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- Day 1 ARRIVE IN QUITO, ECUADOR </BR> Welcome to Quito, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
- Day 2 QUITO-COCA-AMAZON LODGE Transfer to the airport and fly to Coca where you will be met by your naturalist. Then travel by motorboat down the Napo River with opportunities to spot birds like herons, kingfishers, and others. Next, transfer to a canoe and float through narrow channels looking for monkeys as well as large birds like toucans, parrots, or even macaws. Arrive at your Amazon lodge located on Añangu Lake surrounded by pristine rainforest. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink, briefing, and dinner. (B,L,D)Please note: The itinerary in the Amazon is subject to favorable weather conditions and water levels. When conditions are unfavorable, alternative accommodations and excursions will be provided.
- Day 3 AMAZON LODGE After an early breakfast, journey to a parrot clay lick where 11 different species of parrots, parakeets, and macaws can be seen on a daily basis. Later, walk to a local community where you are invited to join families of the Anangu indigenous community on their daily activities, such as harvesting bananas, coco, and manioc. Take a naturalist-guided walk through the jungle in search of interesting plants and vibrant or well-camouflaged insects.(B,L,D)
- Day 4 AMAZON LODGE This morning, ascend a canopy tower over 100 feet above the forest floor at the top of a kapok tree. From here, you can view spider monkeys, aracaris, toucans, blue and gold macaws, numerous species of tanagers, and the red-rumped cacique. After lunch at the lodge, explore lakes and creeks on a dugout canoe in search of river otters, potoos, kingfishers, hoatzins, jacamars, hawks, and monkeys. (B,L,D)
- Day 5 AMAZON LODGE-COCA-QUITO Depart your Amazon lodge and fly from Coca to Quito today. Upon arrival, be greeted by a Globus representative and transfer to your hotel where the remainder of your day is free. (B)
- Day 6 QUITO Your included private city tour showcases the rich legacy left by the Incas and the Spaniards. See Independence Square, dominated by its formidable cathedral, San Francisco Plaza Church, and the Basilica with its marvelous stained-glass windows. (B)
- Day 7 QUITO-BALTRA-SANTA CRUZ Transfer to the airport and fly to Baltra in the Galápagos. Upon arrival, set off toward the Itabaca Channel and begin a scenic drive across Santa Cruz Island. Along the way, pause at Los Gemelos, dramatic twin pit craters, for a gentle walk and photo opportunity. Your journey continues to a local ranch and tortoise reserve, where you'll come face to face with one of the Galápagos' most iconic residents--the magnificent giant tortoise. Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant before you head to the hotel for check-in and some well?'deserved time to unwind.Please note:Departure times vary depending on what islands we visit. At times we may visit one island, but we land on different parts of it. These sailings are subject to change and weather-related depending on what island we are visiting.(B,L,D)
- Day 8 SANTA CRUZ. EXCURSION TO BARTOLOMÉ ISLAND Join a naturalist guide for an unforgettable day to a nearby island within the Galápagos National Park aboard the elegant Sea Lion Yacht. Enjoy a truly personalized experience on board, with attentive crew members, a delicious hot lunch, comfortable air?'conditioned interiors, and spacious outdoor viewing decks ideal for wildlife watching. Arrive at Bartolomé Island, renowned for its iconic Pinnacle Rock, a dramatic volcanic spire rising from the ocean and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the archipelago. At its base, Galápagos penguins--the only penguin species found north of the equator--carefully navigate narrow lava ledges, while playful sea lions lounge on rocky platforms and eagerly slip into the water to interact with snorkelers.(B,L,D)
- Day 9 SANTA CRUZ. EXCURSION TO DIVINE BAY Today's adventure takes you to the Charles Darwin Research Station, established to help conserve the Galápagos' natural habitats and protect the area's famous giant tortoises. Just a short distance away lies tranquil Divine Bay, framed by rugged basalt cliffs on one side and lush mangrove forests on the other. This peaceful haven teems with wildlife, including small egrets, blue?'footed boobies, herons, brown pelicans, noddy terns, lava gulls, sea lions, sea turtles, and more--making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Divine Bay is also considered one of the premier snorkeling sites in the area, offering exceptional underwater encounters. Return to the hotel for a free afternoon and evening to enjoy the resort's amenities. (B,L,D)
- Day 10 SANTA CRUZ. EXCURSION TO SANTA FE ISLAND Another unforgettable day awaits on the water as you board the Sea Lion Yacht for a scenic voyage to Santa Fe Island, home to one of the most beautiful and sheltered coves in the Galápagos. A crescent of tiny islets protects its striking turquoise lagoon, creating a calm and picturesque anchorage. Located southeast of Santa Cruz and visible from Puerto Ayora, Santa Fe has been shaped by seismic uplift, revealing fascinating underwater lava formations that add to the island's dramatic natural appeal.(B,L,D)
- Day 11 SANTA CRUZ-BALTRA-GUAYAQUIL Depart the hotel this morning for the airport in Baltra. Then, fly to Guayaquil on Ecuador's Pacific coast and transfer to the hotel for your final night in Ecuador. (B)
- Day 12 GUAYAQUIL Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Name: Independent Galapagos at the Finch Bay Resort with Ecuador's Amazon
Brand: Globus
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Quito
End City: Guayaquil
Notes: Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and includes private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Internal flights to/from the Gal?pagos and the Ecuadorian Amazon are included. Local Guide service is provided in Quito. A naturalist in the Gal?pagos & the Amazon is also provided. For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. The itinerary in the Amazon is subject to favorable weather conditions and water levels. When conditions are unfavorable, alternative accommodations and excursions will be provided. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and be able to get into/out of small watercraft such as canoes and small fishing boats.On the Gal?pagos Islands, we use a small vessel (20 guests) that has three crew members, emergency washrooms, and a snack bar. The excursions are day cruises with landings on the islands, some of which are wet landings. Departure times vary depending on islands visited. At times we may visit one island, with varying/multiple landing locations on the same island. These sailings are subject to change and are weather related depending on the island visited. Sailings are approximately 5 to 6 hours per day, which includes landings and sightseeing. Maximum elevation on tour is 9,350 ft.This vacation includes the following Intra-Vacation Air segments in the vacation price: Quito/Coca, Coca/Quito, Quito/Gal?pagos & Gal?pagos/Guayaquil. Gal?pagos package includes Gal?pagos National Park entrance fee and transit card.
Meals: Buffet breakfast daily; 7 lunches; 7 three-course dinners
