Call our South America Experts

800.942.3301

GALAPAGOS HIGHLIGHTS (ISQA2010)

An 8-Day Monograms Independent Vacations tour starting from $2,669

Thanks for voting ! (Not Yet Rated) | Write a review

Starting Price:	$2,669
Tour Length:	8 Days
Countries Visited:	Ecuador, Galapagos, South America

Discount for Young Travelers
Pay Less For Your 2nd Vacation
Triple & Quad Rooms available


More Information About This Tour:
Tour Type:	Other Monograms Tours
Tour Category:	INDEPENDENT VACATION
Tour Operator:	Monograms Independent Vacations
Tour Code:	ISQA-2010

Cities Visited:
See Description

Vacation Overview
Buffet breakfast daily (B), 4 lunches (L), and 4 three-course dinners (D). Local Host service in each city; a welcome wallet and city map; sightseeing as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

Title
Galápagos Highlights

Hotels

Quito: Swissotel
Location: The Swissotel is located in the heart of the city within easy access of the Old Town.Amenities & Services: The hotel has six restaurants, spa, indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis and racquetball courts, beauty salon, gift shop, and business center.

Galapagos Islands: Finch Bay Hotel
Location: The Finch Bay Hotel offers a seaside location surrounded by mangroves on Santa Cruz Island.Amenities & Services: Amenities include a bar, lounge, restaurant, outdoor pool, and Jacuzzi—and beachfront access. All rooms offer twin beds, private facilities, and air-conditioning.

Day 1:
Fly to Quito. Arrive late this evening.

Day 2:
Quito, Ecuador. Your included city tour showcases the rich legacy left by the Incas and later the Spaniards. See Independence Square dominated by its formidable Cathedral, San Francisco Plaza Church and the Basilica with its marvelous stained-glass windows. (B)

Day 3:
Quito–Baltra–Santa Cruz. Fly to Baltra in the Galápagos. Upon arrival, transfer to the highlands of Santa Cruz and visit the Giant Tortoises Reserve and the Twin Pit Craters. These great depressions of volcanic material were formed by a long process of slow sinking of the ground, where exceptional Scalesia trees, ferns, mosses, and orchids can be seen in the surroundings. (B,L,D)

SPECIAL FEATURE: Named after the famous Darwin’s finches abundant in the surroundings, the Finch Bay Hotel offers a private seaside location surrounded by mangroves. Amenities include a bar, lounge, restaurant, outdoor pool, and Jacuzzi—and beachfront access. All rooms offer twin beds, private facilities, and air-conditioning. Guests will enjoy daily boat excursions to various Galápagos Islands, kayaking, snorkeling, bicycle rides in town, and viewing the local flora and fauna.

Day 4:
Santa Fé. Cruise to Santa Fé, where you will see the endemic Santa Fé land iguana and the large opuntia cactus forest. The beach area is covered with California sea lions, and the coastline is an excellent location for snorkeling with sea turtles. (B,L,D)

Day 5:
South Plazas. Board a yacht bound for South Plazas Island. Wildlife includes sea lions, land iguanas, and hybrid iguanas, which are the result of a cross between male marine iguanas and female land iguanas. This is also known as a bird-watcher’s paradise where you will see nesting swallow-tailed gulls, masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, red-billed tropicbirds, frigatebirds, pelicans, and audubon’s shearwaters. (B,L,D)

Day 6:
Bartolomé Island. Today’s adventure takes you on a walk on Bartolomé to the summit for spectacular views of the Galápagos. Interesting lava formations and tuff cones can be observed as well as sea lions and penguins swimming in the vicinity of Pinnacle Rock. Enjoy snorkeling or swimming from the beach. (B,L,D)

Day 7:
Baltra–Quito. Leave the hotel early this morning and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, home to famous “Lonesome George” and many other giant tortoises. Then, fly back to Quito and transfer to the hotel for one more night in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)

Day 8:
Quito–U.S. A morning flight allows for hometown connections. (B)

Don't miss our current specials: Save $100 pp on Select U.S. Vacations *Save $100 per person* on select 2010 U.S. multi-city vacations (2 or more cities), and enjoy savings up to 5% less than 2009 on U.S. Vacations. From scenic California to the historic East and from fantastic rock formations of the National Parks to sun-drenched Hawaii, Monograms helps you explore the wonders of the United States like never before. Book a 2010 Monograms North America 2-or-more city vacation to receive the $100 off per person offer. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between March 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel commencing by December 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer valid only for travelers with a land cost of at least $1,000. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Save $100 per person on Selet Canada Vacations* Cosmopolitan cities combine with some of the world's most perfect natural beauty in one fun and easy-going vacation destination - Canada. Whether you want to shop in Toronto, hike in the Canadian Rockies or eat your way through Vancouver, Monograms makes it easier for you to enjoy your vacation. With so much to do in Canada, you don't want to waste your time hassling with vacation details. So whether you are looking for some urban renewal or some back country bliss, look no further than Canada. Book a 2010 Monograms North America 2-or-more city vacation to receive the $100 off per person offer. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between March 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel commencing by December 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer valid only for travelers with a land cost of at least $1,000. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Save $150 per person on Any 2010 Europe Air-Inclusive Vacation The wait is officially over. Pack your bags and let’s start traveling again. The time has come to make vacation a priority again, pay in full, both land and air by April 6 and save $150 per person.* Fly to Europe for as little as $568 on a Monograms Europe Vacation London as low as $568 Dublin as low as $632 Rome as low as $637 Venice as low as $637 Paris as low as $709 Berlin as low as $724 When it comes to seeing Europe, there’s no better way to go than on a Monograms independent vacation. Marvel at Rome’s incomparable Sistine Chapel or admire artistic masterpieces in Paris’ Louvre Museum. Cruise the canals of Venice—or the canals of Amsterdam…and that’s just the start! Europe Vacations Italy Vacations Step back in time and explore a country rich with historical treasures. From magnificent churches and marble monuments to medieval piazzas with awe-inspiring fountains, you’ll feel an ambiance reminiscent of times past while in Italy. Italy Vacations England, Scotland & Ireland Vacations For a travel experience befitting royalty, there’s truly nothing better than a vacation to Britain & Ireland. Whether you’re off checking out a a 2,000-year-old castle or riding through the city streets on a double-decker bus, you’ll be left with a lifetime of incredible memories. England, Scotland & Ireland Vacations France Vacations Ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy spectacular views of Paris or visit the famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice. France is filled with the world’s most eclectic collection of artwork, mouthwatering bakers’ delights, and abundantly colorful flower and fruit markets. France Vacations Germany, Austria & Switzerland Vacations** Enjoy the essence of Central Europe as you experience Germany, Austria & Switzerland. Enjoy beautiful architecture, interesting museums, a tasty beer garden and, of course, the opera and classical music concerts. Germany, Austria & Switzerland Vacations Book a 2010 Monograms Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $150 off per person offer. In order to receive the offer, booking must be made and paid in full between March 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club membership coupons. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Fares shown are available on select 2010 Monograms air-inclusive Europe vacations on select airlines from select U.S. gateways to select European gateways, and are subject to availability in a designated class of service. Call for year-round pricing. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and fares will not be offered on pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Sample fares shown are per-person, roundtrip shoulder season (Apr-May, Sep-Oct), mid-week travel from New York (JFK), include fuel surcharges but do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Additional restrictions may apply. Groups of 5 to 7 People Save $100 Off Per Person - Learn more Save up to $700 on All Vacations** Book a large party of 5, 6 or 7 travelers and each of you will receieve $100 off the land portion of the vacation price.* *Book a 2010 Monograms vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $100 off per person offer. Excludes Monograms pre/post cruise vacations. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between February 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2010. Individuals must be traveling together to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club offers and applies to new 2010 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Pay Less For Your Second Vacation We charge you list price for your first vacation in the year, but for every additional Monograms vacation you take in the same year, you pay $35 under list. This discount does not apply if one of the vacations is a Monograms single city stay. Consecutive vacations can be booked with or without flights. Any flights between vacations cannot be reserved as part of the Monograms package. Discount for Young Travelers Share the pleasure of a Monograms vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of the below discounts on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must meet age requirements on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. Please ask your travel consultant for details. The following land-only discounts apply for Young Travelers: Free of charge:** * North America Driving Vacations & Hawaii Island Getaways—Accommodations for children ages 2–11 when sharing accommodations with two adults * All destinations—Infants under 2 years of age sharing adult’s accommodations 50% discount: * Europe vacations—Children ages 2–11 when sharing accommodations with two adults * North America Single-City and Multi-City Getaways—Children ages 2–11 when sharing accommodations with two adults 10% discount: * Vacations to China, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America—Children ages 2-17 * North America Rail Getaways—Children ages 2-11 * Europe vacations—Children ages 12-17 * North America Single-City and Multi-City Getaways—Children ages 12-17 Note: We require that children under 12 years of age share accommodations with an adult. Some restrictions apply, as noted in Terms & Conditions. For Young Traveler discounts please review our Terms & Conditions.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
3/15/2010 - 3/22/2010	$2,669
3/29/2010 - 4/5/2010	$2,669
4/12/2010 - 4/19/2010	$2,669
4/19/2010 - 4/26/2010	$2,669
5/10/2010 - 5/17/2010	$2,669
5/31/2010 - 6/7/2010	$2,669
6/14/2010 - 6/21/2010	$2,669
7/12/2010 - 7/19/2010	$2,669
8/2/2010 - 8/9/2010	$2,669
8/9/2010 - 8/16/2010	$2,669
9/13/2010 - 9/20/2010	$2,669
9/27/2010 - 10/4/2010	$2,669
10/4/2010 - 10/11/2010	$2,669
10/18/2010 - 10/25/2010	$2,669
11/1/2010 - 11/8/2010	$2,669
11/8/2010 - 11/15/2010	$2,669
11/29/2010 - 12/6/2010	$2,669

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Price Details US
Extra nights per person in quito:in single room $171; in twin room $97; triple rooms not available

Related Tours
ISQB|Vacation with Standard Hotel PackageISDA|Start Your Vacation in Ecuador’s Tropical Forest

Save $100 pp on Select U.S. Vacations

Save $100 per person on select 2010 U.S. multi-city vacations (2 or more cities)*, and enjoy savings up to 5% less than 2009 on U.S. Vacations.

From scenic California to the historic East and from fantastic rock formations of the National Parks to sun-drenched Hawaii, Monograms helps you explore the wonders of the United States like never before.

*Book a 2010 Monograms North America 2-or-more city vacation to receive the $100 off per person offer. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between March 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel commencing by December 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer valid only for travelers with a land cost of at least $1,000. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Save $100 per person on Selet Canada Vacations*

Cosmopolitan cities combine with some of the world's most perfect natural beauty in one fun and easy-going vacation destination - Canada. Whether you want to shop in Toronto, hike in the Canadian Rockies or eat your way through Vancouver, Monograms makes it easier for you to enjoy your vacation. With so much to do in Canada, you don't want to waste your time hassling with vacation details. So whether you are looking for some urban renewal or some back country bliss, look no further than Canada.

Save $150 per person on Any 2010 Europe Air-Inclusive Vacation*

The wait is officially over. Pack your bags and let’s start traveling again. The time has come to make vacation a priority again, pay in full, both land and air by April 6 and save $150 per person.*

Fly to Europe for as little as $568 on a Monograms Europe Vacation**

London as low as $568

Dublin as low as $632

Rome as low as $637

Venice as low as $637

Paris as low as $709

Berlin as low as $724

When it comes to seeing Europe, there’s no better way to go than on a Monograms independent vacation. Marvel at Rome’s incomparable Sistine Chapel or admire artistic masterpieces in Paris’ Louvre Museum. Cruise the canals of Venice—or the canals of Amsterdam…and that’s just the start!

Europe Vacations

Italy Vacations

Step back in time and explore a country rich with historical treasures. From magnificent churches and marble monuments to medieval piazzas with awe-inspiring fountains, you’ll feel an ambiance reminiscent of times past while in Italy.

Italy Vacations

England, Scotland & Ireland Vacations

For a travel experience befitting royalty, there’s truly nothing better than a vacation to Britain & Ireland. Whether you’re off checking out a a 2,000-year-old castle or riding through the city streets on a double-decker bus, you’ll be left with a lifetime of incredible memories.

England, Scotland & Ireland Vacations

France Vacations

Ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy spectacular views of Paris or visit the famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice. France is filled with the world’s most eclectic collection of artwork, mouthwatering bakers’ delights, and abundantly colorful flower and fruit markets.

France Vacations

Germany, Austria & Switzerland Vacations

Enjoy the essence of Central Europe as you experience Germany, Austria & Switzerland. Enjoy beautiful architecture, interesting museums, a tasty beer garden and, of course, the opera and classical music concerts.

Germany, Austria & Switzerland Vacations

*Book a 2010 Monograms Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $150 off per person offer. In order to receive the offer, booking must be made and paid in full between March 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2010. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club membership coupons. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

**Fares shown are available on select 2010 Monograms air-inclusive Europe vacations on select airlines from select U.S. gateways to select European gateways, and are subject to availability in a designated class of service. Call for year-round pricing. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and fares will not be offered on pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Sample fares shown are per-person, roundtrip shoulder season (Apr-May, Sep-Oct), mid-week travel from New York (JFK), include fuel surcharges but do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Additional restrictions may apply.

Groups of 5 to 7 People Save $100 Off Per Person - Learn more

Save up to $700 on All Vacations***

Book a large party of 5, 6 or 7 travelers and each of you will receieve $100 off the land portion of the vacation price.*

***Book a 2010 Monograms vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $100 off per person offer. Excludes Monograms pre/post cruise vacations. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between February 3 and April 6, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2010. Individuals must be traveling together to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club offers and applies to new 2010 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Pay Less For Your Second Vacation

We charge you list price for your first vacation in the year, but for every additional Monograms vacation you take in the same year, you pay $35 under list. This discount does not apply if one of the vacations is a Monograms single city stay. Consecutive vacations can be booked with or without flights. Any flights between vacations cannot be reserved as part of the Monograms package.

Discount for Young Travelers

Share the pleasure of a Monograms vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of the below discounts on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must meet age requirements on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. Please ask your travel consultant for details.

The following land-only discounts apply for Young Travelers:

Free of charge:

* North America Driving Vacations & Hawaii Island Getaways—Accommodations for children ages 2–11 when sharing accommodations with two adults

* All destinations—Infants under 2 years of age sharing adult’s accommodations

50% discount:

* Europe vacations—Children ages 2–11 when sharing accommodations with two adults

* North America Single-City and Multi-City Getaways—Children ages 2–11 when sharing accommodations with two adults

10% discount:

* Vacations to China, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America—Children ages 2-17

* North America Rail Getaways—Children ages 2-11

* Europe vacations—Children ages 12-17

* North America Single-City and Multi-City Getaways—Children ages 12-17

Note: We require that children under 12 years of age share accommodations with an adult. Some restrictions apply, as noted in Terms & Conditions.

For Young Traveler discounts please review our Terms & Conditions.

Ratings & Reviews:

This tour has no reviews yet. Have you experienced this tour? Write a review.

Recent Related Posts from our Travel Forum:

East coast of the USA!

By: Victorius on 11/6/2009 4:27:07 AM

The east coast of the United States is a really great place to take a holiday anytime of the year. T.. (read entire post)

Re: Costa Rica family trip

By: AtlasTravelGuy on 9/10/2009 4:32:01 PM

Thanks for your post. Here is a list of our most popular selling Costa Rica tours for families: .. (read entire post)

Re: Galapagos Cruise or Land Tour?

By: AtlasTravelGuy on 9/10/2009 2:53:44 PM

Thanks for your post. Most packages we sell offer a few nights in Ecuador and then a Galapagos cr.. (read entire post)

Re: Will I be traveling with people from other countries ?

By: admin on 9/7/2009 9:22:47 PM

Trafalgar sells its tours in more than 38 countries around the world. It is therefore quite typical .. (read entire post)

Visitors who viewed this tour also viewed:

6 Day Galapagos Islands

6 Days starting from $1,689

.. (click for more)

SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE (SB2010)

10 Days starting from $2,469

Vacation OverviewOn this South America vacation, explore two of the great .. (click for more)

Six Days Away - A Volcano, a Rainforest and a Beach

6 Days starting from $1,399

This is the Perfect Mix of Adventure and Relaxation… for a great getaway va.. (click for more)

South American Flavors

8 Days starting from $2,999

Enthrall all of your senses… on this creatively planned itinerary! With our.. (click for more)

All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.