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GALAPAGOS HIGHLIGHTS WITH TROPICAL FOREST EXTENSION (ISDA2008)
12 Days starting from $3,299

Countries Visited:
Bolivia, Ecuador

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Length: 12 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: INDEPENDENT CENTRAL AMERICA
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: ISDA-2008
   
 
About This Tour



Vacation Overview
Start your vacation in Ecuador’s Tropical Forest. Travel to the Pacific rainforest for three nights at the all-inclusive Arasha Rainforest Resort and Spa. Enjoy guided tours of the primary and secondary forests, birding and orchid tours, a chocolate-making demonstration, fishing, native jewelrymaking classes, and much more. Visit with one of the most colorful indigenous groups in Ecuador, the “Colorados,” and learn of their ancient traditions and religion. Combine Quito with guided city sightseeing and five days in the Galápagos Islands. Take a naturalistguided cruise daily to explore various outlying islands. Visits include Santa Fé 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.

 
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  • Sightseeing Highlights
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Meals
Buffet breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners. On ISD: 10 additional meals.

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.

GALÁPAGOS 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.

ECUADOR’S TROPICAL FOREST: ARASHA, Surrounded by lush vegetation and local fauna, the awardwinning Arasha offers beautiful thatch-roofed bungalows, a large swimming pool with bar and cascading water, a Jacuzzi, two restaurants, theater, mini golf, and luxurious spa.
Day 1:
Miami–Quito, Ecuador. Fly to Quito.

Day 2:
Quito–Arasha Resort. Transfer to the resort and luxury spa.

Day 3:
Arasha Resort. Choose from a variety of included activities.

Day 4:
Arasha Resort. Choose from a variety of included activities.

Day 5:
Arasha Resort–Quito. Return to Quito and join day 1 of Galápagos Highlights.

Day 6:
Quito. Guided city sightseeing.

Day 7:
Quito–Baltra–Santa Cruz. Fly to Baltra; visit Charles Darwin Research Station.

Day 8:
Santa Fé. Cruise and guided sightseeing.

Day 9:
South Plazas & Punta Carrion. Cruise and guided sightseeing.

Day 10:
North Seymour & Las Bachas. Cruise and guided sightseeing.

Day 11:
Santa Cruz–Baltra–Quito. Fly to Quito.

Day 12:
Quito–US. A morning flight allows for hometown connection.


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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11/27/2008 - 12/8/2008
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Price Details US
**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.

City Highlights
Sightseeing as indicated in itinerary; Welcome wallet and city map; Local Hosts in each city.

Related Tours
ISDB| Galápagos Highlights with Tropical Forest Pre-extension and First-Class Hotels
ISQB| Galápagos Highlights with First-Class Hotels
ISQA| Galápagos Highlights with Premium Hotels

Price Details US
**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.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Save $200 per couple on the air-inclusive price of 2009 Europe Vacations

*Book a 2009 Globus air-inclusive European vacation to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between October 8, 2008 and November 30, 2008 for travel commencing between January 1, 2009 and October 31, 2009. Offers not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 European bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!


Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75

Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


   
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