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Iconic Wildlife & Sublime Scenery (Western Route) (2025)

7 days
Start and end in Quito
4.0
3 traveler reviews
Iconic Wildlife & Sublime Scenery (Western Route) (2025) - Hurtigruten
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Plan your adventure:
  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Ocean Cruise
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
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
  • Sail to the Galápagos Islands
  • See giant tortoises in their habitat
  • Snorkel with sea life at Champion Islet

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 Wildlife-rich Isabela and Fernandina 
  5. Day 5 Darwin’s Santa Cruz 
  6. Day 6 Picturesque Floreana 
  7. Day 7 End of an expedition 
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What's Included

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  • 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
Iconic Wildlife & Sublime Scenery (Western Route) (2025)
From Quito to Quito

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 268581

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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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