Ecuador Tours - Trips & Cruises of the Galapagos - Luxury Holidays

Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America. It lies on both the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres, divided by the equator. The country has an array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, otherworldly volcanic landscapes and dense rainforest. You can visit the high Andean peaks covered with snow, green valleys, picturesque highland towns, the Amazon Rainforest and the unique and famous Galapagos Islands.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ON ARRIVAL AT BALTRA AIRPORT, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK ENTRY FEE WHICH IS CURRENTLY $100 PER PERSON.

Guided Tours departing 2009

Ecuador and Galapagos

13 days
From £2775
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Ecuador and Galapagos

Ecuador and Galapagos

Quito (4 nights), Cuenca (2 nights), Guayaquil (1 night), Galapagos Islands Cruising on the M/V Santa Cruz (3 nights) and Guayaquil (1 night)
This holiday combines a week long visit to some of Ecuador’s highlights as well as a visit to the Galapagos Islands, where you are based at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel. Start in Quito, the capital, close to the equator, before heading to the beautiful countryside, where you hope to see the Cotopaxi volcano. Explore the colonial city of Cuenca, and take a stopover in Guayaquil before flying to the fantastic Galapagos archipelago to commence your cruise. Read more
 

Ecuador and the Galapagos Finch Bay

13 days
From £2475
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Tours for Groups
Either escorted by a Tour Manager from and back to the UK, or alternatively, on arrival at your destination by a local guide who will accompany you throughout your group itinerary. Our average group sizes are between 12 and 18 people (can be smaller or larger).

Ecuador and the Galapagos Finch Bay

Ecuador and the Galapagos Finch Bay

Quito (4 nights), Cuenca (2 nights), Guayaquil (1 night), Galapagos Islands (3 nights Finch Bay Eco Hotel) and Guayaquil (1 night)
This holiday combines a week long visit to some of Ecuador’s highlights as well as a visit to the Galapagos Islands, where you are based at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel. Start in Quito, the capital, close to the equator, before heading to the beautiful countryside, where you hope to see the Cotopaxi volcano. Explore the colonial city of Cuenca, and take a stopover in Guayaquil before flying to the fantastic Galapagos archipelago. Read more
 

English Heritage Travel Collection: Darwins Galapagos

10 days
From £2245
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Tours for Groups
Either escorted by a Tour Manager from and back to the UK, or alternatively, on arrival at your destination by a local guide who will accompany you throughout your group itinerary. Our average group sizes are between 12 and 18 people (can be smaller or larger).

English Heritage Travel Collection: Darwins Galapagos

English Heritage Travel Collection: Darwins Galapagos

Quito (4 nights), Galapagos Cruise aboard the M/V Santa Cruz (3 nights) and Quito (1 night) British Airways flights London Heathrow/Miami/London Heathrow, and American Airlines flights Miami/Quito/Miami
The M/V Santa Cruz is a 46-cabin, 1st class vessel that was completely renovated in 1998 and has a capacity of 90 passengers. Exclusively built for Galapagos cruising with a crew of 54 persons, 6 multilingual naturalist guides, one permanent physician on board, 46 cabins on 3 decks, 5 zodiacs, one glass-bottom boat, air-conditioning, jacuzzi, snorkelling equipment, boutique/souvenir shop, small library and sundeck. Read more
 

English Heritage Travel Collection: Galapagos Alta Cruise

12 days
From £3595
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We offer frequent departure tours, which are guaranteed to run on a minimum of two passengers. The transport and guides are exclusive to Bales unless otherwise stated and you may be travelling with other frequent departure guests if your booking is for the same date.

English Heritage Travel Collection: Galapagos Alta Cruise

English Heritage Travel Collection: Galapagos Alta Cruise

Quito (3 nights); Galapagos cruise aboard the M/S Alta (7 nights) and Guayaquil (transit)
A visit to the Galapagos Islands is like no other in the world; a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a unique way of animal life. Your cruise in the Galapagos is aboard one of the most beautiful boats sailing in the archipelago; the ketch-rigged motor sailing yacht, the Alta, which offers first class standards of accommodation. Read more
 

Galapagos: The Eclipse Cruise

13 days
From £4395
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Tours for two or more people
We offer frequent departure tours, which are guaranteed to run on a minimum of two passengers. The transport and guides are exclusive to Bales unless otherwise stated and you may be travelling with other frequent departure guests if your booking is for the same date.

Galapagos: The Eclipse Cruise

Galapagos: The Eclipse Cruise

Quito (2 nights), Galapagos Cruise aboard the M/V Eclipse (7 nights) and Quito (2 nights) British Airways flights London Heathrow/Miami/London Heathrow, and American Airlines flights Miami/Quito/Miami
An exciting opportunity to travel aboad 64 metre long M/V Eclipse accommodates 48 passengers, in outside double or twin bedded Staterooms. Dine in the elegant indoor dining room or al-fresco under the stars. Additional facilities include a well-equipped lounge, library, bar, pool-bar and boutique, whilst the observation/sun deck is ideal for wildlife viewing, stargazing or simply relaxing. Read more
 

La Pinta Cruise

13 days
From £4225
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Tours for Groups
Either escorted by a Tour Manager from and back to the UK, or alternatively, on arrival at your destination by a local guide who will accompany you throughout your group itinerary. Our average group sizes are between 12 and 18 people (can be smaller or larger).

La Pinta Cruise

La Pinta Cruise

Quito (3 nights), Galapagos Islands Cruising (7 nights) and Guayaquil (1 night)
For many years, Bales has featured the very best boats sailing in the Galapagos Islands, renowned for having the highest on-board standards and the leading naturalist guides. La Pinta is the newest superior first-class boat to set sail in the Galapagos and we are very excited to be featuring her. Read more
 

Peru and the Galapagos

17 days
From £4175
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Tours for Groups
Either escorted by a Tour Manager from and back to the UK, or alternatively, on arrival at your destination by a local guide who will accompany you throughout your group itinerary. Our average group sizes are between 12 and 18 people (can be smaller or larger).

Peru and the Galapagos

Peru and the Galapagos

Lima (2 nights), Sacred Valley (3 nights), Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Cusco (2 nights), Quito (3 nights), Galapagos Islands Cruising (4 nights) and Quito (1 night)
A truly unforgettable holiday combining two of our most popular destinations in South America: the Inca heartland in the High Andes of Peru with a cruise of the Galapagos Islands, with its unique flora and fauna. Read more
 

Small Boat Galapagos Cruising

13 days
From £3210
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Tours for Groups
Either escorted by a Tour Manager from and back to the UK, or alternatively, on arrival at your destination by a local guide who will accompany you throughout your group itinerary. Our average group sizes are between 12 and 18 people (can be smaller or larger).

Small Boat Galapagos Cruising

Small Boat Galapagos Cruising

Quito (3 nights), Galapagos Islands Cruising (7 nights) and Guayaquil (1 night)
Sail in the Galapagos aboard one of three small identical motor yachts – Eric, Letty or Flamingo I, all custom designed for cruising through the archipelago. Read more
 
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