Independent Galapagos at the Finch Bay Resort with Ecuador's Amazon

Independent Galapagos at the Finch Bay Resort with Ecuador's Amazon

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Independent Galapagos at the Finch Bay Resort with Ecuador's Amazon

12 Days Starting in Quito, Ecuador and ending in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Visiting: Quito, Amazon Lodge, Coca, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Island, Guayaquil

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

ISQ2-2026

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $9331 $8611 Operator discount: -$453 Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

NB: Prices correct on 31-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Independent Galapagos at the Finch Bay Resort with Ecuador's Amazon" tour. Begin your adventure in Quito, Ecuador, before flying to Coca to explore the Amazon rainforest. Stay at a lodge on Añangu Lake, where you'll enjoy guided walks, canoe trips, and visits to local communities. Ascend a canopy tower for breathtaking views and spot diverse wildlife. Continue to the Galápagos Islands, where you'll stay at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel on Santa Cruz Island. Discover North Seymour, Punta Carrion, South Plaza Island, and Divine Bay, encountering sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and giant tortoises. Conclude your trip in Guayaquil, savoring the rich natural and cultural heritage of Ecuador.

Highlights

  • Fly to Coca and travel by motorboat down the Napo River, spotting birds like herons and kingfishers.

  • Float through narrow channels in a canoe, looking for monkeys and large birds like toucans and macaws.

  • Journey to a parrot clay lick to see 11 different species of parrots, parakeets, and macaws.

  • Ascend a canopy tower over 100 feet above the forest floor to view spider monkeys, toucans, and macaws.

  • Explore lakes and creeks on a dugout canoe in search of river otters, kingfishers, and monkeys.

  • Visit Independence Square, San Francisco Plaza Church, and the Basilica in Quito.

  • Board a yacht to North Seymour Island, home to sea lions, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies.

  • Snorkel at Punta Carrion and see large yellow land iguanas and blue-footed boobies on South Plaza Island.

Places You'll See

Hilton Colon Quito - Met

Sacha Lodge

Finch Bay Eco Hotel - Finch Bay Room

Hilton Colon Guayaquil - Metro

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Quito,Ecuador

Location: Quito

Accommodation Name: Hilton Colon Quito

Welcome to Quito, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
ARRIVE IN QUITO, ECUADOR
Welcome to Quito, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2: Quito,Coca,Amazon Lodge

Location: Amazon Lodge, Quito, Coca

Accommodation Name: Sacha Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Fly to Coca where you will be met by your Naturalist. • Travel by motorboat down the Napo River with opportunities to spot birds like herons, kingfishers, and others. • Next, transfer to a canoe and float through narrow channels looking for monkeys as well as large birds like toucans, parrots, or even macaws.• Arrive at your Amazon lodge located on Añangu Lake surrounded by pristine rainforest. • Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink, briefing, and dinner.
QUITO–COCA–AMAZON LODGE
• Fly to Coca where you will be met by your Naturalist.
• Travel by motorboat down the Napo River with opportunities to spot birds like herons, kingfishers, and others.
• Next, transfer to a canoe and float through narrow channels looking for monkeys as well as large birds like toucans, parrots, or even macaws.
• Arrive at your Amazon lodge located on Añangu Lake surrounded by pristine rainforest.
• Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink, briefing, and dinner.

(B,L,D)

Day 3: Amazon Lodge

Location: Amazon Lodge

Accommodation Name: Sacha Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After an early breakfast, journey to a parrot clay lick where 11 different species of parrots, parakeets, and macaws can be seen on a daily basis. • Later, walk to a local community where you are invited to join families of the Anangu indigenous community on their daily activities, such as harvesting bananas, coco, and manioc. • Take a Naturalist-guided walk through the jungle in search of interesting plants and vibrant or well-camouflaged insects.
AMAZON LODGE
• After an early breakfast, journey to a parrot clay lick where 11 different species of parrots, parakeets, and macaws can be seen on a daily basis.
• Later, walk to a local community where you are invited to join families of the Anangu indigenous community on their daily activities, such as harvesting bananas, coco, and manioc.
• Take a Naturalist-guided walk through the jungle in search of interesting plants and vibrant or well-camouflaged insects.

(B,L,D)

Day 4: Amazon Lodge

Location: Amazon Lodge

Accommodation Name: Sacha Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• This morning, ascend a canopy tower over 100 feet above the forest floor at the top of a Ceiba tree. From here, you can view spider monkeys, aracaris, toucans, blue and gold macaws, numerous species of tanagers, and the red-rumped cacique. • After lunch at the lodge, explore lakes and creeks on a dugout canoe in search of river otters, potoos, kingfishers, hoatzins, jacamars, hawks, and monkeys.
AMAZON LODGE
• This morning, ascend a canopy tower over 100 feet above the forest floor at the top of a Ceiba tree. From here, you can view spider monkeys, aracaris, toucans, blue and gold macaws, numerous species of tanagers, and the red-rumped cacique.
• After lunch at the lodge, explore lakes and creeks on a dugout canoe in search of river otters, potoos, kingfishers, hoatzins, jacamars, hawks, and monkeys.

(B,L,D)

Day 5: Amazon Lodge,Coca,Quito

Location: Quito

Accommodation Name: Hilton Colon Quito

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Depart your Amazon lodge and fly from Coca to Quito today. • The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure.
AMAZON LODGE–COCA–QUITO
• Depart your Amazon lodge and fly from Coca to Quito today.
• The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure.

(B)

Day 6: Quito

Location: Quito

Accommodation Name: Hilton Colon Quito

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Your included private city tour showcases the rich legacy left by the Incas and the Spaniards. See Independence Square, dominated by its formidable cathedral, San Francisco Plaza Church, and the Basilica with its marvelous stained-glass windows.
QUITO
• Your included private city tour showcases the rich legacy left by the Incas and the Spaniards. See Independence Square, dominated by its formidable cathedral, San Francisco Plaza Church, and the Basilica with its marvelous stained-glass windows.

(B)

Day 7: Quito,Baltra,North Seymour,Santa Cruz

Location: Santa Cruz

Accommodation Name: Finch Bay Eco Hotel - Finch Bay Room

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Fly to Baltra in the Galápagos. • Upon arrival, board a yacht bound for North Seymour, an island teeming with life. You might have to give way to a passing sea lion, marine iguana, or blue-footed boobies that nest here. As you walk along the shore, see large flocks of pelicans in a dive-bomb feeding-frenzy, and one of the Galápagos’ largest nesting sites of the magnificent frigatebird. In the bushes you can see the males up close with their puffed-up scarlet throat sacs. • Return to the yacht and continue to the Finch Bay Hotel.
QUITO–BALTRA–NORTH SEYMOUR–SANTA CRUZ
• Fly to Baltra in the Galápagos.
• Upon arrival, board a yacht bound for North Seymour, an island teeming with life. You might have to give way to a passing sea lion, marine iguana, or blue-footed boobies that nest here. As you walk along the shore, see large flocks of pelicans in a dive-bomb feeding-frenzy, and one of the Galápagos’ largest nesting sites of the magnificent frigatebird. In the bushes you can see the males up close with their puffed-up scarlet throat sacs.
• Return to the yacht and continue to the Finch Bay Hotel.

(B,L,D)

Day 8: Santa Cruz. Excursion To The Highlands

Location: Santa Cruz

Accommodation Name: Finch Bay Eco Hotel - Finch Bay Room

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Transfer to the lush highlands of Santa Cruz to a farming area called El Manzanillo on the edge of the Giant Tortoise Reserve. Here, tortoises can be seen grazing year-round, along with woodpecker finches, mockingbirds, and flycatchers. • After lunch, visit a local farm, where coffee, sugar cane, and cocoa beans are grown, harvested, and prepared. • Return to the hotel and perhaps spend time on the private beach.
SANTA CRUZ. EXCURSION TO THE HIGHLANDS
• Transfer to the lush highlands of Santa Cruz to a farming area called El Manzanillo on the edge of the Giant Tortoise Reserve. Here, tortoises can be seen grazing year-round, along with woodpecker finches, mockingbirds, and flycatchers.
• After lunch, visit a local farm, where coffee, sugar cane, and cocoa beans are grown, harvested, and prepared.
• Return to the hotel and perhaps spend time on the private beach.

(B,L,D)

Day 9: Santa Cruz. Excursion To Punta Carrion & South Plaza Island

Location: Santa Cruz Island

Accommodation Name: Finch Bay Eco Hotel - Finch Bay Room

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• This morning, travel to Punta Carrion on Santa Cruz Island for some time to snorkel. The shallow reefs and mangroves make this an ideal site to snorkel with plenty of reef fish as well as occasional sea lions and sharks. • Next, sail to South Plaza Island, a small island full of fascinating wildlife, both along its shore and along its dramatic, wind-swept cliffs. Here you will see large, yellow land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, masked and blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and much more during your guided walk. • Return to the hotel this afternoon.
SANTA CRUZ. EXCURSION TO PUNTA CARRION & SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND
• This morning, travel to Punta Carrion on Santa Cruz Island for some time to snorkel. The shallow reefs and mangroves make this an ideal site to snorkel with plenty of reef fish as well as occasional sea lions and sharks.
• Next, sail to South Plaza Island, a small island full of fascinating wildlife, both along its shore and along its dramatic, wind-swept cliffs. Here you will see large, yellow land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, masked and blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and much more during your guided walk.
• Return to the hotel this afternoon.

(B,L,D)

Day 10: Santa Cruz. Excursion To Divine Bay

Location: Santa Cruz

Accommodation Name: Finch Bay Eco Hotel - Finch Bay Room

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Today’s adventure takes you to wildlife-rich Divine Bay on Santa Cruz Island. Marine iguanas, herons, noddy terns, blue-footed boobies, and tropicbirds are commonly seen here. You may explore by boat or, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can take to the sea by kayak. Keep an eye out for sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks as you cruise the tranquil waters. • Return to the hotel for lunch, followed by an afternoon visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, established to help conserve the Galápagos’ natural habitats and protect the area’s famous giant tortoises.
SANTA CRUZ. EXCURSION TO DIVINE BAY
• Today’s adventure takes you to wildlife-rich Divine Bay on Santa Cruz Island. Marine iguanas, herons, noddy terns, blue-footed boobies, and tropicbirds are commonly seen here. You may explore by boat or, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can take to the sea by kayak. Keep an eye out for sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks as you cruise the tranquil waters.
• Return to the hotel for lunch, followed by an afternoon visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, established to help conserve the Galápagos’ natural habitats and protect the area’s famous giant tortoises.

(B,L,D)

Day 11: Santa Cruz,Baltra,Guayaquil

Location: Santa Cruz

Accommodation Name: Hilton Colon Guayaquil

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Depart the hotel this morning for the airport in Baltra. Then, fly to Guayaquil on Ecuador’s Pacific coast and transfer to the hotel for your final night in Ecuador.
SANTA CRUZ–BALTRA–GUAYAQUIL
• Depart the hotel this morning for the airport in Baltra. Then, fly to Guayaquil on Ecuador’s Pacific coast and transfer to the hotel for your final night in Ecuador.

(B)

Day 12: Guayaquil

Location: Guayaquil

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
GUAYAQUIL
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

(B)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in Hilton Colon Quito, Sacha Lodge in Coca, Finch Bay Eco Hotel in Santa Cruz Island, and Hilton Colon Guayaquil.

  • Meals

    Buffet breakfast daily; 7 lunches; 7 three-course dinners.

  • Transportation

    Flights from Quito to Coca, Coca to Quito, Quito to Baltra, and Baltra to Guayaquil.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided tours and excursions including visits to parrot clay licks, local communities, canopy towers, and various islands in the Galápagos.

  • Welcome Drink and Briefing

    Welcome drink, briefing, and dinner upon arrival at the Amazon lodge.

  • Private City Tour in Quito

    Private city tour in Quito showcasing the rich legacy left by the Incas and the Spaniards.

  • Excursions in Galápagos

    Excursions to North Seymour, Santa Cruz Highlands, Punta Carrion, South Plaza Island, and Divine Bay.

  • Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station

    Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about conservation efforts.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and additional food and drinks not included in the itinerary.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities and excursions not listed in the itinerary.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

  • International Flights

    International flights to and from Ecuador are not included.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees and any other travel documentation costs are not included.

Meals

Buffet breakfast daily; 7 lunches; 7 three-course dinners

Notes

Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and include private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Internal flights to/from the Galápagos and the Ecuadorian Amazon are included. Local guide service is provied in Quito. A Naturalist in the Galápagos & the Amazon are also provided.

For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in/out of small water crafts such as canoes and small fishing boats. Terrain is rocky and uneven. On the Galapagos Islands, we use a small vessel (20 guests) that has 3 crew members, emergency washrooms and a snack bar. The excursions are day cruises with landings on the islands, some of which are wet landings. Departure times vary depending on what islands we visit. At times we may visit 1 island but we land on different parts of it. These sailings are subject to change and weather related depending on what island we are visiting. The day sailings are around 5 to 6 hours per day which includes the landings and sightseeing. Maximum elevation on tour is 9,350 ft.

UNESCO Sites

City of Quito|Galapagos Islands

Accommodation

Quito: Hilton Colon Quito - MET, Coca: Sacha Lodge, Santa Cruz Island: Finch Bay Eco Hotel - Finch Bay Room, Guayaquil: Hilton Colon Guayaquil - Metro

Mode of Transport

Travel includes flights to Coca and Baltra, motorboat rides down the Napo River, and yacht transfers to various islands in the Galápagos.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?

    During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including herons, kingfishers, monkeys, toucans, parrots, macaws, spider monkeys, aracaris, blue and gold macaws, river otters, potoos, kingfishers, hoatzins, jacamars, hawks, sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, magnificent frigatebirds, giant tortoises, woodpecker finches, mockingbirds, flycatchers, reef fish, sharks, yellow land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, masked boobies, noddy terns, tropicbirds, and more.

  • What activities are included in the Amazon Lodge stay?

    At the Amazon Lodge, activities include traveling by motorboat and canoe to spot birds and monkeys, visiting a parrot clay lick, walking to a local community to join in daily activities, taking a Naturalist-guided walk through the jungle, ascending a canopy tower to view wildlife, and exploring lakes and creeks by dugout canoe.

  • What can I expect during the visit to North Seymour Island?

    On North Seymour Island, you can expect to see sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and magnificent frigatebirds. The island is teeming with life, and you will have the opportunity to observe these animals up close during your guided walk.

  • What is the experience like at the Giant Tortoise Reserve in Santa Cruz?

    At the Giant Tortoise Reserve in Santa Cruz, you will see tortoises grazing year-round along with woodpecker finches, mockingbirds, and flycatchers. The visit also includes a trip to a local farm where coffee, sugar cane, and cocoa beans are grown, harvested, and prepared.

  • What kind of snorkeling experience is offered at Punta Carrion?

    At Punta Carrion, you will have the opportunity to snorkel in shallow reefs and mangroves, which are ideal for seeing plenty of reef fish, sea lions, and occasionally sharks.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Divine Bay on Santa Cruz Island?

    At Divine Bay, you can explore by boat or kayak and see marine iguanas, herons, noddy terns, blue-footed boobies, and tropicbirds. You may also spot sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks in the tranquil waters. The visit also includes a trip to the Charles Darwin Research Station.

  • What are the physical requirements for this tour?

    The tour requires walking on uneven pathways and climbing stairs. Elevations can exceed 8,000 feet, making even modest exertion a challenge. In the Galápagos, there will be 'wet landings' requiring guests to jump in the water and walk a couple of meters to the beaches. The terrain is rocky and uneven.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

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My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

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Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

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11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

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06-Jul-2024

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Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

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Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Jul 15, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Jul 22, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Jul 29, 2025 - Aug 09, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Aug 05, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Aug 19, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Aug 26, 2025 - Sep 06, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 02, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 09, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Oct 21, 2025 - Nov 01, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Nov 04, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Nov 11, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Nov 25, 2025 - Dec 06, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Dec 02, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
$9331 $8611

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$266

Tuesday - Saturday

Dec 30, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026
$10095 $9353

Operator discount: -$453

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$289

Tuesday - Saturday

Jan 06, 2026 - Jan 17, 2026
$269110 $260471

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$8056

Tuesday - Saturday

Jan 13, 2026 - Jan 24, 2026
$269110 $260471

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$8056

Tuesday - Saturday

Jan 27, 2026 - Feb 07, 2026
$269110 $260471

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$8056

Tuesday - Saturday

Feb 03, 2026 - Feb 14, 2026
$269110 $260471

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$8056

Tuesday - Saturday

Feb 10, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026
$269110 $260471

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$8056

Tuesday - Saturday

Feb 17, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
$269110 $260471

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$8056

Tuesday - Saturday

Feb 24, 2026 - Mar 07, 2026
$269110 $260471

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$8056

Tuesday - Saturday

Mar 03, 2026 - Mar 14, 2026
$269110 $260471

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$8056

Tuesday - Saturday

Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026
$10095 $9227

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$285

Tuesday - Saturday

Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
$10095 $9227

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$285

Tuesday - Saturday

Mar 24, 2026 - Apr 04, 2026
$10095 $9227

Operator discount: -$583

Tourhub's Big Adventure Sale: -$285

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  • Low Deposit

    Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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