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Nature & Wildlife Expedition Cruise

7 days
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From Quito to Santa Cruz Island
4.0
3 traveler reviews
Nature & Wildlife Expedition Cruise - 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
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's historic Old Town
  • Visit Cotopaxi National Park
  • Snorkel with sea turtles in Galápagos
  • See giant tortoises in the wild
  • Kayak around Genovesa Island

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in the city of eternal spring, get your bearings, and unwind after your journey.
  2. Day 2 Get a taste for Ecuador with a trip to Cotopaxi Volcano.
  3. Day 3 Fly away from the mainland to the Galápagos Islands, where your encounter with wildlife awaits.
  4. Day 4 Explore Santiago Island and see its wild residents and impressive rock formations.
  5. Day 5 See some amazing wildlife and beautiful landscapes, and try out the glass-bottom boat.
  6. Day 6 Marchena Island
  7. Day 6 Start the morning with a climb to better see this paradise for birdlife.
  8. Day 7 Your cruise has come to an end, so enjoy a slow goodbye at the giant tortoise sanctuary.
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

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Operated by

Hurtigruten

4.0
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

102

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

75%

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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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