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1 1 D AY S F R O M
$7,995
based on a private group of 6 people traveling together
• Sail between the isles of the Galápagos by yacht, enjoying close encounters with wildlife. • Ride an aerial bike through the treetops of the Chocó rainforest. • Take a private tour of Quito’s colonial old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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DAYS 1–5 I QUITO, ECUADOR/GALÁPAGOS From Quito, travel to the Galápagos Islands and settle into a lodge tucked into one of Isla Santa Cruz’s secluded bays. Enjoy three days to explore the wild wonders of this famed archipelago with expert naturalists. Sail aboard the lodge’s yacht, disembarking to seek out blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds on North Seymour Island, spot Sally Lightfoot
Private Expedition
crabs and land iguanas on Isla Plaza Sur, snorkel with sea lions and penguins, and much more. Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel; Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel | Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D
YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM
DAYS 6–7 I QUITO Take a private tour of Quito’s Old Town, which earned the city distinction as the first UNESCOdesignated world capital. Discover grand colonial buildings and plazas, and step through the doors of some of Quito’s most beautiful churches. Casa Gangotena | Meals: 2B, 1L
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DAYS 8–11 I MASHPI RESERVE Visit the archaeological site of Tulipe en route to a lodge set in the Mashpi Rainforest Reserve. Venture out on interpretive day and nighttime walks through the forest, in search of howler monkeys, kaleidoscopic birds, neon frogs, and more. Survey the canopy from the observation tower, and ride an aerial bicycle through the treetops. Visit the Equatorial Monument on your return trip to the Quito airport. Mashpi Lodge | Meals: 4B, 4L, 3D
Light/Moderate
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary.
Dates: This expedition is offered throughout the year. You may request any dates that are convenient for you. Prices are per person; based on double occupancy, group size, and selected dates; and subject to availability. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $600 per person. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
A pair of sea lions frolic in the waters off the Galápagos Islands.
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Visit website for complete details and dates. Above: Guests watch for birds and monkeys at Mashpi, a sustainable lodge nestled in Ecuador’s Chocó rainforest.
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