The Finch & the Tortoise - Itinerary A
Visiting: Ecuador, Galapagos IslandsCode: GSGVA
Tour price from USD 1952.00 for 7 days - Land Only
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Visiting: Ecuador, Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos: watch your step - iguanas, sea lions and boobies ahead.(Was Galapagos Adventure)
The Finch & the Tortoise - Itinerary A
Day
Quito
Explore Quito, the capital of Ecuador and the highest capital city in the world with a judicial building. La Paz, in Bolivia, is the actual highest capital city in the world, but it doesn't have a judicial building. We think someone, somewhere was extremely bored when they gave Quito that title. If arriving early, perhaps spend time getting acquainted with QuitoPre-departure meeting in the eveningDay
Baltra
Giant tortoise can grow up to four feet long. Think about that. That's about three and a half feet of tortoise more than you'll ever have seen before. Pay them a visit on Santa Cruz. Visit Santa Cruz - the second largest island in the GalapagosStop by the Charles Darwin Research Station and get up close with a giant tortoise Take a bus to the Santa Cruz highlands, visit the largest lava tunnels in the Galapagos and perhaps spot wild Galapagos tortoise (B, D)Day
Isabela
Isabela is a pretty name for an island, which is fitting, because this is a really pretty place. If you think that sounds lame then we can't be friends anymore. Seriously. Visit Isabela, the archipelagos' largest islandView the blue lagoons and rocky terrain at Punta Moreno, Enjoy the backdrop of three active volcanoes, flamingos and lava formationsStop by Elizabeth Bay and perhaps spot rays, turtles, sea lions, penguins and Sally Lightfoot Crabs (B, L, D)Day
Fernandina, Punta Espinoza & Bahia Urbina
Walk among the lava cactus on Fernandina. It colonises and grows on lava fields, which is pretty intense. Have you ever tried to colonise a lava field? Didn't think so. Respect where respect is due. Travel to Fernandina Island, the youngest of the Galapagos IslandsWalk on lava and see lava cactus, marine iguanas and flightless cormorants at Punta EspinosaSpot the colourful land iguanas and giant tortoises at Bahia Urbina back on Isabela (B, L, D)Day
Isla Santiago, Playa Espumilla and Buccaneer Cove
Buccaneer Cove is a real-life pirate hangout. Well, it was during the 18th and 19th century at least. They used to anchor in the bay (a good hiding spot) and repair their ships and head ashore to fetch salt, tortoises, fresh water and firewood. Yeah, they used to eat tortoises. Spend the day visiting sites on Santiago IslandStop by the black sand beach of Puerto Egas and see hundreds of marine iguanas, fur seals and sea lionsVisit the beautiful Espumilla Beach, an important nesting site for sea turtlesSpot flamingos, pintail ducks and stilts in the mangroves Get acquainted with the old sea dog's haunt of Caleta Bucanero (Buccaneer Cove), a place of local legends and stories, where pirates used to careen their ships (B, L, D)Day
Daphne - Quito
Take one last opportunity to spot some high-flying bird action on Daphne before partaking in some high-flying bird action yourself and flying back to Quito.Visit Daphne Island and spot masked boobies, finches and perhaps even the frigate birdsCruise back to Baltra and bid farewell to the Galapagos before a return flight to Quito (B)Day
Quito
Return to Quito, where civilisation awaits. Reflect on the last 10 days of your life, and all the new animal (and human) friends you made along the way. The Galapagos is sure to leave a lasting impression on you, kind of like when you sleep on a pillow crease and wake up with red marks all over your face, but nicer. The trip ends today after breakfast (B)While the information presented here details our planned itinerary, including routes taken, activities included, accommodation and meeting times, please accept that unforseen changes may occur. We are constantly on the lookout to improve our program and further enhance your experience. Naturally, we will keep you up to date with any last minute amendments to your tour.
Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
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