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Nine of the Best Isles

11 days
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From Quito to Genovesa Island
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3 traveler reviews
Nine of the Best Isles - 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
  • Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu
  • Lima
    Lima
  • Guayaquil
    Guayaquil
  • Baltra Island
    Baltra Island
  • Isabela Island
    Isabela Island
  • Santa Cruz Island
    Santa Cruz Island
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's historic Old Town
  • Visit Cotopaxi National Park
  • Cruise the Galápagos Islands
  • Snorkel with sea turtles in Isabela
  • See giant tortoises in Santa Cruz

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in the city of eternal spring, get your bearings and relax after your journey.
  2. Day 2 Get a taste for Ecuador with a visit to a traditional market and a trip to Cotopaxi Volcano.
  3. Day 3 Fly away from the mainland to the Galápagos Islands and have your first wildlife encounter.
  4. Day 4 Explore the coast by dinghy and set foot on the island of the marine iguanas.
  5. Day 5 Meet the famous giant tortoises of Galápagos at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
  6. Day 6 Discover a bit of Galápagos history and look out for some underwater wildlife.
  7. Day 7 Relaxation day at Santa Cruz. Recharge your batteries and lounge on Las Bachas beach.
  8. Day 8 Explore Santiago Island and see its wild residents and impressive rock formations.
  9. Day 9 See some amazing wildlife and beautiful landscapes, and try out the glass bottom boat.
  10. Day 10 Marchena Island
  11. Day 10 Start the morning with a climb to really see this paradise for birdlife.
  12. Day 11 It’s the end of your cruise, so enjoy a slow goodbye at the giant tortoise sanctuary.
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What's Included

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Operated by

Hurtigruten

4.0
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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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.
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Tour ID: 259153

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    Ecuador
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    Peru
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    Ecuador
    Type B
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador and Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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