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In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route)

9 days
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From Quito to Guayaquil
4.0
3 traveler reviews
In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route) - Hurtigruten
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Operator
Hurtigruten
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Age range 6 to 90

Places You’ll See

  • Quito
    Quito
  • Guayaquil
    Guayaquil
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's historic Old Town
  • Stand on both hemispheres at once
  • See giant tortoises in their habitat
  • Snorkel with sea lions in the Galápagos
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Vibrant Quito 
  2. Day 2 Visit historic Quito  
  3. Day 3 Your cruise begins 
  4. Day 4 Tortoises of San Cristóbal 
  5. Day 5 Santa Fe and South Plaza 
  6. Day 6 Explore Santa Cruz
  7. Day 7 Dramatic Española 
  8. Day 8 Reef life on Eden Islet 
  9. Day 9 End of an expedition 
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Operated by

Hurtigruten

4.0
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

102

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

80%

From the magnificent fjords of Norway to the ice-filled bays of Antarctica, Hurtigruten is renowned for its comprehensive collection of voyages to remote, beautiful and dramatic coastlines from the far north to the distant south.   With over 120 years of maritime experience and our fleet of...

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Customer Reviews

  • Douglas
    · April 15th, 2022
    It was a good trip, but there were a few glitches and policies that made little sense.

Dates & Availability

9 days
In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route)
From Quito to Guayaquil

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  • Wednesday
    1 Jan, 2025
    Thursday
    9 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
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    6 Mar, 2025
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Tour ID: 259081

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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