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Amazon and Galapagos Island Tour, a land tour and cruise vacation combination
Duration: 10 days
Starting at: $2090 per person
Many people dream of traveling down the Amazon and cruising through the wildlife mecca of the Galapagos Islands. There are Galapagos tours, and there are Amazon tours. Here is an opportunity to experience both exotic destinations in one all-inclusive Ecuador vacation package. The adventure begins with two days in the splendor of the Amazon, staying at the comfortable Sacha Lodge, eco-accommodations in the heart of the rainforest surrounded by lush vegetation and abundant tropical wildlife. To complete this once-in-a-lifetime Ecuador adventure tour, you'll select a Galapagos vessel that suits your interests, schedule and pocketbook. Our Amazon and Galapagos tour makes it simple to visit these most famous remote corners of the world.
Amazon and Galapagos Island Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 ARRIVE QUITO
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Arrival and transfer to your Quito hotel. If you arrive early for your Ecuador adventure travel tour, we can arrange optional tours to explore the city, its museums and other sites of interest.
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Day 2 QUITO - SACHA LODGE
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In the morning you'll be transferred to the Quito airport for a breathtaking flight high over the Andes to the frontier town of Coca. From Coca, a motorized canoe will deliver you to the Sacha Lodge along the Napo, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon. To help you get your bearings on arrival, you'll receive a welcome orientation with refreshments. Spend the rest of the day getting acquainted with all the lodge has to offer on a guided walk through the Amazon jungle and visiting an amazing butterfly farm. (B,L,D)
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Day 3-4 SACHA LODGE
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Amazon tours are known for their lush, exciting ecology, and this one is no exception. Your two days in the rainforest are filled with fascinating activities, including jungle walks, dugout canoe rides, birdwatching and visits to the clay lick favored by parrots where you'll witness some of the jungle's most colorful displays. On this Amazon adventure, you'll also explore the rainforest from the treetops on the lodge's observation tower and canopy walkway. (B,L,D)
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Day 5 SACHA LODGE - QUITO
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In the early morning, you'll depart the Amazon for the airport to take the return flight to the capital. You'll be transferred to your Quito hotel and have the rest of the day and evening to yourself on the eve of your Galapagos tours. (B)
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Day 6 QUITO - GALAPAGOS
Another early morning transfer will take you to the airport for the 600-mile flight to the Galapagos. Galapagos island tours are a varied mix of some of the world’s most fascinating flora and fauna. Upon arriving in the Islands, you'll be transferred to your vessel to begin your Galapagos wildlife adventure. Depending on the Galapagos cruise you've selected, you'll be spending five to eight glorious days in this magical archipelago. (B,L,D)
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Day 7-9 GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
According to your chosen itinerary, you will visit between eight and ten different islands. Each of the Galapagos Islands has its own particular topography, ecology and wildlife. Dinghies provide daily transport to shore for walking tours, enabling you to get closer wildlife views. All tours allow ample time for the activities included in the itinerary, whether snorkeling, scuba diving or swimming. If you prefer pure relaxation, you'll find it on the boat as well as under the equatorial sun on the beach. For more details, please refer to the individual vessel itineraries. (B,L,D)
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Day 10 GALAPAGOS - QUITO - HOME
Alas, Galapagos tours don't last forever. Your final morning will include one last island visit before being transferred from the vessel to the airport for your return flight to Quito. Upon arrival at the Quito airport you will connect with your international flight home, or we'd be happy to make arrangements to extend your stay in the capital or add trip extensions elsewhere in Ecuador. (B)
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Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner
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2007 TRIP DATES
Departure dates depend on the duration of your Galapagos cruise and the boat of your choice. Please contact us for more details.
2 person minimum / 8 maximum
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
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Included in tour cost
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- Airfare: Quito / Sacha / Quito
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- Meals as indicated
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- All hotel accommodations (twin shared basis)
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- All airport/hotel transfers
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- Entrance fees for all scheduled tours and archaeological sites (except Galapagos National Park)
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- Five or eight day Galapagos Cruise
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- English speaking certified guides
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- Southern Explorations pre departure services.
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Excluded in tour cost
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- International round trip airfare to and from Ecuador
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- Airfare: Quito / Gal / Quito
Low Season - $360
High Season - $415
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- airport taxes international (around $55) and local (around $10)
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- Entrance to Galapagos National Park ($100)
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- Tips and gratuities
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- Alcoholic beverages
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- Travel insurance
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- Continental breakfasts are included at all hotels. All other meals are not included unless specified in the itinerary.
PHYSICAL RATING
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Moderate
GALAPAGOS ACCOMMODATION
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Amazon & Galapagos
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3 nights Amazon Jungle Lodge
1 night Hotel
4 nights Galapagos Island Cruise
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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Additional $280
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- Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.
Prices based on 3% cash discount
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Duration: 10 days
