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Ecuador & the Galápagos with the Amazon 2011 / 2010

14 days from Quito to Guayaquil or 14 days incl. travel (WBGQ)

Cruise Overview


Cruise Overview


This exciting vacation lets you sample the natural wonders of Ecuador, including the Galápagos Islands and the Amazon Jungle. From Quito, fly to Coca and travel by canoe to your Amazon lodge for a 3-night stay that include a rainforest canopy walk, a guided night tour, a cruise through the flooded forest, and visit of Kapok Tree Tower. Return to Quito for guided sightseeing, have your photo taken at the “Center of the World,” and spend time at leisure in Guayaquil. Fly over the Pacific to San Cristobal Island, where you’ll embark on an exciting 4-day cruise among various Galápagos Islands. Then, spend two nights on Santa Cruz Island at the Finch Bay Hotel, where an expert Naturalist introduces you to indigenous plant and animal species found only in the Galápagos. Also visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and choose from a menu of à la carte activities—a remarkable adventure!

CRUISE:
3-night cruise in the Galápagos in an outside stateroom

QUITO:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; Legislative Palace, San Francisco Monastery, La Compania Church, Workshop & Museum of Oswaldo Guayasamin, and Equatorial Monument; welcome dinner

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE:
Three nights cruising the Galápagos National Park aboard the Santa Cruz; Charles Darwin Research Station; guided sightseeing each day with a local Naturalist

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS FINCH BAY HOTEL:
Two nights for relaxing and further exploration of the Galápagos; farewell dinner

AMAZON:
Guided Amazon cruises by Naturalists, canopy walk and butterfly house; dugout canoe excursion; Kapok Tree Tower; nature walks

ALL INTRA-TOUR FLIGHTS

Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

American breakfast daily (B), 8 lunches (L), and 9 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Quito and a farewell dinner at the Finch Bay.

Hotels

QUITO Swissotel Quito (SF), GALÁPAGOS CRUISE Santa Cruz, GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Finch Bay Hotel (F), GUAYAQUIL Oro Verde (SF); AMAZON Sacha Lodge (BA)

Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.
Always Included
It’s about you. You are the reason we’ve used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best small-ship cruising experience. Inspired by you, we’ve taken everything special about small-ship cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you’ll experience with Avalon.

  • Luxurious standards in elegant atmosphere.
  • Expedition team of multilingual Naturalists.
  • A lounge serving premium spirit cocktails.
  • Observation area to watch sea creatures.
  • Unwind in the heated Jacuzzi.
  • Open seating for all meals.
  • International cuisine & Ecuadorian entrées.
  • Access to a resident physician.
  • Equipment like wetsuits & kayaks available.
  • Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
  • Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
  • Beer or soft drinks free with dinner.
  • Remarkable service.
  • English-speaking crew.
  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
  • And, much more.

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