14 Day – Galapagos, Eastern Islands and Ecuador Andes

14 Day – Galapagos, Eastern Islands and Ecuador Andes Tour through the wonderful Ecuador 14 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: Flight from Quito Galapagos Quito Quito Santiago de Chile to Eastern Island to Santiago round trip. Inter Island flights Galapagos Private ground transportation and airport assistance Great Hotels for all nights. Meals as indicated (B)reakfast, (L)unch and (D)iner. English Speaking Guides. Entrance fees to Eastern Island, Galapagos and all sites in Ecuador and Chile. Bottle drinking water every day Hikes Explorations daily with Guide Boat for Galapagos ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 FLIGHT FROM U.S. TO QUITO, ECUADOR Usually, you will arrive late at night, In Quito airport our driver and guide will transfer you to your comfortable hotel and we will assist you with anything. We will give you short explanation about the next day and Quito’s Old Town. Enjoy your rest. 2 OLD QUITO, LATITUDE ZERO ON VOLCAN PULULAHUA After a great breakfast our guide will walk you in the bohemian old part of the colonial city of Quito that was founded in the 15 century, great and amazing activities on the streets, like art and other local festivities and music. You will see the Plaza de la Independency (plaza Grande), The Vasilica with its unique architect, one of the unesco heritage buldings. After adventure starts heading north out of Quito. After a quick stop at the equatorial monument that is consider the center of the world where we will enjoy and incredible lunch of local cuisine, after travel to the most amazing sierra of Ecuador to enjoy the night (B, L) 3 CUICOCHA CRATER LAKE After a great breakfast this morning, we drive by unique natural areas and communities to Cuicocha, a crater lake collected in a secondary caldera of the extinct Cotacachi Volcano. Cuicocha translates as “Lake of the Guinea Pigs,” named for the shape of its two central islets. The lake and surrounding slopes are protected as a nature reserve. At around 3,000 meters, Cuicocha’s ecosystem is a combination of paramo and Andean forest. We will find many unique plant species in this rare combination of two ecosystems. Our path circumvents the crater rim, revealing stunning views of the lake and the volcanoes Cotacachi, Mojanda, and Imbabura. We keep our eyes open for native wildlife, we have the opportunity to see llamas and if we are lucky, we might even catch a glimpse of the rare Andean Condor. After a great lunch, we stop to visit Cotacachi’s leather market; you can get some great gifts here to take back and Otavalo’s famous indigenous handicraft market. In the late afternoon we will visit the Cascada de Peluche which is 18 meters high, we head back to Hacienda Pinsaqui for another gourmet dinner and relaxing evening. (B, L) 4 ECUADOR – GALAPAGOS INTERPRETATION CENTER, HIKE AND SNORKEL TIJERETAS After breakfast, pick up at the hotel to drive to the airport to connect to Galapagos for a morning flight from the mainland to San Cristobal Island, we continue to our hotel for an energizing lunch, introductions, and a short overview of our trip. Our Galapagos adventure starts with a visit to the local Interpretation Center where we learn about the unique wildlife, geology, natural history, and social dynamics of the Galapagos. Now that we know a little more about the islands we make our way to our first stop, Frigate Hill, where we might spot many of the unique avian species of the Galapagos. As we hike over natural lava rock trails our guides tell us all about the Galapagos cotton, palo santo, acacia, and cacti surrounding us, as well as blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, pelicans, herons, gulls, warblers, mockingbirds and finches that we spot in the vegetation and sea cliffs. In addition to the diverse wildlife, this walking tour provides marvelous views of the rugged coastline and the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno below us. During the return trip we stop at beautiful Carola Beach for a dip, where we snorkel and swim with sea turtles and sea lions while enjoying a lovely sunset on the beach. We return to the hotel for a gourmet seafood dinner after which you can set out to explore the friendly, laid-back town and visit the colony of endemic Galapagos sea lions next door. (L, D) 5 SNORKEL THE NORTHERN COAST OF SAN CRISTOBAL Today we explore the northern coast. We either visit Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock), Punta Pitt or Cerro Brujo. The visiting site depends on the week day and the Galapagos National Park regulations. On our exploration trip we make sure to search the nearby coves and cliffs for sea turtles, sea lions, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, and nazca boobies. Here we have the chance to get up close and personal with sea lions in their favorite playground. As we snorkel, we might see eagle rays, golden rays, Galapagos sharks, starfish, clams, and thousands of tropical fish. If we’re lucky, we may even come across hammerhead sharks. As the sun sets on our day under the waves, we return to the hotel to for a relaxed evening. (B, L, D). 6 DISCOVER ISABELA’S BEACHES, LAGOONS, AND ISLETS – SNORKEL Our journey continues to Isabela, the largest island in the Galapagos. It´s constantly changing and evolving due to the six shield volcanoes, rendering it one of the most volcanically active spots on the planet. After a short small aircraft flight we settle into our hotel. We then set out on a one-of-a-kind hike that will take us through an incredible variety of coastal ecosystems, along the way we spot giant tortoises, flamingos, and other wildlife as we pass through white sand beaches, the alluring poison apple forest, a gaping lava tube, dark mangroves and brackish lagoons. After a nourishing lunch we set out to explore Tintoreras, a group of small islets filled with hidden coves and isolated beaches. Here we find the endemic Galapagos penguin, as well as reef sharks,

6 Day – Andes and Galapagos

6 Day – Andes and Galapagos We’ll learn about the ongoing conservation efforts to protect the future of the Galapagos 6 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: Flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos (Round trip) Accommodations in first class hotels Private land transportation, Boats transportation as needed All Breakfast as described (Breakfast) High-quality adventures and equipment Professional Bilingual-speaking adventure guide Local entrance fees in each island Inter-island flights (San Cristobal to Isabela) ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 FLIGHT FROM U.S. TO QUITO, ECUADOR Usually, you will arrive late at night, In Quito airport will be your hotel, it is walking distance and we will assist you with anything. 2 QUITO – GALAPAGOS INTERPRETATION CENTER, WALK AND SNORKEL ON THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH After a morning flight from the mainland to San Cristobal Island, we continue to our comfort hotel for an energizing lunch, introductions, and a short overview of our trip with our local professional guide. Our Galapagos adventure starts with a visit to the local Interpretation Center where we learn about the unique wildlife, geology, natural history, and social dynamics of the Galapagos. After walk along the beaches to know a little more about the island of San Cristobal our first stop, Frigate Hill, where we might spot many of the unique avian species of the Galapagos. As we hike over natural lava rock trails our guides tell us all about the Galapagos cotton, palo santo, acacia, and cacti surrounding us, as well as blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, pelicans, herons, gulls, warblers, mockingbirds and finches that we spot in the vegetation and sea cliffs. In addition to the diverse wildlife, this walking tour provides marvelous views of the rugged coastline and the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno below us. During this walk is beautiful Carola Beach for a dip, where we snorkel and swim with sea turtles and sea lions while enjoying a lovely sunset on the beach. We return to the hotel for a gourmet seafood dinner after which you can set out to explore the friendly, laid-back town and visit the thousands of colony of the endemic Galapagos sea lions next door. (B). 3 SNORKEL THE NORTHERN COAST OF SAN CRISTOBAL After a hearty breakfast and hot chocolate provided because of the cold and altitude, after you hike a winding ascending trail to rAfter a great breakfast, we will pick you up at 8:30am from your hotel and we explore the northern coast. We will visit Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock), Punta Pitt or Cerro Brujo. The visiting site depends on the week day and the Galapagos National Park regulations they are all great destination to enjoy snorkel. On our exploration trip we make sure to search the nearby coves and cliffs for sea turtles, sea lions, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, and Nazca boobies. Here we have the chance to get up close and personal with sea lions in their favorite playground. As we snorkel, we might see eagle rays, golden rays, Galapagos sharks, starfish, clams, and thousands of tropical fish. If we’re lucky, we may even come across hammerhead sharks. After we will have our cooks will prepare many choices of food, fresh and yummy. In the early afternoon we will swim in an incredible beach and see the giant turtles in the water and swim with them. As the sun sets on our day under the waves, we return to the hotel to for a relaxed evening. (B).each 14,910 feet. Guitarrachayoc pass, surrounded by the Arequipayoc mountain range with Mt. Veronica rising above the peaks. 17,000 feet, locals still planting at Inca terraces seen on the other site of the little valleys The hike to the pass is a step back in time where you can see Peruvians working in fields of potatoes and other local crops. After about an hour, you come to a small straw house where you stop for snacks. Surrounded by cattle, llamas, Horses, sheep and the most spectacular bird named Wallata by the locals who they have created dances and more that shows their Connexxion with the wild life. Continuing the descent to small river name Ancascocha, you will pass through a tiny village before dropping into a beautiful valley to reach the mountain town of Ancascocha and lunch looking the blue lake of Suyru cocha, small place to relaxs and the last accend to the Pass of Wayanay which sits at 15,300 feet from here you hike into a valley with views of the famous Mt. Salkantay, stopping to take great pictures with the incredible Inca Trail along the Valley. Desent and find the small inca Ruins of Inca Racay and finally the Waterfall Camp Site of Muyu Muyu looking the snowcapped mountains. And enjoy the Millky way the amazing constellation, explained by your professional guide (B, L, D) Hiking Details: 9 miles. Approx. 8 Hours; Camp elevation 13,000 feet 4 DISCOVER ISABELA’S SIERRA NEGRA CRATER, BEACHES, LAGOONS, AND ISLETS – SNORKEL This morning your flight will be early around 7:15 am, we will transfer you to the local airport for a short flight. Your journey continues to Isabela, the largest island in the Galapagos, mentioning that all island is use in 1%, means 90% still virgin to people. It´s constantly changing and evolving due to the six shield volcanoes, rendering it one of the most volcanically active spots on the planet. After a short small aircraft flight we settle into our hotel for a great breakfast. We then set out on a one-of-a-kind hike to the Sierra negra Volcano that erupted in the year of 2005 and still we can see the smoke coming on in on side of the Crater. Walking here is the most incredible and pleasant as you will see the farming areas and volcanoes in the distance. On the way back we will have a great lunch and after we will take you through an incredible variety of coastal ecosystems, along the way we spot giant

10 Day – Peru and Galapagos

10 Day – Peru and Galapagos Welcome to Ecuador 10 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: USA – Lima / Quito – USA Flights Galapagos Flights & tax Nazca Flights & tax Dune Buggy Tour Boat in Galapagos, Ballestas Assistance in all Peruvian and Galapagos airports Deluxe ground transportation Entrance fees to all ancient sites, attractions and Galapagos 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations Meals daily Fluent English-speaking guides and spiritual shamans Gifts for families we will visit Water and energy bars daily. ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 ARRIVE LIMA On your arrival at any time in the capital city, Lima, you will be taken to your hotel. If you arrive early, optional tours of the city sights, including museums and other attractions may be arranged via Washington. 2 LIMA – CARAL FULL DAY Caral is the OLDEST know city in the Americas. Developed simultaneously with the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia and Egypt about 5000 years ago. The archeological site of Caral is among Peru’s most impressive and makes a popular day trip from nearby Lima. The UNESCO World Heritage listed site covers an area of around 60 hectares in the arid Supe Valley. Although initially discovered in 1948, recent excavations of Caral revealed an elaborate complex of temples, sunken plazas and some of the largest terraced pyramids in the world, leading archeologists to ponder the possibility of Caral being the fabled ‘Mother City’ of ancient civilizations. Now open to the public, the site has garnered acclaim for its beautifully preserved ruins and intriguing collection of artifacts, which include a quipu (a unique knot system used by ancient Andean civilizations) and a number of musical instruments fashioned from animal bones, but significantly, no trace of warfare or weaponry. In the afternoon, return to the hotel for another great night with dinner provided at a wonderful restaurant (B, L, D) 3 CARAL – PARACAS Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then drive back to Lima and then drive for 3 hour Aprox. In to an amazing Place call Paracas (known as a Peruvian Galapagos Island). We will visit a small town name el Carmen were Afro Peruvian lives and see their costumes also have lunch at Mama Ine Restaurant, great place for food. Passing by small cost desert towns and beautiful beaches. Early Evening walk in town after check inn at your amazing hotel at the ocean from. Drive to visit the Oasis of the Huacachina that is located just 4 miles from Ica City, to our next adventures, the Sand buggy on the Amazing desert drive and enjoy the sun set and amazing pictures, like our ancestors eyes will see. Note: Paracas is at sea level is why we begin here to ease your acclimation to the altitude. For your convenience, we provide water every day. (B, L) 4 PARACAS – NAZCA FLIGHT – LIMA Breakfast starting at 6:00 a.m. pick up at 7:30 or 9:30 a.m. to walk for 10 minutes to the port for boat transportation 25 minutes Aprox. To the Peruvian Galapagos Islands, were you will see Gumball Penguins, Birds, turtles and more animals. Be careful with your hats as the boat goes fast, the tour is to explore these place for about 2:00 hours and take many beautiful photos of the natural arches as well. In the way back from the islands we will see the Candelabro, carve on the sand mountain by the ancient cultures that have live in these region – The Paracas Culture. Back to town and private transportation to the Aeropodromo for Your flight to see all the Nazca Lines. The Nazca Lines are a series of ancient geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert of Peru. They have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The high, arid plateau stretches more than 80 kilometres (50 mi) between the towns of Nazca and Palpa on the Pampas de Jumana. Although some local geoglyphs resemble Paracas motifs, scholars believe the Nazca Lines were created by the Nazca culture between 400 and 650 AD.[1] The hundreds of individual figures range in complexity from simple lines to stylized hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, fish, sharks or orcas, llamas, lizards, etc. The largest figures are over 200 metres (660 ft) across. After Late Lunch meet your driver for your scenic drive back to Lima. Note: Here you can get a certificate of the Nazca flight, bring good camera to capture the figures, also Shoes are recommendable and not sandals to go in the desert as the sand is really warm, Sun glass. (B, L) 5 FLIGHT FROM LIMA TO QUITO, ECUADOR We will flight from Lima to Quito the center of the world I will transfers you to your comfortable hotel in Quito’s Old Town for rest and for overnight. Walk to the plaza and Dinner on your own. 6 QUITO – GALAPAGOS INTERPRETATION CENTER, HIKE AND SNORKEL TIJERETAS After a morning flight from the mainland to San Cristobal Island, we continue to our hotel for an energizing lunch, introductions, and a short overview of our trip. Our Galapagos adventure starts with a visit to the local Interpretation Center where we learn about the unique wildlife, geology, natural history, and social dynamics of the Galapagos. Now that we know a little more about the islands we make our way to our first stop, Frigate Hill, where we might spot many of the unique avian species of the Galapagos. As we hike over natural lava rock trails our guides tell us all about the Galapagos cotton, palo santo, acacia, and cacti surrounding us, as well as blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, pelicans, herons, gulls, warblers, mockingbirds and finches that we spot in the vegetation and sea cliffs. In addition to the diverse wildlife, this walking tour provides marvelous views of the rugged coastline and the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno below us. During the return trip we stop at beautiful Carola Beach for a dip, where we snorkel and swim with sea turtles and sea

14 Day – Main Land Ecuador, Galapagos and Eastern

14 Day – Main Land Ecuador, Galapagos and Eastern Tours through the most beautiful corners of our country 14 Days Price: Contact us Limited to 10 guests Request more information INCLUDED: Flight from Quito Galapagos Quito Quito TO Santiago de Chile to Eastern Island to Santiago round trip. Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama (Round Trip) Inter Island flights Galapagos Private ground transportation and airport assistance Great Hotels for all nights. Meals as indicated (B)reakfast, (L)unch and (D)iner. English Speaking Guides. Entrance fees to Eastern Island, Galapagos and all sites in Ecuador and Chile. Bottle drinking water every day Hikes Explorations daily with Guide Boat for Galapagos ITINERARY WHAT TO BRING NOT INCLUDED 1 FLIGHT FROM U.S. TO QUITO, ECUADOR Usually, you will arrive late at night, In Quito airport our driver and guide will transfer you to your comfortable hotel and we will assist you with anything. We will give you short explanation about the next day Activity (Airport). 2 QUITO – GALAPAGOS INTERPRETATION CENTER, HIKE AND SNORKEL TIJERETAS After breakfast, pick up at the hotel to drive to the airport to connect to Galapagos for a morning flight from the mainland to San Cristobal Island, we continue to our hotel for an energizing lunch, introductions, and a short overview of our trip. Our Galapagos adventure starts with a visit to the local Interpretation Center where we learn about the unique wildlife, geology, natural history, and social dynamics of the Galapagos. Now that we know a little more about the islands we make our way to our first stop, Frigate Hill, where we might spot many of the unique avian species of the Galapagos. As we hike over natural lava rock trails our guides tell us all about the Galapagos cotton, palo santo, acacia, and cacti surrounding us, as well as blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, pelicans, herons, gulls, warblers, mockingbirds and finches that we spot in the vegetation and sea cliffs. In addition to the diverse wildlife, this walking tour provides marvelous views of the rugged coastline and the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno below us. During the return trip we stop at beautiful Carola Beach for a dip, where we snorkel and swim with sea turtles and sea lions while enjoying a lovely sunset on the beach. We return to the hotel for a gourmet seafood dinner after which you can set out to explore the friendly, laid-back town and visit the colony of endemic Galapagos sea lions next door. (B, L, D) 3 SNORKEL THE NORTHERN COAST OF SAN CRISTOBAL Today we explore the northern coast. We either visit Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock), Punta Pitt or Cerro Brujo. The visiting site depends on the week day and the Galapagos National Park regulations. On our exploration trip we make sure to search the nearby coves and cliffs for sea turtles, sea lions, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, and nazca boobies. Here we have the chance to get up close and personal with sea lions in their favorite playground. As we snorkel, we might see eagle rays, golden rays, Galapagos sharks, starfish, clams, and thousands of tropical fish. If we’re lucky, we may even come across hammerhead sharks. As the sun sets on our day under the waves, we return to the hotel to for a relaxed evening. (B, L, D). 4 DISCOVER ISABELA’S BEACHES, LAGOONS, AND ISLETS – SNORKEL Our journey continues to Isabela, the largest island in the Galapagos. It´s constantly changing and evolving due to the six shield volcanoes, rendering it one of the most volcanically active spots on the planet. After a short small aircraft flight we settle into our hotel. We then set out on a one-of-a-kind hike that will take us through an incredible variety of coastal ecosystems, along the way we spot giant tortoises, flamingos, and other wildlife as we pass through white sand beaches, the alluring poison apple forest, a gaping lava tube, dark mangroves and brackish lagoons. After a nourishing lunch we set out to explore Tintoreras, a group of small islets filled with hidden coves and isolated beaches. Here we find the endemic Galapagos penguin, as well as reef sharks, sea turtles and sea lions. At the end of the day, we retire to our hotel. We finish the evening with a delicious dinner and an optional stroll down the expansive beach and the sand streets of idyllic Puerto Villamil. (B, L, D). 5 EXPLORE THE SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS An invigorating speedboat ride takes us to our next destination: Santa Cruz Island. Along the way we keep an eye out for whales and dolphins in the ocean around us. After checking in we head to El Chato nature reserve in the Santa Cruz highlands, home to the Galapagos giant tortoise. It is an honor to hike among these fascinating, gentle giants, who on average live to be over 175 years old. El Chato is also home to many pintail ducks, finches, frigate birds, egrets and the beautiful vermillion flycatcher. Our hike continues through some incredible lava tunnels created by flowing magma. Legend has it that the buccaneers who once frequented the Galapagos used these deep caves to hide Inca gold plundered from Spanish ships! After some pirate stories from our guides we head up to Los Gemelos, a pair of deep volcanic sinkholes at the high point of Santa Cruz. The path takes us through a forest of endemic Scalesia trees covered in ferns and epiphytes where we’ll keep a lookout for the resident short-eared owl. If there is enough time we may visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where local scientists rear endemic plants and animals for educational, scientific, and conservation purposes. We’ll learn about the ongoing conservation efforts to protect the future of the Galapagos. In the late afternoon we return to the hotel and get ready to celebrate our once-in-a-lifetime trip with a delicious farewell dinner. We soak up the ambiance of our last night in the Galapagos with magnificent views of the brightly-lit ships in