Tourcan Value Vacations - Ecuador / Galapagos Islands

CA$3,995.00 price per person, double occupancy (land only) - 7 Days

Single supplement: CA$1,215.00 (Does not apply for Solo Traveller)

CA$350.00 non-refundable deposit due at time of booking, balance due 60 days prior to departure.

Book 90 days before departure and receive an additional $285.00 off your tour and a $100 credit towards a future tour per guest. ($100 credit good for 3 years.)

Group size: Min 2 people

Departures: Mondays or Tuesdays: January - December 2023

ARRIVAL DAY IN DESTINATION: MONDAYS OR TUESDAYS

Themes: Classic loop, Family friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Romantic escape

Activity level: Moderate

What to expect: Stand in two hemispheres; visit the Middle of the World.

Cruise the Galapagos Islands; an iconic conservation milestone. Wild tortoise excursion; Galapagos quintessential character.

Visiting: Quito & the Galapagos Islands

Ecuador Galapagos Islands Registration

Galapagos Tour - " A dream come true!"

Galapagos is a dream destination for most, and for us too; we are passionate about these wondrous islands and their natural beauty and wildlife, and we hope to share these wonders with you. With more than 20 years of experience, we are the Galapagos experts..

Day One: Arrive Quito

Welcome to Mariscal Quito international airport! On arrival clear customs and immigration then make your way to the arrival hall where a Tourcan vacations representative holding a paging board with your name on it. You are then assisted with your luggage thereafter board the complementary hotel shuttle to the Hotel for check in.

Overnight: Dann Carlton hotel - Meals: None

Day Two: Quito

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning meet your guide in the hotel lobby at and depart for a 5 hour half day visit of colonial Quito with the Middle of the World.

Explore the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical centre in the Americas; visit some of its most important churches such as the majestic La Compañía and iconic San Francisco, guardians of a stunning multi-ethnic artistic and cultural heritage. Drive through the traditional neighborhood of San Juan. Finish the morning at the "Panecillo" hillside with its breathtaking views of the old and modern city.

Return to the hotel for the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight: Dann Carlton hotel - Meals: Breakfast

Day Three: Quito / Galapagos Islands via Guayaquil

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and you will be shuttle transferred to the Quito airport for your flight to Baltra.

On arrival in the Galapagos, show proof of having paid the Galapagos National Park (PNG) – fee will be prepaid, pass the SICGAL filter, and take your luggage when going to the arrival area where you will meet your Galapagos guide.

You are taken to board a ten-minute bus ride to the pier to board the THE CORAL I & II OR THE GALAPAGOS LEGEND.

Depart to the Galapagos in a 2:30-hour domestic flight arriving at Baltra or San Cristobal Airport. A

representative of our cruise ship will welcome you, and then you will be transferred to the port to

embark the vessel.

Overnight: The Coral I & II OR The Galapagos Legend.- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days Four - Six : The Galapagos Islands

Enjoy of a paradisiacal destination marked by its uniqueness which inspired Charles Darwin on his Theory of Evolution. Every day visit two new places, and wake up with the most idyllic landscapes, to later enjoy a buffet-style breakfast and time to get ready for the first excursion. Every island and visitor site offer different geographical landscapes, fauna, and flora, but every corner of the archipelago will be filled with wildlife. From blue-footed boobies in their mating dance to lazy sea lions sunbathing by the shore, or fast-swimming penguins next to you in the snorkeling activities. All our guest will return to the ship for a varied lunch-buffet and free time to relax by the

pool, sun terraces or Jacuzzi of our open decks while we arrive at our next visit. Get on a dinghy ride with a Galapagos naturalist expert and learn more about geology, evolution, human history and biology of the next visitor site. Once again be amazed by the different terrain, exotic animals, and plants. Start with a hike through natural paths and have close encounters with the inhabitants of the area. Then, have some free time to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the beach, or choose to snorkel, kayaking or glass-bottom boat adventure.

Return on board to get changed and comfortable to later enjoy a-la-carte dinner in our acclaimed Lonesome George Restaurant which serves local and international specialties. One evening, we will surprise you with an al-fresco BBQ on the highest deck with great quality cuts, salads, and seafood for the ultimate Galapagos experience: dining under the sunset. After dinner, there will be a short but entertaining lecture about next day excursions followed by free time to relax or join an

onboard activity.

Overnight: The Coral I & II OR The Galapagos Legend.- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day Seven: Galapagos Islands / Quito via Guayaquil

In your last day, breakfast will be served a bit earlier than usual to take advantage of the morning

and take part on a last excursion in the islands.

We will sail back to Baltra or San Cristobal Airport to transfer our guests to their flight back to Quito via Guayaquil. Once in the mainland, one of our representatives will transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Dann Carlton hotel - Meals : Breakfast

Day Eight : Depart Equador (flight not included)

Check out of the hotel after breakfast and you are transferred to Quito international airport to check in then board your homebound flight.

Meals: Breakfast

*** End of our services***

Ecuador Galapagos Islands Registration

Your tour includes: ·

· 3 nights at the Dann Carlton hotel in Quito with breakfast
· CGG Tax - Migration Control card to Galapagos
· Fuel surcharge
· Entrance fee to Galapagos National Park
· Air ticket to and from Galapagos Islands
· 4 nights on Galapagos cruise in a Standard Plus cabin with air-conditioning and private facilities. Your cruise also includes;
. All meals. Welcome & farewell cocktails.
. 24-hour coffee station.
. Two daily excursions to different islands with multilingual naturalist guide (upon request).
. Snorkeling Equipment.
. Outside Decks, Flora and Fauna observation.
. Activities on board (brieﬁngs, lectures)
. Airport and port assistance, transfers to port and dinghy ride to the ship.

Excludes: ·

· All airfare and related fees
· Excess baggage charges
· Wet suits & kayak rental
· Scuba Diving
· Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
· Tips & personal expenses.
· All other services not mentioned as ‘included’
· Medical Services & travel insurance.
. Extra expenses in case of modifying the itinerary due to flight cancelation, strikes or blocking of roads and train tracks by demonstrators or political activists.
. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

**Times may vary according to traffic and weather

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