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Galapagos Islands - CRUISING ABOARD THE GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II
 January 03, 2008
Arrival in Quito
Upon arrival in Quito, you are met by our local representatives for the transfer to your hotel. Hotel: Swissotel.
January 04, 2008
City tour of Quito
The city tour includes a cisit to the old section of Quito, an urban jewel with treasures of art and architecture that date to the Spanish Colonial era. Highlights are the Independence Plaza, Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, Municipal Building and Archbishop's Palace, as well as La Compañia de Jesus and San Francisco churches. The tour ends at a lookout point with a great view of Quito, before returning to town. (B)
January 05, 2008
Quito to Galapagos
Early morning flight to Galapagos and transfer to the Galapagos Explorer II, a 100-passenger ship. During this 4 night cruise, you will visit: Bartolome, Isabela: Urbina Bay, Fernandina: Punta Espinosa, James: Puerto Egas, Rabida, Santa Cruz: Darwin Station and Highlands, Bachas beach. (B,L,D)
Accommodations on board the ship: 1 Renaissance Balcony Suite and 1 Renaissance Panoramic Suite.
January 09, 2008
Galapagos to Quito
Mid-day flight from Galapagos to Quito. On arrival in Quito, transfer to your hotel, the Swissotel. (B)
January 10, 2008
Depart Quito
Early morning transfer to the airport for your return flight to Canada/USA or elsewhere in South America.
Rate:
US$ 3,300 per person
What's Included:
* Hotel accommodation as per selection
* Hotel taxes and service charges
* Meals as indicated
* Transfers and sightseeing as indicated, escorted by an English speaking guide
* Tours and Transfers on a private basis
* Luggage handling at airports
* Airfare Quito – Galapagos – Quito
* 4 nights cruise on M/V Galapagos Explorer. Cruise includes all transfers in the islands, all shore excursions escorted by English speaking naturalist guides, all meals, water, coffee/tea, all lectures and seminars on board
* Tours, transfers, accommodation based on two people traveling together and sharing a twin/double room
What's Not Included:
* Items of personal nature
* Bar services
* Meals or tours not indicated as included
* International airfares
* Gratuities to guide and crew. Suggested amount is US$ 90 per person. Gratuities for bar services are at your discretion. For tours in Ecuador, please refer to our “Helpful Tips” guidelines.
* snorkeling equipment rental on board the ship
* International departure tax in Quito, US$ 40.60 per person
* Galapagos National Park Entrance fee, US$ 100 per person
* Galapagos Transit Control Card, US$ 10 per person
* Cancellation / Medical insurance
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