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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.
View the itinerary for: 2010  |  2011  |  2012
You are viewing the 2011 itinerary, which is valid from 10/1/2010 to 9/30/2011
The starting price for this tour is: $2,605

Day 1 Fly to Ecuador

Arrive in Quito

Day 2 Quito

Take a guided tour of Quito:
  • Independence Plaza
  • Government Palace

Visit Santo Domingo Church
Take an excursion to Mitad del Mundo
Visit the Intinan Museum

Day 3 Baltra • Santa Cruz

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

Day 4 Bartolomé Island or Isabela Island

Enjoy a boat excursion to Bartolomé or Isabela Island

Day 5 North Seymour or Floreana Island

Enjoy a boat excursion to North Seymour Island or Floreana 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

3-DAY TOUR EXTENSION:

Day 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

Depart for home

 

* PLEASE NOTE: Business visits, institutional visits, panel discussions, experiential learning activities and lectures will be scheduled subject to availability and confirmed prior to departure date.