Cultural Adventures: Tours for the Young-at-Heart
Cultural Adventures tours offer you the opportunity to learn about a fascinating culture as part of a small group. You’ll enjoy select experiences away from the usual tourist sights during a visit that combines soft adventure with maximum comfort. Tours are land-based providing a comfortable hotel each evening after a day of exploring the islands, viewing the incredible animals and birds, sailing, snorkeling and swimming. All our multi-lingual guides are Ecuadorian and have extensive knowledge about the history, culture, flora & fauna of Ecuador. When you take a Cultural Adventures trip, you are supporting local farmers and fishermen, along with other local people who provide information and services.
All tours include hotels, local transportation, tours and most meals
International flight to Ecuador and $100 Galapagos National Park fee are not included
2009 Tours
Cultural Galapagos - 10 nights - $2595
Explore Galapagos - 10 nights - $2695
* Special visit to Isla Isabela for a hike and horse back ride to Volcan Chico
Adventure Galapagos & the Andes - 12 nights - $2895
* Focus on hiking, bike riding, snorkeling, kayaking, and horse back riding
* Designed for travelers who want an active trip combined with an opportunity for independent exploration
All tours feature:
* Soft adventure combined with maximum comfort
* Group size of 12 or less to assure attention to individual needs
* Daily opportunities to sail, snorkel, & explore the Galapagos Islands while returning to your island hotel each evening
* Proximity to exotic wildlife---sea lions, iguanas, giant tortoises, boobies, frigates, tropicbirds…
* Dinners featuring Ecuadorian cuisine and performances by local artists
Customized trips for groups of 6 or more can be planned to fit specific dates & interests - For more information contact Connie Champlin at cchamp@culturaladventures.info or cchamp@iquest.net
"I have been to 30 countries, and this is the best trip I have ever taken. To walk between two worlds--the incredible animals in the Galapagos to the people and artists in Cuenca makes for an incredible experience. One that you are not likely to ever forget."
Pat Scales, Greenville, SC
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2009 tour Dates
- Cultural Galapagos
- April 15-25
- Aug 12-22
- Explore Galapagos
- July 22 – Aug 1
- Adventure Galapagos & the Andes
- June 5 – 17