GALAPAGOS
& The Tena Jungle Amazon Rainforest
with David & Adina Lebor
one spectacular tour
July
9-18
A once in a lifetime
experience
The highlights
10 days, 9 nights
INCREDIBLE TOURS FEATURING:
- Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Cruise on the "Galapagos Legend"
- Shabbat in Quito, Ecuador
- The Tena Jungle Rainforest
- Amazing tours and activities
THE BEAUTY
The Galapagos Islands stunning landscapes, flora, wildlife, and underwater wonders resemble another world. The best way to visit them is on a cruise.
Cruising on a first-class ship like “The Legend” through one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world is an experience that you will remember forever.
Ecuador’s rainforest is regarded as the most species-rich section of the Amazon. Known as the Oriente, Ecuador’s Amazon Rainforest is home to astounding biodiversity, with more than 300 species of mammal, 800 species of fish, and 350 species of reptile.
THE Guides
The tour will be led by David and Adina Lebor with over two decades of experience leading Jewish groups all over the world
The main guide and chief of operations on the trip is Nir Azai of Mundo Trip, Israel. Nir lived in South America for many years and has been guiding tour groups in South America for decades.
In each venue, we will also have local trackers, guides, and naturalists that are experts in their field.
THE TOURS
- The coastal town of Guayaquil, full of old cobblestone streets and narrow lanes will take you back in time.
- Sail on a luxury cruise to the Galapagos Islands where the wildest natural scenes await. This isolated archipelago is home to strange and special creatures like giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, marine iguanas, and more.
- Spend your days snorkeling, hiking, and interacting with the mellow animal inhabitants sailing from island to island on a deluxe yacht.
- Spend Friday & Shabbat exploring the high-altitude capital city, Quito, one of the oldest South American cities and a UNESCO Heritage Site.
- Experience even more rare natural scenery and wildlife as you explore the Tena Jungle Amazon Rainforest.
THE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Sunday, July 9th
Arrival in Guayaquil
Day 5 - Thursday night, July 13th
Quito
Day 7 - Shabbat, July 15th
Quito
Day 10 - Tuesday, July 18th
Departure
Day 2-5 - Monday, July 10th - Thursday, July 13th
Cruise on "The Galapagos Legend"
Day 6 - Friday, July 14th
Quito
Day 8-10, Sunday, July 16th - Tuesday, July 18th
Tena Jungle Amazon Rainforest
THE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Sunday, July 9th
Arrival in Guayaquil
Day 2-5 - Monday, July 10th - Thursday, July 13th
Cruise on "The Galapagos Legend"
Day 5 - Thursday night, July 13th
Quito
Day 6 - Friday, July 14th
Quito
Day 7 - Shabbat, July 15th
Quito
Day 8-10, Sunday, July 16th - Tuesday, July 18th
Tena Jungle Amazon Rainforest
Day 10 - Tuesday, July 18th
Departure
THE CUISINE
5***** STAR GOURMET MEALS CATERED BY THE RENOWNED ADAMA CATERERS, QUITO, ECUADOR
Full Board of the highest standard on the Galapagos Legend cruise ship and in the Jungle Lodge.
Half board in the hotels with a lavish breakfast and Gourmet dinner. Pack your own lunch from the plentiful breakfast buffet.
THE KASHRUT
- The kashrut is Mehadrin min Hamehadrin, Cholov Yisrael, Pat Yisrael under the strict supervision of Rabbi Nir Baruch Koren, Chief Rabbi of Quito, Ecuador
- We will have a Full-Time Mashgiach with us for the entire trip.
THE hotels
We will be staying in first-class hotels before and after our cruise.
Guayaquil – The Guayaquil Hilton Colon Hotel
Quito – Swissotel Quito
Tena Jungle – La Casa del Suizo Jungle Lodge
The Cities
Guayaquil
Ecuador’s largest city, main port and gateway to the Galapagos Islands. Founded in 1537, some of the historical architecture can still be found in the city showcasing the rich and beautiful Ecuadorian history.
Quito
Ecuador’s capital and second largest city, founded by the Spanish in 1534, on the ruins of an Inca city, Quito proudly possesses one of the most extensive and best-preserved historic centers of Spanish America. At an elevation of 2818 meters, it is considered by many to be the most beautiful city in South America.
ACTIVITIES ON THE CRUISE & IN THE JUNGLE
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Rafting
- Glass Bottom Boat
- Hiking
- Walking
- Relaxing
What our guests say
$7,499
per person
PRICE INCLUDES
- Junior Suite Cabin on the Cruise (15 sq. meters) [Upgrades to a Balcony Suite (28 sq. meters) are available]
- 3 Gourmet meals a day on the cruise & in the jungle
- 2 Gourmet meals & pack your own lunch from the breakfast buffet in the hotels
- All the Tours & Excursions
- All transportation & entrance fees on the itinerary
- Internal flights
- International port taxes
- First-class Hotels
- Comfortable and air-conditioned tourist bus
- English-speaking local guide & naturalist
- Snorkeling equipment on the cruise
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Tips
FOR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION:
+972-545-391-137
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