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GALAPAGOS
CRUISE

Great looks and photo ops of Darwin's finches, endemic mockingbirds, and abundant seabirds as well as the incredible marine life of the Galapagos! See hard-to-find birds like Galapagos Rail and Painted Crake that natural history tours miss.

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Ecuador's Exotic Galapagos Islands
Galapagos Islands Bird/Nature Tour
Discover Darwin's Source of Inspiration

Our tour begins and ends in Quito, where we'll be staying at the Hotel San Sebastian, a wonderful upscale hotel. The remainder of the tour will be spent on board the 16-passenger yacht Estrella del Mar.

HOTEL SEBASTIAN

Room at Hotel Sebastian in the heart of Quito, Ecuador - courtesy Hotel SebastianHotel Sebastian is an elegant hotel located in the heart of New Town in Quito just 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from Colonial Quito. It offers a warm and cozy atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy their stay. The Bar Cafe offers informal dining while the Mistral Restaurant on the premises offers exquisite Ecuadorian and international cuisine. Rooms are nicely decorated, roomy, and full of light. They feature queen or twin beds, cable TV, and private bath with hot water showers. TOP

Estrella del Mar was built in 1990 and was recently upgraded and refurbished. She features eight air-conditioned cabins each with upper and lower berths and private baths. Her spacious lounge and dining room provide a relaxing, enjoyable experience while on board. The sun decks provide a vantage point for viewing petrels, shearwaters, and other seabirds along with whale-watching and relaxing. Drinks are available in the bar. Meals are served on board in the main deck eating area.


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