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ECUADOR 2012
The Galapagos 

Explore the Galapagos. This is a unique and unforgettable experience, giving you the opportunity to explore the islands long after the day visitors have left. Walking is a great way to see some of these Islands, a chance to see an amazing wealth of wildlife at close quarters and at a leisurely pace. 

Dates:  May 06 (8 nights)    Sept 21 -  (8 nights) 

2012 Price:     2095 GBP    
Price is per person for 8 nights based on double occupancy without airfare.                Single room supplement   272 GBP  

Hotels:  We stay in comfortable hotels of mainly 3-star standard, all with en-suite facilities and fantastic locations. All of the hotels have swimming pools.  Included: 8 nights accommodation in en-suite rooms. All meals.  Al program of guided walks, local tour director, expert naturalist guides, internal flights, park entrance fees..  
Itinerary:
Day 1: arrival in Quito (1 night). A guided walk around the colonial centre gives an excellent introduction to Ecuador.

Day 2: fly to the Galapagos, and the island of San Cristobal (2nts). After lunch visit the Interpretation Centre for an insight into island life, its landscapes and unique wildlife.

 Day 3: try some snorkelling or kayaking this morning, or enjoy a little leisure time to explore at your own pace. The afternoon’s walk takes us to the heart of the island.

 Day 4: fly to our second island of Isabella (3nts). Visit the Tintoreras islands – Galapagos in miniature – with a chance to see sharks, turtles, rays and penguins.

Day 5: a spectacular hike to Sierra Negra, the largest crater of all the Galapagos volcanoes, for far-reaching vistas over the archipelago.

Day 6: this morning, lounge on the white sand beach or kayak accompanied by inquisitive sea lions. Afternoon sees us walking the Wetlands Trail through the mangroves, passing colonies of the island’s famous marine iguanas.

Day 7: by boat to Santa Cruz island (1nt) to discover larva tunnels and giant volcanic craters. A visit to see the Giant Tortoises, before some free time to swim, snorkel, or just wander along the beach.

Day 8: we visit the Charles Darwin Research Centre before our flight back to Quito (1nt) for a farewell dinner.

Day 9: return flight


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