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The Galápagos
Tour length: 8 - 11 days
Destination: ecological paradise. Follow Charles Darwin’s footsteps on the archipelago declared a national park to protect its unique fauna, including giant Galápagos tortoises, iguanas, penguins, flightless cormorants and Darwin’s 13 species of finches. Additionally, see the world’s highest active volcano and get acquainted with the culture as you participate in volunteer work in Ecuador.
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You are viewing the 2010 itinerary, which is valid from 10/1/2009 to 9/30/2010
The starting price for this tour is: $2,620

Day 1 Fly to Ecuador

Arrive in Quito

Day 2 Quito

Take a guided tour of Quito:
  • Santo Domingo Church
  • Independence Plaza
  • Government Palace
  • Mitad del Mundo
  • Intinan Museum
  • Day 3 Baltra • Santa Cruz

    Fly to Baltra
    Continue on to Santa Cruz Island
    Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station

    Day 4 Bartolomé Island

    Enjoy a yacht excursion to Bartolomé:
  • Pinnacle Rock
  • Day 5 Plaza Island or North Seymour

    Enjoy a yacht excursion to North Seymour Island or Plaza Island

    Day 6 Santa Cruz • Quito

    Return to Baltra
    Visit the Twin Craters
    Fly to Quito

    Day 7 Cotopaxi

    Visit Cotopaxi National Park:
  • Cotopaxi Volcano

  • Experiential learning: Visit a farm or flower farm

    Day 8 Depart for home

    3-DAY TOUR EXTENSION:

    Days 8-11 Riobamba • Quito

    Travel to Riobamba
    Transfer to Guamote
    Experiential learning: Participate in community-based projects. Options include:
  • Painting
  • Cooking
  • Playing with and providing assistance to children

  • Excursion to Devil’s Nose via train