Galapagos Multi Sport Adventure

• All entrance fees

• Accommodations based on double and triple occupancy at comfortable and distinctive tourist level hotels

• Most meals; we leave off a couple so your family can explore on your own.

• Travel in groups of 15 to 25 people

• Services of a bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout your trip

• Land transportation, airport transfers and internal air

• All excursions

• Bottled water and snacks

• Travel insurance – Travel Insured International policy

• Groups of 8 or more will be accompanied by a mentor whose primary jobs will be to provide kid-friendly enrichment activities for up to an hour each day that enhance the overall trip experience; to provide organized fun for kids that helps them get to know each other; to provide things for kids to do during delays, flights and long bus trips (our teen trips don’t include mentors)

• Ages 6 to 16 will be matched with pen pals with whom they can correspond and then meet in country (our cruises of Inside Passage of Alaska and our teen trips don’t include penpals)

• There may be slight variations to this listing for certain adventures

Day 1 – Depart U.S. / Arrive Quito
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where your Ecuador family vacation begins.

Days 2 and 3 – Andean Highlands
So many families vacation in Ecuador and don’t get to experience the beauty and adventure of the highlands. With Thomson, your family will take in all this diverse region has to offer, and may even learn a thing or two in the process. In the highlands, kids will learn how to operate a GPS device that will later be used to find a buried treasure during an orienteering activity.
Orienteering
After your kids have learned how to use a handheld GPS device and read topographical maps, we will put their new skills to work as we set out on a hike in search of a buried treasure.
Otavalo Market
Welcome to Latin America’s second largest indigenous market. At Poncho Plaza you can shop for local crafts, handmade weavings, sweaters and panama hats.
Community service activity
Giving back to the local community in which you are vacationing always feels good. These days sustainable tourism is more important than ever, and Thomson hopes your family enjoys the volunteer activity chosen for your teen trip.
Condor Project
Here you’ll have the opportunity to see the largest flying bird on Earth in its natural surroundings. Located at Hacienda Zuleta, the Condor Project was created to reintroduce captive condors to the wild.

Welcome to Darwin’s Enchanted Islands…
We'll discover the magic of the Galapagos Islands in a way that's different than the norm: by land, not sea! The Galapagos Islands, with their intriguing natural history, rich marine and bird life and incredible geology, are simply unique. Spend your days kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, swimming, exploring volcanoes, wildlife viewing and discovering the infinite natural wonders of the amazing Galapagos. Overnighting on the islands will allow your family more flexibility and more time for exploration!

Days 4 and 5 – San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands
San Cristobal Island
Some say these Islands are like zoos without the bars, and San Cristobal is a great place to get started. This was one of the first Galapagos islands to form, and it is where Darwin first went ashore in 1835. Look for sea lions, marine turtles, blue-footed boobies and frigates as we kayak to Tijeretas. Our nights on San Cristobal will be spent camping on the beach at Puerto Grande.
Kicker Rock
Also known as Leon Dormido (Sleeping Lion), Kicker Rock is what remains of a lava cone that has been eroded by seawater for thousands of years. Now it's a great spot for us to snorkel!
Isla Lobos
Another great snorkeling location, Isla Lobos (Sea Lion Island) is a seasonal nesting location for blue-footed boobies, although it is named quite appropriately after the frolicking sea lions which can sometimes be found making a racket here.

Days 6 and 7 – Isabela, Galapagos Islands
Flight from San Cristobal to Isabela Island
An afternoon flight will get us from San Cristobal to Isabela Island in under an hour (as opposed to hours on a boat!).
Isabela Island
This is the largest island in the Galapagos – bigger than all of the rest combined! It is comprised of five major volcanoes, two of which are still active. If Mother Nature permits, we'll do it all here: check out the marshlands, visit Estuary Beach, swim in the mangroves, snorkel at Los Tuneles and look for the Galapagos penguin at Tintoreras.
Puerto Villamil
Our nights on Isabela will be spent in the funky little town of Puerto Villamil. This fishing village's 2,00o people are vastly outnumbered by sea lions, tortoises and marine iguanas who also call the town home. Puerto Villamil is a great place to explore before the secret gets out and the big boats discover it.

Day 8 – Galapagos Islands / Quito
After breakfast, we'll take the flight to Baltra's airport to catch our flight back to Quito. There will be free time this afternoon for shopping or enjoying the hotel’s swimming pool.

Day 9 – Quito / Arrive U.S.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
2/11/2012 - 2/19/2012	$5,390
2/18/2012 - 2/26/2012	$5,390
3/10/2012 - 3/18/2012	$5,790
3/17/2012 - 3/25/2012	$5,790
3/24/2012 - 4/1/2012	$5,390
4/7/2012 - 4/15/2012	$5,390
4/14/2012 - 4/22/2012	$5,390
6/23/2012 - 7/1/2012	$5,790
7/7/2012 - 7/15/2012	$5,790
7/21/2012 - 7/29/2012	$5,790
12/19/2012 - 12/27/2012	$5,990
12/25/2012 - 1/2/2013	$5,990
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

When you think of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands surely come to mind. Stunning beauty and an abundance of wildlife are the trademarks of these volcanic islands. For years to come, you and your children will reminisce about all of the wonderful species you saw on these islands – many of which are found nowhere else on earth.

The Galapagos Islands are home to more than 25,000 species of plants, 6,000 species of butterflies and 1,600 species of birds. On Santa Cruz Island, enormous tortoises find refuge at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Tiny Rabida Island is home to pelicans, pink flamingos and pintail ducks in its shallow salt water lagoons and red sand beaches. On San Cristobal, the incredible wildlife includes iguanas and the rare Chatham mockingbird. Walking on lovely, remote Española Island, your family may encounter sea lions, blue-footed boobies or sea turtles as you stroll past lava cliffs where sea water jets high in the air.

Famous for the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador’s Andean Highlands are often overlooked. With a history dating as far back as 3,500 B.C. and a stunning landscape, the area north of Quito is a hidden gem. From the rolling highlands and snow capped peaks of the Ecuadorian Andes to the villages where locals are happy to share their ancient culture and traditions, to Latin America’s second largest indigenous market where local artisans sell Panama hats, colorful handmade weavings and sweaters, the highlands are not to be missed.

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

Internal Air Discount: Children under 12 subtract $200

Teen Rate (12-17) 2012 $5290 - $5890

Child Rate (<12) 2012 $5240 - $5840

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