Galapagos & Amazon ECUADOR & PERU TRAVEL COLLECTION: VISIT THE HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH AMERICA
Columbus
Travel Group Your one stop shop for Galapagos, Ecuador & Latin America
2013 2014
Carchi Tulcán
Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas
Pacific Coast
Columbus
Galapagos Cruises Redefined High-end boat operator of two luxury motor catamarans in the Galapagos, the Cormorant and the brand new Ocean Spray.
Bahía de Caráquez
Columbus Travel
The leading tour operator in the Andes, Amazon Jungle, the Galapagos Islands and Peru.
Santo Domingo
Montañita
Salinas
Papallacta
Limoncocha
Fco. Orellana (Coca)
Cotopaxi
Baños
Los Rios Chimborazo Guaranda
Tungurahua
Puyo Pastaza
Riobamba Chimborazo Altar
Babahoyo
Alausí
Santa Elena
Azogues Cañar
Saraguro
Puyango
Loja
Loja
Vilcabamba
Ecuador
Macas
The Galapagos Islands
Cuenca Azuay Machala Zaruma
Genovesa Isabela Santiago
Zamora Chinchipe
Baltra Fernandina
Zamora Podocarpus
San Cristobal
Pto. Ayora Santa Fe Santa Cruz Pto. Villamil
Palmazul
Artisan Designed Beach Hotel & Spa on the Pacific Coast. Located 35 minutes north of the Manta airport, in the Manabí province of Ecuador.
Simon Bolivar Spanish School
One of the oldest, largest and most successful Spanish schools in Latin America, with schools in Quito and Cuenca.
Fundacion Bolivar Education
Volunteer projects throughout the Galapagos and Ecuador. A private, non-profit organization, which offers several volunteering opportunities in different fields.
Yasuní
Morona Santiago
El Cajas
El Oro
Orellana
Amazon Jungle
Sangay
Guayas Guayaquil
Cuyabeno
Sumaco
Napo Cotopaxi Latacunga Tena Quevedo Tungurahua Selva Vida Llanganates Ambato
Portoviejo
Machalilla
Sucumbios Nueva Loja
Reventador
Antisana
Andes
San Clemente Manta
Cayambe
Quito
Pichincha
Sto. Domingo Manabí
La Selva Amazon Ecolodge & Spa
Located on the border of the Yasuni National Park, La Selva has been converted into a premium Ecolodge in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Pichincha
Mindo
Your one stop shop for Galapagos, Ecuador & Latin America
Haugan Cruises
Ibarra
Otavalo
Travel Group
Within the Group we offer a full range of travel experiences in the region.
Imbabura
Floreana
Pto. Baquerizo Moreno Española
Ecuador has it all!
All the best of Latin America in one.
For its size, no country on Earth boasts the remarkable diversity of Ecuador. From the world famous Galapagos Islands, to the Pacific coast, to the snow capped Andes Mountains, to the Amazon rainforest, Ecuador’s natural beauty, diverse population, and fascinating history make it an incredible travel destination.
Explore the Amazon jungle in a dug-out canoe. Experience Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Inca trail in neighbouring Peru.
Travel through the avenue of volcanoes, follow in the footsteps of the Spanish conquistadors in Colonial Quito, and bargain with locals at the Otavalo indigenous market.
Enjoy an artisan designed hotel and spa in the Pacific Coast and a Jungle Ecolodge, deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Ecuador has all this and much more – adventure travel, tropical cloud forests, rafting, hot springs, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding and culinary tours.
The Galapagos Islands Perhaps the only great natural paradise remaining in the world in a near pristine condition.
GALAPAGOS PRESTIGE COLLECTION
Ocean Spray Catamaran
KEY FEATURES: Cabins with Private Balconies Bilingual Naturalist Guide Quality Control Manager Ample Social Areas & Jacuzzi Al Fresco Dining Kayaks on Board The Best Visitor Sites Excellent Itinerary
Catamaran specifically designed to The Ultimate Galapagos Experience cruise the brand new Mega-Catamaran Galapagos The Ocean Spray offers the best performance and comfort in in style. Galapagos Cruising. The elegant design includes an ample sundeck, Jacuzzi and spacious cabins each with a private balcony. Her speed, comfort, top guides and itinerary will make Ocean Spray perfect for your Galapagos Cruise Adventure. www.haugancruises.com Capacity 16 passengers, 10 crew + guide Accommodation 4 main deck double cabins (334 ft2 / 32 mts2), 4 upper deck double cabins (248 ft2 / 23 mts2), 1 upper deck single cabin (194 ft2 / 18 mts2).
GALAPAGOS PRESTIGE COLLECTION
Cormorant Catamaran
KEY FEATURES: Private Balconies Large Suites Available Interconnected Cabins Ample Social Areas & Jacuzzi Bilingual Naturalist Guide Quality Control Manager Al Fresco Dining Kayaks on Board Excellent Itinerary
We offer 15, 8, 6 & 5-day One Step Ahead itineraries, The new Cormorant covering the incorporates the very best of Galapagos Catamaran design. best of the The modern and ample Galapagos. accommodation includes a
Jacuzzi, huge sun deck and a private balcony for each of the spacious staterooms. The Cormorant is unrivalled in offering generous, comfortable accommodation and amenities of a larger boat while still preserving the relaxed exclusivity of a smaller vessel. www.haugancruises.com
Capacity 16 passengers, 10 crew + guide Accommodation 2 Suites (with balcony) 441 ft2 / 41 m2 6 Staterooms (with balcony) 301 ft2 / 28 m2 1 Single cabin 150 ft2 / 14 m2
El Barranco
Darwin Bay
Marchena
Genovesa
(Bindloe)
(Tower)
0º 0’ 0” Ecuador 790 m
Wolf 1.707 m
Vicente Roca Point
Espumilla Beach Darwin 1.330 m
Espinosa Point Tagus Cove
Galapagos Islands Itinerary
Santiago
(San Salvador / James)
La Cumbre 1.476 m Urbina Bay
North Seymour
Chinese Hut
Fernandina
Mosquera
Rabida
Alcedo 1.130 m
8-day Cruise “A” 8-day Cruise “B”
Bartholomew
Egas Port Buccaneer Cove
Baltra
(Jervis)
Black Turtle Cove
Elizabeth Bay
San Cristobal
South Plaza
(Chatham)
Twin Craters
Moreno Point
Highlands Puerto I. Ayora Sierra Negra 1.124 m
Witch Hill Kicker Rock
Charles Darwin Station
(Indefatigable)
Cerro Azul 1.640 m
(Barrington)
Interpretation Center
Isabela
Devil’s Crown
Cormorant Point
PACIFIC OCEAN
Post Office Bay
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100
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60
Española
Baroness Viewing Point
Floreana
(Hood)
(Charles)
Mejía Point El Barranco Darwin Bay
Marchena
Genovesa
(Bindloe)
Ecuador 790 m
Wolf 1.707 m
Espinosa Point
Galapagos Islands Itinerary
(San Salvador / James)
Espumilla Beach Egas Port
Cerro Pelado 507 m
Buccaneer Cove
North Seymour
Urbina Bay
Mangle Point
Fernandina
Baltra
Rabida
Alcedo 1.130 m
(Jervis)
Bachas Beach
Elizabeth Bay
(Narborough)
8-day Cruise “A” 8-day Cruise “B”
Bartholomew Sullivan Bay
La Cumbre 1.476 m
(Tower)
Santiago
Darwin 1.330 m Tagus Cove
Gardner Bay
Suarez Point
Black Beach
Vicente Roca Point
Pitt Point
San Joaquin 730 m
La Galapaguera
Puerto B. Moreno
Azufre
(Albemarle)
0º 0’ 0”
Is. Lobos
Santa Cruz Santa Fe
Chico
South Plaza
Twin Craters Highlands
Moreno Point
San Cristobal (Chatham)
Pitt Point Puerto I. Ayora Sierra Negra 1.124 m Cerro Azul 1.640 m
Charles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz
Chico Wall of Tears Tintoreras Islet
Tortoise Breeding Station
(Indefatigable)
Azufre Wetlands Puerto Villamil
Santa Fe (Barrington)
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Witch Hill Kicker Rock San Joaquin 730 m El Junco
Interpretation Center
Isabela
(Albemarle)
Cormorant Point
PACIFIC OCEAN
Post Office Bay
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100
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60
Floreana
(Charles)
Champion Islet Baroness Viewing Point
Española (Hood) Suarez Point
Gardner Bay
Deep in
The Amazon Jungle
a paradise awaits you.
KEY FEATURES: Suites w/ Panoramic Windows High-End Accommodation and Service Native Guide + Bilingual Naturalist Guide Observation Tower Butterfly Spa Deep Amazon Experience
La Selva redefines the concept of lodging in the Amazon.
The new La Selva Amazon Ecolodge & Spa is now open after a complete remodel, upgrading the level of service and accommodation of this already outstanding facility. The lodge features 12 brand new state of the art eco-suites with lake views, panoramic windows and private balconies. We have also upgraded our family and traditional suites. Our new restaurant, which uses local ingredients from our own organic garden has incredible views of Garzacocha Lake. We also feature an exclusive and unique spa and yoga sessions. Our Native Guides and Bilingual Naturalists will lead you along an extensive trail system and high up in an observation tower. www.laselvajunglelodge.com
13-day Machu Picchu, Amazon Jungle & The Galapagos Islands
Visit the three major highlights of South America in one amazing trip!
Day 1
Lima / Cusco / Urubamba Upon arrival, a guide will meet and assist you to board your flight to Cusco. Transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Day 2
Urubamba Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the colorful market of Pisaq. We head to Ollantaytambo to see the impressive fortress, where the Temple of the Sun is formed of 6 gigantic monoliths.
Day 3
Urubamba / Machu Picchu / Cusco Transfer hotel to Ollantaytambo railroad station. Departure by vistadome train to Aguas Calientes. Full day excursion to Machu Picchu with local guide.
Day 4
Cusco / Lima / Quito Visit the best of Cusco: the Koricancha Temple and the Cathedral. The tour also includes the surrounding ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko. International flight Lima - Quito.
Day 5 Day 8
Amazon Rainforest at La Selva Jungle Lodge 4-day tour deep in the Amazon Jungle of Ecuador. Many activities are available such as hiking, canoeing, birdwatching, swimming, fishing, and much more. La Selva Amazon Ecolodge & Spa, on Lake Garzacocha, is about a twenty minute walk from the Napo River and two and a half hours from the Amazon town of Coca. Transfer to Quito and to San Cristobal (Galapagos).
Day 9
4-day Luxury Cruise to the Galapagos Islands Arrival to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport in the morning. San Cristobal Island: Visit to El Junco or Kicker Rock
Day 10
EspaĂąola Island: Visits to Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet, Osborn Islet & Suarez Point.
We tailor-make all of our packages, offering private services and superb quality tours depending on our travelers’ interests and time frame.
Day 11
Floreana Island: Visits to Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point and Champion Islet.
Day 12
Santa Cruz Island: Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and departure to Quito.
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Day 13
Transfer out.
Columbus Travel ECUADOR & PERU
Columbus Travel was founded in 1997 and since then it has been committed to offering the best service, allowing our travelers to simply relax and enjoy their trip. The company provides numerous tours to the Galapagos Islands, the Andes, the Amazon Jungle, the Pacific Coast, and all major cities, as well as our unique Haciendas in the Andes, Machu Picchu and Peru.
KEY FEATURES: Beachfront Hotel Decorated by Ecuadorian Artisans Sumptuous View of the Sea Bar & Hammocks Infinity Pool Tennis Court & Spa
Enjoy top-notch COAST service that PACIFIC Located in San Clemente, only 35 minutes north of the Manta seems to airport in the Manabi province, read your Palmazul Artisan Designed Beach Hotel & Spa, welcomes mind. you with beautiful gardens, a pristine beach and distinctive architecture that blends with nature. Indulge yourself in our superb Cocomar Restaurant, and Arena Spa. A sun-kissed shoreline awaits right outside your window. Our double rooms, matrimonial and family suites are sumptuously decorated not only with artisan furniture from local artists, but also with stunning ocean views. www.manabihotel.com
SIMON BOLIVAR SPANISH SCHOOL LOCATIONS & PROGRAMS: School in Quito School in Cuenca 1-Week Program at the Coast 1-Week Program in the Amazon Jungle Live Online Lessons
Simon Bolivar Spanish School
Simon Bolivar Spanish School, founded in 1994, is one of the oldest, largest and most successful Spanish schools in Latin America. Offering one-to-one and group lessons in four different regions of Ecuador, students learn the language while exploring the secrets of the Amazon Jungle, relaxing on a white-sand beach or while living in the colonial Andean cities of Quito and Cuenca. With our online lessons you can also study from home with the same tuition quality. We teach the language for all levels, from complete beginners to language perfectionists. Special packages include cultural experiences or special terms useful for any area or activities. Both schools in Quito and Cuenca are located a few minutes walk from tourist centers, and offer varied extracurricular activities such as tropical dancing, cooking or cocktail lessons, movies, soccer games, lectures about the culture, history, and idiomatic expressions. Along with our experienced teachers and professional staff, we offer the best Spanish learning experience to suit all our student’s needs. Member of the Association of Spanish Schools in Ecuador and accredited by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education. www.simon-bolivar.com
Quito
Cuenca
VOLUNTEER WORK IN ECUADOR PROGRAMS: Children with Special Needs Alternative Break Groups Community Development Wildlife & Environment Health & Psychology Family Programs Teaching Children Elderly Gender
The Simon Bolivar Volunteer Program was founded in 2008 by the Simon Bolivar Spanish School. The foundation “Bolivar Education� is a private, non-profit organization with the objective of channeling our volunteers work through several organizations more efficiently. Volunteering with us allows you to not only make a significant impact on someone's life, but also to advance both personally and professionally. By living and working in another country, and learning another language, you will develop invaluable skills for your future career. Ecuador is a wonderful country which combines vast biodiversity in a small area. We offer volunteer opportunities in a variety of different fields in the Andes Highlands, the Amazon Jungle, the Pacific Coast, and the Galapagos Islands. www.ecuadorvolunteers.org
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