 |
|
|
|
|
|
Galapagos and Amazon
|
|
A Group tour exploring Ecuador’s Amazonian rainforest and cruising Darwin’s ‘Enchanted Isles’ |
Ref: EX-AAJ
17 days
from £2895 (minimum 1 passengers)
|
|
Destination:
Ecuador
<
Go Back
|
|
Ecuador is a small but immensely varied country - most of its territory consisting of Andean highlands and Amazonian rainforest. Its most famous feature, the Galápagos Islands, lie 600 miles into the Pacific Ocean. It is here that we spend our first week, exploring the volcanic landscapes, sailing from island to island on a small motor yacht, sleeping on board and spending as much time as possible tracking the (usually very co-operative) wildlife with a qualified Galápagos guide. There’s also time for sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling - often in the company of pelicans, boobies and sea-lions. Back on the mainland we fly to Lago Agrio for an Amazonian jungle safari in Cuyabeno National Park. Travelling by both canoe and on foot, observing the daily life in the Secoya Indian villages, we have the opportunity to engage in local pursuits such as piraña fishing. The wildlife here includes fresh-water dolphins, howler monkeys, sloths, caimans and prehistoric species of birds and fish. Sleeping in camp surrounded by the soft sounds of the forest night is a unique experience.
Regional flights with KLM
For just £25 we can offer flights from the following airports for this trip: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, London city airport, Humberside, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Teeside and Stansted into Amsterdam to connect with your onward flight.
Trip Profile
A varied itinerary, sometimes remote and primitive, but action-packed and full of interest. Travelling by air, motor yacht, canoe and minibus; extensive jungle and island walks.
Group & Staff
min. 4, max. 16, plus local leader and guides on mainland, and registered guide in Galápagos.
Accommodation
7 nights on board Galapágos boat, 4 nights hotels and 4 nights simple jungle camps.
Food
Breakfast in hotels, full board in jungle and Galápagos |
Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Quito; free time to relax. | Day 3 | Fly to Kapawi.
| Day 4 | Two days at Kapawi Lodge, exploring the jungle. | Day 5 | As above | Day 6 | Fly to Quito. | Day 7 | Quito city tour. | Day 8 | Early morning flight to Baltra; board boat and visit North Seymour. | Day 9 | Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands of Santa Cruz. | Day 10 | Sail to the southenmost island of Espanola: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez. | Day 11 | Floreana: Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay. | Day 12 | Sail to Isabela, visit Punta Moreno and Urbina Bay. | Day 13 | Visit Tagus Cove on Isabela, sail on to Punta Espinoza (Fernandina).
| Day 14 | Puerto Egas and Bartolome. | Day 15 | Visit Turtle Cove and sail back to Baltra. Fly to Quito. | Day 16 | Depart Quito. | Day 17 | Arrive London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 15 Dec 04
09 Mar 05 | *£2895 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
|
FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local taxes US$108 (approx. £72), paid locally
Insurance £77
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
|
| |
|
|
|
Galapagos and Amazon
A Group tour exploring Ecuador’s Amazonian rainforest and cruising Darwin’s ‘Enchanted Isles’
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
