Avalon Waterways: Galapagos Islands

DISCOVER THE GALÁPAGOS & PERU with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Tour Code: WGG Land Price From: $4,889.00
15 days from Lima to Quito or 15 days incl. travel
Fantastic treasures await on this vacation to Peru and the Galápagos Islands. Enjoy a walking tour of Lima; guided sightseeing in Quito and Cusco, former capital of the Inca Empire; and an excursion to Otavalo’s famous Indian market. Also visit ancient Puca Pucara, the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, and mystical Machu Picchu. Then, fly to Baltra Island for a fantastic 4-night Galápagos Islands cruise. In the company of a local Naturalist, you’ll encounter indigenous plants and animals found only in the Galápagos Islands. You’ll even pay a visit to the world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station! For travelers who want to see ancient ruins, learn about new cultures, and be awed at the amazing natural world, this trip is not to be missed!

DISCOVER THE GALÁPAGOS & PERU WITH THE AMAZON with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Tour Code: WGGE Land Price From: $5,879.00
19 days from Lima to Quito or 19 days incl. travel
Fantastic treasures await on this cruise vacation of Peru and the Galápagos Islands. Enjoy a walking tour of Lima; guided sightseeing in Quito and Cusco, former capital of the Inca Empire; and an excursion to Otavalo’s famous Indian market. Also visit ancient Puca Pucara, the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, and mystical Machu Picchu. Then, fly to Baltra Island for a fantastic 4-night Galápagos Islands cruise. In the company of a local Naturalist, you’ll encounter indigenous plants and animals found only in the Galápagos Islands. You’ll even pay a visit to the world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station! Fly to Coca, where you’ll travel by canoe to your lodge in the Amazon Jungle. Spend three nights here and enjoy a rainforest canopy walk, guided night tour, cruise through the forest, and a visit of Kapok Tree Tower. Ancient ruins, spectacular scenery, an amazing variety of animals in their natural environment, and historic buildings—this vacation has it all!

ECUADOR & THE GALÁPAGOS with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Tour Code: WBG Land Price From: $3,459.00
10 days from Quito to Guayaquil or 10 days incl. travel
This exciting vacation lets you sample the natural wonders of Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Quito, have your photo taken at the “Center of the World,” and visit the Giant Tortoises Reserve. Spend two nights on Santa Cruz Island at the Finch Bay Hotel, where an expert Naturalist introduces you to indigenous plant and animal species found only in the Galápagos. Choose from a menu of à la carte activities to make this experience special to you. Then, embark on an exciting 4-day cruise among various Galápagos Islands. Have your camera ready as your Naturalist points out colonies of sea lions, pelicans, boobies, several species of Darwin’s finches, marine iguanas, flamingos, masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, storm petrels, short-eared owls, and other birds. Also visit the Charles Darwin Research Station—a remarkable adventure!

ECUADOR & THE GALÁPAGOS WITH THE AMAZON with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Tour Code: WBGQ Land Price From: $4,449.00
14 days from Quito to Guayaquil or 14 days incl. travel
This exciting vacation lets you sample the natural wonders of Ecuador, including the Galápagos Islands and the Amazon Jungle. From Quito, fly to Coca and travel by canoe to your Amazon lodge for a 3-night stay that includes a rainforest canopy walk, a guided night tour, a cruise through the flooded forest, and a visit of Kapok Tree Tower. Return to Quito for guided sightseeing and to have your photo taken at the “Center of the World.” Next, fly over the Pacific to Baltra and transfer to Santa Cruz Island for two nights at the Finch Bay Hotel, where an expert Naturalist introduces you to indigenous plant and animal species found only in the Galápagos. Choose from a menu of à la carte activities to make this experience special to you. Then, embark on an exciting 4-day cruise among various Galápagos Islands. Have your camera ready as your Naturalist points out colonies of sea lions, pelicans, boobies, several species of Darwin’s finches, marine iguanas, flamingos, masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and other birds. Also visit the Charles Darwin Research Station—a remarkable adventure!