Highlights of Colombia, Ecuador & Galapagos
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Highlights
- Visit the wildlife prolific Galapagos Islands.
- Stay in a traditional Finca in the coffee growing region, explore the region and try your hand at some coffee production.
- Enjoy the historical centre of Bogotá.
- Explore the fortified city of Cartagena.
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Accommodation options: La Casona de la Ronda, Casa Gangotena, Hotel Hilton Colon & Patio Andaluz
On arrival in Quito you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation options: La Casona de la Ronda, Casa Gangotena, Hotel Hilton Colon & Patio Andaluz
Enjoy a walking tour of Quito with your guide.
Accommodation options: Galapagos Odyssey, Casa Opuntia, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival in the Islands you will be met and taken to your boat for the start of your cruise.
Accommodation options: Galapagos Odyssey, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
Today will be spent exploring Isabela Island. Lava herons are often spotted in the mangroves here, as are sea lions and Galapagos penguins. There is an optional snorkel and swim: w...
Accommodation options: Galapagos Odyssey, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
Today you'll explore Isabela Island further, journeying to the mangroves and lakes on the north coast which are a haven for birdlife. In the afternoon you'll take a Zodiac trip around Elizabeth Bay. Wildlife commonly seen here includes sea turtles, spotted eagle rays and flightless cormorants.
Accommodation options: Galapagos Odyssey, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
This morning you'll explore Fernandina Island, which has the largest population of marine iguanas in the Galapagos. Later you'll take a Zodiac tour of Tagus Cove on Isabela island,...
Accommodation options: Galapagos Odyssey, Casa Opuntia & Floreana Lava Lodge
Today you'll visit Santiago Island, with optional snorkeling and kayaking around a beach that's a nesting site for marine turtles.
Accommodation options: Hotel Abadia Colonial, Hotel de la Opera & Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia
Today you will disembark your cruise and will fly back to mainland Ecuador where you will connect with a flight to Bogota. In Colombia you will be met and taken to your hotel for the night.
Accommodation: Hacienda Bambusa
Enjoy a morning walking tour of Bogota before transferring back to the airport and fly to the coffee region. You will be met upon arrival and taken to your hacienda in the coffee region.
Today you will visit Filandia, Salento and Valle Cocora.
Accommodation: Finca Bambusa & Hacienda Bambusa
Accommodation options: Hotel Alfiz, Casa San Agustin, Hotel Ananda & Hotel Las Islas
Morning coffee tour, ending at the airport for your flight to Cartagena where you will be met and taken to your hotel.
Accommodation options: Hotel Alfiz, Casa San Agustin, Hotel Ananda, & Hotel Las Islas
Enjoy a tour of Cartagena with your guide.
Accommodation options: Hotel Alfiz, Casa San Agustin, Hotel Ananda & Hotel Las
Time at your leisure to further explore Cartagena.
Transfer to the airport for your flights home.
Transfer to the airport for your flights home.
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