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Ecuador

An Archipelago Adventure

The Galápagos Islands are home to some of the world's most fascinating animal life. When you embark on an Avalon Galápagos cruise, you'll encounter giant tortoises, penguins, sea lions, lizards, and a whole host of diverse bird species. Your cruise to the Galápagos Islands starts in Quito, Ecuador. From there you’ll fly to Baltra Island, then board your luxury yacht, the Treasure of Galapagos. Cruise between the spectacular sanctuary islands of San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and Santiago – to name a few, discovering the wildlife that inspired Charles Darwin.

Quito, Ecuador
Bartolome Island, Ecuador
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Galápagos Highlights

QUITO

Ecuador’s capital sits high in the Andes and is home to a wealth of colonial monuments, historical treasures, picturesque plazas, and art-filled museums. On a guided city tour you’ll visit the 16th-century San Francisco Monastery and La Compañía Church with its spectacular Spanish baroque architecture.

Galápagos Highlights

BARTOLOMÉ ISLAND

Take a guided hike to Bartolomé’s 114-metre summit for panoramic views of the region. Later, take a snorkel and swim off the beach here – home to playful sea lions, Pacific green turtles, white tip reef sharks, and Galápagos penguins.

Galápagos Highlights

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

Join your naturalist guide to Santa Cruz Island to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station – established to help conserve the Galápagos’ natural habitat and protect the region’s famous giant tortoises.

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From The Inca Empire To The Peruvian Amazon With Ecuador & Its Galapagos Islands
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Ecuador & Its Galapagos Islands
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Save up to $9,800 per couple on your Europe river cruise!*