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Ecuador & Galapagos

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INDEPENDENT TOUR NATURE EXPLORE

GALAPAGOS WEST AND CENTRAL ISLANDS Baltra Island | Santa Cruz | Floreana Island | Isabela Island | Fernandina Island | Santiago Island Discover the rugged yet beautiful islands of the Galapagos aboard a fabulous catamaran, the Reina Silvia Voyager, equipped with luxurious amenities for a comfortable and convenient trip to explore the central and western Galápagos. Begin with a night in Quito, Ecuador’s capital, before flying over to the Galapagos to start the adventure. Spot iguanas and flamingos on the green and white sandy beaches of Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island, witness abundant marine life while snorkelling in Punta Vicente Roca on Isabela Island, and make friends with giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island. Head out on a Zodiac and explore the shallows and mangroves to look for sea turtles and penguins around Elizabeth Bay and see the salt crater, dark sand beach and tidal pools at Puerto Egas on Santiago Island. Exploring the Galapagos is all about seeing the unique wildlife and taking in the stunning scenery that will be unlike anywhere else you have visited.

Essentials Duration: 10 days and 9 nights Highlights: • Mingle with marine iguanas and flamingos in Punta Cormorant on a guided hike • Hop on a Zodiac through mangroves to spot turtles and seabirds on Isabela Island • Take a wildlife walk in North Seymour to spot sea lions and blue-footed boobies Includes: • Pre and post-accommodation in Quito • 7 nights aboard Reina Silvia Voyager • Full board on the vessel • Daily excursions in Galapagos • Airport transfers to and from the vessel • Return international fligths and internal flights

Isabela Island

Sierra Negra Crater

GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING ESCORTED TOUR ADVENTURE WILDLIFE

Essentials Duration: 5 days and 4 nights Highlights:

• See giant tortoises roaming in their natural habitat and learn about how they are helping to preserve these endangered animals • Snorkel in the cool waters to see colourful fish, white-tipped reef sharks, sea lions, turtles, rays, and penguins • Hike to Sierra Negra Crater, the second largest in the world after Ngorongoro in Tanzania, for breathtaking views Includes: • 2 nights’ accommodation in Puerto Ayora • 2 nights’ accommodation in Puerto Villamil • Includes breakfast and lunch throughout • Airport transfers to and from the vessel • Daily excursions • Bilingual guide • Return international flights and internal flights

Baltra Island | Santa Cruz | Isabela Island

Spend five days exploring the two largest islands in the Galapagos - arriving in Baltra Island, head straight over to Santa Cruz to start exploring. At a giant tortoise reserve, see the majestic animals roaming and visit nearby natural lava tunnels and twin pit craters ‘The Gemelos’, where you will also see plenty of birdlife. Enjoy a full-day tour to learn about the fishing zone, Galapagos Marine Reserve, near Santa Fe Island. Swim and snorkel in the cool water to see reef sharks and colourful fish. On Isabela Island, visit the Tortoise Breeding Center, then discover the Tintoreras Islet, named after the white-tipped reef sharks. See wildlife including sea lions, turtles, rays and the blue-footed boobies, both whilst on a hike and when snorkelling. Explore the highlands of Isabela Island as you hike to Sierra Negra Crater and the rim of Volcan Chico. This itinerary gives you a different perspective of the Galapagos as you will be staying on the islands rather than on a ship sailing around them.

Fernandina Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

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