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Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise (Northern Route) (2025)

7 days
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Start and end in Quito
4.0
3 traveler reviews
  • Two sea lions resting on the beach with rocky cliffs.
  • Gothic cathedral with tall spires under blue sky.
  • Cartoon iguana on a bright sunny island.
  • Overlooking view of domed church buildings in a city.
  • Large tortoise on a paved ground with greenery in the background.
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  • Twin towers of a gothic cathedral overlooking a city.
  • Pristine beach with turquoise water and rocky hill.
  • Cluster of boats in vibrant blue waters.
  • Sea turtle swimming underwater.
  • Bird standing on rocky terrain with vibrant blue feet.
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+

Places You’ll See

  • Quito
    Quito
  • Baltra Island
    Baltra Island
  • Santa Cruz Island
    Santa Cruz Island
  • Rabida Island
    Rabida Island
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Highlights

  • Explore Quito's historic Old Town
  • Stand on both hemispheres at once
  • Cruise to the Galápagos Islands
  • Snorkel with sea lions and turtles
  • Hike to see giant tortoises in the wild

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Vibrant Quito 
  2. Day 2 Visit historic Quito  
  3. Day 3 Your cruise begins 
  4. Day 4 Pristine Santiago Island 
  5. Day 5 Stunning Rábida and Bartolomé 
  6. Day 6 Genovesa, a bird paradise 
  7. Day 7 One last adventure 
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4.0
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Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

2 hours

Response rate

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  • Douglas
    · April 15th, 2022
    It was a good trip, but there were a few glitches and policies that made little sense.
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