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Romantic Galapagos and Ecuador Honeymoon

			DAYS: 10 GRADE: I define PRICE: From $3975 per person (Includes Local Air) HIGHLIGHTS: Quito Galapagos Island cruising on a deluxe yacht Snorkeling Waterfall exploration Luxury spa retreat ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels/Lodges Yacht/Ship MEALS: As noted  [B-Breakfast, L-Lunch,   D-Dinner] SEASON: Year-round Prices, Departure Dates and Included Services Send to a Friend Print this Itinerary

Begin your new life together on a voyage through the Galapagos Islands. Discover the capital city of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before casting away aboard a deluxe yacht in this remote island archipelago. Hike, snorkel, and explore by day, then enjoy fine dining, wine and evening lectures by your on-board master naturalist. Then escape to a romantic getaway high in the Andes to the colorful village of Banos where you may relax style tucked away in a hill side retreat. Spend the days hiking to waterfalls, head out mountain biking or simply relax and enjoy luxury spa services. 

DAY 1 :  QUITO
Airport reception in Quito and transfer to Hacienda Rumiloma, a charming, romantic hacienda rustic luxury on the flank of the Volcano Pichincha overlooking the city. [Meals on your own]

Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a vibrant blend of old and new.

DAY 2 :  QUITO
Enjoy a private city tour of colonial Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beginning in the new "Amazonas" district you will pass by the American Embassy, House of Culture, and the Legislative Palace where stone murals record the country's history. The old colonial center includes the bustling Independence Plaza, the narrow street of La Ronda, the dazzling gold-leafed altars of La Compania Church, and the gorgeous San Francisco cathedral. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and prepare for your Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey. Overnight in a superior suite at Hacienda Rumiloma. [B]

DAY 3 :  GALAPAGOS / TIJERETES TORTOISE CENTER
Transfer this morning to the Quito airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands.  Upon arrival, meet your naturalist guide and the rest of the passengers for the transfer to your first adventure, a visit to the tortoise breeding center on San Cristobal.  Learn about scientists' efforts to return these gentle giants to their native habitat.  Return to the Coral to get settled in and convene for your first naturalist briefing that evening in the lounge. Following dinner, you may choose to join your fellow passengers for stargazing on the deck, or go to bed early in preparation for the day ahead.  Overnight onboard the Coral [BLD]

	Commune with the fearless wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.

DAY 4 :  SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND
This morning we visit Cerro Brujo, a beautiful white sand powder beach, said to be one of the most spectacular in the Galapagos.  Here we have an opportunity to snorkel directly from the beach, where you may spot turtles or flamingos.  Following lunch onboard and repositioning of the yacht, we visit the northeast tip of San Cristobal, Punta Pitt. This is a tuff formation that serves as a nesting site for many seabirds, including blue-footed, Nazca, and red-footed boobies, frigatebirds, swallow-tailed gulls, and storm petrals.  Punta Pitt is considered to be a first-class site for birders, so have your binoculars ready!  Overnight on the Coral I or II. [BLD]

A perfect sunset to end the perfect day.

DAY 5 :  SANTIAGO
This morning, disembark for a hike through a Palo Santo forest, retracing trails once walked by pirates and whalers in search of a fresh water supply.  A short walk takes us to a mangrove swamp where we may observe a variety of water birds as well as sea turtles.  Slightly beyond lies a brackish lagoon, home to flocks of brilliant pink flamingos.   The afternoon's visit to Puerto Egas offers a chance to stroll with the naturalist guide along the shoreline looking for octopus, star fish, and other sea life caught in the tide pools.  At low tide, catch a glimpse of of marine iguanas as they feed on exposed green algae.  Watch for great blue herons, lava herons, American oystercatchers, and yellow-crowned night herons.  Our walk ends at the grottos, deep pools of clear water where we encounter fur seals once on the verge of extinction.  Before returning to the yacht, don your snorkeling gear and dive in to mingle with massive numbers of colorful tropical fish.  Overnight on the Coral [BLD]

	Breathtaking views and activities abound at Luna Runtun.

DAY 6 :  BARTOLOME / SANTIAGO
Our morning visit is to Bartolome, reminescent of walking on the moon.  While inhospitable to most plants and animals, this young island is breathtaking in its stark beauty.  After a dry landing, climb 30 minutes up a gradual flight of wooden stairs leading to the summit of a once active volcano.  Along the way, we pause to marvel at lava bombs, spatter cones and cinder cones.  From the peak, gaze out across the island for a panoramic view of the surrounding archipelago and the iconic "Pinnacle Rock," an eroded tuff cone.  Down below, crystal clear water is an invitation to snorkel from the beach or Zodiac with schools of tropical fish and Galapagos penguins.  Following lunch onboard, we explore the beautiful lava fields of Sullivan Bay.  Watch for oystercatchers fishing for tiny crabs and mollusks in tode pools.  Reward yourself with a walk or refreshing swim with playful sea lions.  Overnight on the Coral [BLD]

Investigate stunning waterfalls in the shadow of the Tungurahoa volcano.

DAY 7 :  DISEMBARKATION / TRAVEL TO BANOS
After a brief but informative visit to the renowned Charles Darwin Research Station to meet the giant tortoise "Lonesome George," the Galapagos' most famous resident, your guide returns with you to the Baltra airport for your departing flight to Quito.  Arrive in Quito by late afternoon, where yoou are met by your guide and driver.  Continue through the "Avenue of the Volcanos" to the Luna Runtun Eco-Adventure Resort, a haven of peace and luxury nestled on the slopes of still-active Tungurahua Volcano, with spectacular views of the valley and the town of Banos glittering below.  Overnight Luna Runtun [BLD]

DAY 8 :  BANOS
Spend a full day exploring the exciting possibilities offered by Luna Runtun Eco-Adventure Resort!  Choose from hikes, horseback riding, mountain biking, canyoneering, white water rafting, and more.  Rent an ATV to head south through the Avenue of the Waterfalls, the most famous being Pailon del Diablo, a 300-ft high sheet of water cascading over a sheer granite wall.  Hike through lush vegetation, observing dozens of bird species and wild orchids.  Or, simply relax at the resort, utilizing one of their luxurious Jacuzzis or saunas.  Schedule a massage or other spa treatment (not included).  Overnight Luna Runtun [BLD]

DAY 9 :  BANOS / QUITO
Spend your last morning here exploring more of what Luna Runtun has to offer...maybe a last soak in the Jacuzzi under the morning sun, or a massage.  Depart the resort and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant enroute back north to Quito.  Arrive in early to mid-afternoon and check into the beautiful and stylish Hotel Le Parc for your last night in Ecuador.  Overnight Hotel Le Parc [BL]

DAY 10 :  QUITO / DEPARTURE
Transfer to the Quito airport for your international departure.  Or, continue your Ecuadorian adventure with a trip to the Amazon rainforest or the Andean highlands, or a rustic lodge in the lush cloud forests surrounding Quito. [B]

Questions? Ask Our Program Directors.

. C o n t a c t Jeff Stivers 1(800)345-4453 C o n t a c t Sherry Howland 1(800)345-4453