***Your final, detailed itinerary will be sent to you approximately six weeks before the tour. Please note that while all listed inclusions and experiences will remain the same, the order of activities may vary.***

 

 

Day One & Two
Overnight flight from Las Vegas to Guayaquil with a connection in Panama. Rest at the beautiful Sheraton in Guayaquil to prepare for your adventure!

Day Three
Enjoy a quick morning flight to the Galapagos Islands! This early afternoon, you will be visiting an Interpretation Center and end the day by enjoying the sunset at the beach! With a lack of natural predators, wildlife are not afraid of humans which allows you to get close to an amazing variety of animals and species unique to the Galapagos Islands.

Day Four
Today is a boat tour! We will board 2 beautiful boats to travel around the island known for its crystal clear waters and spectacular scenery. Have time to snorkel, expect to see beautiful fish and sea turtles! Finally, we will go to Kicker Rock, an iconic snorkel and diving spot. Enjoy spectacular optional snorkeling with sea turtles, and friendly hammerhead sharks!

Day Five

Board the Via Mar ferry early this morning to travel from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz Island.  Santa Cruz is located in the center of the archipelago. Next up, you will visit a local sugar mill and enjoy a wonderful tour from the owner about how he makes sugar juice from his World War II era equipment. Next, you are off to the beach! Enjoy some relaxing time!!

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Day Six

Today we shuttle up to the north side of the island. Remember to bring your hiking shoes because we will be hiking on our tour of North Seymour and Las Bachas beach. Walk by the nesting grounds of blue footed boobies. Stroll along the white sand of Bachas beach and enjoy the turquoise waters. We will then board a boat to snorkel with sea lions and some of the 400 species of fish found at the island!

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Day Seven

Today we travel to see the Galapagos giant tortoises! These creatures are the largest species of tortoises in the world and are indigenous to the Galapagos Islands.  In the afternoon, enjoy the Darwin Center where you will see baby sea turtles. The rest of the day is free time where you can enjoy the nearby coastline, shops, and plenty of wonderful restaurants within walking distance.

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Day Eight

Today we fly to Panama with a connection to Guayaquil. We will be transported 30 minutes to the Summit Rainforest & Golf Lodge. It is surrounded by lush rainforest. Enjoy exploring your new surroundings this afternoon.

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Day Nine

Early this morning you will board small boats to sail up the Charro River to the indigenous Embera Indian Tribe. Your experience here is like living a National Geographic Special.

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From the beautiful river, to waterfalls (great place for a dip), to tattooed natives dancing for you, to eating a lunch prepared right from the jungle.

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Day Ten

Today is a bonding day with nature. At a small port near the resort, we will boat into the canal, next to the huge container ships, making our way to Monkey Island. Our small boat will get close to the island so that the monkeys can hop aboard for a banana snack.

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Enjoy a later morning and prepare for your Panama Canal adventure. You cannot visit Panama and not learn about the canal. The best info stop is the Mira Flores Locks.

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Transfer to the airport for your non-stop return to Las Vegas. Thank you for traveling with us, welcome home!