Ecuador: Highlands and Amazon 13 Days
Mainland Ecuador
Superior Tourist

Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in America. It lies on both the Northen and the Sourthen Hemispheres and is divided by the Equator line, thus the name of the country. Ecuador has 4 diverse and unique regions: the Amazon Rain forest, the highlands Andes, the Coast, and the Galapagos Archipelago.

These four regions are subdivided into provinces. Besides its exuberant biodiversity, Ecuador is home to an impressive variety of ethnic groups, includind communities who still practice ancient cultural traditions.

Quito: Capital city of Ecuador. The 2nd highest capital of South America rests along the foothills of the Pichincha volcano to 2800 m. height above sea level. It was originally inhabited by the pre-inca tribe. Quitus, whose name signifies “ Middle of the Earth” since the city is located 15 miles south of the Equator. Its history and fusion of cultures makes Quito a complex and fascinating city to discover, It is no wonder the city has been a recipient to international awards such as UNESCO´s First World Heritage Site in 1978 honoring the largest and best-preserved historical centers of America. In 2013, it was awarded the title of "The Leading Destination of South America" by the World Travel Awards.

Andes: Many of the provinces in Ecuador`s highlands are named after the most important mountain or volcano on its territory: Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, and Chimborazo. Most of the names of the mountains have their origin in an indigenous tongue, mostly Quichua. The word “Andes” itself comes from ANTI, which means “where the sun rises”.

Amazonia: The Amazon Region of Ecuador known as "The East" is formed by the following provinces, from north to south: Sucumbios, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Morona Santiago and Zamora Chinchipe. It is characterized by its warm, humid and rainy climate. The temperature varies between 23 º C and 26 º C. Ecuador has two parks that cover the Amazon Basin: Cuyabeno National Park, Yasuní National Park.

This tropical region is home to thousands of indigenous people belonging to some 200 different nationalities. Among the best known are the Siona, Secoya, Cofan, Shuar, Zaparo, Huaorani and Quichua. The indigenous tribes that inhabit the Ecuadorian jungle are the ancestral guardians of the biological inheritance of this region of the world. Having lived there for over 10,000 years, they know plants, their animals and their secrets better than anyone else.

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Galapagos aboard the Grand Queen Beatriz 5 Days "A"
Cruise
First Class

The pride of Galapagos, Queen Beatriz, is a 16-passenger motor catamaran built in 2018 with high technology. Its nine air-conditioned cabins all boast ocean views and private bathrooms to enjoy of the wonderful landscape. There are four spacious deluxe cabins with private balconies and three standard cabins. Elsewhere on the ship, passengers can enjoy the jacuzzi, dining room and bar.
Balcony Suites:
- 4 cabins
- 2 Queen and 2 twin / convertible King
- Picture windows
- Private balcony
- Located on the upper deck
- Average cabin area 20m2.
- Bathroom 3.20m2

Standard Cabins
- 5 cabins
- 2 Queen, 2 twin/convertible King
- Picture windows
- Located on the main deck
- Average cabin area 20m2
- Bathroom 3.5m2

Social Areas
- Reception
- Dining Area
- Bar
- Lounge
- Shaded Terrace
- Sun Deck
Hot Tub
Dining Area
Relax Area

One of the best cruises in the Galapagos Islands for adults who travel with their families, very comfortable to carry babies on board.

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Galapagos aboard Yacht Nemo III 5 Days " B "
Cruise
First Class

First Class Cruise through the Islands
To cruise through the islands has been turning into one of the tourist favorite options. Each year, more and more people of all ages decide to make of a cruise their ideal way of vacationing.

To travel to the Galapagos on board of this cruise will make an amazing experience.

Nemo III Services

On board of the Nemo III you will be able to enjoy many commodities. To start, while you cruise through the islands you will have a Jacuzzi for you to relax in sundeck. When it comes to sleeping, you will have at your disposal double cabins, all with private bathrooms and the space you need for your baggage.

During your cruise, you will enjoy 3 delicious meals each day along with practical snacks. There’s air conditioner available for your commodity to handle the elevated temperatures as well as hot and cold water for you to choose. Complete adventure

While aboard de Nemo III cruise, you will be able to experience adventure at the fullest. This due to the fact that you will receive a first class level of attention inside comfortable cabins, you will eat the most delicious food and at the same time, you will make port on several islands and see all that they have to offer.

When you go into the islands, you will be nature’s guest of honor to enjoy all of it wonderful creation. It is definitely a once in a lifetime experience you will not want to miss.

Galapagos Cruise: Nemo III

The Galapagos Islands are one of Ecuador’s mayor touristic destinations. They are located 1000km away from the country’s coast and it offers an impressive variety of flora and fauna both terrestrial and marine. If you’re interested in booking a tour to explore the islands, the best option for you, is to travel with Nemo III Galapagos cruise.

A cruise trip turns tours to the islands into amazing and complete experiences. It makes a perfect balance between feeling comfortable and being able to be close to the islands marine fauna. It’ll also give you the chance of visiting the most attractive places of the archipelago

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Galapagos aboard The Majestic Yacht 8 days "A"
Cruise
Luxury

This first-class, motorized yacht is 35 meters (115 feet) long and is especially designed to sail through these islands. Its common areas and suites have large picture windows to assure you grand vistas of the seascapes as you cruise from destination to destination.

Throughout the expedition, you will dine on fine cuisine. At the end of a day of hiking and snorkeling, you can relax chat with your shipmates about your explorations in one of the spacious social areas. Up on the sundeck, you will have the opportunity to relax with a drink from the bar or soak in the Jacuzzi. As the yacht cruises to the next day’s destination, you’ll rest peacefully in one of the nine double cabins equipped with air conditioning and private bathroom with hot water.

Majestic offers excellent four-, five- and eight-day itineraries. On hand are certified naturalist guides to answer your questions and nine crewmembers to attend to your needs.

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Galapagos aboard Archipell I Catamaran Yacht 4 Days " A "

First Class - Cruise

Includes:

Transport
flights
Sight Seeing
Food
Hotels

The Archipell I is one of the most comfortable cruise boats navigating the Galapagos archipelago.

This is due to our dedication in designing the most comfortable fleet of catamarans available. We have worked with the same passion and dedication as with the Journey I to maintain a standard of service that is second to none (worldwide).

The Archipell I will offer lots of space and comfort for naturalist and diving cruises, the artful combination of stability, grace and speed make this catamaran a perfect partner for a Galapagos discovery adventure.

Archipell I has 8 comfortable double cabins with windows to the outside, double and twin low beds, private bathroom, cold/hot water, air conditioned, closet and night table.

Onboard there is also a social area with TV, VHS, DVD, library, comfortable dining room, varied and healthy food, bard interior and external on the sundeck, sundeck with comfortable chairs for relaxing.

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DAY	ISLAND	PLACES
MON	San Cristobal	AM: San Cristobal Airport PM: Colorado Hill
TUE	South Plaza Santa Fe	AM: South Plaza Island PM: Santa Fe Island
WED	Floreana	AM: Champion Islet PM: Loberia & Asylum of Peace
THU	Santa Cruz	AM: Charles Darwin Station Baltra Airport

ITINERARY DAY BY DAY:

Day 1

SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: COLORADO HILL

AM: Upon arrival at San Cristóbal Airport, travellers pass through an airport inspection point to make sure that no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the islands, and to pay the park entrance fee of $100. A guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbour.

PM: Colorado Hill

Colorado Hill Tortoises Protection and Growing Centre, located approximately 40 minutes by bus from the southeast of the island, was built to improve the status of the population of the island tortoises. The centre includes a large corral, a Visitor Centre, breeding centre and an interpretative trail. Along this trail, it is possible to see different species of native and endemic plants as well as birds like the San Cristóbal mockingbird, yellow warblers, many species of finches and the Galapagos flycatcher.

Day 2

SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND AND SANTA FE ISLAND
AM: South Plaza Island

South Plaza is located at the east of Santa Cruz Island, and forms part of two islands known as Islas Plazas. Despite its small size, some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos are found here. The Plazas land iguanas are smaller than their relatives found on other islands. There are several hybrid iguanas, a result of crossing a male marine iguana and a female land iguana; they are unique, recognisable at first glance by their black/grey color, with a land iguana's crest, but face and tail of the marine iguana. The large population of iguanas is due to the presence of tuna, their favourite food. Swallow-tailed gulls nesting in the rugged cliffs are seen along with other seabirds such as Audubon shearwaters, red-billed tropicbirds, frigate birds and brown pelicans.

PM: Santa Fe Island

Located in the southeastern part of the Galapagos, this island was formed from an uplift rather than being from a volcanic origin; which is why it is mostly flat. There are some theories claiming that this could be the oldest island in the archipelago. Santa Fe is home to a number of endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk, Galapagos snake, Galapagos mockingbird, rice rats and one of the two species of land iguanas on the islands. After disembarking into the beautiful and clear waters, you will be in contact with one of the many sea lion colonies. Along the trail, many saltbushes can be seen, as well as giant Prickly pear cactus. There are great possibilities of snorkelling with playful sea lions and tropical fish.

Day 3

FLOREANA ISLAND: CHAMPION ISLET - LOBERIA & ASYLUM OF PEACE
AM: Champion Islet

Bottlenose dolphins frequently escort our passage to Champion Islet and you can see them from nearby jumping the wakes! Underwater, Galapagos sea lions are playful acrobats that become the number one attraction. There are also lots of reef fish, and perhaps a green Pacific turtle.
An inflatable dinghy ride along the shoreline of this islet offers sightings of lots of seabirds that are endemic to the archipelago, including Galapagos penguins, blue-footed boobies, magnificent frigate birds and red-billed tropicbirds, swallow-tailed gulls and lava herons.
A birdwatchers dream is to get a glimpse of the Charles mockingbird on top of prickly pear cacti. This mockingbird is a scientific and historic key species, because it put Darwin on track of his theory of ‘adaptive radiation’.

PM: Loberia & Asylum of Peace

The Asylum of Peace Island is of historical interest for guests. This hike goes past a mesmerising cave and visits a fascinating freshwater spring. La Loberia beach is an ideal spot to enjoy the ocean, as well as the playful sea lions that reside there.

Day 4

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: CHARLES DARWIN STATION
AM: Charles Darwin Station

Although the great majority of Galapagos visitors come here to observe and appreciate natural wonders, it is also interesting to learn how the protection and conservation of the islands are done. The main attractions are the National Park information centre, the Van Staelen Exhibition Hall, the Breeding and Rearing Centre for young tortoises, and adult Galapagos tortoises in captivity.

Assisted by the naturalist guide and some crewmembers, the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to the Baltra Airport, where we will take the shuttle back to the airport.

Important: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide and captain will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.

Name	Archipel I Catamaran
Year of Construction	2005
Category	First Class
Type	Motor Catamaran
Length	27m / 88ft
Beam	11m / 36ft
Capacity	16 passengers max.
On-Board	Dining room, bar and conference area with television, DVD player, chart games, library of books and DVDs
Accommodation	Main Deck: 2 cabins with double beds, 6 cabins with twin beds
Max speed	10 knots
Crew	9 members
Greater safety on-board	We obtained the International Safety Management Certificate of the International Marine Organisation (IMO), carry proper security equipment, and put board regulations and safety instructions. Scheduled maintenance and regular checks keep our yacht in safe conditions.

Details

Cost Includes:

All transfers in Galapagos: Airport-Yacht-Airport
Accommodation in double cabins
Three meals a day, drinking water, tea or coffe
Excursions in the islands with English Speaking Nature Guide.
Snorkelling Equipment

Cost Excludes:

Galapagos National Park Tax: USD 100.00 to be paid in cash in Galapagos
Galapagos Transit Card: USD 20.00 per person
Soft drinks and alcoholics beverages
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