Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Ecuador Emotions
ENCHANTED ILES
8 days / 7 nights Rates from $1,250 / person
1 – 2 – 4 participants
Island hopping, endemic wildlife, alluring islands
Ecuador Emotions
Excursion Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Site
Close encounters with endemic flora and fauna Adventures on land and sea
Untouched, uninhabited islands Flyover the archipelago
Certified local guides
PUERTO VILLAMIL
- ISABELA
BALTRA
PUERTO AYORA
– SANTA CRUZ SAN CRISTOBAL
Ecuador Emotions
Itinerary
# AGENDA
1 Arrival in San Cristóbal
AM: Arrive at airport in San Cristobal, transportation to hotel PM : Interpretation Center or Cerro las Tijeretas
2 San Cristóbal
AM: Visit El Progreso and El Junco PM: Puerto Chino Beach
3 San Cristóbal / Isabela
AM: Fly over the archipelago and arrive on Isabela PM: Flamingo Lagoon and Centro de Crianza
4 Isabela
AM: Sierra Negra Volcano PM: Concha y Perla
5 Isabela / Santa Cruz
AM: Water taxi to Santa Cruz AM: Highlands of Santa Cruz
6 Santa Cruz
AM: Discover Puerto Ayora PM: Tortuga Bay
7 Santa Cruz
Visit to an uninhabited island
8 Depart from Baltra
AM: Transportation from hotel to Baltra airport
Ecuador Emotions
Day 1: Arrive on San Cristobal
Sites of interest: Arrive in the Galapagos National Park and UNESCO Natural Heritage Site, the world’s
second largest marine reserve!
Book your flight out of Quito or Guayaquil to the Galapagos. It is recommended that you are arrive at the airport two hours before your domestic flight. At your departure airport you will pay for your TCC (Transit Control Card) which you will need in order to enter and leave the islands.
You will land at the airport in San Cristobal where the customs agents will take your TCC and put it in your passport for your visit as they will need it again when you leave the islands. Here, you will also have to pay your entrance to the Galapagos National Park and your baggage will be checked for any living organisms that could alter the archipelago’s ecosystem.
Your driver will be waiting outside the airport to take you to your hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
You will have the afternoon to explore Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on your own. You could visit the Interpretation Center to learn more about the archipelago or Cerro Las Tijeretas nearby where a large population of frigate birds live and nest.
The Galapagos Archipelago was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Of the 21 islands, only 4 are inhabited. The archipelago hosts 560 endemic plant species, 17 species of mammals, 152 bird species, 22 reptiles, and close to 2000 invertebrates.
Accompanied by: Shared driver Travel: Airport – hotel: 5 min 1 mile Meals included: None Accommodations: Arena Blanca***
Ecuador Emotions
Day 2: Hike Through the Highlands of San Cristobal
Sites of interest: Discover the volcano vistas and abundant flora and fauna of San Cristobal!
You will arrive at the village of El Progreso to explore the highlands of San Cristobal where you’ll find the fresh water lake El Junco inside a dormant volcano crater.
In the afternoon, relax on the beach in Puerto Chino, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos. This is the ideal spot to observe the many different seabirds of the region.
Accompanied by: Shared guide for the visit to El Progreso and El Junco Meals included: Breakfast Accommodations: Arena Blanca***
Ecuador Emotions
Day 3: Flyover the Archipelago to Isabela
Sites of interest: Aerial views of the enchanted islands as you arrive on the archipelago’s largest island
home to 6 volcanoes!
Take in the beauty of the archipelago from above as you fly from San Cristobal to Isabela – an unforgettable experience!
You will be taken to your hotel upon arrival to Isabela.
You will have another afternoon free to adventure around the largest island on the archipelago, home to 5 active volcanoes. The best way to explore Isabela is by bike (which you can rent in town, refer to “NOT Included” section of this program), but is easily done on foot or by taxi as well. Use this time to check out the flamingo lagoon just outside of the town and/or visit the Centro de crianza Arnaldo Tupiza dedicated to the breeding of giant tortoises on the island.
Accompanied by: Shared drivers for the shuttles hotel – airport – hotel Travel: San Cristóbal – Isabela: 45 min (small plane: maximum 24lb luggage/person) Meals included: Breakfast Accommodations: Wooden House***
Ecuador Emotions
Day 4: Hike to Sierra Negra Crater
Sites of interest: Discover one of the world’s widest volcano craters!
You will start out your second day on Isabela with a hike to the Sierra Negra volcano, known to be the second largest crater in the world!
From the town of Puerto Villamil, your taxi will take you about 45 minutes to the starting point “El Cura.” You will walk along the eastern side of Sierra Negra’s humongous caldera until you arrive at “Los Jaboncillos” just before you descend down the glistening volcanic rock path to the volcano. You won’t want to forget sunscreen on this hike!
You will have the afternoon off once again. Take this time to swim or snorkel away from the crowds on Concha y Perla and explore the mangroves and cool rocks of this little beach. The marine iguanas and sea lions are also known to relax and soak up the sun here.
Accompanied by: Shared guide on volcano visit Meals included: Breakfast Hikes: Volcano - 5 miles there + 5 miles back (approx. 5 hours) Accommodations: Wooden House***
Ecuador Emotions
Day 5: Discover the Giant Tortoises of Santa Cruz
Sites of interest: Arrive on Santa Cruz and discover the lava tunnels and giant tortoises in the highlands!
You will set off for Santa Cruz in the morning.
You will be taken to your hotel upon arrival in Puerto Ayora.
In the afternoon you will take a trip to a private ranch in the highlands of Santa Cruz where you’ll find the famous giant tortoises of the archipelago in their natural habitat.
Accompanied by: Driver hotel – dock – hotel Shared guide on visit to the highlands
Travel: Isabela – Santa Cruz: approx 2h 30 min (boat) Meals included: Breakfast Accommodations: Deja Vu***
Ecuador Emotions
Day 6: Discover Puerto Ayora
Sites of interest: Explore Puerto Ayora and its rich flora and fauna by land and sea!
In the morning, you’ll take a tour of the Golfo de Santa bay by boat.
Your tour will stop to observe the goofy sea lions at la lobería (the sea lion rookery) and eventually again to snorkel among the sea turtles, sea lions, sting rays, and a wide variety of fish!
Later you’ll pass the salt mines to get to Las Grietas, a massive water-filled crevice in the rocks recommended for swimming and snorkeling in the transparent water. If there’s enough time, you will have the chance to relax on the quiet shores of the Playa de los Alemanes.
You will have the afternoon to do some exploring of Puerto Ayora on your own. You could visit Tortuga Bay, one of the longest white sand beaches on the archipelago. The bay’s peaceful presence is the perfect environment to relax in after your days of travel while swimming alongside sea turtles, snorkeling or simply walking and observing the sea lions, marine iguanas, and bird species that will seem to hardly notice your presence.
Accompanied by: Shared guide on the tour of the bay Meals included: Breakfast Accommodations: Deja Vu***
Ecuador Emotions
Day 7: Explore an Uninhabited Island
Sites of interest: Travel to a desert island for a unique opportunity to explore the untouched nature of
the archipelago!
You will spend today exploring the out-of-this-world flora and fauna of an uninhabited island!
The island will be chosen according to boat availability. Islands to be considered are Santa Fe, Floreana, Pinzon or Daphne.
Accompanied by: Shared guide on the island visit Meals included: Breakfast Accommodations: Deja Vu***
Ecuador Emotions
Day 8: Free Time to Enjoy Puerto Ayora
You will have this morning free to enjoy the port city of Puerto Ayora, go shopping, relax on the many beaches, or visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where giant tortoises are bred and cared for.
You will be taken to the airport on Baltra for your return flight to the continent where you will then await your international connecting flight.
Accompanied by: Shared driver Travel: Hotel – Airport: 1h – 30 miles Meals included: Breakfast
http://www.quito.com.ec/ http://www.ecuador.travel/ http://www.turismo.gob.ec/
Ecuador Emotions
Accommodations
The accommodations included in this itinerary are the following*:
Arena Blanca*** - Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – San Cristobal
Arena Blanca is located on a quiet Street in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on the island of San Cristobal. This eco hotel makes numerous efforts to respect the environment and contribute to the preservation of the archipelago.
34 rooms / restaurant / pool http://www.galapagosarenablanca.com/
Wooden House*** - Puerto Villamil - Isabela
On Isabela Island, just on the outskirts of Puerto Villamil, the Wooden House is a cozy hotel with beach vibes and only a 10 minute walk from Concha y Perla beach! The hotel hosts a restaurant offering traditional seafood dishes.
12 rooms / outdoor pool / restaurant http://es.thewoodenhouselodge.com/
Ecuador Emotions
Deja Vu*** - Puerto Ayora – Santa Cruz
Located on the island of Santa Cruz, in the town of Puerto Ayora, the Déjà Vu es a simple and comfortable hotel just a 10 minute walk from the beach and and Charles Darwin Station.
11 rooms / outdoor pool https://www.dejavugalapagos.com/
* Limited availability. In the case that this option is not available, accommodations of the same level of quality will be recommended.
** Hotel categories according to local standards
Rates
Circuit 8 days / 7 nights 1 guest 2 guests 4 guests
Double Room / $1,375/person $1,250/person
Single Room Supplement $1,925/person $260/person
2020 rates are in American dollars and are subject to change by the time of confirmation.
These rates are not valid during holidays in Ecuador (Christmas, New Year’s Day, Carnaval, Holy
Week/Easter, May 24th Battle of Pichincha, August 10th Independence Day, October 9th Independence of
Guayaquil, November 2nd and 3rd Days of the Dead).
We reserve the right to modify this itinerary in the case of necessity.
Ecuador Emotions
Included
Lodging in the aforementioned establishments
Spanish-speaking drivers for all aforementioned shuttles
A shared English-speaking guide on aforementioned tours
The following meals: o Breakfast days 2-8 o Box lunch for the visit to the uninhabited island
Plane ticket between San Cristobal and Isabela (maximum baggage weight: 24 pounds)
Snorkeling gear
Our assistance throughout the course of your trip
NOT Included
International flights
Roundtrip plane ticket from continent to the Galapagos (price ref. $530/person)
Baggage assistance in hotels and airports
Meals not specified as included
Drinks
Entry to Galapagos National Park (price ref. $100/person)
Transit Control Card (TCC) for the Galapagos (price ref. $20/person)
Entry upon arrival on Isabela Island (price ref. $10/person)
Entry to Charles Darwin Station (price ref. $10/person)
Water taxis from shore to boats for transfers and excursions (price ref. $0.50 - $1)
Wetsuit (not required)
Insurance
Tips, extra costs, and anything not specified as included in the program
Ecuador Emotions
Terms and Conditions
Ecuador Emotions will always make a conscious effort to adhere to the programmed itinerary. However, the order of events may be modified and/or certain visits eliminated due to circumstances beyond our control (weather and sea conditions, strikes, public authority decisions, road conditions, and the discretion of local tour operators).
Ecuador Emotions will not be held responsible for extra costs due to late or cancelled transportation for whatever reason.
It is also the responsibility of the client to abide by the baggage restrictions enforced by the airlines (overweight baggage fees will be paid by the passenger directly). Moreover, flight rates are subject to change without notice.
Ecuador Emotions recommends that their clients make sure their passports are valid during the programmed dates of travel as well as find out if a visa is required for them to enter the country.
Ecuador Emotions suggests that their clients consult their doctor before traveling, especially to ensure that their health will not be at risk at altitude. Certain excursions may be changed due to the physical condition of our clients if said excursions are determined unsafe or harmful. Thank you for informing us of any health problem or allergy in advance.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance in order to avoid any additional charge that may come with any last minute change of your flight itinerary.
The client must inform us of any problems as soon as they arise during the program to the following email: [email protected]
Terms of Payment
With the confirmation of our services, an initial payment of 30% the total amount must be processed within 10 days of the reservation.
The total amount must be paid no later than 45 days before the start of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
45 days before the start of the tour: penalty equivalent to the amount of initial payment.
Between 44 and 31 days before the start of the tour: penalty of 60% the total amount.*
Less than 31 days before the start of the tour: penalty of 100% the total amount.
*A credit memo equivalent to the amount already payed (penalty not included) will be issued.
Quito, June 30, 2020
