Introduction

Walk the vibrant streets of historic Quito, where indigenous and European traditions meet in the architecture and pulse of daily life. Your days in Galapagos will be filled with activities guided by Brian Keating and local expert naturalists with a passion for the preservation of the unique ecology of this otherworldly archipelago. Snorkel with colourful tropical fish and always keep a watchful eye for sea turtles, penguins, sea lions, dolphins and whales.

Start

Day

Accommodation

Type

Destination

Duration

Basis

Start

Day 1

day 0

Illa Experience Hotel   Quito

2 nights

B&B

Day 1

Day 3

day 2

Mashpi Lodge   Mashpi Biodiversity Reserve

3 nights

FB+

Day 3

Day 6

day 5

Hotel Otavalo by Art Hotels   Otavalo

1 night

D,B&B

Day 6

Day 7

day 6

Wyndham Quito Airport   Puembo

1 night

B&B

Day 7

Day 8

day 7

Ocean Spray Galapagos Luxury Cruise    

7 nights

FB+

Day 8

Day 8

day 7

Baltra Harbour

day stop

Baltra Harbour

day

 

Day 8

Day 8

day 7

Santiago Island

day stop

Santiago Island

day

 

Day 8

Day 9

day 8

Isabela Island

day stop

Isabela Island

day

 

Day 9

Day 10

day 9

Santa Cruz Island

day stop

Santa Cruz Island

day

 

Day 10

Day 11

day 10

South Plaza Island

day stop

South Plaza Island

day

 

Day 11

Day 12

day 11

Santa Fe Island

day stop

Santa Fe Island

day

 

Day 12

Day 13

day 12

Espanola Island

day stop

Espanola Island

day

 

Day 13

Day 14

day 13

San Cristobal Island

day stop

San Cristobal Island

day

 

Day 14

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

 

Quito: Illa Experience Hotel

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Mashpi Biodiversity Reserve: Mashpi Lodge

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Otavalo: Hotel Otavalo by Art Hotels

Puembo: Wyndham Quito Airport

Ocean Spray Galapagos Luxury Cruise

Fast Facts

15 Days / 14 Nights

Price

COST: US$15,250  (per person, based on double occupancy)

US$5000 deposit will secure your spot

US$6000 installment due Aug. 10, 2022

Final payment due by Oct. 04, 2022

If you wish to pay by cheque, we offer a 2% cheque discount.

 

Includes:

  • 7 nights in GALAPAGOS on our exclusive chartered yacht m/v  Ocean Spray 
  • 2 nights at exclusive boutique hotel in Quito
  • 3 nights at Mashpi Lodge Cloud Forest
  • 1 night in the Highlands
  • 2 nights at airport hotel in Quito
  • Daily Breakfasts,  14 lunches & 13  dinners
  • Hosted by Brian Keating,  Going Wild
  • Local naturalist guides in Cloud Forest and Galapagos 
  • Activities at Mashpi, hike, nature walks, canopy viewing platforms and Dragonfly experience.
  • Activities in Galapagos- zodiac explorations, shore excursions, kayak, snorkeling, swimming, hiking,  beachcombing, nature walks 
  • Domestic flights to/fom Galapagos
  • Park fees Galapagos 
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information and meeting (held in Calgary 1 month prior to departure).

Excludes:

  • International flights
  • Tipping Kitty collected at the pre departure meeting  (estimate US$ 400 per person)
  • Personal expenses 
  • Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages throughout the trip

 

Important: Quoted prices are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control (i.e. airfare or fuel surcharges, fluctuations of currency, park fees, taxes, etc.). All payments, unless otherwise noted, are 100% non-refundable once received. We strongly advise you to purchase trip cancellation insurance.

Quito: Illa Experience Hotel

Experience Our Home and Service Experience Our View Experience Confort

Mashpi Biodiversity Reserve: Mashpi Lodge

Mashpi Lodge Mashpi Lodge Mashpi Lodge

Otavalo: Hotel Otavalo by Art Hotels

Puembo: Wyndham Quito Airport

Ocean Spray Galapagos Luxury Cruise

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