GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS. October, 27 th to 30 th RATES PER PERSON:

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1 GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS Option1: M/V GALAPAGOS LEGEND October, 27 th to 30 th RATES PER PERSON: SINGLE DOUBLE Standard Plus Junior Suite Include: - Air Ticket Quito/Guayaquil Galápagos Quito/Guayaquil - Deluxe accommodation sharing cabins with air-conditioning & private facilities - Meals scheduled on board - Welcome & farewell cocktails - Transfers and dinghy rides to/from ports. - Outside decks for observation of flora and fauna, - Snorkeling (gear included) and kayaking opportunities - Multilingual speaking naturalist guides English-Spanish -Cruise Fuel surcharge Not included: Entrance fee to Galapagos: $ adult, $ children under 12 Ingala Control Card: $ Wet Suit rental: $ Alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages Tips and personal expenses Transfers in Quito or Guayaquil

2 Cruise C (Mon - Thu) 4days / 3 nights Day 1: Monday - AM Baltra Airport Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (2 ½ hours flight). Passengers are picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides and taken on a ten minute bus drive to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend. - PM Mosquera Islet Wet Landing, Mosquera Islet is located between North Seymour and Baltra Islands, this flat, sandy island has a large colony of sea lions. It is also an excellent site for observing shorebirds such as herons and Lava Gulls. There is no trail on Mosquera Island, so any visitor can enjoy an open are. Most of the islet is covered with sand and barren lava rock. Very little sesuvium portulacastrum grows on the sand. Difficulty level: easy Type of terrain: sandy Duration: 1h30 walk & snorkeling Day 2: Tuesday - AM South Plaza (Plazas Island) Dry landing on the northern part of the Islet. The walk begins with an impressive cactus forest* surrounded by land and marine iguanas*; as we reach its highest point, be on the lookout for tropicbirds, a Nazca and blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls*. In South Plaza there is a large colony of the smaller sized land iguanas. The population is approximately 300 individuals. They feed on all kinds of vegetation, but during the dry season survive on the fruits and flowers of Opuntia cacti. Due to their proximity with marine iguanas, this is the only place on Earth where we will find the Galapagos hybrid iguana*. Dfficulty level: intermediate. Type of terrain: rocky

3 Duration: 2 hours walk - PM Santa Fe Wet landing on a white sand beach surrounded by a sea lion colony; we continue walking through an endemic cactus forest as we search for the endemic Santa Fe land iguana*, the largest in the islands and distinctively paler. This island is home to a number of endemic species including Galapagos Hawk*, Galapagos Snake, a variety of finches and one of the four species of Galapagos mockingbirds*. Deep-water snorkeling. Di_culty level: intermediatetype of terrain: rocky Duration: 1h30 walk / 1 hour deep-water snorkeling Day 3: Wednesday - AM Pitt Point / Pitt Islet (San Cristobal) Wet landing followed by a high intensity hike on rocky terrain. The trail includes an olivine beach of 90 meters long and a path that climbs to the top of a volcanic tuff, through several magnificent viewpoints*. This is probably the only site where the three booby species*of the Galapagos can be seen together, as well as two species of frigatebirds* and a sea lion colony; it is also excellent for dinghy rides and snorkeling, where a good range of sea birds can be observed. Diffiulty level: di_cult Type of terrain: rocky Duration: 2h30 walk - PM Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal) Wet landing. Cerro Brujo is an eroding tuff cone* that at several locations is composed of AA lava formations, and a beautiful white sand beach*, great for snorkeling and sunbathing. We visit a lagoon where migratory bird* species can be seen: Black-necked Stilts, Ruddy Turnstones, Whimbrels, other sandpiper species and White-cheeked Pintails. Cerro Brujo offers beautiful views of Kicker Rock, the southern part of San Cristobal and the adjacent coast. Difficulty level: easy Type of terrain: sandy Duration: 1 hour walk / 1 hour snorkeling Day 4: Thursday - AM Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve (San Cristobal) Dry landing in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Passengers visit the San Cristóbal giant tortoise* Breeding Center to learn about the National Park s conservation programs. Enjoy a beautiful landscape on the way to the Reserve*. Passengers will also have the opportunity to visit the port village, have a drink or shop for arts and crafts and other souvenirs. Dificulty level: intermediate Duration: 40 minutes bus drive to the Reserve / 1 hour visit San Cristobal airport After the visit you will go straight to the airport for return _ight to Guayaquil or Quito.

4 OPTION2: M/Y Coral I M/Y Coral II October 19 th to 22 th RATES PER PERSON: SINGLE DOUBLE Junior Suite Include: - Air Ticket Quito/Guayaquil Galápagos Quito/Guayaquil - Deluxe accommodation sharing cabins with air-conditioning & private facilities - Meals scheduled on board - Welcome & farewell cocktails - Transfers and dinghy rides to/from ports. - Outside decks for observation of flora and fauna, - Snorkeling (gear included) and kayaking opportunities - Multilingual speaking naturalist guides English-Spanish -Cruise Fuel surcharge Not included: Entrance fee to Galapagos: $ adult, $ children under 12 Ingala Control Card: $ Wet Suit rental: $ Alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages Tips and personal expenses Transfers in Quito or Guayaquil

5 Cruise A (Sun Wed) 4 days / 3 nights Day 1: Sunday - AM - Baltra Airport Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (2 ½ hours flight). Passengers are picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides and taken on a ten minute bus drive to the pier to board the M/Y Corals. - PM Fausto Llerena Breeding Center - Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) Dry landing. We visit the Station where the Galapagos giant tortoise breeding program takes place as part of our efforts to preserve the fragile Galapagos environment and where the famous Lonesome George (the last surviving specimen of his specie) lived for decades. Admire a pricklypear cactus forest and variety Darwin s finches and other land birds. The Darwin Station also works providing environmental education to communities and schools within the islands, and to tourists visiting the Galapagos Islands. You will also have some free time to visit the town and shop for souvenirs. Difficulty level: intermediate Type of terrain: _at Duration: 1h30 walk. Day 2: Monday - AM Cormorant Point / Devil s Crown / Champion (Floreana) Wet landing on an olivine green sand beach. We hike from the black mangrove beds to a brackish lagoon, which usually holds one of the largest _amingo populations in the Galapagos. This island features some endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, white and black mangrove, and holy stick. The trail continues to a beautiful white-sand beach, one of the most important nesting sites of Green Paci_c Sea Turtles. It is important to avoid walking in the water due to the Sting Rays that may be hiding in the sand, which can be dangerous if accidentally stepped on. From the beach one can spot sea turtles, Blue-footed Boobies plunging into the water, and small

6 reef sharks floating along the shoreline in search of food. This coral-sand beach marks the end of our trail, and we head back to the olivine beach we landed on to swim or snorkel amongst sea turtles, reef fish, sea lions and, on a good day, white-tipped reef sharks. A small colony of penguins resides on Floreana and can sometimes be observed as well. Difficulty level: easy Type of terrain: sandy and walk on a _at terrain Duration: 1 hour walk / 1 hour snorkeling - PM Post Office (Floreana) Wet landing. Located on the north side of Floreana, the bay is so-named because in 1793 Captain James Colnett installed a wooden barrel which served as an informal post office for sailors passing through, who would take letters with them to their destinations. Today, our visitors continue the tradition by placing unstamped postcards inside the barrel that should reach their destinations for free. It can take weeks, months, even years, not arrive at all, or even arrive before you! We may also encounter Darwin s _nches, Yellow Warbler and lava lizards. Great snorkeling opportunities with Green Paci_c Sea Turtles as well, this island is best known for its endemic vegetation: Scalesia villosa, Lecocarpus pinnati_dus, and Galapagos milkwort. Snorkelers can practice on the main beach among playful sea lions. Difficulty level: easy Type of terrain: sandy Duration: 30 minutes walk / 1 hour snorkeling Day 3: Tuesday - AM Gardner Bay / Gardner & Osborn Islets (Española) Wet landing on a beautiful white coral sand beach guarded by a colony of sea lions. There are no trails, so we stay along the shore where we can spot Galapagos Hawk, American Oystercatcher, Galapagos Dove, Hood Mockingbird, Yellow Warbler, lava lizards, marine iguanas, and three species of Darwin s finches: a subspecies (Geospiza fuliginosa) of the Large Cactus Finch, which is similar to the large ground _nch, the Small Ground Finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) and the Warbler Finch (Certhidea Olivacea) which is another endemic subspecies. Swimming and norkeling offers a great variety of Galapagos marine animals. Difficulty level: easy Type of terrain: sandy Duration: 1 hour walk / 1 hour snorkeling - PM - Suarez Point (Española) Dry landing. An island of geological interest, we explore volcanic formations and a riveting wildlife: large sea lion colonies and seabirds including Española mockingbird, Nazca boobies and the spectacular red billed tropic bird. You will also encounter marine iguanas, lava lizards, and the colorful sally lightfoot crabs. A somewhat lengthy hike will bring you among Nazca and Bluefooted Boobies, right up to nesting grounds that sometimes overlap the trail. Other birding favorites include Galapagos Dove, Galapagos Hawk, Swallow-tailed Gulls and the world s largest colony of Waved Albatross, an unequivocal highlight during mating season (May-December). Difficulty level: difficult Type of terrain: rocky Duration: 2h30 walk Day 4: Wednesday - AM - Daphne We circumnavigate the islet of Daphne, an eroded tuff cone formation* that was created by successive volcanic activity, for an opportunity to see Darwin s finches, Blue-footed Boobies, Nazca Boobies, Red-billed Tropicbirds, Swallow-tailed Gulls, Brown Noddies. Afterwards, you will go straight to the airport for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito

7 OPCIÓN3: RATES PER PERSON: HOTEL LAND TOUR 4DAYS 3NIGHTS Optional Dates: October 19 th to 22 nd and 27 th to 29 th SINGLE 4DAYS - 3NIGHTS DOUBLE ADDITIONAL ADULT ADDITIONAL CHILD ISLA SOL - INTERIOR ISLA SOL - EXTERIOR SOLYMAR INCLUDE: o 3 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION o DAILY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH o TRANSFER AIRPORT HOTEL - AIRPORT o VISITS ACCORDING TO ITINERARY o DAILY SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE o CERTIFIED TOUR GUIDE o TRANSPORTATION AMONG ISLANDS o SNORQUEL EQUIPMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE: o AIR TICKET: $ (Subject to change) o Entrance fee to Galapagos: $ adult, $ children under 12 o Ingala Control Card: $ o Alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages o Tips and personal expenses o Transfers in Quito or Guayaquil ITINERARY DIA 1.- GALAPAGOS ARRIVAL / TRANSFER TO SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS + VISIT CHARLES DARWIN STATION We are going to be received in the airport by personal in charge. In private Transportation we go to the Highlands, and we start our adventure with a guided visit to the Twins, geological subsidence, where you can see the forest of Escalesia, a unique type of vegetation in the upper part of the island and a great variety of birds. Then we visiting a private estate where doing a short hike will find giant turtles who go in search of water and juicy plants. You can come and watch these peaceful animals moving in its quiet territory. The lush vegetation of the area is also home to several species of endemic birds. We will also undertake a mysterious and interesting walk through the lava tunnels in the area. Check into the hotel. Visit to the Charles Darwin Foundation: It is located in Puerto Ayora 15 minutes (walking) from our hotel, where you can witness the various stages of growth of the turtles and will learn the interpretation center where

8 you will find the natural history of the islands. A tour will be conducted by the tortoise breeding center where these turtles are prepared for reintroduction into the wild. You'll get to know the history of extinct "Lonesome George". DIA 2.- TORTUGA BAY BEACH BAY TOUR After breakfast, We take land transport passengers from the hotel to the entrance where the trail starts that leads to the beautiful beach of Tortuga Bay. Visitors must register their entry into the gate of the National Park and then begin your own walk for about 30 minutes. In this walk we move across an arid aromatic palo santo forest surrounded by cactus, rock formations and a variety of birds. First we arrived to a white sand beach called Playa Brava, special for surfing and ideal to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Walking a little further, you can see a quiet little beach on which you can swim and snorkel. On this tour you will see pelicans, marine iguanas large, herons, frigate birds, blue footed boobies and white sharks (sharks). Afternoon Bay tour: a navigable path is performed by the Academy of Santa Cruz bay. The Lobería visit, which is a small island where you can swim and snorkel with sea lions (single experience). You know places like Canal del Amor, and Playa de Los Perros. Enjoy watching sharks, sea lions, bluefooted boobies, iguanas and stingrays and other species. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours. DÍA 3.- NAVIGATION TOUR TO: BARTOLOMÉ/SANTA FE / PLAZAS SUR / SEYMOUR NORTE Early In the morning, we take a bote that will take us to one of these awesome destinations. DIA 4.- TRANSFER OUT Transfer airport and return flight to the continent

9 OPCIÓN1: ANDES QUITO CUENCA 5Days 4Nights October 18 th to 22 nd PACKAGE SINGLE DOUBLE 5Days - 4Nights Include: - Transfer airport - hotel - Accommodation - Turistic transportation - Visits according to itinerary - All detailed meals - Train Ticket - Bilingual Tour Guide Does not include: - Alcoholic beberages - Personal expenses - Laundry service - Room service - Locas and internacional Air Tickets - Arriving day dinner ITINERARIO: Day1 (Oct18th): Transter from Tababela Airport to Hotel Day2 (Oct19th): City Tour in Quito Cotopaxi National Park We did a scenic drive through the historic center of Quito, had lunch and we headed south along the "Avenue of the Volcanoes", where we will see several elevations majestic rise along our journey, we arrived at the Cotopaxi National Park, which takes its name from the impressive elevation. And will go visiting a historical farm wich building contains Inca walls. We know about the history and stayed. Included meals: (B/L/D). Day3 (Oct20th): Cotopaxi - Baños Waterfalls Route After breakfast, we headed towards "Limpiopungo" lagoon, where we can see different bird species characteristic of the area and take wonderful pictures of the colossal volcano Cotopaxi. Later we go to the shelter "Jose Rivas" located on the slopes of the volcano where we can enjoy of a walk and then we will make short a trip to the ruins of El Salitre, a pre-inca sacred place and military, which is surrounded a low stone wall. From here we can have a full and amazing view of the vast expanse of Cotopaxi National Park. We moved south

10 to Baños de Agua Santa, the most touristic town in the Midwest. Accommodation. Meals included: (B/L/D). Day4 (Oct21st): Baños Riobamba We visit the city of Baños de Agua Santa, also found on the slopes of the active volcano Tungurahua, We make a tour of the "Route of the Waterfalls", visiting,, "El Manto de la Novia", where we can enjoy the longest cable car the country or do canopy, then move into the "Pailón Devil", an awesome waterfall lying in a Pailón. If you wish, you can make additional adventure activities. We moved back to the historic city of Riobamba, where we arrived at the hotel and stayed. Meals included: (B/L/D) Day5 (Oct22nd): Tren a la Nariz del Diablo - Cuenca After breakfast, we head up to Alausí, a small Town inside the mountains, where we take the train to "Devil's Nose" known construction as the most difficult in the world, here we enjoyed being received by residents of the area, who show us their skills in a community fair. In the afternoon we took our way to Cuenca, we will visit the ruins of Ingapirca. Arrival to Cuenca. End of services. Meals included: (B/L/-). HOTELS: QUITO: Swissotel Hiltón Colón COTOPAXI: San Agustín de Callo Hato Verde BAÑOS: Samari Spa Resort Hacienda Manteles RIOBAMBA: Hacienda Abraspungo La Andaluza

11 OPCIÓN2: CUENCA QUITO 5Days 4Nights October 18 th to 22 nd PACKAGE SINGLE DOUBLE 5Days - 4Nights Include: - Transfer hotel - airport - Accommodation - Turistic transportation - Visits according to itinerary - All detailed meals - Train Ticket - Bilingual Tour Guide Does not include: - Alcoholic beberages - Personal expenses - Laundry service - Room service - Locas and internacional Air Tickets ITINERARIO: Day1 (Oct27th): Cuenca Tren La Nariz del Diablo Riobamba We left the city of Cuenca to the north, visiting the Cañari Inca ruins "Ingapirca". After that we headed to Alausí, a town in the middle of the mountains, where we take the train to "Devil's Nose" construction known as the most difficult in the world, here we enjoyed being received by residents of the area, who show us their skills in a community fair. We had lunch and headed to the city of Riobamba, passing by the Colta Lagoon and the Balbanera Church (The First Church in Ecuador). Accommodation. Meals included: (-/L/D). Day2 (Oct28th): Riobamba - Baños In the morning, we headed to the town of Baños de Agua Santa, one of the most tourist places in the country, by the fact of being on the slopes of the active Tungurahua volcano, we make a tour by the "Route of the Waterfalls", visiting as well, "Manto de la Novia ", where we can enjoy the longest cable car in the country or do canopy, then move into the" Pailón Devil ", a stunning waterfall lying in a Pailón. If you wish, you can make additional adventure activities. Meals included: (D/ A / C). Day3 (Oct29th): Baños Cotopaxi In the morning we headed for the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" to the north, and we arrive at the Cotopaxi National Park, we headed towards "Limpiopungo" lagoon, where we will be able to appreciate different bird species characteristic of the area and take wonderful photos of the

12 colossal Cotopaxi volcano. Later we will go to "Jose Rivas" shelter, located on the slopes of the volcano, we take a walk through the area enjoying the scenery and move forward to a historical farm, in which building contains Inca walls. We know about the history and stayed. Meals included: (B/L/D). Day4 (Oct30th): Quito After breakfast we head up to Quito, where we take a panoramic tour of the Historic Center, visit its magnificent churches, squares and taste typical cuisine of the city for lunch. We arrived at the hotel. Meals included: (B/L/D). Day5 (Oct31st): Transfer to airport Meals included: (D/-/-). HOTELS: QUITO: Swissotel Hiltón Colón COTOPAXI: San Agustín de Callo Hato Verde BAÑOS: Samari Spa Resort Hacienda Manteles RIOBAMBA: Hacienda Abraspungo La Andaluza

13 AVAILABILITY GALÁPAGOS M/V GALÁPAGOS LEGEND Standard Plus 14 Junior Suite 16 * Spaces available for a double room accommodation * Timeout for confirmation: 07/10/2014 M/V GALÁPAGOS LEGEND Junior Suite 10 * Spaces available for a double room accommodation * Timeout for confirmation: 07/10/2014 HOTELES October 19th to 22nd October 27th to 22nd SOL Y MAR ISLA SOL - EXTERIOR 6 ISLA SOL - INTERIOR 6 8 * Spaces available for a double room accommodation * Timeout for confirmation: 07/10/2014 ANDES OPCIÓN1: 20 OPCIÓN2: 20 * Spaces available for a double room accommodation * Timeout for confirmation: 07/10/2014 NOTAS: o There is a lock up of spaces and rates for specified dates. To ensure these spaces, you must make a full payment for Galápagos and the 50% payment to Andes to complete in 15days maximum. o Payment can be made by Bank Transfer or Credit card BANK TRANSFER BANCO BOLIVARIANO BANK: ECUADOR SWIFT CODE: BBOLECEGXXX OUR ACCOUNT: FURTHER CREDIT TO: ÑUCA LLACTATOURS S.A RUC:

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