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Nature and Cultural Tour of the Northern Highlands |
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A carpet of white ‘frailejones’, exotic flora and vibrant markets- experience the magic of Ecuador!
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Explore Ecuador’s Northern Highlands on this tour that combines exotic natural beauty and a vibrant local culture. The province of Imbabura is a magical land of lakes, snow-covered mountains and terraced farmlands, wonderful ecological reserves and the famous Otavalo Indian market. Created in 1992, the El Angel Reserve is spread across some of the most pristine high-altitude country in Ecuador. World-famous for its frailejones (giant daisies) which are unique to the South American continent, it is also home to the Polylepis tree. Also known as ‘Paper tree’, it is renowned for its fine bark that is constantly being shed. Nestled among volcanic mountains and dotted with lakes, Otavalo is an Indian town located in a beautiful mountain region, on the Pan-American Highway. The colourful Otavalo market, known also as “La Plaza de Ponchos” or “Mercado Centenario”, is the biggest in South America, and it offers a staggering variety of fine local arts and crafts to visitors. Visit the artisan centres of San Antonio de Ibarra and Cotacachi, Ecuador’s leather capital.
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Heritage Tours in Ecuador: Hacienda San Augustin de Callo
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 Hacienda San Agustìn de Callo Inca Palace
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Ancient legend will weave its magic around you as you explore the Cotopaxi province, a canvas of ice-capped volcanoes, Andean grasslands, tiny indigenous villages and llamas. The beautiful, colonial Hacienda of San Agust
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Cultural Tour of Ecuador’s Northern Highlands : Otavalo, Cotacahi
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...several highlights of the area such as the Indian artisans’ centres of San Antonio de Ibarra and Cotacachi, as well as the Indian communities located around the lake San Pablo....
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Luxurious Cruises in Galapagos Islands on the Galapagos Legend (6D/5N)
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 Galapagos Legend - 6 days / 5 nights program
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...and showcase of evolution’ and are on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites in Danger. Enjoy your island adventure onboard the expedition ship, the Galapgos Legend...
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands from Finch Bay Eco Hotel (8 Days/7 Nights)
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...steep climb on the wooden steps leading to the summit on the Bartolome Island is worth the spectacular view of the Galapagos Islands. Packed with adventure, leisure, nature and wildlife, Galapagos Islands promise to be a mind-blowing experience
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands from Finch Bay Eco Hotel (4 Days/3 Nights)
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...can be seen surfing the waves. Admire giant tortoises that are part of the breeding programme at the famous Charles Darwin Research Station. Packed with adventure, leisure, nature and wildlife, Galapagos Islands promise to be a mind-blowing experience
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Galapagos Programs with Aida Maria - 6 Days/5 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Aida Maria - 6 days/ 5 nts
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...at a sea turtle nesting area followed by a refreshing dip in the Pacific. The next day, explore the towering cacti trees of Santa Fe and Plaza Island and snorkel with a noisy colony...
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Galapagos Islands Diving Tour - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Diving at the Galapagos Islds (10 days/9 nights)
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...you will be awed by underwater craters and the unusual landscape of the islands. Head out to the basalt island of Isla Lobos or the ‘Sea Lion Island’ and delight in the...
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Galapagos Programs with Sullidae - 7 Days/6 Nights
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 Programs with M/V Sullidae - 7 days/6 nts
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...Visit Devil’s Crown, a sub-marine crater and you will encounter a spectacular snorkeling expedition with playful sea lions. Drift on to Espanola Island and watch sea lion...
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Galapagos Programs with The Beagle - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Programs with M/S The Beagle - 10 dys / 9 nts
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Swim, snorkel, trek or just revel in the unusual terrain of the Galapagos Islands on this 10 day adventure. Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day savoring...
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Galapagos Programs with Isabela - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Programs with M/V Isabela - 10 days/ 9 nts
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...though will be Tower and Darwin Island where a cacophony of colors and sounds will greet you as you take a ‘panga’ ride followed by a steep hike to the other side of the...
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Galapagos Programs with Eden - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Eden - 10 days/ 9 nts
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...with playful sea lions. Drift on to Espanola Island and watch sea lion pups sun bathing with marine iguanas and blue footed boobies. Add a dash of marine wildlife as you snorkel or...
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Galapagos Programs with Sagitta - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Programs with S/S Sagitta - 10 dys/9 nts
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Home to sea lions, giant tortoises, penguins and numerous birds, this Galapagos Island holiday you can trek across volcanic terrain, snorkel, swim or relax on board your cruise...
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Galapagos Programs with Rumba - 6 Days/5 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Rumba - 6 days/5 nts
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This holiday, trek, swim or snorkel in the Galapagos Islands.Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day exploring one of South America’s best-preserved colonial cities....
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Adventure Tours in the Amazon Rainforest (Sacha Lodge 4D/3N)
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 The Amazon & Rainforest wt Sacha Lodge (4 dy/3 nts
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...on all sides by a lush, endless sea of tropical greenery, and all that separates you from the deep black Amazon waters is a dugout canoe carved out of a single tree trunk. As you...
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Night Tour of Quito
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 Quito by Night
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...History will come alive as you embark on a night tour of one of South America’s best preserved colonial cities, the first city designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site....
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Rainforest Experience (La Casa del Suizo Lodge)
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 The Amazon Rainforest 4 days/3 nights
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...blowgun target shooting contest as you are cheered on by locals. Gear up for more adventure as you set off from Misicocha along trails taking you through varying rainforest habitats....
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Otavalo Cultural Tour - 2 Days/1 Night
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 Otavalo Indian Region (o.v. Casa de Hacienda) (3)
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...the exquisite woodcarvings of San Antonio de Ibarra and the leatherwork of Cotacachi will give you a sense of Ecuador’s culture and indigenous community. Tugging at your purse...
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Cotopaxi National Park by Chiva Express
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...the Chiva Express is a single coach train. The highlight of this wonderful carriage is its roof which has comfortable seating, allowing an obstruction-free viewing of the spectacular...
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Excursion to Ecuador’s Famous Volcanoes
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A canvas of ice-capped volcanoes, Andean grasslands, tiny indigenous villages and llamas will hold you entranced as you set off across Ecuador’s Central Highlands to see...
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Galapagos Programs with Eden - 6 Days/5 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Eden - 6 days/ 5 nts
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This holiday, trek, swim or snorkel in the Galapagos Islands.Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day exploring one of South America’s best-preserved colonial...
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Galapagos Programs with Eden - 7 Days/6 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Eden - 7 days/6 nts
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...you snorkel or swim off the shores of Gardner Bay. Further delight waits at Punta Suarez where you can trek across lava terrain, accompanied by albatrosses and herons. Continue on...
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Amazon Rainforest Experience (Sacha Lodge 5D/4N)
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 The Amazon & Rainforest wt Sacha Lodge (5 dy/4nts)
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...adventure seekers, Sacha Lodge provides comfortable accommodations, first-class meals and expert guides in order for you to fully enjoy the wonders of the tropical rainforest.
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Amazon Rainforest Excursion - 4 Days/3 Nights
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 The Amazon Rainforest 4-day-tr overland frm Quito
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...At the heart of the Amazonian wilds, you will experience a sense of peace and contentment after this journey with nature.
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Galapagos Programs with Rumba - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Rumba- 10 days/9 nts
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...past a pelican nesting area with sea birds whirling above your head. A special treat awaits you at Santiago Island where fur sea lions rest near the cool waters of a grotto. Trek...
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Galapagos Programs with Rumba - 7 Days/6 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Rumba - 7 days/ 6 nts
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...ship. Spend the next day in the company of sea lions as you set sail for Plaza Island and Santa Fe. Lazy sea lions lounging under the sun will greet you as you begin an exploration...
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Galapagos Programs with Aida Maria - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Aida Maria - 10 days / 9 nts
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This holiday, trek, swim or snorkel in the Galapagos Islands.Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day exploring one of South America’s best-preserved colonial...
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Galapagos Programs with Sullidae - 6 Days/5 Nights
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 Programs with M/V Sullidae - 6 days/5 nts
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...creations of the island.Offering a range of experiences, this is one holiday you will not want to miss.
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Galapagos Programs with Hotel Silberstein - 7 Days/6 Nights
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 Programs with Hotel Silberstein - 7 days / 6 nts
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...as you stroll around the island. Continue to Bartolome Island where a steep hike up the slopes of a volcano will lead you to breathtaking views of the islands lava landscape. Speedy...
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Galapagos Programs with Samba - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Samba - 10 dys / 9 nts
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...lions in the waters off Puerto Egas and Bartolome. As your journey winds to an end, you will be left with delightful memories of this Galapagos Island adventure.
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Galapagos Programs with Mary Anne - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Programs with S/S Mary Anne - 10 dys / 9 nts
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...at North Seymour. Dip your feet in the waters of the Pacific as a wet landing takes you to the Sombrero Chino, shaped unusually like a Chinese Hat! The crowning glory for bird...
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Galapagos Programs with Aida Maria - 7 Days/6 Nights
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 Programs with M/Y Aida Maria - 7 days/ 6 nts
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...the islands. As your journey drifts to an end, you will be left with delightful memories of this Galapagos Island adventure.
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands on board Galapagos Explorer (7D/6N)
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 Programs wt M/V Galapagos Explorer - 7dys/6nts
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...the Pacific Ocean, at the confluence of three ocean currents and some 1,000 kilometres from the South American continent, the Galapagos Islands are made up of 19 islands, of which...
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Luxurious Cruises in Galapagos Islands on the Galapagos Legend (7D/6N)
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 Galapagos Legend - 7 days / 6 nights program
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...with playful sea lions, admiring the amusing blue-footed Boobie, whale-watching, or hiking through dormant lava tubes! An abundance of unusual flora and fauna set in these unusual volcanic islands will make this a holiday to remember.
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Cruises in the Galapagos Islands on My Coral (7D/6N)
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 Galapagos Islands wt My Coral - 7 dys/6 nts
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...Galapagos Islands cruise, leave your yacht each day to explore these uninhabited island treasures. Get introduced to the amazing diversity of Galapagos wildlife and learn more...
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Galapagos Islands - 7 Days/6 Nights
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 Deep Blue in the Galapagos Islds (7days/6nts)
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...that promise to fascinate you throughout your adventure. A unique opportunity to uncover the mysteries of the ocean, you will be enthralled by the fascinating underwater kingdom and treasure memories of this marine getaway for years to come.
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Adventure Tour in the Galapagos Islands
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 Galapagos Eco Sport (Base Santa Cruz) (8 dys/7nts)
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...two hemispheres! Your island adventure will begin as you arrive at Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Archipelago of Gal
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Sightseeing in the Galapagos Islands onboard the Galapagos Explorer
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 Programs wt M/V Galapagos Explorer - 6 dy/5 nts
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...natural history of these volcanic islands. When you’re not exploring, you and your children can enjoy the ship’s pool, solarium and reading room without experiencing the...
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Chiva Express Tours: Quito – Riobamba – Guayaquil (2 Days/1 Night)
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...adventure from Quito and pass through the deep gorges and ravines of Latacunga with an overnight halt in Riobamba, at the foot of imposing Chimborazo Volcano. At Alausi traverse...
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Galapagos Programs with Sullidae - 10 Days/9 Nights
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 Programs with M/V Sullidae - 10 days/9 nts
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This holiday, trek, swim or snorkel in the Galapagos Islands.Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend the day exploring one of South America’s best-preserved colonial...
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Luxury Cruises in the Galapagos Islands on My Coral (10D/9N)
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 Galapagos Islands wt My Coral - 10 dys/9 nts
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...wood and are fully carpeted. Each day explore a new uninhabited island, a treasure-house of rich plant and animal life. Each island offers a gamut of activities: snorkelling with...
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Adventure Cruises in the Galapagos Islands on board Galapagos Legend (10D/9N)
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 Galapagos Legend - 10 days / 9 nights program
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...new uninhabited island, a treasure-house of rich plant and animal life. Each island offers a gamut of activities: snorkelling with playful sea lions, admiring the amusing blue-footed...
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A Rendezvous with the Amazon Rainforest: Kapawi Eco Lodge and Reserve
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Experience a fantastic ecotourism adventure at the internationally-acclaimed Kapawi Eco Lodge and Reserve, deep in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest. With a number of ecotourism...
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands from Finch Bay Eco Hotel (5 Days/4 Nights)
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...frigate birds. On the other side of the island, sea lions can be seen surfing the waves. Admire giant tortoises that are part of the breeding programme at the famous Charles Darwin...
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Diving Trip In The Galapagos Islands - 9 Days/8 Nights
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 Deep Blue in the Galapagos Islds (9days/8nts)
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This holiday, you will be drawn into a celebration of life as you swim with tropical fish, wander amongst lazy sea lions and dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean.Beginning...
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Ecuador’s Stunning Natural Wonders: Quilotoa and Chimborazo
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...sheep are part of this fantastic Andean scenery. Majestic and ice-covered, Chimborazo is the highest mountain peak in the Ecuadorian Andes and, and the highest point on the surface...
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Galapagos Programs with Hotel Silberstein - 6 Days/5 Nights
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 Programs with Hotel Silberstein - 6 days/5 nts
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Ever encountered a place where wildlife rules the roost and human beings are bystanders? This holiday, visit the Galapagos Islands and set off on an adventure with nature. Beginning...
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Chiva Express Tours: Quito-Riobamba-Cuenca
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...the Chiva Express is a single coach train. The highlight of this wonderful carriage is its roof which has comfortable seating, allowing an obstruction-free viewing of the spectacular...
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Galapagos Cruises : M/V Santa Cruz (5 Days/4 Nights)
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Have an unforgettable holiday in one of the most remote and starkly beautiful places on earth, the spectacular Galapagos Islands. Made famous by Charles Darwin, these volcanic...
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Exploring Ecuador’s Natural Paradise: Mindo
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 Mindo a Natural Paradise 2 days / 1 night
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...the western slopes of Pichincha volcano at an altitude of 1400m to 4000m. Mindo is called "cloudforest" because the clouds hug the tops of the trees. Located about 80 kilometres...
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Relaxation and Rejuvenation Tours: Papallacta Thermal Springs Resort and Spa
The Papallacta Thermal Springs Resort and Spa (Termas de Papallacta) is nestled high in the Andean Cordillera amid a breathtaking setting, and on the route to the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle. The...
Exploring the Central Highlands: Tour to Cotopaxi National Park
The central highlands of Ecuador contain beautiful lagoons, rural villages, authentic indigenous markets, and the famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes.” Admire small picturesque villages and...
Adventure Tours in Ecuador: Trekking in the Antisana Ecological Reserve
Wedged between snowy summits and lush forests, the stark beauty of the Andean ‘paramo’ grasslands will hold you transfixed on this trekking tour in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. The...
...typical Indian market dates back to the pre-Inca times and is known for its textiles...
...of which only five are inhabited. These islands have been called a unique ‘living...
...will experience a sense of utter contentment and cherish memories of this Galapagos getaway.
...and are on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites in Danger. Get photographed...
...been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’ and are...
...Galapagos Islands and board the Aida Maria. Cruise to Santa Cruz Island and Las...
...cities. Add some equatorial magic as you visit the Equatorial Monument and straddle...
...wildlife as you meet ‘Lonesome George’, one of the many giant tortoises...
...on this 10 day adventure. Beginning from the colonial capital of Quito, spend...
...The highlight of the island though is a magnificent blowhole shooting water 75 feet...
...by a refreshing dip in the Pacific. Spend the evening sipping cocktails under...
...Island holiday you can trek across volcanic terrain, snorkel, swim or relax on board...
...treasure-house of rich plant and animal life. Each island offers a gamut of activities:...
...that will make this a memorable Amazonian experience. Imagine yourself drifting...
...History will come alive as you embark on a night tour of one of South America’s...
...you trek through rainforest past colourful Amazonian birds to the Quichua village...
...of centuries of tradition, the exquisite woodcarvings of San Antonio de Ibarra and...
...Latin American bus, the Chiva Express is a single coach train. The highlight of...
...and llamas will hold you entranced as you set off across Ecuador’s Central Highlands...
...colonial capital of Quito, spend the day exploring one of South America’s...
...sky and luxuriating in the comforts of the cruise ship. The next day, visit North...
...giant, fierce predator on the prowl. But as you turn to face your destiny, the menace...
...art of preparing ‘chicha’, a traditional beverage which you can sample....
...with sea lions. Drift to Espanola Island where animals reign supreme and humans...
...and get a taste of the islands’ wildlife at a sea turtle nesting area, followed...
...colonial capital of Quito, spend the day exploring one of South America’s...
...of marine wildlife as you snorkel or swim off the shores of Gardner Bay. Further...
...will take you to Santa Fe where you can trek through woods of ‘opuntia’...
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