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July 25, 2008
June 13, 2008
Galapagos and Amazon with FriendsTravel.com
Galapagos & Amazon!
A wildlife adventure to two of Mother Nature’s greatest treasures in one expedition of a lifetime: the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon.
Trip Overview
- Explore the Amazon rainforest by dugout canoe, canopy tower and jungle walks
- Meet the magnificent wild creatures of the Galapagos on a private yacht cruise
- Learn about conservation efforts to preserve Ecuador’s wealth of natural wonders
Few places on the planet boast the vibrant diversity of ecosystems that Ecuador has. Here on the equator, climate and terrain conspire to create habitats for an astounding host of species, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. On this Galapagos and Amazon rainforest trip we encounter that range, traveling from the steaming rainforest of the Amazon Basin to the volcanic outposts of the Galapagos Islands, 600 miles offshore. Ecuador’s many eco travel options and human vitality enrich our experience of its natural drama at every turn, from the marketplace at Otavalo to the indigenous communities that call the Amazon home. Our Galapagos trips offer a rare glimpse of wildlife seen no where else on earth. On this unique expedition, we’ve combined travel to the Galapagos Islands with an Amazon rainforest trip, offering you an adventure travel opportunity unlike any other.
Location of Adventure
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Group Size Limit: Approximately 20 Travelers
A very important feature of our Galapagos trips, particularly our combined Galapagos and Amazon rainforest trip, is the limited group size as nature expeditions to eco travel destinations in South America are best experienced with smaller sized groups of travelers.
Included
Accommodations, meals from breakfast on Day 2 to breakfast on final day, except for two lunches and two dinners in Quito, services of professional Expedition Leaders, R/T air Quito to Coca and Quito to Galapagos, airport transfers, snorkel gear & wet suits, Otavalo Market excursion.
Not Included!
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, most gratuities, alcoholic beverages, Galapagos tax (approx. $100 for adults, $50 for children under 12, collected in advance), airport and departure taxes (approx. $30), items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, etc.), travel insurance. Airline baggage fees paid directly to the airline.
First Class, Business Class and Coach airfares available with special pricing.
Physical Requirements
Easy / Flexible
Getting in and out of pangas may result in a wet boot now and again. Walking on some islands may be on uneven terrain, and hikes in the Amazon will be in humid and sometimes muddy conditions. Travelers are not required to participate in every activity.
Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador anytime on Day 1, and depart anytime on Day 12. We are prepared to handle all your round-trip travel arrangements, including flights for your extensions. We can serve you best when Friends Travel makes these reservations for you, as our suppliers are intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient and cost effective travel for you.
JESS Kalinowsky with FriendsTravel@earthlink.net is waiting for your inquiry. Give us your preferred travel dates and we will have a cost estimate for you within 24 hours, MAX!
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