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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 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.

Dining room at La Mirage Garden Hotel & Spa

Otavaleña in traditional dress welcoming you

Highlights

Exploration of the Avenue of Volcanoes with overnight at La Mirage

Walking tours of Colonial Quito and Otavalo market

8-Day luxury Galapagos Islands cruise

Galapagos with Ecuadorian Countryside Itinerary Summary

Day 1

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador

Day 2-4

In the countryside, visiting highland villages, including Otavalo, and staying 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 (noted below with the symbol R in different colors): 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.

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 at this adventure, please read the Detailed Itinerary.

Galapagos with Ecuadorian Countryside Departures
(on Integrity unless noted with R or R for Reina Silvia)

2010

Jan 4 - Jan 17

Jan 11 - Jan 24

Jan 18 - Jan 31

Jan 25 - Feb 7

Feb 1 - Feb 14

Feb 8 - Feb 21

Feb 15 - Feb 28

Feb 22 - Mar 7

Mar 1 - Mar 14

Mar 1 - Mar 14 R

Mar 8 - Mar 21

Mar 15 - Mar 28

Mar 15 - Mar 28 R

Mar 22 - Apr 4 †

Mar 22 - Apr 4 R

Mar 29- Apr 11 †

Mar 29 - Apr 11 R

Apr 5 - Apr 18

Apr 12 - Apr 25

Apr 19 - May 2

Apr 26 - May 9

May 3 - May 16

May 10 - May 23

May 17 - May 30

May 24 - Jun 6

May 31- Jun 13

Jun 7 - Jun 20

Jun 14 - Jun 27

Jun 14 - Jun 27 R

Jun 21 - Jul 4

Jun 28- Jul 11

Jun 28- Jul 11 R

Jul 5 - Jul 8

Jul 12 - Jul 25

Jul 19 - Aug 1

Jul 19 - Aug 1 R

Jul 26 - Aug 8

Aug 2 - Aug 15

Aug 2 - Aug 15 R

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 15 - Nov 28 R

Nov 22 - Dec 5 •

Nov 29 - Dec 12 •

Dec 6 - Dec 19 •

Dec 13 - Dec 26 •‡

Dec 20 - Jan 2 •‡

Dec 20 - Jan 2 R

Dec 27 - Jan 9 ‡

Dec 27 - Jan 9 R

Prices & Supplements

2010

Integrity: $6595 / † = $6995 / • = $6195 Fall Season / • = $7395

Reina Silvia: R = $5595 / R = $6395

‡ = Integrity sailing on our Galapagos Adventure itinerary

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.