Ecuador: featuring the Galapagos Islands
including Otavalo, Quito, The Andes Mountain Train and the Middle of the World
including Otavalo, Quito, The Andes Mountain Train and the Middle of the World
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Ecuador is a country of rich, indigenous cultures and spectacular natural scenery. From the moment you land in Quito, one of the most beautiful cities in South America, until your departure from Guayaquil, you will delight in one stunning vista after another. A highlight of your tour is sure to be a five-day cruise of the lush tropical landscapes of the Galapagos, teeming with exotic wildlife, including fur seals, marine iguanas, giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies.
Ecuador is a country of rich, indigenous cultures and spectacular natural scenery. From the moment you land in Quito, one of the most beautiful cities in South America, until your departure from Guayaquil, you will delight in one stunning vista after another. A highlight of your tour is sure to be a five-day cruise of the lush tropical landscapes of the Galapagos, teeming with exotic wildlife, including fur seals, marine iguanas, giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies.
- Otavalo Indigenous Market, Quito, Middle of the World, Andes Mountain Train, 4 Night Galapagos Cruise, Baltra Island, Bartholome Island, Isabela Island, Fernandina Island, Rabida Island, Santa Cruz Island
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The Galapagos Islands offer a dramatic geological history and one of the world’s most remarkable collections of plant and animal life. On your exciting voyage, local naturalists will provide insight into its fascinating wildlife and history during onboard lectures and guided nature walks through this unique chain of islands.
• Learn about the Galapagos sea birds, including the blue-footed booby and the Galapagos penguin, and why they are considered some of the most unusual birds in the tropics.
• Explore the mysteries of the islands’ amazing marine animals. Discover why whales dive so deeply in the water, how sea lions hold their breath for extended periods of time, and how dolphins are able to communicate so effectively.
• Listen to entertaining stories about Charles Darwin’s acclaimed voyage, as well as some of the colourful, trailblazing settlers who once called the Galapagos their home.
• Learn about the history of Ecuador and how Spanish forces succeeded in toppling the Inca Empire in the early 16th-century, as part of the discovery and conquest of the new world.
