san cristobal island Take an exhilarat*plus Local Payment US$350
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ing downhill bike ride on San Cristobal, visit the Interpretation Centre to learn the history of the islands and swim at Mann Beach. Stop off at Isla de Lobos to see nesting frigate birds and take a swim at Kicker Rock, an underwater volcano rising out of the sea. Day 4 Floreana/isabela islands Keep an eye out for dolphins and the magnificent albatross on the way to Floreana Island. Experience excellent snorkelling at Enderby Islet, Champions Bay or Devils Crown. Days 5-6 isabela island A full day tour takes us to Sierra Negra Volcano, one of the Galapagos most active volcanoes. Here you can experience a birds eye view of this magical landscape. Jump into kayaks and cruise around the island spotting penguins up close. Day 7 santa cruz island See amazing lava tunnels, some over 1 km long, while taking in panoramic views of the islands. Head to Tortuga Bay, a stunning beach with fine white sand, to see marine iguanas or try your hand at body boarding or surfing. Day 8 santa cruz/santa Fe/san cristobal islands Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and observe many species of tortoises and iguanas, brought back from the brink of extinction. Enjoy a last swim or snorkel at Santa Fe to see marine iguanas and schools of surgeonfish. Days 9-10 Baltra/Quito Bid farewell to the stunning Galapagos Islands before returning to Quito for a final evening.
Opuntia cactus trees, Galapagos Islands - Vance Haywood accoMMoDatioN Hotel (9 nts) traNsPort Plane, yacht, minibus, truck, kayaking, biking, walking GrouP siZe Max 14 Meals 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 5 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$50 for meals not included DeParts Selected Wed GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes 1. For further details and specific notes regarding travelling to the Galapagos, please see the Galapagos Islands Adventures page, p42 2. Some accommodation may be multishare traVeller ratiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary start 2008 30 Jan 13 Feb 27 Feb 12 Mar 26 Mar 09 Apr Finish 08 Feb 22 Feb 07 Mar 21 Mar 04 Apr 18 Apr 23 Apr 07 May 21 May 04 Jun 18 Jun 02 Jul 16 Jul 30 Jul 02 May 16 May 30 May 13 Jun 27 Jun 11 Jul 25 Jul 08 Aug 06 Aug 13 Aug 20 Aug 03 Sep 17 Sep 01 Oct 15 Oct 29 Oct 15 Aug 22 Aug 29 Aug 12 Sep 26 Sep 10 Oct 24 Oct 07 Nov 12 Nov 26 Nov 10 Dec 24 Dec 21 Nov 05 Dec 19 Dec 02 Jan
" enjoy an in-depth exploration of the Galapagos " snorkel over underwater worlds " Get the thrill of down hill mountain biking on san cristobal " see amazing and unique wildlife
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8 days, ex Quito
itiNerary... Day 1 Quito Sitting beneath the gaze of Volcan Pichincha is Quito, a long and narrow city that winds its way down Single supplement available *plus Local Payment US$200
Physical culture shock
to the Amazon Basin. Acclimatise to the high altitude by sitting in a shady plaza or taking a quiet stroll around the quaint Old Town. The Museo Nacional de Arte, housed in a 17th century mansion, has a fine collection of Ecuadorean sculpture and painting. Days 2-3 amazon Jungle Settle into a motorised canoe for a journey into the dense forest of the Amazon. Explore the jungle on guided walks to discover the rich variety of plantlife - the Amazon is home to an astonishing 500 species of tree per acre. Keep a lookout for the prehistoric hoatzin, with its brightly-coloured feathers and sharp talons, and other animals like tamarind, monkeys and the capybara - the worlds largest, and cutest, rodent. Days 4-5 Banos Travel by minibus along one of Ecuadors most scenic drives to Banos, meaning hot springs in Spanish. Its worth rising early to watch dawn creep over the mountains from the cosy comfort of one of these thermal baths. There are plenty of opportunities to get out and get active - Banos is famous as a playground for lovers of the great outdoors. Perhaps take a trip to the spectacular Devils Cauldron waterfalls. Days 6-7 cuenca Discover the best kept Incan site in Ecuador, Ingapirca, before arriving in Cuenca, a historic city with pleasant redtiled rooftops and shady plazas. Enjoy a visit to Cajas National Park, home to over 250 lakes, interesting wildlife - including black frogs, hummingbirds and condors - and impressive views. Day 8 Quito Return to the capital of this small but captivating nation.
accoMMoDatioN Hotels (5 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts) traNsPort Plane, minibus, motorised canoe GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$275 for meals not included DeParts Selected Sat GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes Please note this trip finishes at the airport in Quito on day 8 to give you the oportunity to join one of our Galapagos trips (See trip code GSF) traVeller ratiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary start 2008 15 Mar 26 Apr 10 May 24 May 07 Jun 21 Jun 05 Jul Finish 22 Mar 03 May 17 May 31 May 14 Jun 28 Jun 12 Jul 19 Jul 02 Aug 16 Aug 30 Aug 13 Sep 04 Oct 18 Oct 01 Nov 15 Nov 26 Jul 09 Aug 23 Aug 06 Sep 20 Sep 11 Oct 25 Oct 08 Nov 22 Nov 29 Nov 13 Dec 2009 03 Jan 14 Feb 14 Mar 18 Apr 02 May 16 May 06 Dec 20 Dec 10 Jan 21 Feb 21 Mar 25 Apr 09 May 23 May 30 May 06 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jun 04 Jul Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Balsa wood parrots, Ecuador - Maria Cook
" Journey deep into the heart of the amazon Jungle " take a dawn soak in the thermal baths at Banos " see magnificent wildlife at the cajas National Park
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