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Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos are located six hundred miles west of the Ecuadorian coastline. Its wonders span from the most varied and incredible geological formations: lava flows, blowholes, spatter cones, lava tunnels, to beaches of olive, black, or white sand and the most diverse species of animal and plant life. The most surprising sight for visitors however, is perhaps the varied species of animals, which inspired Charles Darwin on his visit in 1835.

Otavalo Haciendas - Market

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Otavalo Haciendas - Market

This small town of some 22,000 inhabitants is justly famous for its friendly people and their Saturday Market. The Market dates back to pre-Inca times when jungle products were brought up from eastern lowlands and traded for highlands goods, today's market serves two different groups; locals who buy and barter animals, food and other essentials, and tourists looking for crafts. Here you will find everything from ceramic pots, jewelry to hats made of wool or straw and native paintings.

Cuenca

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Cuenca

Cuenca's cobblestone streets, graceful ironwork balconies, flowered plazas, museums and religious art treasures recall her long association with Spain. It's the third largest city in Ecuador marked by shining church domes dating from the 15th & 17th centuries; the earliest buildings dating back to 1557. Several Inca ruins and temples, and museums provide evidence for Ecuador's rich cultural heritage. Cuenca retains a pleasantly provincial air.

Coca - Amazon

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Coca - Amazon

In just few hours, you can travel from the Andean Peaks surrounding Quito, to the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest, a living emerald which adorns our world with rare beauty and natural wonders. It extends over 5.5 million square kilometers and is home to more varities of plants and animals than any other place on earth. Birdwatchers will love the close encounter with nature staying at one of the lodges located in remote areas of the Amazon wilderness. Coca, a sprawling oil town with no street signs and unpaved roads is the gateway to this world of unsoiled nature, where you can take visits to Indian Villages, overnights in Jungle lodges, walks through lush rain-forest in search of brilliant toucans and parrots, and traveling by dug-out canoe down hidden tributaries, are all part of the adventure awaiting in the Amazon Jungle.

Quito

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Quito

The Capital City of Ecuador - Quito has wonderful spring-like climate. It is in a valley flanked by majestic mountains and on a clear day, several snow-capped volcanoes are visible from the capital. Is rich in history and much of the old colonial town is well preserved, the buildings are unchanged and to walk down colonial Quito's streets late at night is to step into bygone eras. Quito nestles a rich treasury of religious and decorative architecture and arts.

Cotopaxi National Park

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Cotopaxi National Park

Just one and a half hours north of Quito, the snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano is the focal point of Ecuador?s most visited park. Majestic and powerful, Cotopaxi - the highest active volcano in the world - has drawn adventurous travelers, as well as the nature lover by the excellent hiking, climbing, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities, others come simply to enjoy the sprawling, 33,393 hectares of grassland and the chance to see condor, deer and hummingbirds.

Papallacta Spa - Hot Springs

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Papallacta Spa - Hot Springs

Papallacta Resort and Spa, located 40 miles east of Quito perched on a high Andean valley, offers its visitors health, recreation, adventure and rest. Whether relaxing in the thermal baths, indulging in pampering spa treatments, or embarking on adventure walks at the Rancho del Canon (Canyon Ranch) or Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve, you are sure to enjoy the Papallacta experience. Excellent accommodation in hotel rooms or luxury cabins is complemented by our restaurants which serve a range of culinary delights to tickle your tastebuds.

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Galapagos Cruise and Basic Ecuador

6 nights from $2,640*

SET ITINERARY - FIXED DEPARTURES: FRIDAY AND SATURDAYS.

Included:

· Flight in and out of Quito
· Airport - hotel - airport transportation
· 2 nights in Quito at a first class hotel with breakfast
· City tour of Quito
· Flight Quito - Galapagos
· 3-night Deluxe Galapagos Cruise aboard MV Galapagos Legend, MY Coral I or MY Coral II with full board
· 2 daily island excursions with multilingual guidance
· Snorkeling
· Flight Galapagos - Quito
· 1 night in Quito
· Hotel Taxes
· Not included: Snorkeling equipment rental, tips, personal expenses and meals or anything not specified.
· Friday and Saturday Departures

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From the Andes descending to the Coast

7 nights from $1,734*

Quito - Banos - Riobamba - Alausi - Devils Nose Train - Ingapirca Ruins - Cuenca - El Cajas National Park - Guayaquil.

Included:

· Flight into Quito and out of Guayaquil
· Airport transfers
· 2 nights in Quito
· 3-night Excursion from the Andes descending to the Coast including 1 night in Riobamba and 2 nights in Cuenca
· 2 nights in Guayaquil
· Breakfast daily (most hotels)
· Hotel taxes
· Daily departures, except Fridays.

Galapagos Cruise - Otavalo - Chaski Route

8 nights from $3,447*

SET ITINERARY - FIXED DEPARTURES: THURSDAYS ONLY.

Included:

· Flight in and out of Quito
· Airport - hotel - airport transportation
· 2 nights in Quito at a first class hotel with breakfast
· City tour of Quito
· Otavalo Indigenous market
· 'Chaski Antawa' train ride
· Visit to Indigenous communities of Otavalo and Karanki, Magdalena, Afro-Ecuadorian Community of Salinas with Overnight
· 1 night in Quito
· Flight Quito - Galapagos
· 3-night Deluxe Galapagos Cruise - MV Galapagos Legend -in superior accommodation with full board
· 2 daily island excursions to explore unique flora and fauna of the Galapagos
· Flight Galapagos - Quito
· 1 night in Quito
· Hotel Taxes
· Galapagos National Park fee
· Transit Control Card fee
· Not Included:
· International departure tax
· Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
· Medical services, insurance, tips and personal expenses
· Snorkeling equipment rental
· Thursday Departures

Galapagos Cruise - Otavalo - the Andes

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SET ITINERARY - FIXED DEPARTURES: MONDAYS ONLY.

Included:

· Flight in and out of Quito
· Airport - hotel - airport transportation
· 4 nights in Quito
· City tour of Quito
· Otavalo Indigenous market
· Chaski Antawa train ride
· Indigenous communities of Otavalo and Karanki Magdalena, Afro-Ecuadorian Community of Salinas
· 1 night in Magdalena Karanki Community
· Avenue of the Volcanoes and Devil's Nose Train Ride
· 1 night in Riobamba
· Cuenca and Inca-Canari Ingapirca Ruins
· 1 night in Cuenca
· El Cajas National Park
· 1 night in Guayaquil
· Flight Quito - Galapagos
· 3-night Deluxe Galapagos Cruise - MV Galapagos Legend - in superior accommodation with full board
· 2 daily island excursions
· Flight Galapagos - Quito
· Hotel Taxes
· Galapagos National Park fee
· Transit Control Card fee
· Not included:
· International departure tax
· Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
· Medical services, insurance, tips and personal expenses
· Snorkeling equipment rental
· Monday Departures

Galapagos (MV Glps Legend) - Machu Picchu

14 nights from $4,479*

Quito - Galapagos Islands Cruise aboard MV Galapagos Legend - Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco

Included:

· Flight into Quito and out of Lima
· All Airport transfers
· 3 nights in Quito
· Flights to and from Galapagos
· 3-night cruise through Galapagos Islands aboard MV Galapagos Legend including all meals, tours, guides and lecture services.
· Flight Lima - Quito
· 3 nights in Lima
· Flight Lima - Cuzco
· 2 nights in Sacred Valley
· Round Trip Train to Machu Picchu
· Machu Picchu guided tour with lunch
· 1 night in Machu Picchu
· 2 nights in Cuzco
· Flight Cuzco - Lima
· Breakfast (most hotels)
· Hotel Taxes
· Saturday departures

Mainland Ecuador Adventure

10 nights from $2,472*

Quito - Otavalo Market - Chaski Antawa Train - Papallacta Hot Springs - Rainforest Lodge - Avenue of the Volcanoes passing through Riobamba and the Devil's Nose - Cuenca -Guayaquil.

Included:

· Flight into Quito and out of Guayaquil
· Airport transfers
· Transfers between cities
· 2 nights in Quito
· Avenue of the Volcanoes excursion
· 1 night in Otavalo
· 2 nights in the Rain Forest
· 1 night in Riobamba
· 2 nights in Cuenca
· 2 nights in Guayaquil
· Breakfast daily (most hotels)
· Hotel Taxes
· Departs on Mondays and Thursdays

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Quito - Cuenca - Guayaquil

6 nights from $1,668*

Visit Ecuador's main cities in one week.

Included:

· Flight into Quito and out of Guayaquil
· Domestic flights in Ecuador
· All Airport - Hotel - Airport transfers
· 2 nights in Quito
· 2 nights in Cuenca
· 2 nights in Guayaquil
· Breakfast daily (most hotels)
· Hotel Taxes

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The Andes - Galapagos (MY Coral I)

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Quito - Banos - Riobamba - Alausi - Devils Nose Train - Ingapirca Ruins - Cuenca - El Cajas National Park - Guayaquil - Galapagos Islands aboard MY Coral I

Included:

· Flight in and out of Quito
· Airport to Hotel transfers
· 3 nights in Quito
· 3-night excursion from the Andes descending to the Coast (including 1 night in Riobamba and 2 nights in Cuenca)
· 1 nights in Guayaquil
· Flight Guayaquil to Galapagos
· 3-night cruise through Galapagos Islands aboard MY Coral I with meals and tours
· Flight Galapagos to Quito
· Breakfast daily (most hotels)
· Hotel taxes
· Monday departures.

Amazon Lodge - Galapagos (MY Coral I)

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Quito - Amazon Lodge - Galapagos Islands

Included:

· Flight in and out of Quito
· Airport transfers
· Domestic flights in Ecuador
· 4 nights in Quito
· 3-night excursion in the Amazon Basin
· 3-night MY Coral I cruise around the Galapagos Islands including transfers, full board and guided tours.
· Breakfast daily (most hotels)
· Hotel Taxes
· Monday Departures

Galapagos (MV Galapagos Legend) - Papallacta

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Quito - Galapagos Islands with MV Galapagos Legend - Papallacta Hot Springs

Included:

· Flight in and out of Quito
· Airport transfers
· 4 nights in Quito
· Flight Quito to Galapagos
· 3-night Galapagos cruise on the MV Galapagos Legend, including accomodation, meals and tours.
· Flight Galapagos to Quito
· 1-night excursion to Papallacta Hot Springs and Antisana Reserve including breakfast and one box lunch.
· Hotel taxes
· Saturday departures

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