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55 in association with Collette Worldwide Holidays and Tours To book, call Collette direct on 0800 804 8700 and quote Ref:Y318 for the Travel 55 discounted price |
Ecuador: Avenue of the Volcanoes
with the Galapagos Islands 18 Day Holidays - 7% Discount
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Holiday
Highlights • Andes Mountain Train • Folklore Shows • La Magdalena • Otavalo Indigenous Market • Cotopaxi National Park • Banos • Riobamba • Ingapirca Archaeological Site • Cuenca • Panama Hat Factory • Banana & Cacao Plantation • Guayaquil • 4 Night Galápagos Islands Cruise |
A family owned and operated company, Collette Worldwide Holidays
has been dedicated to creating and delivering high quality escorted
tours since 1918 and are proud that Collette Worldwide has become
synonymous with integrity, quality and expertise |
Your Itinerary at a Glance |
• Journey down the famed "Avenue of the Volcanoes," exploring the culture and beauty of Ecuador's most fabled towns including Cuenca, Riobamba and Baños. • Stay in centuries-old Andean haciendas boasting rich Spanish colonial history - these estate accommodations are unique to Ecuador. • Marvel at Cotopaxi Volcano's perfectly shaped cone during a tour of the national park and lunch at a hacienda. • Tour a Panama hat factory in Cuenca to witness local artisans transform toquilla palm straw into famous fi nely woven hats. • Ride the Andes Mountain Train and enjoy a folklore show in the local community. • Tour rose, banana and cacao plantations, and learn how chocolate is made. DOOR TO DOOR TRANSFER |
Holiday
Itinerary |
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DAY
1: TRAVEL TO HEATHROW
AIRPORT DAY
6:
LA MAGDALENA
- OTAVALO - COTOPAXI |
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DAY
13: ESPANOLA ISLAND (GARDNER
BAY & SUAREZ POINT) |
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15: GUAYAQUIL - SAN CRISTOBAL
ISLAND, GALAPAGOS - EMBARK SHIP |
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The Galápagos & Ecuador - 2012/13 Departures (Standard Tour) |
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Prices are in £’s per person and are based on 2 adults sharing a twin/double room departing from London Heathrow with BA/LAN via Madrid. |
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| Collette Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: Y318 |
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Departure Date |
Twin Room |
Single Occup |
Departure Date |
Twin Room |
Single Occup |
14 May 2012 |
£4599 £4278 |
£1120 £1042 |
18 Feb 2013 |
£4849
£4510 |
£1135
£1056 |
17 Sep 2012 |
£4599 £4278 |
£1120 £1042 |
11 Mar 2013 |
£4849 £4510 |
£1135 £1056 |
03 Dec 2012 |
£4599 £4278 |
£1120 £1042 |
15 Apr 2013 |
£4849 £4510 |
£1135 £1056 |
21 Jan 2013 |
£4849 £4510 |
£1135 £1056 |
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Optional 5 Day/ 4 Night Ecador Amazon Pre Tour Extension |
Prices From: £645 per person 10 MEALS: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners DAY 1: TRAVEL TO LONDON HEATHROW DAY 2: QUITO, ECUADOR - TOUR BEGINS Arrive in Quito and enjoy your evening at leisure. DAY 3: QUITO - PUERTO FRANCISCO DE ORELLANA (COCA) - AMAZON RAINFOREST Fly over the snowcapped peaks of the Andes to the Amazon Basin. Arrive at Puerto Francisco de Orellana, locally known as Coca, where you will be greeted by a naturalist guide. Embark on a two-hour journey by motorised canoe down the Rio Napo, one of the Amazon's many tributaries, and arrive at your lodge's private reserve. Take a 30-minute walk along a raised boardwalk to Lake Pilchicota, where native paddlers await with dugout canoes to carry you across the lake to your eco-lodge. Relax and take in the beauty of your surroundings before joining a "birds and butterfl ies observation walk." After dinner, observe nocturnal wildlife during a short walk in the rainforest. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. DAY 4: AMAZON RAINFOREST Begin your day at sunrise, taking advantage of the cool morning hours when the animals are most active. Observe the lush fl ora and keep a sharp eye out for spotting incredible birds, insects and monkeys that call the Amazon home. Join a hike to bird watch or explore "terra fi rma" and "igapo" (fl ooded land), where giant kapok trees can be observed. Sample a picnic lunch alfresco, then take a leisurely-paced hike along the Napo River or embark on a more demanding drive/journey to observe the "titi" monkey. Afternoon excursions offer another chance to view local wildlife. Retire to the lodge for a relaxing dinner. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. DAY 5: AMAZON RAINFOREST Start the day with a scenic hike along the Lagartococha path. Hop aboard a riverboat and navigate through murky waters teeming with anacondas and caimans, and spot Amazon squirrels and capuchin monkeys if you are lucky. Try piranha fi shing by canoe on the Igapo and be on the lookout for lounging sloths and playful otters along the shoreline. Climb the nearby observation tower, Sumaco Mount, for views of local birds and possibly the volcanoes of the Andes. Return to the lodge and look for caimans, bats and nocturnal birds. After a day fi lled with adventure, recount the magic of your trip over dinner with your fellow travellers. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. DAY 6: PUERTO FRANCISCO DE ORELLANA (COCA) - QUITO Head back through Coca and on to Quito to start your standard tour. Today breakfast will be included. Please Note: This extension is hosted by a local representative who will provide all included services. Taxes or fees to be paid upon exiting domestic airports are approx £6. During your stay in the Amazon rainforest at the eco lodge, all meals are included and all excursions are led by a naturalist guide with expert knowledge of the region. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. |
Regional Flight Departures |
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Important Information • There is an approx 31 USD airport departure tax from Guayaquil, payable upon exiting the country. This fee is at your own expense. • Suggested tipping on board cruise: £7 per person, per day for the on-board crew and £5 per person, per day for the naturalist guides. • Smaller buses, which may not be lavatory equipped, may be used on this programme. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods. • The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilise your time on tour. The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or National Park directives. The captain may deviate from the published itinerary for any reason he deems advisable. • The normal daily schedule when on board the ship consists of a shore excursion immediately following breakfast, then return onboard for lunch followed by an afternoon shore excursion. Transfers to/from the boat are by small boats called ’pangas’. Landings are either ’dry’ or ’wet’ and you might have to wade ashore in shallow water. At all times you are accompanied by your naturalist guide. Shore excursions normally last 2 - 2 1/2 hours each. In some cases, the terrain can be a little strenuous. Passengers should consult their doctor should they have any concerns regarding their physical condition. Unfortunately, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on this trip. In addition, passengers who require assistance walking or who travel with oxygen tanks will not fully enjoy this trip and Collette strongly recommends a different Collette tour. • Complete passport information is required 60 days prior to departure to confirm flight arrangements to The Gala´pagos • Each client is responsible for proper documentation and medical inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or doctor for specific details on the destinations you are travelling to and from. • Children must be seven years or older. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be younger than 12 years for a child reduction to apply. Child price only applies if sharing a cabin with 2 adults. • Highest elevation is approximately 8,550 feet/4 kilometres at Quito. We recommend consultation with your G.P. to confirm your fitness to travel at a high altitude. • * The optional homestay at La Magdalena must be pre-booked. SPace is limited. Rooms are simple and have private bathrooms. Dinner is included with the homestay. Otherwise you may overnight at the Hacienda. Please make your decision known at the time of booking. • The currency of Ecuador is the USD. All taxes and fees quoted are payable in USD. • Due to flight schedules, travellers from airports other than London will need to fly to London on the day before departure. Your overnight hotel accommadation is included in the price of your holiday. • The Galapagos cruise is hosted by local representatives who will provide all services. All meals are included and all excursions are led by naturalist guides with expert knowledge of the islands. • On some dates alternate hotels may be used. • Additional departure dates may be available. Please call for guaranteed departure dates. • All holidays are subject to availability and prices are correct at time of printing. |
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To book, call Collette Worldwide direct on 0800
804 8700
Quote Ref Y318 for the Travel 55 discounted price |
