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    Discover Galápagos

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    The holiday ideas on our website are just examples of the amazing trips we offer
    Adam Fogg

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    01242 386 476

    01242 386 476

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    Best Time To Go

    December - March

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    Holiday Length

    8 nights

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    Price guide

    From £4,050pp

    All of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. As a guide, this eight-night suggested holiday will cost from £4,050 per person, based on two sharing, including flights, transfers, accommodation and guided excursions.
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    Tailor-made

    Highlights

    Discover Galápagos

    Encounter the unique wildlife from giant tortoise to marine iguana during a cruise around the Galápagos Islands. Lying over 1,000km off the coast of Ecuador, this volcanic archipelago is reached by flying from the city of Guayaquil. Follow in the footsteps of Darwin during a cruise aboard our comfortable exploration ship Galápagos Legend. Nature walks will bring you face-to-face with sea lion, blue-footed booby and the only penguin indigenous to the northern hemisphere. Embark on a trek to Darwin’s salt-water lake, swim above sunken volcanic craters and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters among inquisitive sea lion and turtle.

    Trip details

    Here's a taste of your next A&K holiday
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    Day 1
    UK - Guayaquil
    Day 2
    Guayaquil
    Day 3
    Guayaquil
    Day 4
    Guayaquil - Galápagos
    Day 5
    Santiago Island - Rábida Island
    Day 6
    Isabela Island
    Day 7
    Fernandina Island - Isabela Island
    Day 8
    Santa Cruz Island
    Day 9
    Guayaquil - UK
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    UK - Guayaquil

    Maximise your time with an overnight flight to Guayaquil.

    Guayaquil

    Relax on arrival at your hotel and spend the day at leisure or explore Ecuador’s largest city, Guayaquil. Enjoy views of the Guayas River as you walk along the Malecón 2000 boardwalk before stopping to eat a traditional humitas. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Tower Morica before buying an authentic panama hat direct from the factory.

    Guayaquil

    Today, you’ll be exploring the landmarks of Guayaquil with your expert A&K guide. Your city tour will take you to Seminario Park, better known as Las Iguanas Park, due to the large population of iguana that roam free. Enjoy the artisan scene of sculptures and street art as you make your way to South Market in Malecón 2000. Explore the old neighbourhood of Las Peñas or climb to the top of the lighthouse on Santa Ana Hill. Finish your day among roses at the flower market.

    Guayaquil - Galápagos

    After a short flight to the Galápagos Islands you’ll be taken to your boutique expedition ship for your four-day cruise. Start your adventure around this volcanic archipelago, which inspired Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, at the tiny islet of Mosquera where you can swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters. Keep your eyes open for sea lion, turtle, dolphin and orca.

    Santiago Island - Rábida Island

    Walk in the footsteps of Darwin along the black beach of Puerto Egas (James Bay) on Santiago Island. The trail will take you across the volcanic terrain, which is home to the bizarre yellow-crowned night heron and marine iguana.  After a swim, you’ll head to the iron-rich red island of Rábida where you’ll find brown pelican and nine species of Darwin's finch. Stop off at a salt pond to observe the greater flamingo before snorkelling in one of the best sites on the island.

    Isabela Island

    Arrive at Urbina Bay on Isabela Island and discover a myriad of wildlife which lives among the skeletal coral garden. Located on the south-east side of Alcedo volcano, the area was thrust upward from the sea by volcanic activity in 1954, and is home to giant tortoise and marine iguana. Head north to Tagus Cove for an uphill trail to Darwin's salt-water Crater Lake to enjoy the volcanic views. Spot the Galápagos penguin during a dinghy ride along the coast.

    Fernandina Island - Isabela Island

    Today, you’ll be hiking through youngest island of the archipelago, Fernandina home to La Cumbre Volcano. Discover more about the ecosystem which is the perfect environment for animals such as flightless cormorant, large marine iguana and Sally Lightfoot Crab. Spend the afternoon snorkelling at Punta Vicente Roca Point where you can see turtle. Learn more about the island’s rock formations from your guide during a panga ride along the coast. Look out for blue-footed and Nazca boobies and pelican. .

    Santa Cruz Island

    Today, you’re heading to the Tortoise Reserve of Santa Cruz to observe these gentle giant, which can weigh up to 300kg, in their natural habitat. Watch as they lumber around eating and wallowing in the small pools. During your day spotting wildlife look out for highland birds such as cattle egret, Galápagos rail, finch and vermilion flycatcher. After weighing anchor and saying a final goodbye to this unique ecosystem you’ll be flying back to Guayaquil.

    Guayaquil - UK

    Toast your expedition to this iconic part of the world during the flight home. 

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