Enjoy comprehensive explorations in the Galapagos Islands and South America on this 16-day itinerary. Before embarkation, you will have two full days in vibrant Lima, Peru, before spending four days in the Galapagos Islands. Your time in the region will include visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station on Puerto Ayora and trips to North Seymour Island and Santa Fe. Upon returning to Lima, you board the MS Roald Amundsen and set sail for a voyage to several of South America’s most captivating cities and places of interest. From Bolivian nature reserves that teem with wildlife to the beautiful beach town Golfito in Costa Rica, each day promises a series of unforgettable adventures accompanied by a team of experienced expedition guides.
Voyage Summary
Expedition Highlights:
- Enjoy four days of island hopping in the Galapagos Islands
- See rare penguins at the base of Pinnacle Rock on Bartolome Island
- Visit South Plaza Island and spot roaming iguanas and lounging sea lions
- Discover Casa Aliaga, the best-preserved colonial building in Lima and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Soak up the sun on idyllic beaches in Cebaco Island, Panama
- Hike scenic trails in Piedras Blancas National Park in Golfito, Costa Rica
Your Itinerary:
- Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
- Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
- Day 3: Quito, Ecuador/Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island
- Day 4-5: Island hopping in the Galapagos
- Day 6: Baltra Island, Galapagos/Lima, Peru (for embarkation)
- Day 7: Lima, Peru
- Day 8: Salaverry (Trujillo), Peru
- Day 9: At sea
- Day 10: Puerto Bolivar (Machala), Ecuador
- Day 11: Isla de la Plata, Ecuador
- Day 12: Manta Ecuador
- Day 13: At sea
- Day 14: Cebaco Island, Panama
- Day 15: Quepos, Costa Rica
- Day 16: Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Included in this trip:
- Two-night hotel stay in Quito (including breakfast & dinner on day 2)
- Three-night full board hotel stay on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos
- One-night hotel stay in Lima (half board)
- All flights and transfers between Quito, Baltra and Lima
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard MS Roald Amundsen
- House wines, beers and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Complimentary WiFi
- Guidance from an English-speaking Expedition Team
- £6599 per person
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