Ecuador & the Galápagos

Ecuador & the Galápagos 2013 / 2014

10 days from Quito to Quito

This exciting vacation lets you sample the natural wonders of Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Quito, have your photo taken at the “Center of the World,” and visit the Giant Tortoises Reserve. Spend two nights on Santa Cruz Island at the Finch Bay Hotel, where an expert Naturalist introduces you to indigenous plant and animal species found only in the Galápagos. Choose from a menu of à la carte activities to make this experience special to you. Then, embark on an exciting 4-day cruise among various Galápagos Islands. Have your camera ready as your Naturalist points out colonies of sea lions, pelicans, boobies, several species of Darwin’s finches, marine iguanas, flamingos, masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, storm petrels, short-eared owls, and other birds. Also visit the Charles Darwin Research Station—a remarkable adventure!

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Highlights & Sightseeing

Cruise:
4-night cruise in the Galápagos in an outside stateroom

Quito:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; Legislative Palace, San Francisco Monastery, La Compania Church, Workshop & Museum of Oswaldo Guayasamin, and Equatorial Monument; welcome dinner

Galápagos Islands Finch Bay Hotel:
Two nights to relax and explore the Galápagos; Giant Tortoise Reserve; Charles Darwin Research Station

Galápagos Islands Cruise:
Four nights cruising the Galápagos National Park aboard the Santa Cruz; Galapaguera; guided sightseeing each day with a local Naturalist

Meals

B: American breakfast daily L: 6 lunches D: 7 three-course dinners including a welcome dinner in Quito and a farewell dinner on board the Santa Cruz

Hotels

Quito Swissotel Quito (SF), Galápagos Islands Finch Bay Hotel (F), Galápagos Cruise Santa Cruz

NOTE:
• Maximum elevation on tour: 9,200 ft.

  • Well-stocked library/reading room.

  • A lounge serving premium spirit cocktails.

  • Observation area to watch sea creatures.

  • Unwind in the heated Jacuzzi.

  • English Speaking Crew

  • Luxurious standards in elegant atmosphere.

  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.

It's about you. You are the reason we've used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best small-ship cruising experience. Inspired by you, we've taken everything special about small-ship cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you'll experience with Avalon.

  • Luxurious standards in elegant atmosphere.
  • Expedition team of multilingual Naturalists.
  • Daily multi-media natural history lectures.
  • A lounge serving premium spirit cocktails.
  • Observation area to watch sea creatures.
  • Well-stocked library/reading room.
  • Unwind in the heated Jacuzzi.
  • Air-conditioning throughout.
  • Open seating for all meals.
  • International cuisine & Ecuadorian entrées.
  • Access to a resident physician.
  • Equipment like wetsuits, snorkeling gear & kayaks available.
  • Glass-bottom expedition boat for marine life viewing.
  • Stargazing Program.
  • Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
  • Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
  • Remarkable service.
  • English-speaking crew.
  • Email, radio, telephone, and Fax communications.
  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
  • And, much more.

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