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Spas and Country Tours from Quito: La Mirage Spa with Otavalo Market |
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Luxurious spa treatments and vibrant local markets will make this an ideal Ecuadorian getaway.
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Experience bliss as you submit to a range of spa treatments designed to pamper your body and leave you with an ultimate sense of well being at the La Mirage Garden Hotel and Spa. Perched on an Andean hillside, about two hours north of Quito, the La Mirage Garden Hotel and Spa is a contemporary resort located in the town of Cotacachi in the Northern Highlands. Set in the elegance and grandeur of a 200 year-old colonial hacienda (Spanish estate), it offers a range of 17 treatments like reflexology, aromatherapy and a herbal bath wrap. La Mirage Garden Hotel and Spa features. Enjoy your meals in the hotel’s glass pavilions on the lawn while watching peacocks strolling and hummingbirds flying by. Otavalo is only a short drive from La Mirage Garden Hotel and Spa, famous for its large, colourful and bustling Saturday Indian Market, the biggest in South America. This colourful and typical Indian market dates back to the pre-Inca times and is known for its textiles woven on back-strap and shuttle looms. It is great for those wishing to collect some true-blue Andean souvenirs, like ponchos, hand made textiles, hats, Indian jewellery, and various handicrafts.
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More products in category : Latin America > Ecuador
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Trekking Tours in Ecuador: Trekking in the Otavalo Indian Region
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 The Otavalo Indian Region Trekking Program
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...This volcano is the entrance to the Ecological Reserve Cotacachi Cayapas. On the outskirts of the Indian town of Otavalo is the thirty-acre Condor Park, a foundation dedicated...
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Nature and Cultural Tour of the Northern Highlands
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 Explore The Northern Highlands Culture and Nature
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...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...
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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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.... It is the fastest ship in the archipelago, and provides one of the most luxurious, if not surreal, experience in these magnificent islands. Each day explore a new uninhabited island,...
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands from Finch Bay Eco Hotel (8 Days/7 Nights)
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...trees, colonies of blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and magnificent frigate birds. On the other side of the island, sea lions can be seen surfing the waves. A hike over the...
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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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...Floreana Island where you will be captivated by green sand beaches set in dramatic contrast to pink flamingoes. No island holiday will be complete without a visit to the Charles...
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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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...will be complete without a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Centre and you can also pick up some souvenirs at local shops. Added to this, Santa Cruz also offers the rare opportunity...
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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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...by the green sand beaches set in dramatic contrast to pink flamingoes. Plunge into the islands’ history as you drop off postcards in an empty barrel of rum to be delivered free...
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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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...next day, visit North Seymour and spot red pouches and blue footed boobies followed by a trek through the prickly pear forests of Santa Fe. Cool off with a snorkeling adventure...
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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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...delight waits at Punta Suarez where you can trek across lava terrain, accompanied by blue footed boobies, albatrosses and herons. The highlight of the island though is a magnificent...
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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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...sea lions. Drift to Espanola Island where animals reign supreme and humans are mere guests. Watch sea lion pups sun bathing with marine iguanas and blue footed boobies and add a...
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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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...erupts with a roar so loud that all you can imagine is some giant, fierce predator on the prowl. But as you turn to face your destiny, the menace is revealed as a family of furry red...
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Night Tour of Quito
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 Quito by Night
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Bustling and busy by day time, it is at night that Quito takes on an ethereal quality of a bygone era when illumination adds a special drama and mystery to its baroque architecture....
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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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...locals will fascinate you as they demonstrate cleansing rituals and the art of preparing ‘chicha’, a traditional beverage which you can sample. Plunge into the fun in a...
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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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...Famous for its weavings and textiles, you will be arrested by an array of handicrafts as you wander along streets with friendly ‘otavalenos’ (people from Otavalo) and ‘indigenas’...
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Cotopaxi National Park by Chiva Express
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...ecosystems of the park's windswept moors and ‘ride the roof’ of the unique Chiva Express on the way back. Surrounding the towering Cotopaxi Volcano, the Cotopaxi National...
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Excursion to Ecuador’s Famous Volcanoes
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...Indians. Get a vivid picture of local life as you view paintings on sheepskin with vibrant colours and intimate details of people growing corn or herding llamas with a snow-dipped...
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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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...The next day, visit North Seymour and spot red pouches and blue footed boobies followed by a trek through the prickly pear forests of Santa Fe. Cool off with a snorkeling adventure...
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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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...cruise ship. The next day, visit North Seymour and spot red pouches and blue footed boobies followed by a trek through the prickly pear forests of Santa Fe. Cool off with a snorkeling...
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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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...your destiny, the menace is revealed as a family of furry red howler monkeys huddled together in a treetop. With a sigh of relief you continue onward, deeper into the unknown…...
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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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...and rich traditions of these friendly locals will fascinate you as they demonstrate cleansing rituals and the art of preparing ‘chicha’, a traditional beverage which...
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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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...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 of the island...
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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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...noisy colony of 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...
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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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...the air! Continue to Santa Fe for a trek through towering cacti forests past rainbow streaked lava lizards and follow it up with a snorkeling adventure with sea lions. More sea lions...
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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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...off with a swim in the cool Pacific waters or snorkel with playful sea lions. Drift on to Plaza Island and you will be accompanied by swallow-tailed gulls, land iguanas and sea lions...
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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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...cruise ship. Set out for South Plaza Island and you will be welcomed by sea lions, swallow tailed gulls and tropical birds. No island holiday will be complete without a visit to the...
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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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...Galapagos Islands and board the Mary Anne. Set out for South Plaza Island and you will be welcomed by sea lions, swallow tailed gulls and tropical birds. Add a dash of marine wildlife...
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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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...wildlife 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...
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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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...only five are inhabited. These islands have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’ and are on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage Sites in Danger....
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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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...Add some equatorial magic as you visit the Equatorial Monument and straddle two hemispheres! The next day, your island adventure will begin as you arrive at Galapagos Islands. A...
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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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...island adventure begins at Galapagos Islands onboard the M/V Galapagos Explorer II, a 293 foot, first-class ocean-going cruise ship that carries 100 passengers. Comfortable...
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Chiva Express Tours: Quito – Riobamba – Guayaquil (2 Days/1 Night)
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...the famous ‘Devil’s Nose’, a tough bend in the railway track and an engineering marvel. The dramatic change in the terrain from the Andes ecosystems to tropical costal...
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Adventure Cruise in the Galapagos Islands
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 Galapagos Islands wt My Coral - 6 dys/5 nts
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...of which only five are inhabited. These islandsand the surrounding marine reserve have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. A gamut of activities...
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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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...cities. Your island adventure begins as you arrive at Galapagos Islands and board the ‘Sullidae’. Get a taste of the islands’ wildlife as you meet ‘Lonesome...
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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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...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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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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...are situated in the Pacific Ocean, at the confluence of three ocean currents and some 1,000 kilometres from the South American continent. These islands have been called a unique...
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A Rendezvous with the Amazon Rainforest: Kapawi Eco Lodge and Reserve
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...awards in its kitty, this Reserve promises a rainforest experience with a difference. The Kapawi Lodge, built in Achuar community style without a single nail, is located in the most remote area of the Ecuadorian Amazon basin, close to its border with Per
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands from Finch Bay Eco Hotel (5 Days/4 Nights)
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...From the charming beach-front Finch Bay hotel, enjoy island tours on a luxurious yacht and indulge in a variety of multi-sport options on these amazing group of islands. Teeming...
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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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...Not to be left behind, lazy sea lions, wobbling penguins, swooping frigates and blue-footed boobies will also vie for your attention. A unique opportunity to uncover the mysteries...
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Ecuador’s Stunning Natural Wonders: Quilotoa and Chimborazo
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...to the mesmerizing Quilotoa lake, a turquoise mirror that emerges from an inactive volcano. Exult in the stark beauty of the environs at Tigua, a small artisan village of the Quechua...
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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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...from the Charles Darwin Research Centre of Santa Cruz, you will get a taste of the islands’ wildlife as you meet ‘Lonesome George’, one of the many giant tortoises...
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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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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...
...Cotacachi Volcano. Surrounded by lush green hills, the blue waters of this lake...
...the famous Otavalo Indian market. Created in 1992, the El Angel Reserve is spread...
...typical Indian market dates back to the pre-Inca times and is known for its textiles...
...as you explore the island. A snorkeling adventure with manta rays, sea turtles,...
...have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’...
...been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’ and are...
...cacti trees of Santa Fe and Plaza Island and snorkel with a noisy colony of...
...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...
...through the prickly pear forests of Santa Fe will give you a flavor of the islands unique...
...acrobatic frigate birds. Add a dash of marine wildlife as you snorkel or swim...
...and get a taste of the islands’ wildlife at a sea turtle nesting area, followed...
...by sea lions, marine iguanas and acrobatic frigate birds. No island holiday will...
...starry sky and luxuriating in the comforts of the cruise ship. Spend the next day...
...snorkelling with playful sea lions, admiring the amusing blue-footed boobies, whale-watching,...
...greenery, and all that separates you from the deep black Amazon waters is a dugout...
...of a bygone era when illumination adds a special drama and mystery to its baroque architecture....
...and have journey of a lifetime. A symphony of sights and sounds will greet you as...
...indigenous community. Tugging at your purse strings, these fine markets will ensure...
...of the islands’ wildlife at a sea turtle nesting area, followed by a refreshing...
...a taste of the islands’ wildlife at a sea turtle nesting area, followed by...
...and you catch a glimpse of two magnificent, colourful macaws startled into flight....
...of a singletree trunk for Pangayacu and a journey of a lifetime. A symphony of sights...
...and get a taste of the islands’ wildlife at a sea turtle nesting area, followed...
...and get a taste of the islands’ wildlife at a sea turtle nesting area, followed...
...Las Bachas beach and get a taste of the islands’ wildlife at a sea turtle...
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