Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands - Geodyssey

Ecuador ê GUIDE
Planning your
trip to Ecuador
The best of Ecuador
Since launching Geodyssey in 1993 we have
always prided ourselves on creating travel
ideas that are individually adapted to
each country we offer. Each of our destinations
is very different, and each has its own ways to
discover and enjoy it.
Ecuador certainly has a lot to offer, and in a
small space, much more for its size than any other
in South America. To get the most from a trip to
Ecuador the best options are:
Private guided touring Travelling
with your own local guide really does
add a lot to the experience of Ecuador.
You'll have a rich experience with lots
to see and do each day.
Small group holidays On our
'Ecuador Odyssey' holiday you join a
group of like-minded travellers on a
convivial fully-escorted trip around the
country.
Active Ecuador A walking holiday is a
great way to explore the Andes, take in
some fabulous scenery, relax and get
fit. There are lots of other options too.
Birdwatching Ecuador is one of the
world's best birdwatching countries,
with a huge number of birds, fabulous
scenery, good places to stay, and
reasonably short distances to travel.
The Galapagos Islands The closest
to Eden, a unique experience of the
natural world. Best enjoyed on a cruise
properly controlled by the National
Park and fully contributing to the
islands' conservation.
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The right design for you
Our specialists have carefully designed each sample holiday in this brochure to be the best
of its type. You can choose with confidence one of those itineraries 'off-the-peg', just as it
stands. We can also design something just for you on a fully 'tailor-made' basis.
Our specialists are available to advise you. There is plenty in this brochure to help you plan your trip
before you contact us, but if you are in a hurry please at least just browse these pages to get the flavour of
what's possible before you call!
Off-the-peg holidays
Choose a holiday design straight off-the-peg
for the best possible value.
The designs shown in this brochure have been
specially created to focus on highlights that most
of us with a real interest in Ecuador will want to see
and experience.
By choosing one of these carefully crafted designs
'off-the peg', ie exactly as it is described, you have
the advantages of a private trip (not in a group)
to start on any date, with a thoughtfully designed
itinerary, at a very competitive price. There is often
a choice of hotel selections at different budgets.
While an 'off-the-peg' design cannot be changed
without increasing the price, you can easily add
extra days at the start or end of the holiday. You
might add a Galapagos cruise, of course, or spend a
little longer in Quito, for example.
The letters "B", "L" and "D" (for breakfast, lunch
and dinner) indicate the meals that are included in
the prices in the Booking Information insert.
How to book your holiday 'off-the-peg'
To book your holiday ‘off-the-peg’, select your
favourite holiday design from this brochure, check
our current Booking Information supplement for
prices and latest details, then contact us with the
dates you'd like to travel.
We will answer any questions you have, update
you on any changes in the itinerary since this
brochure went to press, go through any hotel
choices etc with you, and discuss flight options. You
can book your flights independently or through us.
When you send in your signed booking form and
payment our specialists will make the reservations.
If a hotel etc in the design happens not to have
availability for your dates we will suggest a suitable
alternative at similar cost.
Tailor-made holidays
Use our tailor-made service to see Ecuador
exactly the way you want.
On a fully tailor-made holiday your entire trip is
designed day-by-day to suit you. Our specialists
have lots of ideas and some great suggestions. They
know what's available and they really understand
how the country works.
A tailor-made holiday allows you choose the way
you travel, the type of hotels you prefer, and the
things you like to do. You can choose whether to
have a private guide for all or any part of your
trip. You can build in a special interest (such as
walking, archaeology, local cultures, wildlife, or bird
watching) for most of your time, or just a day or
two. It's up to you.
How to book a tailor-made holiday
First look through the holiday designs in this
brochure and pick the ideas that appeal to you the
most, perhaps from different designs.
Then call us with your choices and questions and
we will discuss them with you and prepare a full
written proposal. We can modify this as often as
necessary to create your perfect trip. Meals can be
included or left for you to decide as you go along.
There's no commitment until you are
ready
When you are happy with a proposal, send us
your booking form and payment and we will put
everything in place. There is no commitment until
you send us your booking form.
A tailor-made service naturally adds a little to the
overall cost of a holiday, but you're making sure that
you get the most from your valuable holiday time
and from the rest of your holiday budget.
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