General Tours > Galapagos and the Rainforest

Galapagos and the Rainforest
9 Days starting from $3,999

Countries Visited:
Ecuador

 

Length: 9 Days
Type: Fixed Departure Dates
Category: Uncategorized
Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-278
   
 
About This Tour


Our General Tours World Traveler Ship and Hotels… The deluxe, all-suites MV Galapagos Explorer features the largest staterooms in the Galapagos and sails in full compliance with Galapagos Park Service environmental standards. To complement your sea voyage, we’ve selected a charming boutique hotel with centuries-old history in the heart of Old Quito and an award-winning spa resort with a pristine setting in the Ecuadorian rainforest.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights

The General Tours World Traveler Advantage
  • Unmatched value with 23 meals, wine with dinner, naturalist-guided sightseeing, luggage handling, port charges, park fees, and internal flights Your best price for this luxury vacation featuring a 4-night cruise, a private Junior Suite Bungalow at the Arasha Resort & Spa – and fine South American wine every evening Our delightful hotel in Quito, the Patio Andaluz, offers Colonial-styled luxury in a historic building, now a designated National Treasure The MV Galapagos Explorer II is the perfect ship for an enriching vacation, with spacious staterooms, a handpicked crew of naturalist guides, and great meals with wine every evening Discover one of the world’s last remaining ‘Biodiversity Hot Spots’ – famed for its wealth of endemic plants and animals Every day at Arasha, we’ve arranged for complimentary spa treatments and a variety of fun and enlightening excursions 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites#WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Arasha Resort & Spa
Hotel Class: Luxury
Well, there’s nothing like it. It’s an award-winning luxury property set in a tropical forest offering the finest Ecuadorian and international cuisine, a full menu of pampering spa treatments, and an array of excursions into the surrounding rainforest.

Patio Andaluz
Hotel Class: Luxury
We selected the Patio Andaluz for its centuries-old history, its superb location in the heart of Old Quito, and its luxurious comfort.
 
Day 1 - Arrive Quito, Ecuador
Check-in to the Patio Andaluz, a luxury boutique hotel with a rich Colonial legacy in the heart of historic Old Quito#WHS#.

Day 2 - Fly to Galapagos Islands
#WHS#After arriving on Baltra Island you’ll board the MV Galapagos Explorer II and visit Dragon Hill, a beautiful bay on Santa Cruz Island. Dinner onboard is followed by a briefing from the ship’s staff of naturalists. Each night you can attend these talks previewing the next day’s activities. Meals B,L,D

Day 3 - Bartolomé Island / James Island
Bartolomé is famous for its dramatic geological formations, including Pinnacle Rock. A short hike brings you to the summit for a panoramic view. After lunch onboard, the ship sails to James Island where you make landing on a pristine black sand beach, surrounded by fantastic rock formations. A mile-long trail brings you to inter-tidal pools along the coast, home to land iguanas feeding on the exposed algae, Oyster Catchers and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. At trails-end is Fur Seal Grotto, one of the only places on the islands where this wonderful creature can be seen. Meals B,L,D

Day 4 - Fernandina Island / Isabela Island
As you prepare to land on Fernandina, keep your eyes peeled for penguins diving off the rocks and marina iguanas congregating in large groups. You can even snorkel and witness the rare spectacle of these iguanas feeding underwater. This morning’s hike crosses two lava flows to a small peninsula, home to flightless cormorants. At the edge of the archipelago, you alight on Isabela Island which is visited only by faster ships like the Explorer II. The visit to the island’s northwestern tip is worth the journey. Sailing by dingy, you’ll explore along the imposing coastal cliffs – home to blue-footed and masked boobies, Galapagos penguins, pelicans, and fur seals. The rocky shoreline also attracts sea-turtles who come to feed in these waters, and with good conditions, snorkeling here can be spectacular. Manta rays, sea-turtles, sea lions and even dolphins are often seen. Meals B,L,D

Day 5 - N. Seymour Island / Santa Cruz Island
Walk along the flat trails of North Seymour to see colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. On Santa Cruz you’ll see evidence of the island’s geological power on a walk through lava tubes, with opportunity to observe the rare giant tortoise. Meals B,L,D

Day 6 - Fly to Quito / Arasha Resort & Spa
Depending upon sea conditions and flights, your last day’s activities will include a visit to the sea lion colony at La Loberia, a visit to El Junco Lake, or a tour of the Galapagos Interpretation Center. An afternoon flight returns you to Quito where you’ll be met for your scenic 2-hour drive into the Ecuadorian tropical forest. Your destinations is the luxurious Arasha Resort & Spa, set in one of the world’s last remaining biodiversity “Hot Spots”, home to 35,000 plant and 500 bird species and the largest variety of amphibians in the world. We’ve made special arrangements for upgraded Junior Suite Bungalows and a full array of spa treatments and guided excursions through the pristine forest. Meals B,L,D

Day 7 - Arasha Resort & Spa
Spend the day as you please here in this extraordinary location. We’ve included a complimentary spa treatment and a variety of enriching excursions. Explore with our naturalist guide through the lush vegetation and learn about the health benefits of the indigenous plants, or take an exciting torch-lit nighttime hike into the forest. You can birdwatch, search for wild orchids, or even turn cacao seeds into a chocolate fondue! Meals B,L,D

Day 8 - Arasha Resort & Spa
Pamper yourself with another included spa treatment today. Then be as relaxed or as active as you wish. Choose another included excursion, perhaps a guided hike to a nearby waterfall or even fishing for your dinner. Or, just stretch out by the pool or relax along the sandy shores of Negrito Creek. Meals B,L,D

Day 9 - Arasha Resort & Spa / Quito
After breakfast, we’ll drive you back to Quito where your tour ends or you can continue your vacation with our Freestyle Travel options. Meals B,L


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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