Western Galapagos Cruise + Quito

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Western Galapagos Cruise + Quito



Tour Description:

You’ll love the city-center location of our luxury hotel in Quito – and sightseeing with our expert guide! Then embark on our extended 6-night cruise all the way to the Western edge of the Galapagos archipelago. Enjoy your Upper Deck outside cabin aboard the newly-renovated La Pinta and a complete program of shore landings with our expert naturalists.

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Dates & Pricing

Wednesday 06 Nov 24 — Saturday 16 Nov 24Starting at $10,399 Get a Quote
Wednesday 04 Dec 24 — Saturday 14 Dec 24Starting at $10,399 Get a Quote
Wednesday 29 Jan 25 — Saturday 08 Feb 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 12 Feb 25 — Saturday 22 Feb 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 26 Feb 25 — Saturday 08 Mar 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 12 Mar 25 — Saturday 22 Mar 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 26 Mar 25 — Saturday 05 Apr 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 09 Apr 25 — Saturday 19 Apr 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 23 Apr 25 — Saturday 03 May 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 07 May 25 — Saturday 17 May 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 21 May 25 — Saturday 31 May 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 04 Jun 25 — Saturday 14 Jun 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 18 Jun 25 — Saturday 28 Jun 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 02 Jul 25 — Saturday 12 Jul 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 16 Jul 25 — Saturday 26 Jul 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 30 Jul 25 — Saturday 09 Aug 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 13 Aug 25 — Saturday 23 Aug 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 27 Aug 25 — Saturday 06 Sep 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 10 Sep 25 — Saturday 20 Sep 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 24 Sep 25 — Saturday 04 Oct 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 08 Oct 25 — Saturday 18 Oct 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 22 Oct 25 — Saturday 01 Nov 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 05 Nov 25 — Saturday 15 Nov 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 19 Nov 25 — Saturday 29 Nov 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 03 Dec 25 — Saturday 13 Dec 25Starting at $10,499 Get a Quote
Wednesday 17 Dec 25 — Saturday 27 Dec 25Starting at $11,299 Get a Quote
Wednesday 31 Dec 25 — Saturday 10 Jan 26Starting at $11,299 Get a Quote
Wednesday 14 Jan 26 — Saturday 24 Jan 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 28 Jan 26 — Saturday 07 Feb 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 11 Feb 26 — Saturday 21 Feb 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 25 Feb 26 — Saturday 07 Mar 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 11 Mar 26 — Saturday 21 Mar 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 25 Mar 26 — Saturday 04 Apr 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 08 Apr 26 — Saturday 18 Apr 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 22 Apr 26 — Saturday 02 May 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 06 May 26 — Saturday 16 May 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 20 May 26 — Saturday 30 May 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 03 Jun 26 — Saturday 13 Jun 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 17 Jun 26 — Saturday 27 Jun 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 01 Jul 26 — Saturday 11 Jul 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 15 Jul 26 — Saturday 25 Jul 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 29 Jul 26 — Saturday 08 Aug 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 12 Aug 26 — Saturday 22 Aug 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 26 Aug 26 — Saturday 05 Sep 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 09 Sep 26 — Saturday 19 Sep 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 23 Sep 26 — Saturday 03 Oct 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 07 Oct 26 — Saturday 17 Oct 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 21 Oct 26 — Saturday 31 Oct 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 04 Nov 26 — Saturday 14 Nov 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 18 Nov 26 — Saturday 28 Nov 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 02 Dec 26 — Saturday 12 Dec 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote
Wednesday 16 Dec 26 — Saturday 26 Dec 26Starting at $10,699 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

Day 1 – Welcome to Quito
On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met and escorted to Casa Gangotena, our luxury boutique hotel in the historic heart of this World Heritage capital.

Day 2 – Discover Quito’s Colonial splendor
In the engaging company of our expert resident guide, your exploration of this World Heritage city begins in the historic heart of town, home to important Colonial-era landmarks like the Cathedral and Presidential Palace. At the Church and Convent of San Francisco, you’ll discover a splendid 16th-century landmark that blends spectacular Baroque elements with Moorish architectural style.   Spend time with some of the area’s resident artisans including a visit to the Shacha Warmi Gallery, a haven where art and tradition intertwine and the Loachamin Gallery, whose sculptures and paintings are inspired by nature and rooted in Ecuador’s natural and cultural heritage. For lunch, we’ll take you to a restaurant set in a handsome Colonial house for a congenial meal of traditional Ecuadorian dishes.  Meals B+L

Day 3 - Fly to the Galapagos Islands
Fly to Baltra Island and board La Pinta. Our comfortable and stylish expedition vessel offers just 24 outside staterooms, all on the Upper Deck with floor-to-ceiling windows. After lunch explore North Seymour Island, home to blue-footed boobies, frigate birds and sea lions. This evening’s briefing with our expert shipboard naturalists will enhance your cruise.  Meals B+L+D

Day 4 - Isabela and Fernandina Islands
Enjoy a morning dingy excursion along the remote coastline of Isabela Island where your sharp-eyed naturalist will point out its unusual inhabitants including flightless cormorants, sea lions, Nazca boobies, sea lions and fur seals. In the afternoon, step ashore at Punta Espinoza on Fernandina Island, the youngest in the archipelago. A one-mile nature walk across the barren lava fields reveals a remarkably high density of wildlife including marine iguanas, sea lions, sally light foot crabs, penguins and hawks.  Meals B+L+D

Day 5 - Two Landings on Isabela Island
Go ashore at Urbina Bay this morning to observe Darwins finches, penguins and other endemic species. This beautiful cove is also a great spot to take advantage of the complimentary snorkeling gear. After lunch on board, youll explore secluded Tagus Cove where an invigorating hike is rewarded with fantastic views of a saltwater lagoon which sits in the middle of a volcanic tuff cone.  Later, you can snorkel, set out in our glass-bottom boat, or enjoy a dingy excursion – all activities offer a great way to enhance your exploration of this delightful landing site.  Meals B+L+D

Day 6 - Rabida and Santa Cruz Islands
A guided morning stroll along the unusual red-sand beach of Rabida Island reveals a thriving colony of sea lions, marine iguanas, mockingbirds, yellow warblers and several species of Darwins finches. This particular stretch of the island also offers fantastic snorkeling for both beginners and the experienced. After lunch, join your naturalist to explore the scenic trails and wildlife of Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island.  Meals B+L+D

Day 7 - Charles Darwin Research Center and the Santa Cruz Highlands
This morning, youll step off ship in the colorful town of Puerto Ayora. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Center and learn about the important research and work being done to preserve the natural heritage of the Galapagos Islands. After a delightful al fresco lunch at the Finch Bay Hotel, explore the impressive interior highlands of Santa Cruz, home to the giant Galapagos tortoise! Return to ship in time for dinner and another informative naturalists briefing.  Meals B+L+D

Day 8 - Morning and Afternoon Excursions on Floreana Island
Settled in the early 1900s, Floreana is one of only four inhabited islands in the Galapagos archipelago. This morning, youll explore historic Post Office Bay to learn about its early residents and to hear adventurous tales of pirates and whalers. Then explore by dinghy along the islands north shore to observe sea lion colonies, marine turtles, rays and penguins. Enjoy lunch onboard and then return to shore for a guided walk along Cormorant Point, home to numerous bird species including greater flamingos, pintail ducks, herons and sandpipers. Conditions permitting, there will another opportunity this afternoon for some snorkeling or a ride in the ships glass-bottom boat.  Meals B+L+D

Day 9 - Fly to Guayaquil or Quito
After breakfast, you’ll disembark on Baltra Island and transfer to the airport for your included flight back to the South American mainland. You can fly to Guayaquil or Quito – where we include your overnight accommodations and a transfer to the airport in the morning. Or you can connect to your international flight on the same day. Meals B

Day 10 - Farewell, Ecuador
We transfer you to the airport today for your onward or homeward flight. Meals B