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International Arrival
Transfer to your hotel with an assistant
1 Night
Hotel options
Transfer to the airport with an assistant
Flight from Guayaquil to Baltra (1 h, 50 min)
Transfer to the cruise ship at the port
4 Nights
Included activities
Thursday: Baltra airport – Santa Cruz, highlands Friday: Floreana (Cormorant Point, Champion Is., Post Office) Saturday: Española (Gardner Bay, Suarez Point) Sunday: San Cristobal (Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo) Monday: San Cristobal Island (Lobos Island), San Cristobal airport On this itinerary you can see tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, cormorants, flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks, finches, frigates, Nazca & blue-footed boobies, waved albatross (seasonally). Snorkeling: tropical fish, sea lions, occasionally sharks and sea turtle. (Snorkeling included, wetsuits extra cost)
Aboard the Petrel you can enjoy many shore excursions as part of your cruise experience, and of course, all onboard meals and soft drinks are also included. Experience the Galapagos Islands with a bilingual naturalist and local assistant as you soak up the diverse fauna of the archipelago, as well as striking volcanic features and places of historic interest. To find more information please visit: Petrel Cruise
Hotel options
Transfer to the airport
Morning flight from Baltra to Guayaquil (1 h, 50 min)
Flight from Guayaquil to Panama City
You will be transferred from Panama City Airport to your hotel in a private vehicle
2 Nights
Included activities
Discover the capital’s top attractions including the Panama Canal – an engineering wonder – accompanied by a naturalist guide. Drive to the Ancon Hill viewpoint to take in spectacular views of the city keeping an eye out for native wildlife including armadillos, tamarins, and sloths. Bike or drive along the Amador Causeway (Calzada de Amador), which connects the mainland to the small manmade islands of Naos, Perico, and Flamenco. Explore the Punta Culebra Nature Center on Naos Island, hunt for local handicrafts at Centro Artesanal, or tuck into local cuisine at one of the restaurants in the area. Explore the landmarks of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Casco Viejo as you listen to your knowledgeable guide narrating its colorful history. At the historic Panama Canal, watch the Miraflores Locks in action with ships being raised and lowered between sea level and the Miraflores Lake. Later, enjoy interactive displays exhibited at the Miraflores Visitors Center. (Available from Tuesdays to Sundays; Full Day; Start Time: 0830 hrs; End Time: 1500 hrs; Private Activity & Transfers; Lunch included; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses & sun hats. Don’t forget your camera).
Begin your day in Panama City with a hike in Parque Natural Metropolitano, home to sloths, tamarin monkeys, and exotic birds. Visit the Miraflores Locks and the Agua Clara Visitor Center to watch cruise liners and container ships traverse the Panama Canal that connects the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. Wandering about the historic heart of Casco Viejo, admire a bunch of colonial-style churches overlooking atmospheric plazas, and cobblestone streets flanked by beautifully restored buildings. Browsing the iconic, kitsch 'Lipstick Mami' murals, drop by Pedro Mandinga to socialize over artisanal rums, and Bajareque Coffee House to sample the prized Geisha. See handcrafted Molas at the local market, and stroll about the pedestrianized Avenida Central. Take in panoramic vistas of Panama City's skyline from Amador Causeway and the four islands in Panama Bay. Learn about Panama's natural history at the color-blocked Biomuseo designed by Frank Gehry, and people watch with a raspao in hand at the Conta Costera waterfront park. You could also set out to explore the 16th century ruins of Panamá Viejo, and the mangroves nearby. (Full Day; Self-exploring Activity & No transfers)
Hotel options
You will be transferred from your hotel to Panama City airport in a private vehicle
International Departure
Retrace the footsteps of the great scientist Charles Darwin on this exciting journey through the Galapagos. Head out on land and sea excursions and come face to face with the most fascinating creatures. Feel the adrenaline rush when you snorkel with sea turtles, sea lions, fishes and even, sharks! An exhilarating yet safe adventure. Cruise to different islands and spot an impressive variety of birds, including blue-footed boobies, waved albatross, Galapagos hawks, and animals such as iguanas, the Galapagos tortoise, and more. Be part of enlightening sessions with your expert naturalist and learn about the region’s flora, fauna, habitat, and topography. In Panama City, visit the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal and witness the raising and lowering of the Miraflores Locks. Stroll through the flower-lined alleys of Casco Viejo, the historic district that is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Revel in the many sights of the city, taking breaks in between at one of the many charming restaurants to tuck in some traditional fare.
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Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
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