Galápagos ...
The Trip of a Lifetime
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Galápagos ... The Trip of a Lifetime
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Mainland Ecuador All of our Galápagos programs go through Quito in mainland Ecuador. Three U.S. carriers fly into Quito: American Airlines, Continental & Delta. There are also a number of Latin American carriers to choose from, including LAN, Copa & LACSA. If coming from Europe there are flights on either Iberia or KLM. Upon your arrival in Ecuador, an employee of our associate company, GALAPAGOS TRAVEL PROINVERTUR CIA. LTD, meets you at the airport and takes you to your conveniently located downtown hotel. They will also reconfirm your return flights, provide all airport transfer services out of Quito, and are always there to provide assistance and guidance. This includes extension trips in mainland Ecuador. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is a quiet, beautiful city. Flanked by the tall, snowcapped peaks of the Andes, Quito itself is at 9300 ft, yet located almost directly on the equator. On a clear day, you can see the snow cones of the volcanic peaks, giving the city an air of a mountain retreat. Based on your expectations of a bustling South American city, the serenity and the dramatic setting take you by pleasant surprise. While the population of Quito is over a million, making it the second largest city in Ecuador (Guayaquil is the largest), it has a tranquil small town feel to it (the rush hour and center-city traffic notwithstanding). The people, the city, and the setting seem to blend together, all part of the rich artistic and cultural heritage. All itineraries include one free day in Quito, typically on your return from the Galápagos. Many visitors take the opportunity to extend their stay by a couple of days, or even a couple of weeks. With Quito as your base, we offer a number of half-day, full-day, and multi-day guided extension trips. These are private or small group tours - never big bus tours. The more time you have, the greater the number of possibilities. For a current listing of optional tours please see our Highlights of Ecuador. |
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