Galapagos Explorer (8 day cruise) + A Taste of Ecuador | Galapagos Islands   Quito

Galapagos Explorer (8 day cruise) + A Taste of Ecuador | Galapagos Islands Quito


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Accommodation

Accommodation

Galapagos Explorer II, Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Explorer II is a comfortable expedition cruise ship which carries 100 passengers in 50 double cabins. The ship has a restaurant, several bars, a library, a solarium, 2 jacuzzis, a massage suite and medical assistance. The guides give lectures in the evenings. The large, comfortable cabins have air conditioning and are all outward facing and have minibars, internal tv, telephones and en-suite shower rooms. Classic suites are located on the lower decks and have portholes. Premium suites are on a higher deck and have picture windows. Deluxe suites have balconies. The larger Renaissance suites either have a balcony or panoramic windows overlooking the bow of the ship. Single cabins are also available but are smaller and do not have a sitting area.

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Llama Travel Customer Ratings

Cruise Overall
96%
Boat Overall
92%
Guide
91%
Service
94%
 

Hotel Reina Isabel, Quito

Standard Hotel This modern hotel has spacious rooms with good en-suite bathrooms. There is a restaurant and bar and small gym. The hotel is located in the main tourist area of Quito.

Llama Travel Customer Ratings

Overall
69%
Service
73%
Location
72%
 

Hotel Dann Carlton, Quito

Superior Hotel This modern hotel has good facilities, with a bar, a good restaurant and a rooftop pool, jacuzzi and sauna. The comfortable rooms are large and well appointed, with en-suite bathrooms.

Llama Travel Customer Ratings

Overall
72%
Service
67%
Location
56%
 

Patio Andaluz, Quito

Superior Hotel Located close to the main square in the historic centre, the hotel is located in a old colonial house. There is a good restaurant, bar and small gym. The comfortable rooms have en-suite bathroom.

Llama Travel Customer Ratings

Overall
93%
Service
93%
Location
93%
 

Swissotel, Quito

Superior Hotel This is one of the top hotels in Quito, with 5 restaurants, spa, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, a fitness centre and 13 treatment rooms. The large, comfortable rooms are well appointed with good en-suite bathrooms. The hotel is located in one of Quito’s most prestigious areas with excellent shopping nearby.

Llama Travel Customer Ratings

Overall
85%
Service
91%
Location
65%
 

Hotels for optional excursions

Hotels for optional excursions

Termas de Papallacta, Papallacta

Standard Hotel The Hotel Termas de Papallacta has simple, comfortable rooms, with en-suite bathrooms. The pools of hot volcanic springs outside every room make this hotel particularly special.

Llama Travel Customer Ratings

Overall
65%
Service
78%
Location
82%
 

Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge, Bellavista Cloud Forest

Standard Lodge The Bellavista Lodge is located high in the cloud forest at 2,200 metres, from where there are amazing views. The lodge is in the Tandayapa Valley, where over 330 species of birds have been identified. There are 16 species of hummingbird around the lodge, which you can see at close range at the feeders. The lodge is surrounded by trails through the forest, ranging from easy to challenging. Accommodation is in either the dome or in one of the attractive adjacent buildings. Rooms are simple, but have electricity and hot showers.

Llama Travel Customer Ratings

Overall
78%
Service
87%
Location
88%