2008: GALAPAGOS HIGHLIGHTS (ISQA)
8 days
Combine Quito with guided city sightseeing and five days in the Galapagos Islands. Take a naturalist guided cruise daily to explore various outlying islands. Visits include Santa Fe to see the endemic land iguana and for the chance to snorkel with sea turtles. South Plazas and Punta Carrion Islands feature unique hybrid iguanas, the result of a cross between male marine iguanas and female land iguanas. See tropical birds, sea lions, and fur seals on North Seymour Island and Las Bachas Beach. Also enjoy a visit to CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION.
HOTELS
QUITO: HILTON COLON, The Hilton Colon is located in the heart of the city. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, gym, and sauna.GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: FINCH BAY HOTEL, The Finch Bay Hotel offers a seaside location surrounded by mangroves. Amenities include a bar, lounge, restaurant, outdoor pool, and Jacuzzi-and beachfront access. All rooms offer twin beds, private facilities, and air-conditioning.
HOTELS
QUITO: HILTON COLON, The Hilton Colon is located in the heart of the city. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, gym, and sauna.GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: FINCH BAY HOTEL, The Finch Bay Hotel offers a seaside location surrounded by mangroves. Amenities include a bar, lounge, restaurant, outdoor pool, and Jacuzzi-and beachfront access. All rooms offer twin beds, private facilities, and air-conditioning.
Call (661) 399-9515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7277461
- Tour Operator
- Monograms
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Miami to Quito | Fly to Quito. |
| Day 2 | Quito | Guided city sightseeing. |
| Day 3 | Quito-Baltra-Santa Cruz | Fly to Baltra; visit Charles Darwin Research Station. |
| Day 4 | Santa Fe | Cruise and guided sightseeing. |
| Day 5 | South Plazas & Punta Carrion | Cruise and guided sightseeing. |
| Day 6 | North Seymour & Las Bachas | Cruise and guided sightseeing. |
| Day 7 | Santa Cruz-Baltra-Quito | Fly to Quito. |
| Day 8 | Quito-US | A morning flight allows for hometown connection. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- US$ Price Details
**Land-only price includes intra-vacation flights, a value of $430, and must be purchased with this package.Single Room Supplement: ISQB $458; ISDB $613. Triple Rooms not available.START YOUR VACATION IN ECUADOR'S TROPICAL FOREST. Vacation ISDB from $3219. 2009 prices and itineraries subject to change.EXTRA NIGHTS PER PERSON IN QUITO: In single room $100; in twin room $63; triple rooms not available.AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Monograms issues the ticket.
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.
