Travelmarvel South America Tours, Galapagos Islands, Amazon Cruise, Machu Picchu
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47 ARGENTINA – see the Casa Rosado in Buenos Aires GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS– encounter curious creatures whilst in the Galápagos Day 24. Amazon Cruise, Coca, Quito. Today you'll disembark your ship for the final time and transfer by motorised canoe back to Coca. From here, fly to Quito. After settling in to your hotel, enjoy dinner. Stay (Three Nights): Dann Carlton Quito. BD Day 25. Quito. Today you'll enjoy a guided tour of Quito, including its historic Old Town. Here, marvel at the architecture of the Plaza and Monastery of San Francisco, the Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), La Compañía de Jesús and the Museo de Arte Colonial. B Day 26. Quito. Enjoy a full-day at leisure today in Quito. Enhance Your Journey: Perhaps embark on an excursion to Otavalo (see pages 76-77). B Day 27. Quito, Galápagos Islands Cruise. Fly to San Cristóbal Island. On arrival, transfer to your ship and enjoy a talk on the landscapes you are about to discover. After lunch, set out cruising to Punta Pitt, an important nesting area for many bird species and the only location where you will find all three species of the blue-footed booby. Here, perhaps stroll along a walking trail, wander the coast or set off on a panga (Zodiac) ride. This evening, enjoy the first of many delicious dinners on board. Stay (Four Nights): Galápagos Islands Cruise, M/V Santa Cruz II. BLD Day 28. Galápagos Islands Cruise. This morning enjoy a panga ride to Santa Fe Island and land on an idyllic sandy-white beach populated by many sea lions. Look out for the land iguanas, amid the giant prickly pear cactus. After lunch, continue to South Plaza Island. Along the coast, watch for sea lion colonies, as well as the frigatebirds, swallow-tailed gulls and shearwaters that glide by. BLD Day 29. Galápagos Islands Cruise. Disembark your ship on Santa Cruz Island at Puerto Ayora and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Tour the facility and see giant Galápagos tortoises, as well as a range of other native creatures. The afternoon is then yours at leisure. Perhaps go hiking, biking or kayaking in Tortuga Bay, before returning to your ship. BLD Day 30. Galápagos Islands Cruise. Spend today exploring Punta Suarez. Here, a wildlife walk provides one of the highlights of your journey. Continue to Española Island, a remarkable island that plays host to an extraordinary range of creatures. In Gardener's Bay, arrive on a long, white sandy beach, where magnificent colonies of sea lions and marine iguanas laze in the sun and sea turtles swim offshore. Keep an eye out for warbler-finches, small ground finches, large cactus finches and hood mockingbirds. BLD Day 31. Galápagos Islands Cruise, Guayaquil. Disembark your ship at Baltra Island and transfer to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner later this evening. Stay: Guayaquil, Hampton Inn by Hilton. BD Day 32. Depart Guayaquil. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B 2017 DATES & PRICES (A$) 32 Days – Santiago to Guayaquil (ISTAG32) Per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Jan. 30; Feb. 27; Mar. 27. $22,595 $32,845 May 8, 22. $22,995 $33,245 June 5; July 3, 31. $22,595 $32,845 Aug. 28. $22,995 $33,245 Sept. 25; Oct. 23; Nov. 6. $23,195 $33,445 CRUISE UPGRADES – AMAZON Prices listed include a three-night cruise in a Standard Suite (Second Deck) aboard the M/V Anakonda, based on availability at time the of booking. See page 81 for deck plans. To upgrade, add per person: Suite Type Twin Share Solo Trav. Deluxe Suite (Third Deck) $745 $1,095 CRUISE UPGRADES – GALÁPAGOS Prices listed above include a four-night cruise on a Horizon Deck Explorer Cabin aboard the M/V Santa Cruz II, based on availability at the time of booking. See page 80 for deck plans. To upgrade, add per person: Cabin Type Twin Share Solo Trav. Expedition Deck $225 $450 TOUR NOTES Prices include all flights in South America, transfers, tipping and airport taxes (airport taxes are subject to change). Surcharges on internal air will apply if not flying internationally with LATAM Airlines booked by Travelmarvel. Please note that extensions (Days 20-32) are not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director, however you will enjoy the expert services of local guides and staff aboard the both vessels.