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

7 days
Start and end in Quito
4.0
3 traveler reviews
Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise (Northern Route) (2025) - Hurtigruten
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Plan your adventure:
  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Ocean Cruise
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Age range 6 to 90
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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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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Hurtigruten

4.0
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

33%

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Customer Reviews

  • 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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Dates & Availability

7 days
Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise (Northern Route) (2025)
From Quito to Quito

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 268579

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
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