7-DAY QUITO AND GALAPAGOS CRUISE (Galapagos Islands of the coast of Ecuador)

Date:  January to February 2025 Head on a weeklong adventure through the colorful islands of the Galapagos and the ancient splendors of Quito, Ecuador!  This 7-day small-group tour of Ecuador will introduce you to the ancient splendors of Quito mixed with the exotic islands of endemic animals of the Galapagos.  Begin your journey in Quito, the breathtaking capital city surrounded by the Andes Mountains.  From there you will catch your flight to Baltra Island and sail to Santa Cruz, where you will learn about the volcanic soils and search for the world-famous Gian Tortoises.  Next, you will travel to Floreana, a mysterious island with flaming pink-flamingos, a sea turtle nesting area, and sea birds and sea rays.  Your next destination will be in Espanola, a place where animals reign and you will be a mere guest!  Search for Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds, Red-Billed Tropicbirds, Swallow-Tailed Gulls, and Waved Albatrosses.  Pass by EI Soplador, a giant blowhole that explodes to heig