This a 10-day 9-night trip to the AMAZING GALAPAGOS ISLANDS!

The trip begins Sunday, April 17th but most folks are flying in on Saturday, April 16th to have more time in Quito. If you are seriously interested in going email me at [masked]. This is a special price. My friend and I used to lead outdoor adventure trips together in Europe. She now runs her own travel company (www.vamosexpeditions.com) out of Peru. This is a new trip for both her and I so she's offering at a low price. DEPOSIT OF $450 DUE BY 10/10/10

Day 1 - Sunday, April 17th - Quito - Welcome to Ecuador !!

After your arrival, you’ll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. After the check in, you can choose to relax in the hotel or join us on a walking city tour of Quito. Tonight we all go out for a first Ecuadorian dinner together and we can explore Quito’s nightlife.

Day 2 - Monday, April 18th - Galapagos – San Cristobal Island

A flight takes us from Quito to Isla San Cristobal. Our local guide will wait for us in the airport upon arrival. After lunch we walk to the Galapagos National Park (GNP) and the interpretation Centre for an intro talk by the GNP ranger. We hike to the beautiful Tijeratas bay for snorkeling. We spend the night on San Cristal Island at hotel Pimampiro.

Day 3 - Tuesday, April 19th - Galapagos – San Cristobal Island

Today we visit the San Cristobal highlands. After lunch we get on our bikes to visit the area and the beautiful Junco Lagoon.

Day 4 - Wednesday, April 20th - Galapagos – San Cristobal Island

Today we navigate to Kicker Rock to snorkel at Leon Dormido and Lobos Island (no disembarkation possible). Then we navigate to visit Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. For dinner we will be guest in the house of a local fisherman. We spend the night in Pimapiro hotel.

Day 5 - Thursday, April 21st - Galapagos – Floreana & Isabela Islands

After breakfast we leave San Cristobal island and we’ll navegate around 2 and a half hours toward Floreana. In our way, we´ll have great snorkel opportunities at Champions, then visit the highlands of floreana island. Our guide will explain you the mysteries of the first colonists of the Galapagos. In the afternoon we continue to Isabela island where we visit the Galapagos Giant Tortoise rearing centre. We hike through dry forest and mangroves and pass by lakes frequented by pink flamingos. We spend the night at Sol Isabela hotel or similar.

Day 6 - Friday, April 22nd - Galapagos – Isabela Island

After breakfast we head to the highlands of Isabela island, where we hike in amazing volcanic scenery. Sierra Negra has the second largest crater in the world and is still active. In the afternoon we swim, snorkel and sight penguins.

Day 7 - Saturday, April 23rd - Galapagos – Santa Cruz Island

After breakfast, we make a short hike to “Muro de las Lagrimas” (Wall of Tears) and then we´ll embark again on our speedboat and launch to the next island, Santa Cruz. In our way, those who wish snorkel can do it at “los 4 hermanos”. At arrival in Santa Cruz we´ll go directly to the Charles Darwin Research Station. After lunch we hike to Tortuga Bay and snorkel. We stay at the Mainoa hostal or similar.

Day 8 - Sunday, April 24th - Galapagos – Santa Cruz Island

We visit the Santa Cruz highlands and have a BBQ lunch in an organic fruit farm where families from Puerto Ayora escape to on Sundays. We hike to Lava Tunnels and Las Primicias where Giant Tortoises can be seen in the wild. We have free time in Puerto Ayora for shopping and a beer. We stay at Mainao Hostal or similar.

Day 9 - Monday, April 25th - Santa Cruz Island – Baltra - Quito

We visit the Twin Craters and then we’ll be transfer to Baltra airport, to take our flight back to Quito. Once in there, we have the last night out in the capital of Ecuador.

Day 10 - Tuesday, April 26th - Departure

This is the last day of the trip and after a nice breakfast, you’ll be transfer to the airport, from where you’ll get a fight back home, taking with memories of an amazing and incomparable experience. Hasta pronto amigos !!

Package price US$ 1,979 / person * Prices are based on double room accommodation, are valid until 10/10/2010, have been calculated for a group of 16 people and may vary if the size of the group changes.

The Quito & Galapagos Island trip includes the following:

1. Activities:
* Excursion to the Islands San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz.
* Hiking, biking, snorkeling, wildlife observations at the islands.

2. Transportation:
* All transfers to/from airports in Quito.
* All transfers to/from airports in Galapagos Island.
* All transfers by land and boat.
* Private transportation for the City Tours, visit and excursions.
* Round trip flight Quito-Galapagos.

3. Accommodation:
* Prices are based on double or triple room accommodation.
* Quito: 2 nights at 3 stars hotels.
* San Cristobal Island: 3 nights at Hosteria Pimapiro (or similar): http://www.galapagosi...
* Isabela Island: 2 nights at Hotel Sol Isabel (or similar): http://www.hotelsolis...
* Santa Cruz Island: 2 nights at Mainoa Hostal (or similar): http://www.hotelmaina...

4. Food:
* All food included at Galapagos Islands (drinks not included).

5. Guiding:
* Professional local English and Spanish speaking guides.
* Vamos Expeditions personal’s support.

THIS PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE

* International airfare from your home city to Quito, Ecuador
* Airport taxes (US$ 41 per international flight and US$ 2 per national flight).
* Drinks, telephone or personal expenses at the hotels.
* Travel insurance.
* Extra activities not mentioned above.
* Galapagos National Park fee (US$ 100).
* Galapagos Control Transit Card (US$ 10).
* Tips.