Ecuador: Spring Adventure
(Mar. 26 - Apr. 6, 2011)
Highlights
- Maximize SPRING BREAK HOLIDAYS.
- Learn the many secrets of the AMAZON with specialist guides, including local guides born in the rainforest.
- 4-night cruise in the remote GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. Discover the islands and their unusual wildlife on a PRIVATELY CHARTERED FIRST-CLASS YACHT.
- 3 nights in the AMAZON at a full-service, FIRST-CLASS LODGE. Explore on foot and by canoe; try the canopy walkway!
- SNORKEL with sea lions and possibly penguins; WALK trails encroached upon by docile and unique wildlife.
- Tour colonial QUITO and stand on the EQUATOR.
- Travel with SARAH SMITH - experienced trip host and naturalist from the CALGARY ZOO.
Brief Itinerary
Mar. 26 & 27 - to QUITO: Fly via the US, arriving late tonight. Tomorrow, a full day of guided touring in Quito includes the beautiful and historic colonial district. Visit the “Middle of the World” and stand on the Equator! Tonight meet for a Welcome Dinner with traditional dance performance. (Grand Hotel Mercure, 2nts, 1B, 1L, 1D)
Mar. 28 - 31 - GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: Fly to these remote and unique islands and cruise for 4 nights on our chartered first-class yacht. Daily excursions with a specialist naturalist guide and many snorkeling opportunities. (Tip Top IV Yacht, 4nts, 4B, 4L, 4D)
Apr. 1 - QUITO: Fly back to Quito.
(Grand Hotel Mercure, 1nt, B, L, D)
Apr. 2, 3 & 4 - AMAZON: Fly over the Andes to Coca then board a covered boat that takes you down an Amazonian tributary. Short walk through the rainforest to our lodge, set on a lake. Morning & afternoon guided outings on foot or by boat. Special canopy walkway! Guided night outings too. (Sacha Lodge, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)
Apr. 5 - QUITO: Fly back to Quito; relax before our special Farewell Dinner.
(Grand Hotel Mercure, 1nt, B, L, D)
Apr. 6 - HOMEWARD: Fly home. (B)
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Note: Calgary Board of Education indicates the last day of classes as Friday, March 25, 2011. Classes begin again on Monday, April 4, 2011. This trip has been designed to offer the best of what Ecuador has to offer, while minimizing days away from school.
Cost
From Quito:
- 10-12 guests:
- Adult/Teen (>12 years): CA$6,645
- Child (<12 years, sharing with 2 adults/teens): CA$5,695
- 13-15 guests:
- Adult/Teen (>12 years): CA$6,395
- Child (<12 years, sharing with 2 adults/teens): CA$5,425
- Single Supplement: CA$715*
*Not available on the Galapagos cruise.
All quoted prices effective at time of publication (Mar. 25, 2010). While not expected, itinerary and prices are subject to change.
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