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2009: CRUISING THE GALAPAGOS W/ TROPICAL FOREST EXT (ISXA)
12 days incl. air, or 11 days from Quito to Quito
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Travel to the Pacific Rainforest for three nights at the all-inclusive Arasha Rainforest Resort & Spa. Enjoy guided tours of the primary and secondary forests, birding and orchid tours, a chocolate-making demonstration, fishing, native jewelry-making classes, and much more. Visit with one of the most colorful indigenous groups in Ecuador, the "Colorados," and learn of their ancient traditions and religion. Combine Quito with guided city sightseeing and five days of cruising aboard the Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Islands. Your first stop takes you to Cerro Dragon, a bird-lover's paradise, where stilts, pintail ducks, Darwin's finches, Galapagos mockingbirds, and the endemic Galapagos flycatcher are regular sightings. At Bartolome Island you have the chance to snorkel next to Galapagos penguins before cruising to Puerto Egas, known for its numerous shore birds, Galapagos fur seals, and marine iguanas. On Rabida and North Seymour Islands, observe sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and even greater flamingos! After seeing the giant tortoises of Santa Cruz Island, enjoy a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station.
HOTELS
Ecuador's Tropical Forest: Arasha Resort, Surrounded by lush vegetation and local fauna, the award- winning Arasha offers beautiful thatch-roofed bungalows, a large swimming pool with bar and cascading waterfall, a Jacuzzi, two restaurants, theater, mini golf, and spa.Quito: Hilton Colon, The Hilton Colon is located in the heart of the city. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, gym, and sauna.Galapagos Islands: Santa Cruz, The 46-cabin Santa Cruz was built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising. The ship features a bar and Jacuzzi, along with an observation platform for dolphin and whale watching on the top deck. The dining room, lounge, and bar are elegantly appointed, as is the well-stocked library/reading room. All cabins are outside and feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, hairdryer, and safety deposit boxes. As an alternative to snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe marine life. The Santa Cruz has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew, the most knowledgeable multilingual Naturalist/guides, and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes.
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| Call (800) 439-6804 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7378112 | | Monograms | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Miami to Quito, Ecuador | Fly to Quito. | | Day 2 | Quito-Arasha Resort | Transfer to the resort and luxury spa. (B,L,D) | | Day 3 | Arasha Resort | Choose from a variety of included activities. (B,L,D) | | Day 4 | Arasha Resort | Choose from a variety of included activities. (B,L,D) | | Day 5 | Arasha Resort-Quito | Return to Quito and join Day 1 of Cruising the Galapagos (ISW). (B) | | Day 6 | Quito | Guided city sightseeing. (B) | | Day 7 | Quito-Baltra (Embarkation)-Santa Cruz | Fly to Baltra; embark the Santa Cruz; guided sightseeing of Cerro Dragon. (B,L,D) | | Day 8 | Cruising: Bartolome & Puerto Egas Islands | Cruising & guided sightseeing. (B,L,D) | | Day 9 | Cruising: Rabida & North Seymour Islands | Cruising & guided sightseeing. (B,L,D) | | Day 10 | Cruising: Santa Cruz & Charles Darwin Research Center | Cruising & guided sightseeing. (B,L,D) | | Day 11 | Cruising: San Cristobal Island (Disembarkation)-Quito | Guided sightseeing; fly to Quito. (B) | | Day 12 | Your homebound flight arrives the same day | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| US$ Price Details
Land-only price includes intra-vacation flights, a value of $440, and must be purchased with this package.Pricing is based on main deck cabins.Single Room Supplement: $2082.Triple Rooms not available.Extra nights per person in Quito: In single room $125; in twin room $80; triple rooms not available.Airport transfers: Included if Monograms issues the ticket.2010 prices and itineraries subject to change. Details will be availabe in August 2009.
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-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices.
Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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