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Depart on board M / VGalapagos Legend: Monday & Thursday
Depart on board M / YCoral Coral I & II: Tuesday & Wednesday
Starts in: Quito or Guayaquil.
Day 1: Quito: Transfer in Quito – accommodation.
Day 2: Quito – Tour of the colonial city: Explore the streets and largest animated historical centre of the Americas. Visit some of the most important churches such as La Companis and San Francisco, who are the custoDayns of a great multi-ethnic heritage of art and culture. Accommodation in Quito.
Guayaquil and museums: The tour begins with a visit to the Peñas neighborhood of the nineteenth century with s view of the city and the River Guayas. Walk in the beautiful boardwalk 2000, we see the monument in the rotunda to the heroes of the liberation of South America via the bank of the River Guayas. Visit the famous archeological museum of the Central Bank. Accommodation in Guayaquil.
Day 3 Galapagos cruise onboard M / Y Coral I or Coral II & M / V Galapagos Legend: The Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean 1000 km off the coast of Ecuador. The "Enchanted Islands" are famous worldwide for its variety of unique wildlife, where the giant tortoises, sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas and different bird species can be observed even approximate. In 1978, UNESCO recognized the island as Natural Heritage. Due to the volcanic islands of the Galapagos is unique in the world and has been called 'a living museum and showcase of evolution'.
Take a cruise including 3-nights to the islands of eastern North Seymour, Santa Cruz, Floreana, Spanish, San Cristobal, or a 4-night cruise to the islands west of Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago , Rabida, or a 7-night cruise for both directions. The cruise includes all meals, 2 daily trips to the islands conducted by multilingual naturalist guide, accommodation in shared double cabins with outdoor air conditioning and private baths, evening meetings and conferences, mobilization of in & out main hotels in Quito or Guayaquil Airport in conjunction with our cruise departures.
All vessels are elegantly decorated in wood and brass fishing. There are extensive social areas where you can join the many activities such as the Neptune Festival, Festival of Ice Cream, barbecue night among others. Relax in one of the exterior decks, in the pool or Jacuzzi and enjoy the wonderful scenery of the islands. There is also a special place for children: children's corner. Enjoy the spa offers a peaceful and harmonious environment. The cuisine is exceptional, ranging from a breakfast buffet with special menus prepared by professional chefs, which can be compared with those of the best restaurants in the world and deserve special mention.
All multilingual naturalist guides are certified by the Galapagos National Park. They will be with you during the two day trips to the islands and will share important information and knowledge of the islands in geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna, and also taught in the evening lectures by a multimedia presentation.
Day 6 (7 or 10 depending on duration of cruise): Galápagos to Quito / Guayaquil. Transfer in
Day 7 (8 or 11) Quito or Guayaquil: Transfer out.
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