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Galapagos Discovery - Buy 1 get 1 half price

Private  |  10 Days / 8 Nights
from £3495
This journey provides a great opportunity to see the Galapagos Islands on a 5-night cruise and observe their remarkable wildlife. See giant tortoises and a number of indigenous bird species, and swim with sea lions, penguins and perhaps even sea turtles. Explore the old colonial centre of Quito and spend a final night in Guayaquil, on the banks of the Guayas river.

The Santa Cruz is a well-established cruise ship, which features 43 cabins and accommodates 90 passengers. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, dining room, shop and library. The large outside space includes a jacuzzi, deck bar and an observation deck for dolphin and whale watching. A glass-bottom boat for viewing marine life is available. View deck plan
  • Colonial centre of Quito
  • 5-night cruise of Galapagos Islands
  • First-class expedition cruiser

Itinerary

  • Itinerary
  • Flights
  • Hotels

Day 1 - To Quito:  Fly to Quito, via Madrid, with Iberia. Stay 2 nights at the Mercure Alameda Quito. (N)

Day 2 - Quito:  Morning tour of scenic Quito and the 'Middle of the World' equatorial line monument. (B)

Day 3 - To Galapagos:  Fly to the Galapagos Islands and board the M/V Santa Cruz for a 5-night cruise (Standard Main Deck cabin). (B, L, D)

There are two different 5-night Galapagos cruise itineraries from which to choose. The cruise sailing on a Wednesday visits the Western Islands, while the cruise sailing on a Friday visits the Eastern Islands.

Western Islands -  view itinerary >>

Eastern Islands -  view itinerary >>

Days 4-7 - Galapagos:  Shared excursions of these fascinating islands with a naturalist guide. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - To Guayaquil:  Disembark the cruise and fly to Guayaquil. Stay 1 night at the Hampton Inn. (B)

Day 9 To London:  Morning at leisure or take an optional tour of the city or the nearby mangrove reserve. Evening flight to London, via Madrid. (B)

Day 10 London: Afternoon arrival. (N)

Pre-Tours & Extensions: It is possible to combine this journey with Peru and visit Machu Picchu and the former Inca capital of Cuzco. Alternatively, extend your stay and explore colonial Cuenca or the Amazon in Ecuador.

 

2012 departures dates 1st passenger price 2nd passenger price
3 Sep £3,595 £1,797
26 Sep £3,495 £1,747
24 Oct £3,545 £1,772

Terms & Conditions: The buy one get one half price offer applies to the main tour only and is also valid with cabin upgrades on board the Santa Cruz (half price cabin supplements apply). Offer is valid for bookings till 30 June 2012. This Private Journey is subject to availability. Galapagos National Park taxes and beverages on board are not included. Discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts currently or subsequently offered by Cox & Kings. Discounts apply to new bookings only and cannot be applied retrospectively. Please quote reference: EGSHALF

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