Sample Itinerary:
Day 1, Sunday - Miami/Quito
Depart Miami via LAN Ecuador for Quito, Ecuador. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. (Hotel Dann Carlton/Swissotel)
Day 2, Monday - Quito/Galapagos
Early morning transfer to airport for your flight to Baltra Airport, Galapagos. Upon arrival, transfer to pier to board the MV Galapagos Legend. Afternoon, sail to the island of North Seymour and meet swallow- tailed gulls and sea lions. This site is also known for its blue-footed boobies, the magnificent frigate bird, and both endemic species of iguanas. Hike around the nesting sites. (Superior inside cabin/Superior outside cabin) (B/D)
Day 3, Tuesday - Galapagos Cruise
Anchor at safe harbor on Genovesa. Dry landing at El Barranco. Walk on lava terrain. Observe red-footed boobies, frigates, and fragrant palo santo trees. At Darwin Bay, observe sea lions, lava gulls, night herons, and fiddler crabs. Snorkel in the bay and view sharks and rays at a safe distance. (B/L/D)
Day 4, Wednesday - Galapagos Cruise
Arrive at Suarez Point on Espanola. This site is noted for sea lion colonies and is one of the most important sites for bird watching. Visit the famous blowhole. Sail to San Cristobal Interpretation Center. Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Learn about the island's natural and human history. (B/L/D)
Day 5, Thursday - Galapagos/Quito
Disembark and transfer to the airport for flight to Quito. Arrive and transfer to hotel. (Hotel Dann Carlton/Swissotel)
Day 6, Friday - Quito
Morning tour of largest historical center in the Americas. Visit important churches, guardians of a stunning multi-ethnic artistic and cultural heritage. Tour colonial quarter, Congress building, and Old Town. (B)
Day 7, Saturday - Quito/Miami
Transfer to the airport for return flight to Miami via LAN Ecuador. (B)
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