ECUADOR & THE GALAPAGOS
Day 1 - Fly to Quito, Ecuador. Board your flight to Quito. Your flight to South America arrives late this evening and will be met by your Local Host. Day 2 - Quito. An included sightseeing tour showcases Quito's treasures: the historic stone murals of the LEGISLATIVE PALACE; Independence Plaza and the 16th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY; the Jesuit's LA COMPANIA CHURCH with its stunning golden altars; and the impressive paintings at the WORKSHOP AND MUSEUM of Oswaldo Guayasamin. Have your photo taken in front of the EQUATORIAL MONUMENT, "the center of the world." This evening, enjoy a WELCOME DINNER at a local restaurant. (B,D) Day 3 - Quito - Baltra - Galápagos Islands (Embarkation)"Cruising. Fly to Baltra, one of the remote Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival, board the La Pinta yacht for an exciting eight days of CRUISING among various Galápagos Islands. (B,L,D)
Please note: The ship's itinerary will vary according to the Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited.
Day 4 - Galápagos Islands. Travel ashore each day to the remote islands with your expert naturalist who introduces you to the unique fauna living free and fearless of man. Each cruise will visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, established to help conserve the Islands" natural habitat. On the last night of your cruise, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER, ending an unforgettable experience. (B,L,D daily) Day 5 - Galápagos Islands. Travel ashore each day to the remote islands with your expert naturalist who introduces you to the unique fauna living free and fearless of man. Each cruise will visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, established to help conserve the Islands" natural habitat. On the last night of your cruise, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER, ending an unforgettable experience. (B,L,D daily) Day 6 - Galápagos Islands. Travel ashore each day to the remote islands with your expert naturalist who introduces you to the unique fauna living free and fearless of man. Each cruise will visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, established to help conserve the Islands" natural habitat. On the last night of your cruise, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER, ending an unforgettable experience. (B,L,D daily) Day 7 - Galápagos Islands. Travel ashore each day to the remote islands with your expert naturalist who introduces you to the unique fauna living free and fearless of man. Each cruise will visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, established to help conserve the Islands" natural habitat. On the last night of your cruise, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER, ending an unforgettable experience. (B,L,D daily) Day 8 - Galápagos Islands. Travel ashore each day to the remote islands with your expert naturalist who introduces you to the unique fauna living free and fearless of man. Each cruise will visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, established to help conserve the Islands" natural habitat. On the last night of your cruise, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER, ending an unforgettable experience. (B,L,D daily) Day 9 - Galápagos Islands. Travel ashore each day to the remote islands with your expert naturalist who introduces you to the unique fauna living free and fearless of man. Each cruise will visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, established to help conserve the Islands" natural habitat. On the last night of your cruise, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER, ending an unforgettable experience. (B,L,D daily) Day 10 - Galápagos (Disembarkation)"Guayaquil. Depart the Galápagos today for Guayaquil. Enjoy time in Guayaquil or relax at your hotel before your late-evening homebound flight departs. (B) Day 11 - An early morning arrival is ideal for making homebound connections. |
