Globus > GALAPAGOS HIGHLIGHTS WITH TROPICAL FOREST EXTENSION

GALAPAGOS HIGHLIGHTS WITH TROPICAL FOREST EXTENSION
12 Days starting from $3,219

Countries Visited:
Bolivia, Ecuador

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Length: 12 Days
Type: Other Tours
Category: Other Tours
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: ISDB-2008
   
 
About This Tour


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.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS

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

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

Hotels:
QUITO: DANN CARLTON, The Dann Carlton is located in the new commercial district and offers all modern facilities, including a health spa and hot tub.

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

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Book now and take $200 off per couple on any air-inclusive European Low Season Vacations.*

* Book a 2008/2009 Globus Europe Winter air-inclusive vacation on select carriers to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between June 4 and August 31, 2008 for travel commencing between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one another or any offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Save up to $600 per stateroom on 2009 Globus River and Small Ship Cruises

Discover an entirely new way to uncover the wonders of the world with river and small ship cruises. From a wine tasting adventure through the vineyards of France to island hopping in the Galapagos Islands, you’re sure to find a Globus river or small ship cruise that speaks to your heart. There’s simply no more peaceful way to sample the charming cities and awe-inspiring sights of Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands.

*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $125 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 14 and August 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer and applies to new 2009 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!


Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel?

Right now when you book 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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