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• 4-night cruise in the remote GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. Discover the islands and their unusual wildlife on a PRIVATELY CHARTERED DELUXE-CLASS YACHT.
• Learn the many secrets of the AMAZON with specialist guides, including local guides born in the rainforest.
• Tour colonial QUITO and stand on the EQUATOR.
• Explore the ANDEAN HIGHLANDS and barter for colourful handicrafts at the famous OTAVALO MARKET.
• 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.
• Travel with experienced trip host, author, and naturalist
  ELIN KELSEY.

July 23 & 24 - to QUITO: Fly and arrive late tonight. Tomorrow, a full day tour includes the historic colonial district and a visit to the “Middle of the World” - stand on the Equator! Tonight meet for a Welcome Dinner with traditional dance performance.
(Grand Hotel Mercure, 2nts, 1B, 1L, 1D)

July 25 - OTAVALO: Drive to Otavalo. Discover the quaint highland towns and beautiful Andean scenery. Stay in a historic hacienda.
(Hacienda Pinsaqui, 1nt, B, L, D)

July 26 - QUITO: Explore the famous & colourful highland markets and barter for handicrafts. Return to Quito.
(Grand Hotel Mercure, 1nt, B, L)

July 27 - 30 - GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: Fly to these remote and unique islands and cruise for 4 nights on our chartered deluxe-class yacht. Daily excursions with a specialist naturalist guide and many snorkeling opportunities. (Coral II Yacht, 4nts, 4B, 4L, 4D)

July 31 - QUITO: Fly back to Quito; free time.
(Grand Hotel Mercure, 1nt, B, L, D)

Aug. 1, 2 & 3 - 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)

Aug. 4 - QUITO: Return to Quito; relax before our special Farewell Dinner. (Grand Hotel Mercure, 1nt, B, L, D)

Aug. 5 - HOMEWARD OR EXTEND: Depart early this morning to fly home. (B)

10-14 guests (from Quito):

• Moon Cabin:
  • CA$6,725 per adult/teen
    (>12, twin-share, or triple with 2 adults/teens & 1 child)
  • CA$5,875 per Child
    (<12, sharing w/2 adults or 2 teens)
• Junior Cabin:
  • CA$7,150 per adult/teen
    (>12, twin-share, or triple with 2 adults/teens & 1 child)
  • CA$6,300 per Child
    (<12, sharing w/2 adults or 2 teens)

15-19 guests (from Quito):

• Moon Cabin:
  • CA$6,345 per adult/teen
    (>12, twin-share, or triple with 2 adults/teens & 1 child)
  • CA$5,495 per Child
    (<12, sharing w/2 adults or 2 teens)
• Junior Cabin:
  • CA$6,770 per adult/teen
    (>12, twin-share, or triple with 2 adults/teens & 1 child)
  • CA$5,920 per Child
    (<12, sharing w/2 adults or 2 teens)

All quoted prices effective at time of publication (Mar. 22, 2010). While not expected, itinerary and prices are subject to change.

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