The Swissotel is a first class centrally located hotel offering 234 elegantly furnished rooms featuring an in-room safe and all modern facilities. The five restaurants offer a wide range of International cuisine to suit every taste. The luxury Spa features a fully equipped gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and indoor swimming pool.

Yacht La Pinta is a stylish 63 metre long luxurious expedition vessel, which after an extensive renovation will start sailing in the waters of the Galapagos archipelago in March 2008. Her capacity of just 48 passengers will be comfortably accommodated in 24 cabins, situated on the Upper Deck. The air-conditioned cabins will all offer panoramic views. The window-lined Dining Room will be situated on the Main Deck. Spacious public areas on the Boat Deck will include a large Observation Lounge which can also be used for outdoor dining. Also on the Boat Deck will be an outside Sky Bar, exercise room, Jacuzzi and a well stocked natural history library. With a modern design, La Pinta is assured to bring new levels of comfort and service to Galapagos cruising.

The first class Hilton Colon Hotel, Quito is located in the centre of the city on the corner of Avenida Amazonas, a major thoroughfare containing many restaurants, snack bars and souvenir shops. The 300-room hotel has a selection of restaurants: the 24-hour Cafe Colon, offering Ecuadorian and international cuisine, the more formal Portofino Restaurant, and the Vereda Tropical offering light snacks. There is a well-equipped health centre and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Please note that a special executive lounge offering 24 hour service is used for breakfast, if you have an early departure.