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Walk the colonial streets of Quito, barter at the colourful Otavalo markets and spot wildlife on a cruise through the Galápagos Islands.
Explore the Galápagos Islands on this eight night tailor-made itinerary. Start your holiday in the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, visiting cathedrals and colonial palaces before driving through mountain scenery to Otavalo; test your bargaining skills for ponchos, scarves and blankets at the indigenous market. Spend four nights on the Santa Cruz II cruising through the Galápagos Islands. See all three species of boobies on San Cristobal Island, get up close to marine iguanas on Española Island and go snorkelling in the Santa Fe and South Plaza Islands.Arrival into Quito
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Half day Quito city tour
The city tour starts at the Independence Plaza, flanked by the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Municipal Building and the Archbishop’s Palace. Visit the temple of La Compañía de Jesús and its awesome gilded interior. Continue on to the Monastery of San Francisco, one the of great religious buildings of the New World; its impressive façade and atrium that lead to its Baroque interior influenced by Moorish style, with the winged Virgin of Quito at its main altar. The tour ends at a lookout point with a great view of Quito.
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Full day Otavalo excursion
This excursion goes north, to the land of the Otavalos and South America’s most famous Indian fair. The Panamerican Highway pass through dramatic mountain scenery to the textile market of Otavalo, where guests will enjoy visiting the many stalls full of ponchos, scarves, blankets, wall hangings, woven belts (fajas), hats, handbags and much more. Here Otavaleños barter in silence, in marked contrast to the raucous noise of other markets; take your time to negotiate the best bargains. Then, proceed to Peguche, an Indian village very near Otavalo that is home to the artisans who do the weaving in their homes; guests can learn about their culture and everyday life. Lunch is at one of the charming country inns or haciendas of the area.
INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch
Quito - Galapagos Islands
INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Galapagos excursions
Santa Fe Island/South Plaza Island - After breakfast, we take the panga over to this idyllic sandy-white beach populated by many sea lions. The endemic land iguana, unique to this island, may be spotted during the morning walk amid the giant prickly pear cactus. Snorkelling and swimming from the panga rounds off our rewarding experience, or if guests prefer, the glass-bottom boat provides an incredible view for non-snorkelers.
INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Galapagos excursions
Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island) - In the morning, we disembark (dry landing) for our visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station's giant tortoise Breeding Centre within an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest home to many land birds. This station is the headquarters of scientific investigation, conservation and the National Park’s administration. Following our visit, we board our transport to enjoy lunch in the cooler highlands of Santa Cruz Island, a completely different ecosystem.
INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Galapagos excursions
Punta Suarez/Gardner Bay (Española Island) - An exciting walk awaits at this site, where we enjoy its unique sea bird colonies, including waved albatrosses (April - December), Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, and swallow-tail gulls as well as a view of the Galapagos’ famous "blow-hole". Also, look out for red-green-black marine iguanas. Back on board for lunch.
INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Galapagos Islands - Guaqaquil
Baltra Island - On our last day, we disembark at Baltra Island and transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the continent.
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Departure for the UK
Private transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Galapagos Islands
The recently launched Santa Cruz II is a great option for those looking to explore the Galapagos Islands in comfort. Guests can choose from a variety of cruise lengths and the boat has a total of 7 naturalists guides to help you get the most out of your time in the Galapagos.
All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
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Travel between 1st May 2025 - 31st October 2025
from £12,999pp
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