Charting the Galapagos Ecuador March 21-28, 2015 EF Tours

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Where we’re going

Tour Highlights… What we’ll do, try and explore

What are we doing on tour? Here’s the itinerary: Day 1: Fly to Quito, Ecuador Day 2: Quito Day 3: Fly to Galapagos Day 4: Boat excursion to San Cristobal Day 5: Boat excursion to Floreana Island Day 6: Fly to Quito from Galapagos Day 7: Otavalo and Cotacachi Day 8: Depart for home *School visit will be added

Day 1: Fly to Quito, eat dinner Meet our tour director at the airport to Quito, the Ecuadorian capital carved into a narrow plateau high above the Andean valleys, beneath the peaks of the Pichincha Volcano. Here you’ll explore the colonial quarter, where wrought iron balconies and majestic stone pillars grace the 300-yr-old plazas, churches, and palaces.

Day 2: Sightseeing of Quito – We will meet the bus for sightseeing of Quito. Our tour director and guide will lead the sightseeing, beginning in the colonial center. They will stop at Plaza Grande, Independence Plaza, the Santo Domingo Monastery, and the Government Palace. We will then transfer to the Intinan Museum where they will see where the real Equator runs and discover how the Incas determined the middle of the earth. We will stand on both hemispheres at the same time! In the early afternoon, the group will have free time and can get lunch on their own. Dinner will be at a local restaurant. Typical lunch: Soup, chicken, rice, vegetables, fruit

We will wake up early to fly to Baltra (2 nd largest of The Galapagos). We will take a a boat ride to the Island of Santa Cruz and arrive at our hotel in Puerto Avora. Lunch will be included and then we will walk to the Charles Darwin Research Station for a visit with the local guide. We will see the national park that protects the flora and fauna that Darwin observed while formulating his theory of evolution. We will see the breeding center for giant toirtoises. Afterwards, we will have free time and dinner at the hotel. Day 3: Flight to Galapagos

Day 4: Boat excursion to San Cristobal We will depart early to take a boat to San Cristobal, the islands with the true Galapagos wildlife- iguanas, blue- footed boobies, sea lions, and we will stop at Laguna el Junco and Bahia Puerto Chino with a licensed local guide. We will visit the Lobería, a territory of sea lions, and even have a chance to snorkel. A mask and breathing tube will be provided. Lunch will be included and then we will head back to the hotel for dinner. *Optional website/flipper rentals.

Day 5: Boat excursion to Floreana Island We will head on our boat to another island, Floreana Island. We will take an open country bus with our guide to bring us to a beautiful hiking trail. We will experience the unique nature of the island including the tortoises, more animals, and more snorkeling. We will head back to the hotel in Puerto Ayora for dinner.

Day 6: Flight from Galapagos to Quito During this day, we will depart the Galapagos and head back to mainland Ecuador and fly to Quito. We will visit the Twin Craters with a local guide, passing through the picturesque Scalesia forest. Upon landing back in Quito, we will have a free afternoon and dinner at a local restaurant. **We will also be visiting a school!!

Day 7: Otavalo and Cotacachi We will leave the hotel and begin our journey to the market towns of Otavalo and Cotacachi. These towns are surrounded by the Imbabura, Cotachi and Mojanda volcanoes as well as lagoons. In Otavalo we will have time to explore the market known for its textiles and shop for traditional Otavaleño clothing and goods. We will then transfer to Cotacachi and have lunch. Afterwards, we will visit the leather stores which make this town famous.

Day 8: Depart for Home

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Round-trip airfare on major carriers Current departure fees Overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms Comfortable motorcoach Breakfast & dinner daily, 3 meals on the Islands. Round-trip airfare on major carriers Current departure fees Overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms Comfortable motorcoach Breakfast & dinner daily, 3 meals on the Islands. Full-time bilingual EF Tour Director Licensed local guides for sightseeing tours led by expert Entrance fees to attractions (Santo Domingo Church, Intinan Museum, Charles Darwin Research Station, etc) Experiential activities weShare (online research platform) Full-time bilingual EF Tour Director Licensed local guides for sightseeing tours led by expert Entrance fees to attractions (Santo Domingo Church, Intinan Museum, Charles Darwin Research Station, etc) Experiential activities weShare (online research platform) What this trip includes:

All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation Valid passports are required for all travelers Passports may take up to 14 weeks to process Some destinations may require travel visas Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents Passports and Visas

What you are responsible for: Spending money for optional excursions, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches and snacks ($30-$65 per day) Tips for your tour director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per day) Passport and/or visas These are all necessities each traveler will be responsible for on this tour. Spending money for optional excursions, free time activities, souvenirs, beverages, lunches and snacks ($30-$65 per day) Tips for your tour director, bus driver and local guides (around $10 per day) Passport and/or visas These are all necessities each traveler will be responsible for on this tour.

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Enrollment Details: Deadline: March 31 st for $100 discount The first TWO travelers get an ADDITIONAL $100 off =200!!! 26

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How do I enroll? Online: Mrs. Argese: ZR Tour Number: JM ZR Ms. Cochrane: DDwww.eftours.com/ DD Phone: , ( ) Ceciley Enrollment Deadline (for discount): March 31, 2014 Online: Mrs. Argese: ZR Tour Number: JM ZR Ms. Cochrane: DDwww.eftours.com/ DD Phone: , ( ) Ceciley Enrollment Deadline (for discount): March 31, 2014

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