Galapagos Panorama (Nemo II)
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Highlights
- Learn about the archipelago's geological history
- Watch marine iguanas scuttling across the sands of Las Bachas
- Size up giant tortoises at El Chato Tortoise Reserve
- Snorkelling at one of the most beautiful beaches - Gardner Bay
- Pay a visit to the quirky Post Office Bay on Floreana
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Quito's impressive Old Town is full of picturesque streets and historic buildings - there are more than 30 churches to explore, as well as fascinating museums and lively plazas.
Fly to Baltra, board the Nemo II and cruise out to the white-sand beaches of Las Bachas.
Observe giant tortoises in the wild at the El Chato Tortoise Reserve. Visit the Fauso Llerena Breeding Centre and learn about the land iguanas.
The eastern-most island in the Galapagos, a variety of seabirds nest on Isla San Cristobal, including blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies and frigates.
Due to its remote location, Isla Espanola has a large population of endemic birdlife and its coastline provides excellent opportunities to see reef sharks, turtles and tropical fish. Gardner Beach is considered by many as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Gala...
A highlight of any Galapagos tour Isla Floreana is rich in natural wonders and wildlife, including seabirds such as boobies, pelicans and frigates. Discover the quirky maritime history of Post Office Bay.
Isla Santa Fe is a lovely place to take a dip with sea lions and its cacti forests are host to a unique sub-species of land iguanas.
Inhospitable to most plants and animals, Isla Bartolome is one of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes in the Galapagos, full of parasitic spatter cones, lava flows and Bombs, the famous Pinnacle Rock and Galapagos penguins and lava lizards
The peaceful waters of Black Turtle Cove - a mangrove wetland on the north coast of Isla Santa Cruz - are a wonderful place to see green turtles, Galapagos sharks and abundant birdlife.
Quito is a cultured city with a wonderous Old Town, a dynamic nightlife and atmospheric streets showcasing Ecuadorian life in all its splendour.
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All meals are included onboard the Nemo II, this includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Tea, coffee and cold water is available at any time during the day [or night]. Most meals are served buffet style. Here is an example of the typical meals served Breakfast Toast, spreads, muesli, eggs with fresh fruit and fruit juices Lunch A mix of hot and cold dishes plus salads or vegetables and fruit salad and juice Dinner Fresh seafood, chicken or pork, pasta, rice, vegetables, salads and dessert.
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9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
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‘Comfort travel’ means encountering all that the real world has to offer, but with an added degree of, well… comfort. We use more private transport, the travel pace more relaxed, the accommodation a touch nicer. And by paying a little more up front, you’ll be treated to more included meals, more leader-led activities and get a greater immersion in all things local.
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- 31 Oct 2015 (GMSAN151031)
- Hotel Cafe Cultura
- Robles & Reina Victoria Esquina, Robles 513
- Quito
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