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8 Night Darwins Discoveries the Galapagos Islands with Quito and Land Tour

From Quito to Quito

La Pinta

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4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14213708
  • Departs: Wed, Nov 3, 2027
  • Returns: Thu, Nov 11, 2027
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    Oceanview $11,600
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Nov 3, 2027
    Day
    1
    Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
    Arrive in Ecuador and check into your hotel in Quito. No meals are included this day, but there are many great restaurants to try in town or at your hotel. Settle in before a day of exploration.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Nov 4, 2027
    Day
    2
    Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
    Experience Quito as Quitenos do on this full-day exploration of a UNESCO World Heritage city. Wander historic neighborhoods, visit a museum filled with pre-Incan treasures, and take in sweeping views from El Panecillo, home to the iconic Virgin of Quito statue. Stroll through Independence Square, where daily life and history meet, surrounded by the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, and other landmarks. Step inside the gold leafed La Compania Church and explore San Francisco Church and Monastery, home to an impressive collection of Colonial religious art. After a busy morning, enjoy an exquisite lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, rest and prepare for your cruise at your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a group dinner at a local restaurant and get a good night's sleep before your early flight to the Galapagos. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Nov 5, 2027
    Day
    3
    Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Friday - Nov 5, 2027
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    Fly from Quito to Isla Baltra and board the ship La Pinta. Your first excursion is to Isla Seymour Norte to see blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. A hike and panga ride reveal striking geological formations and abundant birdlife.
    Saturday - Nov 6, 2027
    Day
    4
    Punta Vicente Roca, Ecuador
    • Punta Vicente Roca, Ecuador
    • Fernandina Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    By panga, explore Punta Vicente Roca on Isla Isabela, known for its dramatic coastlines and rich marine life. Look for flightless cormorants and blue-footed boobies. Snorkel among fish and green sea turtles. Later, hike on pristine Isla Fernandina to observe marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, and other wildlife. ...
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    Sunday - Nov 7, 2027
    Day
    5
    Urvina Bay, Ecuador
    • Urvina Bay, Ecuador
    • Caleta Tagus, Ecuador
    Stroll in Urbina Bay to search for large, colorful land iguanas and possibly giant tortoises. Cross the Bolivar Channel while scanning for whales and dolphins. At Tagus Cove, snorkel, kayak, or take a panga ride before hiking to an overlook above Darwin Crater.
    Monday - Nov 8, 2027
    Day
    6
    Rabida, Ecuador
    • Rabida, Ecuador
    • Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    Rabida's red-sand beach attracts sea lions, marine iguanas, and pelicans. Snorkel from the beach or observe marine life from a glass-bottom boat. In the afternoon, land at Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) on Santa Cruz to look for flamingos and land iguanas basking in the sun.
    Tuesday - Nov 9, 2027
    Day
    7
    Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • Bus Travel
    • Santa Cruz Highlands, Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Ecuador
    • Bus Travel
    • Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about giant tortoise conservation and see hatchlings raised for repatriation. Enjoy lunch at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel. In the afternoon, travel into the highlands of Santa Cruz to search for wild giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
    Wednesday - Nov 10, 2027
    Day
    8
    • Isla Floreana, Ecuador
    Snorkel, hike, kayak, or explore by glass-bottom boat around Isla Floreana. At Post Office Bay, drop a letter in the historic barrel and see if there is one you can hand-deliver back home. A hike to Baroness Viewpoint offers panoramic views and the chance to spot flamingos or green sea turtles.
    Thursday - Nov 11, 2027
    Day
    9
    Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 9 - Thursday - Nov 11, 2027
    Day
    9
    • Air Travel
    • Quito, Ecuador
    Return to Isla Baltra and disembark. Fly to Quito for connecting flights home or continue your adventure with an optional Machu Picchu land extension.


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