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Galapagos with
Ecuadorian Countryside
14-day adventure
Galapagos and the Avenue of Volcanoes. A cultural adventure that includes a 3-day/2-night exploration of the verdant countryside north of Quito. Visit native villages, artisans and markets. Luxuriate for two nights in an elegant suite at the Relais et Chateaux La Mirage Garden Hotel & Spa, known for fine dining, a lovely spa and excellent service. Plus nine days in Galápagos!
The verdant region north of Quito is dotted with farms growing thousands of exquisite roses for daily shipment to the USA. Here, among ancient highland villages, including Otavalo, you can observe indigenous life that is little changed for centuries and visit local artisans known for their weaving, woodcarving and leather work.
La Mirage, our ultimate destination, is set in a five-acre herb and flower garden at the base of Volcan Cotacachi just north of Otavalo. It was designed, built and tastefully appointed by the owners, Michel Durer and Jorge Espinoza, who personally attend to every detail. Excellent cuisine and exceptional service are well-appreciated highlights. In 1996 La Mirage was awarded the coveted Relais et Chateaux status, the only one granted in Ecuador.
You will stay in one of La Mirage's unique suite rooms, enjoy the fine dining and take advantage of the INCA-exclusive spa credit for each guest.
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Top: Avenue of Volcanoes, north of Quito, where most of the world's long-stem roses are grown in the rich volcanic topsoil. (Nicole Churchill)
Above: Dining in the Garden Room at La Mirage Hotel & Spa. (Nicole Churchill)
Highlights |
 Exploration of the Avenue of Volcanoes with overnights at La Mirage
La Mirage Suite upgrade and Spa credit included
Walking tours of Colonial Quito and Otavalo market
8-Day luxury Galapagos Islands cruise |
Day 1 |
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador |
Day 2-4 |
In the countryside, visiting highland villages, including Otavalo, and staying in Suite room at La Mirage. |
Day 5 |
Integrity departures: Fly to Galápagos Islands. Visit Santa Cruz Island Highlands. Overnight at The Royal Palm Resort.
Reina Silvia departures: Free day in Quito. |
Day 6 |
Integrity departures: Visit Charles Darwin Research Station. Tour Academy Bay. Board our yacht at dinnertime.
Reina Silvia departures: Fly to Galápagos Islands, board our yacht and start Galápagos cruising! |
Day 7-12 |
Live aboard the yacht and spend as much time exploring the islands as park rules permit. Each night we travel on to the next island.
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Day 13 |
We have breakfast on board our yacht, then disembark and fly back to Quito for dinner and overnight. |
Day 14 |
Depart for home, or on to other adventures. |
For a deeper look into this adventure, please see the Detailed Itinerary. |
Departures • Galapagos with Ecuadorian Countryside
choose your year, your yacht, and then your trip date; trip prices follow
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2010
Reina Silvia |
Aug 2 - Aug 15
Nov 15 - Nov 28 |
Dec 20 - Jan 2 φ
Dec 27 - Jan 9 ‡ |
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2010
Integrity
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Jul 26 - Aug 8
Aug 2 - Aug 15
Aug 9 - Aug 22
Aug 16 - Aug 29
Aug 23 - Sep 5
Sep 27 - Oct 10 •
Oct 4 - Oct 17 • |
Oct 11 - Oct 24 •
Oct 18 - Oct 31 •
Oct 25 - Nov 7 •
Nov 1 - Nov 14 •
Nov 8 - Nov 21 •
Nov 15 - Nov 28 •
Nov 22 - Dec 5 • |
Nov 29 - Dec 12 •
Dec 6 - Dec 19 •
Dec 13 - Dec 26 φ
Dec 20 - Jan 2 φ
Dec 27 - Jan 9
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2011
Reina Silvia |
Mar 14 - Mar 27
Mar 21 - Apr 3
Jun 20 - Jul 3 |
Jul 11 - Jul 24
Aug 1 - Aug 14 |
Dec 12 - Dec 25 #
Dec 19 - Jan 1 Δ |
2011
Integrity |
Jan 3 - Jan 16
Jan 10 - Jan 23
Jan 17 - Jan 30
Jan 24 - Feb 6
Jan 31 - Feb 13
Feb 7 - Feb 20
Feb 14 - Feb 27
Feb 28 - Mar 13
Mar 7 - Mar 10
Mar 14 - Mar 27
Mar 21 - Apr 3
Mar 28- Apr 10
Apr 4 - Apr 17
Apr 11 - Apr 24 #
Apr 18 - May 1 #
Apr 25 - May 8
May 2 - May 15
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May 9 - May 22
May 16 - May 29
May 23 - Jun 5
May 30- Jun 12
Jun 6 - Jun 19
Jun 13 - Jun 26
Jun 20 - Jul 3
Jun 27- Jul 10
Jul 4 - Jul 17
Jul 11 - Jul 24
Jul 18 - Jul 31
Jul 25 - Aug 7
Aug 1 - Aug 14
Aug 8 - Aug 21
Aug 15 - Aug 28
Aug 22 - Sep 4
Aug 29 - Sep 11
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Sep 5 - Sep 18
Sep 12 - Sep 25
Sep 19 - Oct 2
Sep 26 - Oct 9
Oct 3 - Oct 16
Oct 10 - Oct 23
Oct 17 - Oct 30
Oct 24 - Nov 6
Oct 31 - Nov 13
Nov 7 - Nov 20
Nov 14 - Nov 27
Nov 21 - Dec 4
Nov 28 - Dec 11
Dec 5 - Dec 18
Dec 12 - Dec 25 #
Dec 19 - Jan 1 Δ
Dec 26 - Jan 8 Δ
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Prices & Supplements •
Galapagos with Ecuadorian Countryside
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2010
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Integrity:
$6595
• $6195
φ $7395
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Reina Silvia:
$5595 double, $4595 triple
φ $6395 double, $5395 triple
‡ $5695 double, $4695 triple |
2011
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Integrity:
$6595
# $6995
Δ $7395
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Reina Silvia:
$5795 double, $4595 triple
# $6195 double, $4995 triple
Δ $6595 double, $5395 triple
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Rates,
Triple option |
All rates are per person, double occupancy, unless noted.
The Reina Silvia has the option for a triple cabin upon request. The triple price is for three people sharing a cabin, and will apply only when there are three guests in the cabin. Elsewise, the cabin will be considered a double. |
Single |
Land Single Supplement: $850
Inquire for Yacht Single Supplement |
Small Group |
A Small Group Supplement applies if there are fewer than four travelers on your trip. |
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