Ecuador Holidays to Guayaquil + Flights from Quito + Galapagos Islands Cruise
With nearly 3 million people, Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and country's main port. With regular flights from Quito, this vibrantly redeveloped mini-city of only eight square miles is the gateway city for a Galapagos Islands cruise. It has a warm tropical climate and a waterside buzz.
On Ecuador holidays to Guayaquil, this rejuvenated city has many attractions to offer and one of the very best is the Simon Bolivar Malecon (esplanade). This one and a half mile waterfront walk has restaurants, entertainment, sports, science & history museums, art galleries and fine gardens on display, showcasing the very best of Ecuadorian coastal plants. There are also monuments to the country’s heroes and artists, as well as the old market, built in 1907 by Gustave Eiffel of Eiffel Tower fame.
The House of Culture (Casa de la Cultura) has the most valuable collection of pre-Inca indigenous gold artefacts in Ecuador, with snake-shaped bracelets, ceremonial masks, earrings, nose pins and much more. The Piazza Lagos is a stylish complex of restaurants, wine bars and outdoor cafes spread amongst palm trees and fountains, and is the perfect spot to relax after a day of sightseeing. On the city's outskirts you will find the enormous Parque Historico Guayaquil which showcases the 20th century development of this fascinating city and also contains a zoo for endangered wildlife. You will also find lots of local handicrafts here.
Ecuador holidays to Guayaquil are usually combined with flights from Quito prior to a Galapagos Islands cruise. You can also enjoy an overland tour from Quito, travelling through the scenic Avenue of the Volcanoes - two parallel chains of mountains that include eight of the country’s ten highest peaks, with the Pan American Highway running through it.
Combine your ideas with our expertise and let us help you create a holiday of a lifetime. We offer a wide range of options at different price points, all of which can be tailor made to your needs.
We have been arranging Ecuador holidays to Guayaquil & flights from Quito for a Galapagos Islands cruise for over 20 years.
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The Pacific coast extends northwards from Guayaquil for some 400 miles to Esmaraldes, near the Columbian border. These wide, fertile alluvial plains were first settled over 5,000 years ago by some of the oldest civilisations on the continent and have been a centre of agriculture ever since.
You can start from Salinas to the west of Guayaquil, the city’s favourite seaside resort that is named after the salt extracted here. There is a small but comprehensive Naval Archaeological Museum displaying antique sea-going balsa boats. The Lovers of Sumpa Museum is nearby, named after the 5,000 year old skeletons of a man and woman buried lovingly together. This is definitely one for the romantics among you on Ecuador holidays to Guayaquil.
Further north the coast is less developed and fewer tourists make the road trip up to Puerto Lopez, from where day boats leave to reach Isla de la Plata. This untouched island is often described as the ‘Poor Man’s Galapagos’ as blue-footed boobies, albatross and frigatebirds can all be seen here in season.
This coast is also one of the world’s best whale watching locations on Ecuador holidays to Guayaquil, as humpback whales travel up from Antarctica between June and October each year to mate and give birth around Machalilla National Park.
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FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador: Quito + Avenue of Volcanoes + Cuenca - Private Guide
7 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,149
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
EPA7Q
• Cuenca Holiday
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• Quito
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• Riobamba
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• Avenue of Volcanoes
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• Guayaquil
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• Route of the Cascases
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Ecuador Private Tour
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• El Cajas National Park
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• Chimborazo Volcano
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This fascinating Ecuador private tour will introduce you to this small country, situated on the equator. Starting from the old Inca capital of Quito high in the Andes, travel with your own driver/guide through the stunning Avenue of Volcanoes to the charming colonial city of Cuenca. End your holiday travelling via El Cajas National Park to the port city of Guayaquil. English speaking guide & all transfers included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador Tour: Quito + Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
7 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,106
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
EYA7Q
• Tour Ecuador, Quito
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• TelefériQo (cable car)
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• Galapagos Islands Tour, Ecuador
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• Puerto Ayora Bay
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• Guayaquil
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• Santa Cruz Island
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• Quito City Tour
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• Galapagos Islands by Yacht
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Giant Tortoise Reserve
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This shared Galapagos Islands tour in Ecuador combines the capital of Quito, with a Giant Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz island & the small town of Puerto Aroya. The Galapagos islands are home to many endemic species found nowhere else of earth. A full day yacht excursion to one of the islands is included. All specified transfers & sightseeing included, but not flights. Departs monthly. Min 2/max 16.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador: Quito + Amazon + Avenue of Volcanoes
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,346
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
EPB12Q
• Guayaquil
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• Cuenca
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• Avenue of Volcanoes (Guide)
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• Ingapirca Ruins
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• Tours: Ecuador, Quito
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• Chimborazo Volcano
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• Route of the Cascases
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Amazon Basin
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• Private Tours - Ecuador
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Our private tours of Ecuador explore the wildlife, cultures & landscapes of this country of volcanoes, starting in the old Inca capital of Quito high in the Andes. Afterwards fly into the vast Amazon Basin to explore its rainforest wildlife & waterways, then travel through the Avenue of Volcanoes to colonial Cuenca, including the Ingapirca Ruins. Amazon light aircraft flights, English speaking guide, all transfers & sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador: Quito + Galapagos (on land)
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,543
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ERB10Q
• Galapagos Islands Holidays
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• South Plaza by Yacht
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• Santa Cruz Island
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• Quito
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• San Cristobal & Isabela options
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• Santa Fe Island
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• Bartolomé + Sullivan Bay
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• Hotels & Flights
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• Isabela Island
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• North Seymour + Bachas
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If you do not want an expedition cruise, enquire about our Galapagos Islands holidays, with hotels & flights to Santa Cruz island, combined with yacht excursions to Bartolomé & Sullivan Bay, North Seymour & Bachas, South Plaza and Sante Fe islands. Also visit the Charles Darwin Research Centre and the Giant Tortoise Reserve. It is also possible to stay on San Cristobal or Isabela island.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador: Quito + Galapagos Cruise + Santa Cruz (on land)
11 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,973
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ERH12L
• Finch Bay
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• Charles Darwin Centre
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• Giant Tortoises
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• Quito
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• Galapagos Islands Cruise
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• Ecuador Holiday, Galapagos
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• Birds & Marine Life
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Santa Cruz Island
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• Diving Options
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This wonderful Ecuador holiday combines exploring the old Inca city of Quito, situated close to the equator, with a cruise in the spectacular Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean, with their unique birds & marine life. After your amazing expedition cruise relax for a few days on Santa Cruz island, with hotel options from mid-range to 5* Finch Bay. Diving options on request. Regional flights to Galapagos included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Peru + Ecuador: Machu Picchu + Galapagos (on land)
16 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,979
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
PRM16L
• Machu Picchu
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• Santa Cruz Island
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• Lima City Tour
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• Yacht Excursions
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• Giant Tortoises Reserve
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• Sacred Valley of the Incas
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• Ecuador and Peru Holidays
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• Galapagos Islands
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• Cusco + Sacsayhuaman
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• Quito
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If you are not a good sailor, our tailor made Ecuador and Peru holidays combine the stunning Galapagos Islands, staying on land on Santa Cruz island, with incredible Machu Picchu, historic Cusco & Lima. Explore the unique wildlife of the Galapagos which is home to giant tortoises, seals, iguana, sea turtles & abundant bird and marine life, as well as the history of Peru. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador: Quito + Amazon + Galapagos Cruise
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$6,578
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ERG12Q
• Bird Watching Holiday Ecuador
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• Amazon Vacation
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• Cloud Forest
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• Canopy Tour
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• Cock of the Rock displays
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• Quito
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• Galapagos Cruise
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• Wildlife & Bird Watching Holiday
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Tropical Birds
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This wildlife & bird watching holiday in Ecuador combines historic Quito with a visit to the Amazon, where you can see a spectacular array of tropical birds & rainforest wildlife. End your vacation with a spectacular Galapagos Cruise, where you can see iconic blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds & waved albatross - as well as iguanas, giant tortoises & sea lions. Amazon & Galapagos flights, all transfers & park fees included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Peru + Ecuador: Macchu Pichu + Galapagos Cruise
15 NIGHTS FROM:
$6,937
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
PRL15L
• Cusco
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• Unique Wildlife
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• Peru and Ecuador Holiday
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• Inca Markets
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• Galapagos Cruise
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• Machu Picchu
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• Ollantaytambo
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• Lima
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• Quito
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• Sacred Valley
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Combine the cultural & wildlife highlights of two beautiful countries on this wonderful Peru and Ecuador holiday. Visit the bustling capital of Lima, the old Inca city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley & the lost city at Machu Picchu. Then fly to Quito, high in the Andes, before embarking on a spectacular Galapagos Cruise to view unique wildlife. Galapagos flights, all transfers & English speaking guides included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador: Quito + Avenue of Volcanoes + Galapagos
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$7,170
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
EPV12Q
• Baltra Island
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• Equador Holidays: Quito
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• San Cristobal Island
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• Cuenca
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• Giant Tortoises
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• Avenue of Volcanoes Tour
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Galapagos Cruise, Ecuador
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• Guayaquil
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• Ingapirca Ruins
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Our Ecuador holidays start in the old Inca capital of Quito situated high in the Andes, continuing with a private Avenue of Volcanoes tour & an unforgettable Galapagos Cruise. Explore the cultures & volcanic landscapes of this small country situated on the equator, before embarking on your expedition cruise to view the unique wildlife of the Galapagos. All transfers, marine park fees & sightseeing with English speaking guides included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Ecuador Wildlife: Cloud Forest + Amazon + Galapagos
15 NIGHTS FROM:
$7,180
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
ERC15Q
• Quito
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• Amazon Rainforest
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• Charles Darwin Centre
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• Giant Tortoises
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• Yasuni National Park
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• Ecuador Wildlife Holiday
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• Santa Cruz Island
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• Galapagos Cruise
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• Clay Licks
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• Cloud Forest
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This wonderful Ecuador wildlife holiday combines the old Inca city of Quito, high in the Andes, with the wildlife & birds of both the high altitude Cloud Forest & the low-lying Amazon Basin. Then embark on a spectacular Galapagon Cruise to view the unique marine life and birds that inhabit these islands. Galapagos flights, all transfers & marine fees included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica Highlights + Galapagos Cruise
18 NIGHTS FROM:
$7,775
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
RRL18S
• Quito Vacation
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• Holiday, Wildlife of Costa Rica
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Costa Rica & Galapagos Islands
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Sloths, Turtles & Tropical Birds
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero Wetlands
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• Galapagos Islands Cruise
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This wonderful holiday combines the turtles, sloths, tropical birds & rainforest wildlife of Costa Rica, with a Galapagos islands cruise & the colonial city of Quito. Visit the Tortuguero wetlands; impressive Arenal Volcano & the rainforests of Manuel Antonio. Then fly to Ecuador & complete your vacation with a once-in-a-lifetime cruise in the Galapagos Islands. All transfers, park fees & sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Peru Highlights + Amazon + Galapagos Cruise
19 NIGHTS FROM:
$8,373
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
PRN19L
• Larco Museum
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• Machu Picchu
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• Amazon
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• Sacred Valley of Incas
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• Quito, Ecuador
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• Galapagos Cruise
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• Cusco
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• Centre of World Monument
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• Lima
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• Peru and Galapagos Tour
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This Peru and Galapagos tour visits Machu Picchu in the Sacred Valley, the old Inca capital of Cusco, the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest & Quito in Ecuador. Then embark on a fascinating cruise through the Galapagos Islands, with its unique wildlife. This holiday can be tailor made to your needs, with a variety of Galapagos boats available of different sizes, with cruises varying from 4 to 7 nights or more.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Classic Peru + Amazon + Galapagos Cruise
24 NIGHTS FROM:
$9,331
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
PRO24L
• Colca Canyon
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• Lima
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• Galapagos Cruise
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• Peru & Ecuador Wildlife Holiday
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• Amazon Rainforest
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• Machu Picchu
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• Cloud Forest
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• Arequipa
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• Quito
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• Lake Titicaca
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Combine the cultural sights of Peru & Ecuador with a wonderful wildlife holiday as you visit Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Amazon basin. Then fly to Quito to explore its Cloud Forest, finishing with an Expedition Cruise through the extraordinary Galapagos Islands. All transfers, Galapagos flights & specified sightseeing with English speaking guides included.
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