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Amazon Adventure & Galapagos Discovery - DELUXE SAN CRISTOBAL
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- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
- Dates
- Exoticca
Discover the diversity of Ecuador on an unforgettable journey from the tropical Amazon rainforest to the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands. Touch down in Quito, the historic Andean capital, before exploring the amazing Amazon in Tena. The island of San Cristobal is your gateway to the Galapagos Islands as you search for blue-footed boobies and sea turtles, before ending your adventure in Guayaquil.
Destinations
- Ecuador
- South America
Tour Types
- Circuits
- Wildlife
- Cities
Departure Points
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Newcastle
- Belfast
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- London Heathrow
- Dublin Airport
- Cardiff
Arrive at your UK/Ireland departure airport, ready for a flight to Quito. Arrive in Quito, the capital of Ecuador and a city famed for its high vantage point in the Andean mountains and its ancient Incan significance. Transfer to your hotel and overnight stay in Quito.
If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Day 2: Quito - Tena - Amazon
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, set off on a guided city tour to get to know Quito's most emblematic sights. Visit a local market, a number of picturesque plazas and the narrow streets of the city centre. In the afternoon, set off into the Ecuadorian highlands and down into the rainforest, headed for Tena, in the Amazon. Continue through verdant landscapes towards the lodge, in the heart of the jungle. Arrive in time for dinner and enjoy a night-walk to admire the nocturnal wildlife as the rainforest comes to life after sundown. Overnight stay in the Amazon.
Day 3: Amazon
Enjoy an early breakfast before setting off for a wildlife walk through the primary and secondary rainforest of the Amazon. Look out for tropical wildlife and appreciate the sheer scale and beauty of the jungle. Return to the lodge for lunch before enjoying the afternoon at your leisure with the opportunity to join in optional Amazon activities organised at the lodge. However you choose to spend the remainder of the day, simply taking in the amazing natural environment and listening to the cacophony of wildlife sounds is sure to be a memorable experience. Dinner and overnight stay in the Amazon.
Day 4: Amazon - Tena - Middle of the World - Quito
After breakfast at the lodge, return to Tena and continue your journey, heading back towards the capital. Along the way, visit the Middle of the World Monument, on the equator, where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere! Continue to Quito and transfer to the hotel. Get settled before enjoying the remainder of the evening at your leisure, exploring the old town if time allows. Overnight stay in Quito.
Day 5: Quito
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day in Quito at your leisure, exploring the city or simply taking some time to enjoy the beautiful climate and natural environment. We recommend enjoying one of our excursions to Quilotoa or Cotopaxi.* Overnight stay in Quito.
* Optional Quilotoa Excursion: Set off through the Andean Mountains, passing by the snow-capped peaks of Tungurahua and Chimborazo. Stop at a local market for a taste of the Andean culture and visit Quilotoa Crater Lake, known for its everchanging colour, depending on the sun and clouds.
* Optional Cotopaxi National Park Excursion: Discover the Cotopaxi National Park, located in the central highlands of Ecuador and famous for the stunning Cotopaxi volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Visit the small on-site museum and explore Lake Limpiopungo, home to various waterbirds. Next, hike up to the 300 metres high Cotopaxi checkpoint with an expert guide, where you can stop for a rest and enjoy the view.
Please note: You only can book one of these excursions.
Day 6: Quito - Galapagos (San Cristobal)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart to the airport this morning for a flight to the Galapagos Islands, a true wonder of nature known for its immense biodiversity! San Cristobal is the easternmost Galapagos island and is home to a rich array of unique wildlife, such as blue and red-footed boobies, marine iguanas and Galapagos sea lions. It's also the island that Charles Darwin first explored during his research into the islands. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and get comfortable before setting off on a brief afternoon tour of Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Galapagos Province. Explore this quaint coastal community and get to know its most important sights. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax before your adventure continues tomorrow. Overnight stay in San Cristobal.
Day 7: Galapagos (San Cristobal)
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a full-day tour of San Cristobal to explore the delights of the island. Visit Galapaguera, home to amazing giant tortoises and observe diverse species of sea birds from Puerto Chino. The white sand here is perfect for a short rest before continuing to La Loberia, home to a large colony of sea lions who can be seen resting on the rocks. Return to your hotel and overnight stay in San Cristobal.
Day 8: Galapagos (San Cristobal)
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free for you to explore the Galapagos at your own. Overnight stay in San Cristobal.
Day 9: Galapagos (San Cristobal) - Guayaquil
Breakfast at the hotel. Head back to the mainland, with a flight from San Cristobal airport. Arrive in Guayaquil, and join a shared-transfer to your hotel in the city centre. Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and is located on the Pacific Coast. Later, enjoy a walking tour of the city, visiting the Malecon, Paque Iguanas and Las Peñas neighbourhood. Overnight stay in Guayaquil.
Day 10: Guayaquil
Breakfast at the hotel. The day is at your leisure to do some last-minute souvenir shopping, relax in the arty neighbourhood of Santa Ana Hill. Overnight stay in Guayaquil.
Day 11: Guayaquil - Night on board
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Night on board.
Please note: Depending on the flight departure time you may arrive back in the UK/Ireland today.
Day 12: UK/Ireland
Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.
- Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.
- International flights: UK/Ireland - Quito, Guayaquil - UK/Ireland. *
- Internal flights: Quito - Galapagos, Galapagos - Guayaquil. **
- 10 nights accommodation in Charm, Deluxe and Luxury category hotels. ***
- 10 breakfasts and Full-Board in the Amazon. ****
- Transfers.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary. *****
- All air taxes & fuel surcharge.
- ATOL Protection. ******
- English-speaking guide.
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Escorted Tour holidays with Exoticca
As experts in offering exclusive and invaluable escorted tours and travel experiences, Exoticca is a name you can trust to help you plan the trip of your dreams. As the name suggests, this respected tour operator specialises in creating exotic and unique tours and holidays to the far-flung corners of the world, such as China, India, Jordan, Cambodia, Brazil, Lapland and Kenya. The company describes itself as ‘the future of travel’ and is dedicated to ensuring it offers impressive escorted tour itineraries and the most competitive prices on the market.
Exoticca caters to every type of traveller by offering group tours and private tours, as well as premium and luxury holiday packages and carefully planned excursions. With many years of experience in the bag, the company has developed strong relationships with its partners to enable the team to negotiate exclusive deals to save you money on your chosen escorted tours. Plus, you can pay for your Exoticca tour in instalments to make it easy for you to budget for your trip.
The team behind this trusted tour operator is made up of travel enthusiasts who are dedicated to providing the utmost level of comfort, quality and innovation to help make your trip as amazing as possible and to ensure all of your wishes are fulfilled. All tours include international flights, transfers, most meals and an English-speaking guide, along with unrivalled levels of customer service. When it comes to the itineraries, each one is crafted by destination experts so that Exoticca can always offer holidays and escorted tours of an exceptionally high standard, no matter whether you choose a premium or luxury package.
You can choose from a wide array of exciting and enriching escorted tours in Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas to suit your tour style and interests. For example, you can head to Rovaniemi in Finland to meet Santa Claus, see the treasures of Tuscany or experience a magical trip through the Baltic capitals. If you want to travel further afield, you can go on a luxury African adventure, discover the exotic islands and beaches of Malaysia or explore some of the most magnificent rainforests in the world on a Costa Rica tour. Whichever tour you book, you’ll always have plenty of free time to enjoy your chosen destination at your will.
The essence of Exoticca’s way of travelling lies in its respect and admiration for other cultures and is why the team collaborates with charities for good causes and helps those in less fortunate regions of the planet. You’ll also be pleased to know that every holiday and escorted tour is ATOL and ABTA protected, giving you peace of mind that you won’t ever lose the money you have paid for your trip.
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