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Ecuador's Natural History Highlights

Tailor Made Sample Itinerary No.1

Ecuador Galapagos Wildlife Holiday

Incorporating the prime wildlife highlights of mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, this comprehensive yet well-paced itinerary provides plenty of time to enjoy each location, uses exceptional naturalist guides throughout and features accommodation of a high standard. The Amazon rainforest is complemented perfectly by the Andean cloud forest, and a superb seven-night cruise of the Galapagos islands rounds off what is probably the ultimate Ecuador and Galapagos wildlife holiday.

 Day 
  1. Depart London.  Fly via Madrid to Quito.  Met and tfr to hotel.  O/n Patio Andaluz, BB.
  2. Tfr to Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve.  Afternoon guided wildlife watching.  O/n Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge, FB.
  3. Day with wildlife guides.  O/n Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge, FB.
  4. Tfr to Quito airport and fly to Coca. Tfr to lodge. O/n Napo Wildlife Centre, FB.
  5. Day for various guided excursions. O/n Napo Wildlife Centre, FB.
  6. Day for various guided excursions. O/n Napo Wildlife Centre, FB.
  7. Fly back to Quito.  O/n Patio Andaluz, BB.
  8. Fly to Galapagos Islands and begin SEVEN night cruise on the M/Y Eric, Letty or Flamingo. Owing to new National Park regulations two alternating itineraries are operated (see below for details). O/n Eric/Flamingo/Letty, FB.
  9. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Eric/Flamingo/Letty, FB.
  10. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Eric/Flamingo/Letty, FB.
  11. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Eric/Flamingo/Letty, FB. 
  12. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Eric/Flamingo/Letty, FB.
  13. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Eric/Flamingo/Letty, FB.
  14. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Eric/Flamingo/Letty, FB.
  15. Fly to Guayaquil.  Evening fly via Madrid to London.
  16. Arrive London.

 
Eric/Flamingo/Letty itinerary A - Southern/Central Route
Sun:San Cristobal - Playa Ochoa and Leon Dormido.
Mon: San Cristobal - Cerro Brujo and Punta Pitt.
Tue: Espanola - Punta Suarez and Gardner Bay.
Wed: Floreana - Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown or Champion Islet and Post Office Bay.
Thu: Isabela - Humedales, Wall of Tears or Tintoreras and Sierra Negra Volcano.
Fri: Santa Cruz. Bachas Beach or Mosquera Islet. Bartolome.
Sat: South Plazas. Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Centre or Highlands.
Sun: San Cristobal - Interpretation Centre.

Eric/Flamingo/Letty itinerary B - Western/Northern Route
Sun:San Cristobal - La Galapaguera.
Mon: Genovesa - Prince Phillip's Steps and Darwin Bay.
Tue: Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach of Mosquera Islet. North Seymour.
Wed: Fernandina - Punta Espinosa. Isabela - Elizabeth Bay or Punta Moreno.
Thu: Isabela - Urbina Bay and Tagus Cove.
Fri: Santiago - Puerto Egas. Rabida.
Sat: Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Centre or Highlands. Santa Fe.
Sun: San Cristobal - Interpretation Centre.
 

2012 Prices  

From £4695 per person sharing double/twin rooms and including international flights. 

Please contact us for a definitive quote based on your requirements.

NB: Flights are based on Iberia Airlines from London.  We can quote based on any airline and will be pleased to discuss the options.

Itinerary departs on Fridays.

 

THE MEANING OF TAILOR MADE

Our tailor-made tours offer full date flexibility and freedom of choice regarding locations and content (subject to logistics and availability).  The above itinerary is a good example of what is possible but can be altered and/or extended to suit your individual preferences.  Please contact us by email or telephone to discuss your requirements and one of our friendly and expert travel consultants will be pleased to design your perfect itinerary.

 
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