Galapagos Islands & Colombia
11 DAYS Starting from $7,090 per person
Explore two key destinations of South America in one seamless and comfortable private tour. Discover the Galapagos Islands aboard a small cruise ship by snorkeling in tropical waters and hiking on volcanic rock. Then immerse yourself in the colorful Colombian culture, touring the capital city, Bogota, and the Caribbean colonial town, Cartagena de Indias.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- A tour of key sites of the Galapagos Islands on a comfortable catamaran boat, with your every need catered for.
- Cruise to Santa Fe Island to visit sea lions, land iguanas and Galapagos Hawks, then snorkel in the bay.
- Travel to North Seymour Island, a landscape of white sand, prickly pears and lava boulders, where you’ll see sea lions, fur seals, Frigate Birds and Blue-Footed Boobies possibly doing their mating dance!
- Discover Genovesa Island, often called Bird Island for its abundance of avian species, including boobies and great frigates. You will also encounter playful sea lions.
- Explore the lush forest highlands of Santa Cruz, and visit lava tunnels and enormous sink holes.
- Get to know Colombia’s dazzling capital Bogota, including the cobblestoned streets of the La Candelaria district, the sprawling Paloquemao Market, and capture incredible vistas above the city in route to the Monserrate by cable car.
- Wander the charming streets of the colonial quarter of the walled city of Cartagena de Indias, soaking up the Caribbean climes and sampling delicious Spanish & African influenced cuisine.
- Dive head-first into the intoxicating history of Cartagena by exploring the San Felipe Castle and 17th century convents.
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