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The Galapagos Islands are just one of Ecuador’s many enchanted destinations. Whether you wish to relax and take in the scenery from an eighteenth-century mountain hacienda, explore a rural market for handmade crafts, join a canoeing expedition in the lush Amazon Jungle, or stroll through the charming colonial cities of Quito and Cuenca. Ecuador has all the elements of a dream vacation. Extend your vacation beyond the Galapagos Islands and you will enjoy a safe, carefree, once-in-a-lifetime experience as only Luxury Adventures can provide.
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Argentina has been distinguished by the UNESCO in 1981 by registering in the World Heritage List some properties of natural and cultural relevance. Argentina has a wide variety of ecosystems where you can simply be in contact with nature and enjoy the beautiful landscape or practice recreational and sport activities as trekking, mountain biking, white-water rafting, canoeing, bird watching, fishing, skiing, golf, and wine tours.
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Peru, the largest in area in the Andean countries, was the cradle of the most advanced indigenous civilizations and most powerful empire in pre-Columbian South America-that of the Incas. Peru was also the focus of Spanish colonial domination for its first two hundred years of rule. What remained of pre-Columbian America with regard to people, culture, and settlements is perhaps better represented in Peru than in any other country in South America. |
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Andean Mountains
The Andean Highlands illustrate the dichotomy of landscape and architecture with traditional villages and colonial haciendas set against a background of sweeping valleys and mountain peaks. Here you can see incredible views of the region’s volcanoes – Cotopaxi, Cotacachi, Imbabura and the snowcapped Cayambe. Some of the attractions that you may wish to visit include the village of Otavalo in the north, arguably one of the best Indian markets in Latin America, and in the central Andes, the world’s highest active volcano, Cotopaxi. The highlands in this region provide exciting hiking, trekking, and horseback riding routes, while further south, you may explore such unique attractions as Ecuador’s prime Inca site, the Ingapirca fortress.
Accommodations
To experience traditional Ecuadorian hospitality you must visit the colonial haciendas, centuries old Indian markets and explore Quito, a world heritage site know for its Spanish colonial churches, monasteries, art and architecture. Luxury Adventures will accommodate you in the finest hotels and traditional haciendas, open only to a select number of guests.
Tours
Exploring the Colonial City of Quito
Otavalo Andean Market
Antisana Mountain
Cotopaxi, the highest active Volcano in the world
Baños, gateway to the Amazon
Devil’s Nose by Train and Ingapirca Ruins
Exploring the Colonial City of Cuenca
Rose Flower Plantation Tour
Activities
* Horseback riding
* Mountain biking
* Climbing
* Hiking
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Brief Sample Itinerary – Starting price
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador – from USD 5158 per person
* Day 1: Arrival in Quito
* Day 2: Exploring the Colonial City of Quito
* Day 3: Arrival in Galapagos / Santa Cruz Island – Las Bachas Beach
* Day 4: Santiago Island – Puerto Egas / Bartolome Island
* Day 5: Santa Cruz Island – Cerro Dragon / Rabida Island
* Day 6: Fernandina Island – Punta Espinosa / Isabela Island – Tagus Cove
* Day 7: Isabela Island – Elizabeth Bay / Isabela Island – Punta Moreno
* Day 8: Santa Cruz Island – Charles Darwin Research Station / Santa Cruz Island – Highlands
* Day 9: Española Island – Gardner Bay / Española Island – Punta Suarez
* Day 10: Santa Cruz Island – Black Turtle Cove / Departure from Baltra Island
* Day 11: International flight departure.
* Prices are per person based on a double occupancy, subject to change without prior notice.
What’s included
* 7 nights aboard the Eclipse, Main Deck Stateroom
* 5 star accommodation in Quito
* Sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated
* All meals as stated in the itinerary, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
* Private guide and transportation in mainland Ecuador
* Passport holder
* Galapagos National Park Fee
* Round trip flight Quito – Galapagos
* Local naturalist guides aboard the Eclipse
* Activities in Galapagos according to the itinerary
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