Wheelchair Accessible Galapagos - Amazon Tour (133067),Holiday Packages to Quito

Package Overview

This Wheelchair Accessible Galapagos Islands holiday will introduce you to the amazing wildlife of these unique islands, as well as visiting the old Inca capital of Quito & the Amazon. You need upper body strength for this holiday, as you need to transfer into a specially adapted off-road wheelchair (with helper provided) when covering rough terrain. English speaking guide, all marine park fees & sightseeing included.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Quito • Centre of World Monument • City Tour • Amazon
• River Rafting • Rainforests • Wheelchair Accessible Galapagos • San Cristobal Island
• Giiant Tortoises • Kicker Rock Snorkelling

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival

You will be met at Quito Airport and transferred to your hotel in this historic Spanish colonial city that straddles the equator and is today a World Heritage Site.

Check in and relax in this capital city in the Andean Highlands, with its many museums, monasteries and churches with golden altars. The prosperous centre of the Kingdom of Quitus during the 13th century, and later the northern capital of the Inca Empire, it has a setting that few cities in the world can match.
Day 2 : Colonial Quarter

After a morning at leisure enjoy an afternoon city tour starting in the Colonial Quarter, the largest and best preserved in South America.

Take in its magnificent colonial architecture - including the Cathedral, President's Palace, Archbishop's Palace and the Municipal Building flanking Independence Plaza. You will see many mansions, monasteries and churches, and visit the Church & Convent of Santo Domingo.

The city also has many cosmopolitan galleries and boutiques filled with contemporary paintings, sculptures and exquisite traditional crafts.

Please note: Quito is at an altitude of 2,850 m. Not all sites are accessible, but your guide will do his best to give you good views of the highlights. As you will be visiting churches (except on Sundays, when this is not permitted), do not wear shorts or mini skirts as these are not allowed.
Day 3 : Amazon Basin

This morning we leave Quito and drive 4-hours to our jungle lodge situated in the Amazon Basin, the world's largest body of fresh water.

Along the way we stop at hummingbird station to watch these beautiful vibrant birds in their natural habitat.

After lunch at our lodge, we visit an Indigenous Community and have the opportunity to learn about their customs and traditions.

Note: Visits to the Amazon are only possible if you have upper body strength & use a manual wheelchair, as you will need to transfer into a boat seat on the river and into a specially adapted off-road wheelchair when covering rough terrain. The chair has long handles at the front (similar to a rickshaw) as well as regular handles at the back. You will be assigned an assistant to pull your chair from the front, while your carer pushes from the back.
Day 4 : Anzu River

An exciting day is in store today, as we transfer 1.5 hours to the Anzu River.

Here we will raft down this calm river, giving you the opportunity to admire the surrounding flora and fauna - truly one of the best ways to experience the magnificence of the Amazon. During the trip we will stop at several points of interest to take pictures and relax on the river. You may spot monkeys, caiman (a small alligator) as well as many birds including herons and kingfishers. You may also see large birds such as toucans, parrots and macaws.

We will finish our journey in the mid afterrnoon and return to our lodge for dinner.

Note: Even though the river is very calm, you will raft with a security kayaker and wear a safety jacket and helmet. You will transfer in and out of the boat using a sliding board or be lifted into the boat.
Day 5 : Amazon Rainforest

Today is devoted to exploring the Amazon Rainforest with an indigenous guide, who will explain more about the rich flora of this region and its many medicinal plants.

The path into the rainforest takes approximately 30-minutes, including stops along the way.

After returning to our lodge for lunch, we visit the El Arca Animal Rescue Centre (The Ark) where you can see a variety of Amazon rainforest animals that have been rescued from illegal trade. These include spider monkeys, macaws, anacondas, squirrel monkeys, parrots, capybara, caimans, toucans and ocelots. The aim of this centre is to rehabilitate these animals and release them back into the wild if at all possible.

Note: You will transfer into a specially adapted off-road wheelchair today, with handles for helpers at both front and back.
Day 6 : Amazon Basin

Today we leave the Amazon Basin and drive 4-hours back to Quito.

Your afternoon is at leisure in this beautifully preserved colonial city, with your guide providing any transport you may need.
Day 7 : Galapagos Islands

Transfer to Quito Airport for your onward flight.

Arrive at San Cristobal Airport in the Galapagos Islands, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in this spectacular archipelago, situated on the equator in the Pacific Ocean.

These volcanic islands, located 560 miles (900 km) west of the Ecuador mainland, are famous for their vast number of endemic species studied by Charles Darwin during his historic voyage on the Beagle, which contributed to his Theory of Evolution by natural selection.

San Christobal is the easternmost island in the archipelago and is named after Saint Christopher, the patron saint of seafarers. Consisting of four extinct volcanoes fused together, it has a small lake called El Junco that is the only fresh water source in the islands. The main town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the capital of the Galapagos.

Check in and relax in this astonishing marine reserve, where the unique wildlife does not seem perturbed by human visitors - allowing for extremely close-up encounters. In the afternoon we visit nearby Loberia Beach, which is home to a sea lion colony as well as marine iguana, tortoises and a myriad of birdlife.

Note: Visits to the Galapagos Islands are only possible if you have upper body strength & use a manual wheelchair. As there is no lifting equipment at the airport, you will be carried on and off the aircraft using an aisle chair. Accessible beach chairs and a specially adapted off-road wheelchair will be provided.
Day 8 : San Cristobal Island

This morning is spent exploring the waters around San Cristobal Island, which provide a great opportunity to get close to playful sea lions, blue-footed boobies and other Galapagos wildlife - either by kayak (with a local helper steering from the back seat) or by small boat. Safety vests will be provided.

In the afternoon we visit the highlands of Cerro Colorado on the island’s southern shore. Here we visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (Galapaguera) that is working to introduce more of these endangered creatures into the wild. Situated in a deciduous forest, this sanctuary is also home to dozens of bird species such as the San Cristóbal mockingbird, and the San Cristóbal lava lizard - both of which are island endemics.

Note: You will transfer into a specially adapted off-road wheelchair when covering rough terrain.
Day 9 : Kicker Rock

A very special treat awaits today as we travel by speedboat to Kicker Rock, a volcanic rock formation consisting of two vertical rocks that ascend from the water off the southwest coast of San Cristobal island.

If you wish, there is the opportunity to snorkel in this deep ocean channel and see more of the unique sealife of these islands up close - including sea lions, marine iguana, sea turtles, rays, blue-footed boobies, frigates, masked boobies and many multi-coloured fish. Flotation aids, safety vest, goggles and harness will be provided and you will be accompanied in the water by an experienced swimmer, enabling you to snorkel freely and enjoy this astonishing marine life.

Our day ends with a visit to the Frigatebird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas) lookout point, named after the scissor-tailed birds that nest in this area. This is where Charles Darwin first landed when he arrives at the Galapagos and it offers panoramic views of Darwin Bay, a shipwreck and Kicker Rock.

Note: You will be lifted into the speedboat in your manual wheelchair, before transferring to regular seats in the boat. If you wish to snorkel, you will be lowered into the sea using a beach chair off the back of the boat and lifted up the same way.
Day 10 : Transfer to San Cristobal Airport

Transfer to San Cristobal Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Quito Airport and transferred to your hotel in this historic Spanish colonial city that straddles the equator and is today a World Heritage Site.

Check in and relax in this capital city in the Andean Highlands, with its many museums, monasteries and churches with golden altars. The prosperous centre of the Kingdom of Quitus during the 13th century, and later the northern capital of the Inca Empire, it has a setting that few cities in the world can match.
Day 11 : Quito

This morning we visit the equatorial monument that marks the Centre of the World at latitude 0º - about 16 miles (25 km) north of Quito. Here you can get a photo straddling the line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres. There is also a colonial-style tourist village complete with main square, church, post office, bull ring and gift shops.

After returning to Quito, we visit the TelefériQo (cable car) from where you can see at least four snow capped volcanoes. Our day ends with a visit to Iñaquito Market, where you can purchase a variety of food and handcrafts.

Please note: Not all sites are accessible, but your guide will do his best to give you good views of the highlights.
Day 12 : Departure

Transfer to Quito Airport for your flight home.

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Inclusions

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Price & Rates

No of pax	Age Limit	Price per pax (Rs)
Adult	Above 12 years	$ 5427 / Adult

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

Quito, Ecuador, South America

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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