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Galápagos with
Ecuadorian Countryside
14-day adventure
Galápagos and the Avenue of Volcanoes. A cultural adventure that includes a 3-day/2-night exploration of the verdant countryside north of Quito plus an 11-day Galápagos adventure! Visit indigenous villages, artisans and markets. Luxuriate for two nights in an elegant suite at the La Mirage Garden Hotel and Spa, known for fine dining, a lovely spa and excellent service.
The lush region north of Quito is dotted with farms growing thousands of exquisite roses for daily shipment to the USA. Here, among ancient highland villages, including Otavalo, you can observe indigenous life that is little changed for centuries. We stroll the Otavalo marketplace and visit local artisans known for their weaving, woodcarving and leather work.
La Mirage, our ultimate destination, is set in a five-acre herb and flower garden at the base of Volcan Cotacachi just north of Otavalo. On the grounds of a 200-year old hacienda, it was designed, built and tastefully appointed by the owner, Jorge Espinoza, who personally attends to every detail. Excellent cuisine and exceptional service are well-appreciated highlights.
Each of the 23 large exquisitely furnished rooms and suites is unique. Thanks to a bit of architectural wizardry, and lavish landscaping, each of the twenty three unique rooms and suites - no two alike - is laid out so that you gaze at the gardens.
The La Mirage team takes great effort to grow, raise or procure the highest quality ingredients for the kitchen to achieve an unparalleled level of dining in highland villages. Each night of your stay includes a four-course a la carte dinner of local and international specialties.
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Top: Avenue of Volcanoes, north of Quito, where most of the world's long-stem roses are grown in the rich volcanic topsoil. (Nicole Churchill)
Above: Dining in the Garden Room at La Mirage Hotel & Spa. (Nicole Churchill)
Day 1 |
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador |
Day 2-4
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In the countryside, visiting highland villages, including Otavalo, and staying in Suite room at La Mirage. |
Day 5
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Fly to Galápagos Islands. Visit Santa Cruz Island Highlands. Overnight at on the island of Santa Cruz. |
Day 6
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Visit Charles Darwin Research Station. Tour Academy Bay. Board our yacht at dinnertime. |
Day 7-12 |
Live aboard the yacht and spend as much time exploring the islands as park rules permit. Each night we travel on to the next island.
Please see Our Galápagos Cruising Routes for a list of islands visited on the Western and Eastern routes. |
Day 13 |
We have breakfast on board our yacht, then disembark and fly back to Quito for dinner and overnight. |
Day 14 |
Depart for home, or on to other adventures. |
For a deeper look into this adventure, please see the Detailed Itinerary. |
Departures • Galápagos with Ecuadorian Countryside
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2013
Integrity
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Mar 4 - Mar 17 e
Mar 11 - Mar 24 w
Mar 18 - Mar 31 e ‡
Mar 25 - Apr 7 w ‡
Apr 1 - Apr 14 e
Apr 8 - Apr 21 w
Apr 15 - Apr 28 e
Apr 22 - May 5 w
Apr 29 - May 12 e
May 6 - May 19 w
May 13 - May 26 e
May 20 - Jun 2 w
May 27 - Jun 9 e |
Jun 3 - Jun 16 w
Jun 10 - Jun 23 e
Jun 17 - Jun 30 w
Jun 24 - Jul 7 e
Jul 1 - Jul 14 w
Jul 8 - Jul 21 e
Jul 15 - Jul 28 w
Jul 22 - Aug 4 e
Jul 29 - Aug 11 w
Aug 5 - Aug 18 e
Aug 12 - Aug 25 w
Aug 19 - Sep 1 e
Sep 23 - Oct 6 w |
Sep 30 - Oct 13 e
Oct 7 - Oct 20 w
Oct 14 - Oct 27 e
Oct 21 - Nov 3 w
Oct 28 - Nov 10 e
Nov 4 - Nov 17 w
Nov 11 - Nov 24 e
Nov 18 - Dec 1 w
Nov 25 - Dec 8 e
Dec 2 - Dec 15 w
Dec 9 - Dec 22 e
Dec 16 - Dec 29 wΩ
Dec 23 - Jan 5 e Ω |
2013
Reina Silvia |
Jan 14 - Jan 27 w
Jan 28 - Feb 10 w
Feb 25 - Mar 10 w
Mar 18 - Mar 31 e
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Apr 1 - Apr 14 e
May 6 - May 19 w
Jun 10 - Jun 23 e
Jun 24 - Jul 7 e |
Nov 18 - Dec 1 w
Dec 16 - Dec 29 w Ω
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2014
Integrity |
Dec 30 - Jan 12 w
Jan 6 - Jan 19 e
Jan 13 - Jan 26 w
Jan 20 - Feb 2 e
Jan 27 - Feb 9 w
Feb 3 - Feb 16 e
Feb 10 - Feb 23 w
Feb 17 - Mar 2 e
Feb 24 - Mar 9 w
Mar 3 - Mar 16 e
Mar 10 - Mar 23 w
Mar 17 - Mar 30 e
Mar 24 - Apr 6 w
Mar 31 - Apr 13 e
Apr 7 - Apr 20 w ‡
Apr 14 - Apr 27 e ‡
Apr 21 - May 4 w |
Apr 28 - May 11 e
May 5 - May 18 w
May 12 - May 25 e
May 19 - Jun 1 w
May 26 - Jun 8 e
Jun 2 - Jun 15 w
Jun 9 - Jun 22 e
Jun 16 - Jun 29 w
Jun 23 - Jul 6 e
Jun 30 - Jul 13 w
Jul 7 - Jul 20 e
Jul 14 - Jul 27 w
Jul 21 - Aug 3 e
Jul 28 - Aug 10 w
Aug 4 - Aug 17 e
Aug 11 - Aug 24 w
Aug 18 - Aug 31 e |
Aug 25 - Sep 7 w
Sep 29 - Oct 12 e
Oct 6 - Oct 19 w
Oct 13 - Oct 26 e
Oct 20 - Nov 2 w
Oct 27 - Nov 9 e
Nov 3 - Nov 16 w
Nov 10 - Nov 23 e
Nov 17 - Nov 30 w
Nov 24 - Dec 7 e
Dec 1 - Dec 14 w
Dec 8 - Dec 21 e
Dec 15 - Dec 28 w Ω
Dec 22 - Jan 4 e Ω |
2014
Reina
Silvia
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Dec 30 - Jan 12 w
Mar 24 - Apr 6 w
Apr 7 - Apr 20 w |
Jun 9 - Jun 22 e
Jun 30 - Jul 13 w
Jul 7 - Jul 20 e |
Dec 22 - Jan 4 e Ω |
Routes |
e = Eastern Route - map and visitor sites - Eastern route video
w = Western Route - map and visitor sites - Western route video |
Santa
Cruz
Hotels |
Santa Cruz Island accommodations are at Galapagos Safari Camp, Finch Bay Eco Hotel or Royal Palm Hotel. Please inquire with the INCA office to find out which hotel has been confirmed for a specific trip date. |
Prices & Supplements •
Galápagos with Ecuadorian Countryside
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2013
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Integrity:
$7595
‡ $7995 | Easter/Spring
Ω $8395 | Holiday |
Reina Silvia:
$6695 double, $5495 triple
Ω $7495 double, $6295 triple | Holiday |
2014
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Integrity:
$7695
‡ $8095 | Easter/Spring
Ω $8495 | Holiday
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Reina Silvia:
$6795 double, $5595 triple
Ω $7595 double, $6395 triple | Holiday |
Suites |
Integrity
Owner’s Suite:
$1800 per person |
Reina Silvia
Main Deck Suite: $500 per person
Upper Deck Suite: $700 per person |
Single |
Land Single Supplement: $850
Integrity Single Stateroom Supplement: $1800 |
Triple option
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The Reina Silvia has the option for a triple stateroom upon request. The triple price is for three people sharing a stateroom, and will apply only when there are three guests in the stateroom. Otherwise, the stateroom will be considered a double.
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Small Group |
A Small Group Supplement applies if there are fewer than four travelers on your trip. |
Notes • Galápagos with Ecuadorian Countryside |
Included
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Roundtrip airport transfers as specified in itinerary, all yacht and hotel accommodations (double occupancy, unless Single purchased) as specified in itinerary; all meals while on yacht and as specified in itinerary; all non-alcoholic beverages and all draft beer (Integrity only) while on yacht; all guides, activities, tours and sightseeing arrangements as specified in itinerary; use of kayaks and snorkel equipment while on yacht as specified in itinerary. |
Not Included |
Not included are any airfare, airport taxes and fees; Galápagos National Park Fee; Galápagos yacht Fuel Surcharge; tips for yacht crews, guides or naturalists (at your discretion); wetsuits; excess baggage charges, or other items of a personal nature.
Price also excludes any insurance coverage for trip cancellation-interruption, travel accident, travel delay, baggage delay or baggage theft (we recommend you obtain coverage for these items), medical or hospitalization expenses. |
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