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At the appropriate time, transfer to Santiago’s airport to take your flight back home.
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3 Hours Before Flight Time
Arrival in Santiago Airport
Clear customs and collect your bags.
Make your way to the airport hotel for the night.
After check-out make your way back to Santiago airport, to check-in for your flights to Quito via Lima.
Please be at check-in at least 3 hours prior to scheduled departure time.
Upon arrival at Quito’s Mariscal Sucre airport, you will be greeted by a guide. The guide will serve as a translator, help with luggage, and assist with the private transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Selected hotel
B
Today is free at your leisure to explore the bustling streets and squares of the largest Historic Center of the Americas.
Overnight at Selected hotel
B
Today is free at your leisure to explore the bustling streets and squares of the largest Historic Center of the Americas.
Overnight at Selected hotel
B
Today is free at your leisure to explore the bustling streets and squares of the largest Historic Center of the Americas.
Overnight at Selected hotel
B
Today is free at your leisure to explore the bustling streets and squares of the largest Historic Center of the Americas.
Overnight at Selected hotel
L, D
Flight from Quito to Baltra´s airport where a naturalist guide will assist with transfer to Puerto Ayora.
After lunch at the town, you will go to the port in order to embark on a public speedboat that will take you to Isabela Island (approximately 2-2.5-hour navigation). On your arrival, a person will take you to the hotel for check in. Afterwards, you will visit the Flamingo lagoon.
Then, you will return to the hotel for Dinner and accommodation
B, BL, D
Approximately at 7:30 am, the private trip to the Sierra Negra Volcano will start. The passengers will be transported for about 45 minutes to the Galapagos National Park control site in order to record the visit. Then, we will begin a trek to the Sierra Negra and Chico Volcano. During the trek a boxlunch would be provided. In the afternoon, we will return to the hotel.
Afterwards prepare to go to Tintoreras Islet. Go to the dock of Puerto Villamil in order to embark on small speedboats. After a short ride (approx. 20 min.), we arrive at Tintoreras. After the hike through the islet, we will snorkel. We can see starfish, multicolored fish, sea-urchins, and with luck manta rays, sharks, and sea lions that may swim with us close up. Dinner and accommodation.
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Located 40 minutes from Puerto Villamil, our first visit site is Roca Union, where we will enlist the masked pikeman, then we will go to the Tunnels (Los Tuneles), this unique geological site was formed by the lava emanated from the Sierra Negra volcano creating in a way natural point arches, tubes and tunnels above and underwater. At this site we can enjoy a short 10–15-minute walk to observe the volcanic formations and birds. Then we will visit El Finado, a hidden cove with crystal clear and calm waters, where you can snorkel among the mangroves and enjoy swimming near sea turtles, reef fish and sharks that rest in this place. Boxlunch included.
Free afternoon.
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B, L,
At 05:30 am, you will be transferred to the port to embark on a public speedboat to Santa Cruz (approximately 2-2.5hours of navigation). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in and breakfast.
The guide will pick you up and take you to the highlands of Santa Cruz where you will see tortoises in their natural environment. The Highlands of Santa Cruz are a deep green, contrasting beautifully with much of the dry, lower islands. The dominant vegetation of the highlands is the scalesia trees, which grow in a lush green color. The lava tubes, over half a mile long, are underground and walking through them is a very unique, surreal experience.
After lunch in town, you will visit Tortuga Bay. Here, you walk for approximately 45 minutes, through a cactus trail on to the first beach, which is called Playa Brava due to its strong currents. On this beach you would see a lot of marine iguanas, marine birds and pelicans. After visiting Playa Brava, we continue with an additional 15 minute walk to reach Playa Mansa. This second beach is a natural lagoon visited by blue footed boobies and pelicans. It is also a beautiful place for swimming and taking in the sun. You will be walking the same distance to return.
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B, BL, D
After breakfast, meet the guide at hotel´s lobby and head to the dock, to start today’s tour. Lunch will be included onboard the small yacht. Return to the port in the afternoon.
Visit one of the islands listed below, to be selected according to available spaces:
Santa Fe Island (Spanish: Isla Santa Fe), also called Barrington Island after admiral Samuel Barrington, is a small island of 24 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi) which lies in the center of the Galapagos archipelago, to the south east of Santa Cruz Island. Geologically it is one of the oldest, since volcanic rocks of about 4 million years old have been found. The vegetation of the island is characterized by brush, palo santo trees and stands of a large variety of the prickly pear cactus Opuntia echios.
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B
Early in the morning, visit the Charles Darwin Station. Here see a variety of species of Giant Tortoises. Also learn about the ongoing conservation efforts directed at preserving the Giant Tortoises, as well as the environment of the archipelago as a whole.
Afterwards, transfer to the airport, drive time of approximately 1 hour. At the airport, take the flight back to Guayaquil.
Overnight at Selected hotel
B
Today is free at your leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight at Selected hotel
B
Today is free at your leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight at Selected hotel
B
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima.
Uppn arrival to Lima, make your way to the airport hotel.
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At the appropriate time, make your way back to the airport for your onward flight to Cuba.
Be met upon arrival at La Habana airport and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight at selected hotel
B
At 09:00, starting at your hotel, your guide will take you to the main squares of the colonial area: Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco de Asis, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Catedral. After tasting a Cuban cocktail you will be driven in a vintage car through the modern part of the city.
Along the way you’ll ride past the Revolution Square, the University of Havana, National Hotel, Capitol Building and the former Presidential Palace.
Tour duration: 5 hours
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B, L
Private Transfer at 09:00 hrs from HAVANA to CIENFUEGOS.
At 12:00 hrs. Spend half a day unveiling the secrets of Cienfuegos city, the so-called Pearl of the South. Enjoy a panoramic tour through the National Monument (La Punta), El Palacio de Valle and El Paseo del Prado. Stroll along the boulevard to visit the monument to one of Cuba’s most treasured musicians, Beny Moré. Make the most of your time in the city’s heart by visiting the Cathedral as well as the Thomas Terry Theatre, one of Cuba’s oldest and most beautiful theatres. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.
At 16:00 hrs private transport from CIENFUEGOS to TRINIDAD.
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B
Starting at 09:00 Enjoy a walk along Trinidad’s historical centre. The city has an extraordinarily dense concentration of old colonial houses, many still inhabited by descendants of the old families. Admire the details of windows and balconies, the spacious interiors, the irregular cobblestoned streets; all of this in an atmosphere of vibrant music and open friendly people. A visit to one museum is included and a complimentary drink at a local bar.
Tour duration: 3 hours
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B, L, D
At 09:00 private transport from TRINIDAD to SANTA CLARA.
At 11:00 explore the historical past of Santa Clara through its revolutionary legacy. Situated in Central Cuba, Santa Clara is steeped in history as a result of the battles that took place during the Cuban revolution. Visit the Ernesto “Che” Guevara Mausoleum, the Armoured Train Park-Museum, Leoncio Vidal Park and the Boulevard. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.
* Che Guevara Mausoleum closes on Mondays.
At 15:00 private transfer from Santa Clara to Varadero.
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B, L, D
All Inclusive stay.
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B, L, D
All Inclusive stay.
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All Inclusive stay.
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B, L, D
All Inclusive stay.
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La Habana – Lima
B
At the appropriate time, transfer to Habana’s airport to take your flight to Lima Upon arrival to Lima make your way to your airport hotel
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At the appropriate time make your way to Lima airport for your flight to Santiago
Upon arrival in Santiago, transfer to your hotel for the remainder of your stay.
B
Today is free at your leisure to explore the city.
Overnight at selected hotel
B
Today is free at your leisure to explore the city.
Overnight at selected hotel
B
Today is free at your leisure to explore the city.
Overnight at selected hotel
B
At the appropriate time, transfer to Santiago’s airport to take your flight back home.
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