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Nine of the Best Isles

11 days

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From Quito to Genovesa Island

4.0

3 traveler reviews

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Operator: Hurtigruten
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Machu Picchu
Lima
Guayaquil
Baltra Island
Isabela 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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Introduction

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

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
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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%

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Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Hurtigruten
4.0

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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Good to Know

Tour ID: 259153

Currencies
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US Dollar
Ecuador
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Sol
Peru
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F. As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F.
Type A
Ecuador and Peru
Type B
Ecuador and Peru
Type C
Peru
Type E
Peru
Type F
Peru
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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before April 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Hurtigruten. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Accessibility
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