Albatross 2008
Summary of nights: 18 days, 16 nights: Quito 2; La Selva 3; Riobamba 2; Quito 1; Galapagos 7; Quito 1.
- Quito - beautiful historic capital in spectacular mountain location.
- Wildlife observation in virgin jungle, a short flight from the capital.
- Avenue of the Volcanoes - one of the continent's most beautiful routes.
- Otavalo - traditional craft and livestock market set in beautiful countryside.
- Galapagos - the enchanted islands teem with land and marine fauna.
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 Fly UK to Quito.
Days 2 City tour of Quito.
Days 3-5 Explore the Amazon from La Selva Lodge.
Day 6 Drive down the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Riobamba.
Day 7 Train ride from Alausi.
Day 8 Return to Quito via Otavalo Market.
Days 9-15 7 night Galápagos cruise.
Day 16 Return to Quito.
Day 17 Fly UK, arriving day 18.
Tour Profile
Transport: 4 flights from 45 mins to 3 hrs, two 2½ hr canoe trips in jungle, two scenic road journeys, one train journey, 7-day cruise on small cruiser.
Accommodation: Comfortable medium class hotels, eco-lodge in jungle.
Meals: Breakfast daily, full-board in Galápagos and Amazon (10 days).
Guides: Our tour leader will accompany you in Quito and Riobamba, in the Amazon and Galápagos you are guided by local naturalist specialists.
Included excursions: City tour of Quito, jungle excursions at La Selva; Otavalo market; shore excursions on Galápagos cruise.
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