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Things to see in Ecuador & Galapagos: San Cristobal

Home to frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and sealions, this island was the first that Charles Darwin set foot on in September 1835.

Places to stay in Ecuador & Galapagos

Galapagos

Beluga [High]

The Beluga is a spacious, comfortable, first-class 36-metre motor-yacht carrying 16 passengers in ... >>

San Cristobal - Galapagos - Beluga [High]

Finch Bay Eco Hotel [High]

At the end of your Galapagos voyage you may wish to spend a little time staying at one of the small ... >>

San Cristobal - Galapagos - Finch Bay Eco Hotel [High]

Galapagos Vessels

When considering a voyage around the Galapagos Islands the type of vessel you choose is ... >>

San Cristobal - Galapagos - Galapagos Vessels

Isabela II [High]

The Isabela II is a deluxe 53-metre motor-yacht carrying 40 passengers in 21 cabins. All cabins ... >>

San Cristobal - Galapagos - Isabela II [High]

La Pinta [High]

La Pinta is a motor-yacht offering a luxurious expedition around the Galapagos Islands. If you ... >>

San Cristobal - Galapagos - La Pinta [High]

Sagitta [High]

The beautiful and spacious first class, three-masted sailing ship Sagitta carries just 16 ... >>

San Cristobal - Galapagos - Sagitta [High]

Samba [Mid]

The Samba is a 24-metre motor-sailor accommodating 14 passengers in seven air-conditioned cabins, ... >>

San Cristobal - Galapagos - Samba [Mid]

Santa Cruz [High]

The Santa Cruz is a first-class 72-metre motor-cruiser carrying 90 passengers in 47 cabins, all ... >>

San Cristobal - Galapagos - Santa Cruz [High]

The Cachalote [Mid]

The Cacahlote is a tourist class 21-metre ketch-rigged motor-sailor, carrying 16 passengers in ... >>

San Cristobal - Galapagos - The Cachalote [Mid]

Mindo Cloud Forest

Sachatamia Lodge [Mid]

Satchatamia Lodge is a well-placed lodge from which to enjoy ... >>

San Cristobal - Mindo Cloud Forest - Sachatamia Lodge [Mid]

Septimo Paraiso [Mid]

Septimo Paraiso is a simple lodge with 22 rooms, adjacent to the forest. The food is good and the ... >>

San Cristobal - Mindo Cloud Forest - Septimo Paraiso [Mid]

Papallacta & Antisana

Guango Lodge [Mid]

Guango Lodge is set in a forested area 11 kilometres from ... >>

San Cristobal - Papallacta & Antisana - Guango Lodge [Mid]

Quito

Casa Aliso [Mid]

Casa Aliso is a small, ten bedroom boutique accommodation, which has the feel of a luxury home ... >>

San Cristobal - Quito - Casa Aliso [Mid]

Hotel Patio Andaluz [Mid]

This is a lovely, boutique hotel, which was declared a National Monument by UNESCO in 1978 as it ... >>

San Cristobal - Quito - Hotel Patio Andaluz [Mid]

Hotel Relicario del Carmen [Mid]

A small historic hotel in the heart of the colonial centre. It is an old house said to date back ... >>

San Cristobal - Quito - Hotel Relicario del Carmen [Mid]

The Amazon

La Selva [Mid]

La Selva is a simple and rustic lodge built to a native design. The lodge accommodates a maximum ... >>

San Cristobal - The Amazon - La Selva [Mid]

Napo Wildlife Centre [High]

Napo Wildlife Centre is run in conjunction with the local Anangu Quichua Community and is involved ... >>

San Cristobal - The Amazon - Napo Wildlife Centre [High]

Sacha Jungle Lodge [High]

The 26 individual en-suite cabins at Sacha Jungle Lodge are constructed using local materials and ... >>

San Cristobal - The Amazon - Sacha Jungle Lodge [High]

Things to see in Ecuador & Galapagos

Cruising the Galapagos

San Cristobal - Cruising the Galapagos

We offer a selection of vessels to take you around the Galapagos, which are shown on the ...

Espanola

San Cristobal - Espanola

Magnificent seabird colonies include blue-footed and masked boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. ...

Fernandina

San Cristobal - Fernandina

An active volcano with rugged slopes, unusual lava formations and a huge population of land ...

Floreana

San Cristobal - Floreana

Densely studded with volcanic cones and relatively luxuriant. There are nesting areas for ...

Genovesa

San Cristobal - Genovesa

Breeding ground for the South American fur seal and sealions. The cliffs are home to Galapagos ...

Isabela

San Cristobal - Isabela

By far the largest island and home to some 6,000 Galapagos tortoises around the volcanic ...

Mindo Cloud Forest

San Cristobal - Mindo Cloud Forest

Heading north-west from Quito is Mindo Cloud Forest. Considered to be one of the most important ...

Papallacta & Antisana

San Cristobal - Papallacta & Antisana

Less than two hours east of Quito is Papallacta, nestled at the foot of Mt. Antisana, Ecuador's ...

Quito

San Cristobal - Quito

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits at an altitude of 2,850 metres on the slopes of the active ...

San Cristobal

San Cristobal - San Cristobal

Home to frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and sealions, this island was the first that Charles ...

Santa Cruz

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz

Its rocky coastline and maze of mangrove-lined inlets is good for sea turtles, sharks and rays. ...

Santiago and Bartolome

San Cristobal - Santiago and Bartolome

Lava lizards are common on Santiago and the island is good for birds such as Galapagos dove, ...

The Amazon

San Cristobal - The Amazon

The Amazon experience begins with a flight east from Quito to the rather ordinary town of Coca. ...