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Located just about 600 miles from the mainland of Ecuador, South America, are the Galapagos Islands, a magical place like none other on earth. Experience the best of Isabela Island, the "lost paradise" of the Galapagos Islands, as well as Santa Cruz, the central most island in the Galapagos Archipelago. Snorkel with sharks and sea turtles and hike around the incredible moonlike landscape of Sierra Negra Volcano. See Giant Land Tortoises in their natural environment and learn about breeding and conservation efforts at the famous Charles Darwin Research Station. Enjoy the incredible wildlife and awesome landscapes of the Galapagos with naturalist guides. The time to visit the Galapagos is now with Best Single Travel! 
Wildlife to See
Galapagos Sea Lions, Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Marine Iguanas, White-tipped Reef Sharks (Tintoreras), Penguins, Sting Rays, Sea Turtles, Sally Lightfoot Crabs, Lava Lizards, Blue-Footed Boobies, Flamingos, Frigate Birds, Pelicans, Darwin´s Finches, Galapagos Fly-Catchers, Galapagos Mockingbirds, and more.
Experience the Galapagos Singles Vacation Daily Itinerary
Vacation Day 1: Arrival in Guayaquil (Friday, April 25, 2025)
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. Guayaquil is located on the western bank of the Río Guayas. The metropolis is the country’s largest city and its commercial center. The port is an important stop for international imports and exports on the Pacific coast. Stroll around the new riverfront “Malecón 2000” that combines green areas and shopping malls along the city’s coastline and has become Guayaquil’s landmark. Don’t miss the picturesque Las Peñas district and explore the city’s growing art scene.
Vacation Day 2: Guayaquil - "City Tour" ( Saturday, April 26, 2025)
Start your Guayaquil City Tour at the Simon Bolívar Park. Here, visit the classic gothic style Cathedral, which was completely rebuilt after the 1896 fires that destroyed many of the city’s beautiful wooden buildings. Located north of the city center, the Las Peñas district is the oldest and most picturesque. Admire the 400-year-old colonial houses that have now become art galleries or workshops and stroll around the open-air painting and sculpture exhibitions. Then, as you walk along the beautiful boardwalk “Malecón 2000” by the Guayas River, appreciate the river and city views.
End your tour with a visit to the Historical Park, located on the banks of the Guayas River. The park was built in 1997 as a theme park and is aimed to exhibit the history and culture of the old province of Guayaquil. The site also recreates the architecture, traditions and the urban and rural life, mixed with a beautiful natural park full of a diverse vegetation that form different natural and wildlife areas with their respective flora and fauna.
Vacation Day 3: Guayaquil-Galapagos Islands (Sunday, April 27, 2025)
In the morning you will be taken to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands.
Galapagos - the Enchanted Islands - doubtlessly are the highlight of every Ecuador trip and you also should not miss a visit, for it is the most unique living museum of evolutionary changes and you would get to know a variety of exotic species endemic to this Archipelago! Galapagos is the perfect setting to experience the evolutionary changes, which have led to a new understanding of live on earth. Animals unafraid of man and so different from any others found elsewhere, make visitors wonder about their existence on our planet. Among the animals found, are the different species of giant “Galapagos” tortoises that gave the islands their name, a variety of birds and marine mammals such as iguanas, sea lions, dolphins, whales as well as a great number of fish. Among the flora, the most distinctive are mangroves and endemic cacti -to mention only some of them!
Your guide will welcome you at the Baltra airport. Then, take a bus and a ferry to the Santa Cruz Island.
Santa Cruz Island is the second largest island and is located in the middle of the archipelago. Colonized in the 1920’s, Puerto Ayora is the main human settlement with the most important harbor in the Galápagos. After Isabela Island, Santa Cruz is home to the second largest population of giant tortoises (about 3000). Discover the island’s beautiful beaches and bays with sea lions, marine turtles, and seabirds. Or, take your adventures off the beaten track to its remote highlands and verdant landscapes.
Ride through the highlands and observe the change in vegetation: from arid landscapes filled with cacti to the lush rainforest. Take a short stop and observe the twin craters. These sinkholes were created by the collapse of a volcanic roof caused by tectonic movements and erosion. The Giant Tortoise Reserve in the Santa Cruz highlands is one of the few places you can see these giants in their natural habitat. The large, pre-historic looking animals can be seen as you walk along the trails during their migration from the coast to the highlands. It is also one of the best sites to observe the short-eared owl, another endemic specie from the Galápagos.
Enjoy lunch in a typical hacienda and continue your journey towards Puerto Ayora.
Vacation Day 4: Galapagos Islands (Monday, April 28, 2025)
From Puerto Ayora,Leisurely walk to Tortuga Bay, one of the longest white sandy beaches in the archipelago. Along its shores, keep an eye out for marine iguanas, sea turtles, and migratory birds. On the west, a rocky edge divides the beach and creates a calm cove ideal to swim around the bay. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure. Bring your bathing suit and snorkel gear (also available to rent) and enjoy the day in the water at one of the best Galapagos snorkel sites Tortuga Laguna or spend the afternoon shopping back in town.
Vacation Day 5 Galapagos Islands (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)
During a full day boat excursion you’ll visit one of the islands North Seymour, South Plazas, Bartholomew or Santa Fe. Each of the islands has its own significant beauties to offer and regardless which you’ll visit, you’ll definitely enjoy your stay. Lunch on board and snorkelling activity included. North Seymour is a flat island that was uplifted from the sea by underground seismic activity. Located North of Baltra, it is one of the best places to see Blue Footed Boobies and Magnificent Frigate birds. Blue Footed Boobies are found on the flat area near the coast of this island (they nest from May to November). Continuing the trail to the interior, one stumbles upon the biggest congregation of Magnificent Frigate birds in the island. While on North Seymour, there is a high chance of seeing a great show of acrobatic flight, namely a Frigate bird robbing a booby, a gull or even another Frigate bird the food. South Plazas Island, where a large colony of sea lions lounges daily in the equatorial sun. Soon you will notice their subtly diabolic grins and wonder what they find so humorous; you only hope the joke isn't on you! South Plazas also boasts excellent examples of typicalGalapaganean flora such as the towering cacti "trees" that form the principal diet for boththe land iguanas and the cactus finch. Other birds that may flutter by include lava gulls,yellow warblers and red-billed tropicbirds with their elaborate tails.
Vacation Day 6 Galapagos Islands ( Wednesday, April 30, 2025)
Another fun filled day out on the water. Full day boat excursion visiting one of the islands North Seymour, South Plazas, Bartholomew or Santa Fe. Bartholomew, a tiny island of just 1.2 km 2 , offers the visitor one of the most spectacular views of the archipelago. Bartholomew is located near the west coast of James, on the other side of Sullivan Bay. It is famous for its Pinnacle Rock, which is the representative characteristic of Bartholomew. The climb to the 114 m high peak is both challenging and worth-doing. On your way up, you will encounter different formations of volcanic origin including spatter and tuff cones, lava flows and lava tubes. Once on the summit,there is a spectacular view of the surroundings. Bartholomew is also a must for the visitor interested in geology. Penguins are common in the bay area.
Vacation Day 7 - Galapagos Islands (Thursday, May 1, 2025)
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Center which was inaugurated 1994 in Puerto Ayora. Over 200 scientists and volunteers are active in the conservation and research projects for the most famous resident of the Galápagos: the Giant Tortoise. Stroll around the impressive giant prickly- pear cactus forest or visit the baby turtles that are affectionately cared for until they can be repatriated. Learn about the tortoises’ different life stages: from incubation, hatching, and growth periods. Head to the port for our transfer from Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island by speedboat.
Isabela Island is the archipelago’s biggest island and occupies about 60% of the land area. About 1 million years ago, the merger of 6 volcanoes formed the island: Cerro Azul, Sierra Negra (Santa Tomás), Alcedo, Ecuador, Darwin, and Wolf. Today, all except the Ecuador volcano are active, making it a very active place on Earth. The most recent volcanic activity was on June 26 th 2018, when the Sierra Negra volcano erupted. Isabela’s unique landscape, lava fields, beautiful beaches, and relaxing atmosphere offer travelers a matchless experience in nature.
Vacation Day 8 - Galapagos Islands (Friday, May 2, 2025)
From Puerto Villamil, take a short boat ride to a small rocky islet known as “Las Tintoreras”, one of the island’s most beautiful sites. Here, sharks can be seen resting in the lava canals. Observe marine iguanas and playful sea lions on the sandy beach. Put your mask and snorkel on to explore the underwater world filled with colorful fish, sea turtles, and much more. The Wetlands Route is a 5km series of trails that can be explored by foot or by bike. Choose to explore different sites like lagoons, beaches, viewpoints, mangroves, and many more beautiful hidden spots.
Vacation Day 9 - Galapagos Islands (Saturday, May 3, 2025)
Enjoy your day at leisure. Spend the day in the water or grabbing those last minute souvenirs. Get together this evening for our farewell dinner as we celebrate our last night on this wonderful vacation and all the friendships and memories we have created.
Vacation Day 10 - Galapagos Islands (Sunday, May 4, 2025)
In the morning, transfer to Isabela airport to catch your flight back to Baltra and then to Guayaquil. International connecting flight departing from Guayaquil (airport assistance not included). Please make sure to book your international flight after 7:30 pm.
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Travel to Chile, one of the world’s most diverse and beautiful countries and experience the landscapes of Patagonia and the Atacama desert. On this amazing singles vacation visit the world's driest desert and the largest penguin colony in Chile. View geysers at sunrise and valleys at sunset, climb the stairs in Valparaiso and enjoy a tour of Chile's capital, Santiago. Discover all this and more on this South American trip to Chile.
Add Easter Island for only $745 and see the famous statues called moai.
Chile Discover the Beauty - Singles Vacation Daily Itinerary
Vacation Day 1: Welcome to Santiago, Chile
Arrive at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, also known as Santiago International Airport (airport code - SCL), collect your luggage and go through customs. Take the provided shared shuttle to the group's hotel.
Tonight we will do a quick meet and greet for those who have already arrived and walk to an optional dinner.
Vacation Day 2: Santiago de Chile - Punta Arenas
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Punta Arenas, near the tip of Chile's southernmost Patagonia region and located on the Strait of Magellan, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Upon arrival we will transfer to our hotel and check-in.
Discover the special enchantment of this city, built between the Strait of Magellan, the valuable historical, cultural legacy and traditions on our guided tour. Its population of 125,000 is mainly Croatian, Spanish, Italian, German, English immigrants and people from the Chiloe Island. We will stop at Cerro Mirador ski center, for a panoramic view of Punta Arenas and the Strait of Magellan. 
Continuing our tour we travel the main streets and avenues of the city, viewing all the different monuments. Our tour finishes in the main plaza Muñoz Gamero, which has a memorial to explorer Ferdinand Magellan, and the Museo Nao Victoria features a replica of one of his galleons.
Enjoy free time to visit one of the many museums, stroll the plaza or shop for a souvenir before we gather together for our Welcome Dinner.
Vacation Day 3: Punta Arenas & Magdalena and Marta Island - Puerto Natales
Located 20 miles northeast of Punta Arenas, in the middle of the Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island is home to 120,000 Magellanic penguins and the largest such colony in Chile and Marta Island is home to more than 1000 Sea lions, Cormorants, Skuas, Austral seagull, Antarctic pigeon and Sea elephants. We will board our speed boats for a 45 minute ride to Magdalena Island. Once we have landed we’ll have about an hour to explore and take photos. Visit the lighthouse, an environmental interpretation center, where we’ll find information about the history of the strait and the ecological richness of the islands.
We continue our journey to Isla Marta to see the sea lions, imperial cormorants and hundreds of southern gulls. To protect the wildlife, Marta Island is only circumnavigated to admire and photograph the Colony and the diversity of marine birds that live there.
Then we return to the pier and to Punta Arenas. Depending on our luck we might be able to see Austral Dolphins and Toninas Overa.
Time to relax and view the beautiful scenery as we travel about 3 hour to Puerto Natales. Upon arrival we check-in to our hotel and enjoy the hotel facilities.
Vacation Day 4: Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine National Park
Today we discover Torres del Paine National Park, in Chile’s Patagonia region, known for its soaring mountains, bright blue icebergs that cleave from glaciers and golden pampas (grasslands) that shelter rare wildlife such as llama-like guanacos. First we stop at Milodon Cave, a natural monument composed of three caverns and a rocky conglomerate called "Silla Del Diablo" (Devil´s chair). The old men of Patagonia claim the devil appears to those who come to look for him on dark nights.
Then we continue to Torres del Paine National Park passing the Sofia Lagoon, Prat Range, Porteño Lake, Mesa Hill, Del Toro Lake, Del Toro and Ballena Hill. Admire the beautiful landscape that surrounds the Grey Lake view point before we drive over Serrano bridge to walk 
along the shores of Grey Lake.
After time for lunch we will begin the second part of our visit in Torres del Paine National Park, heading to Salto Grande sector. We will stop at the colorful waters of Nordenskjold lake and Paine waterfall which is a beautiful place where to see the turquoise waters that come from the Paine River. After enjoying this pleasant show, we will return to Puerto Natales, stopping at Sarmiento lake to take our last photos of Torres del Paine National Park.
Vacation Day 5: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas - San Pedro de Atacama
After breakfast we transfer back to Punta Arenas to board our flight to Calama Airport. Upon arrival we will transfer to San Pedro de Atacama, a town set on an arid high plateau in the Andes mountains of northeastern Chile. Its dramatic surrounding landscape incorporates desert, salt flats, volcanoes, geysers and hot springs.
Vacation Day 6: San Pedro de Atacama & Atacama Salt Flat and Altiplanics Miscanti
Today we have a full day excursion to Atacama Salt Flat and Altiplanics Miscanti – Meñiques Lagoons. The 11,580 Atacama Salt Flat is one of the main attractions of the Los Flamencos National Reserve. The lake under the salt flat has one of the largest lithium reserves in the world. This mineral is highly used in the technology industry, and it is exploited in the southern area of the flat. The salt layer has holes which have become small lagoons and home to a number of aquatic birds, such as flamingoes, red-gartered coots, and guallatas. There are also fauna species like the Chilean and the Andean Flamingo, Puna Plover, Hudson Mohawk, Andean Seagull, Austral Negrito, Burrowing Owl, and some types of Swallow.
We will also travel to the high plateau lagoons to view Miscanti and Miñiques at more than 13,000 feet. The lagoons are surrounded by imposing volcanoes originated by the elevation of the Andes mountain range and have a great variety of birds that arrive at its waters.
We will also visit the local villages of Toconao and Socaire. Toconao is known for its houses built of white stone (called Liparita) and its church dating from 1750. There are about 400 people living in Socaire and we will see some terraces of crops and plantations of fruit trees, quinoa, alfalfa and corn.
Vacation Day 7: San Pedro de Atacama - Sunrise & Sunset
Get up before dawn to enjoy the Geyers show just as the sun rises, with the craters of El Tatio as the main attraction. Located 13,700 feet above sea level, its fumaroles (smoke from the geysers) create amazing white steam columns which are at their best between 6 and 7 in the morning. On our morning excursion see how the local wildlife and other birds leave their hiding spots, looking for their breakfast among the plants and giant cacti.
In the evening, one of the most exciting moments is the sunset, and the best place to wait for it is the “Cordillera de la Sal” with its valleys, which are called Valle de Marte (Mars Valley) and Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), Cordillera de la Sal has been shaped over time by rain and wind, resulting in impressive forms and mineral shines, spectacular natural sculptures and varied mineral colorations.
Vacation Day 8: San Pedro de Atacama - Santiago de Chile & City Tour
This morning we shuttle back to Calama airport for our flight to Santiago. Upon arrival our private driver we will be waiting to transfer us to our hotel. After we check-in our city tour will begin.
Santiago is bounded by the Cordón de Chacabuco to the north, the Andes Mountains to the east, The Angostura de Paine in the south and the Cordillera de la Costa in the west. With more than 7 millions habitants, it´s a financial and commercial platform for many countries that do business in Chile and Latin America. Our tour begins in the eastern part of the capital, with a panoramic view 
of modern Santiago, its financial heart and impressive glass buildings. We continue to Santa Lucía Hill, called Huelén by the natives of the area, it was in their skirts where the conqueror Pedro de Valdivia established his camp before founding Santiago de la Nueva Extremadura. We continue to the historical center of Santiago, where we can visit el Palacio de La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Post Office Building, the Municipalidad de Santiago, and the Central Market. Finally we return to the hotel enjoying a panoramic view of Estación Mapocho, Bellavista and Parque Forestal.
Vacation Day 9: Santiago de Chile & Valaparasio & Wine Tasting
The award-winning Vina Casas del Bosque winery started as a boutique family winery in 1993 and now maintains 573 acres. The winery’s specialty is Sauvignon Blanc, but Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah and Pinot Noir are also grown. Prepare to imbibe in some of Chile's most delicious wines after our guided tour of Casas del Bosque, learn about onsite production methods and taste 5 wines. Our guided walking tour will take us through the winery grounds, cellars, and museum.
Bohemian and colorful, Valparaiso’s maze of hills has something to discover at every turn: graffiti art, a cute little shop or a cafe for lunch. There are 42 hills, where homes and neighborhoods of the city are located. Some of them still have scenic elevators which were built to quickly get to the heights of Valparaiso and enjoy their viewpoints that allow you to observe the surroundings. Revel in the crazy architecture of Valparaiso as we stroll along its narrow streets, climb its endless staircases, ride its historic 
funicular elevators and enjoy panoramic views from its many lookout points. Its UNESCO-designated historic downtown offers charming colonial architecture, great seafood restaurants, markets and stores. The ‘Jewel of the Pacific,’ as Valparaíso is known, is also home to Chile’s legislative Congress and the headquarters of the Chilean navy. On our tour we will also admire these historic buildings and soak up the country’s maritime history.
Vacation Day 10: Time to say Good-Bye or Travel to Easter Island
Relax at our hotel before taking the provided shuttle to the airport and your flight home or transfer to the airport with the group that is flying to Easter Island. Either way, it is now time to say good-by to Santiago de Chile.
Easter Island Day 1: Rapa Nui
Upon arrival on Rapa Nui, Easter Island we will take the airport shuttle to our hotel and check-in. Then we will drive up the extinct volcano Rano Kau, the largest volcano and one of the most beautiful and impressive natural settings on Easter Island. Rano Kau has a crater lake which is one of the island’s only three natural bodies of freshwater. The principal archaeological site on Rano Kau is the ruined ceremonial village of Orongo.
Located in a narrow strip between the edge of the crater that surrounds the lagoon and the cliff that descends almost perpendicular to the sea, in front of the Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao islets, the village of Orongo was inhabited seasonally by the chiefs and main villagers of the ancient tribes, who hoped to collect the first sacred egg of the manutara bird in the months of spring. It consists of a collection of low, sod-covered, windowless, round-walled buildings with even lower doors.
Easter Island Day 2: Rapa Nui
Today we have a full day excursion on Easter Island, taking us on a historical journey. Visit the restored Ahu called Vaihu, located in Te'e Hanga Bay on the south coast. Then we continue to Akahanga Ahu, where it is believed that the tomb of the famous King Hotu Matua is located. Stop at the Rano Raraku quarry, where some 900 statues were believed to have been carved, 397 of them are still lying or standing in various stages of construction and transportation around the quarry.
We continue to Ahu Tongariki, the largest spiritual site of its kind on Easter Island, with its 15 carved stone figures, known as moai, of varying shapes and sizes. Walk around the platform and examine the statues’ serious-looking faces. All 15 figures stand side by side and face the sunset during summer solstice. Next stop is Te Pito Ote Henua, a huge round rock, representing the “world navel” to the island inhabitants. Then we reach the beach of Anakena, a white coral sand beach that has two ahus; Ahu-Ature has a single moai and Ahu Nao-Nao has seven, two of which have deteriorated. There will be time to relax on the beach, and even take a swim in the warm Pacific waters, before the end of the day.
Easter Island Day 3: Time to say Good-Bye to Chile
Sad to say but our tour of Chile and Easter Island has come to an end. Time to say good-bye to all your new travel friends and take the provided shuttle to the airport.
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| Santiago - Hotel Ismael 312 | Punta Arenas - Hotel Diego de Almagro | Puerto Natales - Hotel Natalino |
| San Pedro de Atacama - Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás | Easter Island - Hotel Taha Tai | |
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Discover the magic of the Paris of South America, admire the world's largest waterfalls up close, visit the land of the Gauchos and sail on the Tigre River on this amazing singles vacation in Argentina.
Throughout its flamboyant history, Buenos Aires has exuded a romantic allure that has proved difficult to resist. Experience the Porteños' (the people of Buenos Aires) devotion to the passionate music of tango, the rich and varied cuisine and a wealth of art and culture. Travel to Iguazu to walk through the jungle, ride the river and feel the spray of the mighty Iguazu falls then spend New Years with new friends in the magical city of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina Highlights Singles Vacation Itinerary
Vacation Day 1 : Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met at the airport and transferred to our centrally located hotel, the Novotel Buenos Aires Hotel. Free time to relax before we start our trip around this wonderful city. Tonight meet your group leader and join the other singles for an optional dinner.
Vacation Day 2: Buenos Aires
Today we explore Buenos Aires on our full Day tour of the city. Soaked in culture, the city is a giant living, breathing museum showcasing a vibrant, and often volatile, blend of European and Latin American influences. Today we will visit the famous Avenida de Mayo that runs into the Plaza De Mayo, surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Government House), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo (first City Hall, built during Spanish rule). At the other end of Avenida de Mayo you find the Congress building.
We will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, an imposing Neo-classical building and Argentina´s main catholic building. The mausoleum of General San Martin is located inside, and Pope Francis celebrated religious services here when he was Cardinal of Buenos Aires.
Our next stop is La Boca, Buenos Aires's most colorful and picturesque area famous for the Boca Stadium and Caminito Street. After driving by the stadium enjoy a walking tour and lunch break at Caminito street. Located on what used to be the city’s biggest port, immigrants set up shops, worked the docks and built homes from the scrap material leftover from ship-building. You’ll see this in the haphazard shanty houses that still line the streets here, made from sheet metal and wooden planks; in addition, nearly all of them are painted in very bright colors. The area is now thriving with peddlers selling art, buskers playing music and stalls offering trinkets of every variety.
San Telmo, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and our next stop, boasts a vibrant tango and arts scene. The area still maintains much of its original architecture, historic mansions and cobbled streets. Its antiques markets, candle street lighting (known as farolas), cobblestones, and old buildings, all add to the unique atmosphere. In fact, we will visit an 1830 old mansion with an ancient Zanjón (ravine) to take a fascinating underground trip into the origins of the city. Tour through the archaeological maze of centuries-old tunnels and ruins, dating back to Buenos Aires’ early foundations. Explore the subterranean waterways and learn about the immigrant families who lived in the house after the wealthy 
owners departed.
While visiting Buenos Aires, watching a tango show should be on everyone's bucket list. Originally from the poorer districts and only danced by men, the music included flutes, violins, and guitars. Later on, the flutes were replaced by the "bandoneón" (a type of accordion), which gave tango its distinctive flair. Tonight we will head to one of the city’s tango houses, indulge in exquisite food, and enjoy a live tango show.
Vacation Day 3: Buenos Aires - New Years Eve
Today we head north and visit La Recoleta, one of the Buenos Aires's most glamorous neighborhoods. Along Alvear Avenue, see countless upscale stores, restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. The Recoleta Cultural Center, the National Museum of Fine Arts, and the Palais de Glace are an important part of Buenos Aires’ cultural activities. We will drive by many beautiful parks, and see the famous Floralis Generica at the United Nations Park, and the Libertador and Figueroa Alcorta Avenues.
Visit the Recoleta Cemetery, founded in 1822, one of the most prominent cemeteries in the world. The most celebrated Argentineans, including Eva Peron and her family, are buried at this elaborate cemetery, where mausoleums replicate chapels, pyramids and Greek temples. Appreciate the ornate mausoleums, sculptures, and vaults made by famous local and international artists.
After our tour of the Cemetery, enjoy free time to visit one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires: Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood. Stroll around 
the streets filled with designer boutiques, fashionable cafes, and trendy restaurants.
Then it's time to go back to the hotel and get ready for a fun, exciting New Year's Evening. Starting with a wonderful dinner at a local Argentian restaurant near Puerto Madero. Then we'll immerse ourselves in the Buenos Aires New Year spirit at Puerto Madero. We'll join the crowd as they countdown to midnight and enjoy the unobstructed view of the fireworks.
Vacation Day 4: Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls
After breakfast we transfer to the domestic airport for our flight to Iguazu. At the border conjunctions of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, Puerto Iguazú is the entry gate to the imposing falls. Upon arrival in Puerto Iguazu Airport (IGR) Argentina, we will be met at the airport and transferred to the group's hotel, Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru located at the heart of the Iryapú Jungle. Enjoy the pool and have dinner at the hotel's restaurant as tomorrow is a busy day.
Vacation Day 5: Iguazu Falls - Argentine Falls Tour & The Great Adventure
The views are amazing on our full day tour of Iguazu Waterfalls on the Argentina side. The 200,000 year old falls span across the border of three countries and is known to pour over 400,000 gallons of water per second onto the rocks below! Today we explore three tiers of Iguazu to see the falls from different vantage points. The lower walk leads to the base of the falls where the intense crash of the falls releases a thick mist into the air. The upper path leads to incredible panoramic views of the falls.
After our walk, we take a short ride on a train to the footbridge over Devil's Throat, the largest of about 275 waterfalls making up Iguazu Falls. and the border between Brazil and Argentina. The feeling of the magnitude and strength of the water falling is overwhelming and marvel as the water rushes down into the river below and creates clouds of mist and endless rainbows.
Get your cameras ready because a memorable experience awaits, as we take the Iguazu Great Adventure. We start by entering the jungle by specialty truck and during our three mile ride our guide introduces us to the local nature. Then we board our boat to sail the Lower Iguazu River heading towards the waterfall and enjoying plentiful rapids on the way. Upon reaching the Tres Mosqueteros Fall, view both the Argentine and Brazilian Falls crowned by the view Devil’s Throat. Then the most exciting point comes when facing the incomparable San Martín waterfall, the second in size and the biggest any boat may face.
Vacation Day 6: Iguazu Falls - Brazilian Side
After breakfast we drive through the Iguazu National Park until we reach the Brazilian side of the falls. From here, we walk along the paths to appreciate the lush vegetation, butterflies, and cascades. Stroll along the 1 mile path that leads us to an amazing panoramic view of the Devil’s Throat. From here, we can appreciate the incredible scene that includes other iconic sites in Argentina like the Two Sisters and Bozzeti waterfalls, the Superior Circuit, and San Martin Island, 
where the movie “The Mission” was filmed.
The Bird Park is located just before the Brazilian National Park entrance and combines ecological tourism and preservation. The sanctuary is home to over 500 species of birds and aims to rehabilitate and release them back into nature. Walk along the paths in the subtropical forest and keep your eyes open for butterflies, alligators, snakes, and monkeys. Get up close and personal with different birds, take photos, and learn about the park’s mission to raise awareness and protect native species and ecosystems.
Day 7: Iguazu Falls - Buenos Aires
After breakfast, relax at the hotel until time to leave for the airport. We leave the amazing Iguazu Falls behind and fly back to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival we will transfer back to the Novotel to re-check-in. Once back at hotel the rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish.
Day 8: Buenos Aires - Gauchos Day
The Pampas (lowlands) are waiting for us to spend a full day at Estancia Santa Susana. Escape the bustling streets of the city and discover the traditional way of life in the Argentine countryside. Meet the friendly gauchos, talented wranglers and horsemen similar to cowboys of the American West. Estancia Santa Susana is a 2,965 acre ranch located in the district of Campana, near “Los Cardales” town. 
Upon arrival, be greeted with two Argentine specialties, piping hot empanadas and wine. After a tour of the grounds by carriage or on horseback, including a stop at the Spanish-colonial house which now contains a museum, guests are treated to a parrillada, an Argentine-style barbecue that remains a popular weekend tradition even among modern Porteños. Tango dancers and folk singers entertain during the meat-centric lunch. Afterwards, enjoy a guided visit to the Spanish-colonial style “casco” and to the authentic museum. If you want, take a horseback ride to enjoy the stunning landscapes the lands have to offer. End the tour with some typical activities like a regional game known as “carrera de sortijas”. Here, two teams on horsebacks try to pass a pin through a small ring as they hang from a wooden arch.
Vacation Day 9: Buenos Aires - Tigre River
This morning we drive along the Rio de la Plata to the charming northern suburb of San Isidro, home to an impressive cathedral and mansions built by the city’s old aristocratic families. Then we continue on to Tigre, where we embark on our 1 hour delta cruise. Relax on our catamaran as we float along the Paraná Delta and its channels, rivers, streams, and numerous islands, appreciating the lush vegetation. Float past stilted homes and learn how delta-dwellers access goods and services through a network of floating markets. See landmarks that line the waterways in the relaxed town of Tigre, including Sarmiento’s historic home and museum. After our cruise, relax as we travel back to Buenos Aires.
Tonight, enjoy an introduction to the best of Argentina’s cuisine and culture, beginning with appetizers and wine. Then we get to create our own empanada, choose the filling and learn the “repulge” technique to make it. Learn the most important Argentinean hand gestures before we get to enjoy what many claim to be the best steak in Argentina. A steak that goes through a unique 24-hour preparation method. Try different Malbec wines from boutique wineries 
in Mendoza as well as other typical food like cuartirolo cheese with dulce de batata (made with sweet potato) and dulce de madera (Argentina is the only country in the world where a special kind of wood can be eaten). For desert make your own alfajores, Argentina’s national sweet, that combines biscuits, dulce de leche, melted chocolate, and coconut shavings. End our gastronomic experience with a lesson on the history and etiquette of “mate”, the country’s national tea. Learn how to prepare it from scratch and share it among yourselves.
Vacation Day 10: Depart for home
Our tour ends after breakfast (if you can still put another bite into your mouth..). You will be transferred to the Buenos Aires airport according to your flight schedules. Say goodbye to all your new friends and the end of another wonderful New Year's singles vacation.
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Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, is a fortress city of the ancient Incas. The ruins are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world. While the Inca people certainly used the Andean mountain top, erecting hundreds of stone structures in the 1400's, legends and myths indicate that Machu Picchu (meaning 'Old Peak' in the Quechua language) was revered as a sacred place from a far earlier time. Whatever its origins, the Inca turned the site into a small but extraordinary city. Invisible from below and completely self-contained, surrounded by agricultural terraces sufficient to feed the population, and watered by natural springs, Machu Picchu seems to have been used by the Inca as a secret ceremonial city. Two thousand feet above the Urubamba river, the cloud shrouded ruins have palaces, baths, temples, storage rooms and about 150 houses, all in a remarkable state of preservation.
Machu Picchu Singles Vacation Adventure Itinerary
Vacation Day 1 - Friday: Arrive Lima, Peru
Upon arrival in Lima, Peru you will be met at the airport and transfered to our hotel. Arrive early and spend the day in the City of Kings, a city full of history and cultural heritage.
Tonight meet your group leader at your hotel and join the group for an optional dinner.
Vacation Day 2 - Saturday: Lima / Cusco
Early in the morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Cusco. Upon arrival free time for a rest and to get used to the altitude. Cusco was a Holy City, place of pilgrimage, a sacred place the Incas themselves believed was “The Navel of World”, thus its real name “Qosqo”. Nowadays Cusco is a fascinating mix of Inca and Colonial Spanish architecture; churches, monasteries, convents and Inca remains are found at every corner, many streets are lined with perfect Inca stonework’s, which served as foundation for the Spanish constructions that took place in the XVI and XVII centuries.
If you haven't meet everyone already, tonight is your opportunity. Get ready to enjoy a dinner in a typical restaurant with a folklore show where the musicians play their melodies with Andean instruments of beautiful sounds while typically dressed dancers will show you different ancient Peruvian dances.
Vacation Day 3 - Sunday: Cusco
Enjoy a late breakfast and time for souvenir shopping before our afternoon tour of Cusco. Visit the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Then drive to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 30ft tall and weigh over 350 tons.
Vacation Day 4 - Monday: Cusco - Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas"
A succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. Explore at your own pace the Market of Pisac, a picturesque Andean shopping center where native people are seen bartering their products and also selling a wide variety of handicrafts. On Sunday there is a catholic mass service on Sunday celebrated in Quechua, the native language. Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
In the afternoon we pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive at the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo. Built to guard the valley entrance and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles it consists of a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. Walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, a religious and agricultural center during the Inca Empire. Visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. Admire the well preserved Inca wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations. Return to Cusco in the late afternoon.
Vacation DAY 5 - Tuesday: Cusco / Machu Picchu
The day starts with an early morning transfer to Cusco train station. Enjoy a unique train ride towards the marvelous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Get the most outstanding views of the Urubamba River, which cuts its way through green fields beneath the high peaks of the Andean glaciers towards the marvelous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Get the most outstanding views of the Urubamba River, which cuts its way through green fields beneath the high peaks of the Andean glaciers.
After our three 1/2 hour train journey have lunch in Agias Calientes before we drive up the mountain to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Upon arrival our guided tour begins, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (Intiwatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site. Then it is back to Agias Calientes for an evening at leisure.
Vacation Day 6 - Wednesday: Machu Picchu: Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Excellent opportunity to wake up early, enjoy a beautiful sunrise, stroll around town or visit the Hot Spring Thermal waters. And still have time for optional activities:
1. Visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu for a second time (extra $$).
2. For active or more adventurous people, we suggest to climb up the Huayna Picchu (depending on weather conditions) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant. Arriving at the top takes about two and a half hours. An exciting adventure for hikers who want to see the nature and the carved stone emerging from the ground as if a geological miracle.
In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train and our hotel. Evening free. We recommend dining at the hotel and have an early night.
Vacation Day 7 - Thursday: Cusco - Puno
Morning departure by bus to the City of Puno. During our trip, pass by the lovely Wacarpay Lake, offering spectacular views of mountains reflected in waters. Visit the pre-Inca citadel of Pikillacta, the ruins consist of more than 700 structures with some walls standing at almost 40 feet high.
We proceed to the town of Andahuaylillas to visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, also known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, due to its decorated polychrome ceiling. On the way, we stop to see a spectacular Inca Sanctuary dedicated to the great Inca God of Wiracocha. Then we pass through La Raya Ranch where we can see herds of vicuñas and llamas, stopping at the town of Ayaviri, an important livestock and textile center, to visit the impressive Temple of Kalasaya, ruins from the ancient Pucara Culture.
We stop for lunch in a quiet countryside restaurant, where we can enjoy the delightful culinary art of the region. Later In the afternoon we arrive in Puno and check in to our hotel.
Vacation Day 8 - Friday: Puno: Titicaca Lake Floating Island of the Uros and Island of Taquile
This morning, we will have an unforgettable motorboat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros. The ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "totora", vegetable fiber from the Papiro family. Their homes and boats are also made from this material.
Then we continue our motorboat trip to Taquile island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed an efficient and unique social system, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, that have been passed down through generations. After lunch in a local Taquile inn, we will have a walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 3 1/2 mile long island before we return to Puno.
Vacation Day 9 - Satuday: Puno/ Lima
Early in the morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Lima. A city tour around Lima is a fantastic way to discover the history in this old capital of the Conquistadors. Our tour of the "City of Kings" includes the Historical Center, Main Square, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral (tomb of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru), Museum of the Cathedral, Temple of Santo Domingo (tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin), Temple of San Pedro, Lima Colonial Balconies, Torre Tagle Palace, Paseo de Aguas and Convent de los Descalzos.. after enjoy an overview of Peru's pre-Columbian history while visiting the Museum of Anthropology and Archeology, the largest collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts, such as Chavin stone sculptures, textiles from Paracas, Nazca and Mochica ceramics and Chimu metalwork; as well as paintings, documents and objects relating to prominent people of Peru's Conquest, Vice Royalty and Republic times.
After all that sightseeing let's sit back and enjoy a folklore show and dinner at a local Peruvian restaurant at our Farewell Dinner.
Vacation Day 10 - Sunday: Depart Lima
It is time to say goodbye to all your new travel buddies as we are transferred to the Airport for our International Flights home.
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Located just about 600 miles from the mainland of Ecuador, South America, are the Galapagos Islands, a magical place like none other on earth. Experience the best of Isabela Island, the "lost paradise" of the Galapagos Islands, as well as Santa Cruz, the central most island in the Galapagos Archipelago. Snorkel with sharks and sea turtles and hike around the incredible moonlike landscape of Sierra Negra Volcano. See Giant Land Tortoises in their natural environment and learn about breeding and conservation efforts at the famous Charles Darwin Research Station. Enjoy the incredible wildlife and awesome landscapes of the Galapagos with naturalist guides. The time to visit the Galapagos is now with Best Single Travel!
Wildlife to See
Galapagos Sea Lions, Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Marine Iguanas, White-tipped Reef Sharks (Tintoreras), Penguins, Sting Rays, Sea Turtles, Sally Lightfoot Crabs, Lava Lizards, Blue-Footed Boobies, Flamingos, Frigate Birds, Pelicans, Darwin´s Finches, Galapagos Fly-Catchers, Galapagos Mockingbirds, and more.
Experience the Galapagos Singles Vacation Daily Itinerary
Vacation Day 1: Arrival in Guayaquil (Friday, April 12, 2024)You will be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. Guayaquil is located on the western bank of the Río Guayas. The metropolis is the country’s largest city and its commercial center. The port is an important stop for international imports and exports on the Pacific coast. Stroll around the new riverfront “Malecón 2000” that combines green areas and shopping malls along the city’s coastline and has become Guayaquil’s landmark. Don’t miss the picturesque Las Peñas district and explore the city’s growing art scene.
Vacation Day 2: Guayaquil - "City Tour" ( Saturday, April 13, 2024)
Start your Guayaquil City Tour at the Simon Bolívar Park. Here, visit the classic gothic style Cathedral, which was completely rebuilt after the 1896 fires that destroyed many of the city’s beautiful wooden buildings. Located north of the city center, the Las Peñas district is the oldest and most picturesque. Admire the 400-year-old colonial houses that have now become art galleries or workshops and stroll around the open-air painting and sculpture exhibitions. Then, as you walk along the beautiful boardwalk “Malecón 2000” by the Guayas River, appreciate the river and city views.
End your tour with a visit to the Historical Park, located on the banks of the Guayas River. The park was built in 1997 as a theme park and is aimed to exhibit the history and culture of the old province of Guayaquil. The site also recreates the architecture, traditions and the urban and rural life, mixed with a beautiful natural park full of a diverse vegetation that form different natural and wildlife areas with their respective flora and fauna.
Vacation Day 3: Guayaquil-Galapagos Islands (Sunday, April 14, 2024)
In the morning you will be taken to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands.
Galapagos - the Enchanted Islands - doubtlessly are the highlight of every Ecuador trip and you also should not miss a visit, for it is the most unique living museum of evolutionary changes and you would get to know a variety of exotic species endemic to this Archipelago! Galapagos is the perfect setting to experience the evolutionary changes, which have led to a new understanding of live on earth. Animals unafraid of man and so different from any others found elsewhere, make visitors wonder about their existence on our planet. Among the animals found, are the different species of giant “Galapagos” tortoises that gave the islands their name, a variety of birds and marine mammals such as iguanas, sea lions, dolphins, whales as well as a great number of fish. Among the flora, the most distinctive are mangroves and endemic cacti -to mention only some of them!
Your guide will welcome you at the Baltra airport. Then, take a bus and a ferry to the Santa Cruz Island.
Santa Cruz Island is the second largest island and is located in the middle of the archipelago. Colonized in the 1920’s, Puerto Ayora is the main human settlement with the most important harbor in the Galápagos. After Isabela Island, Santa Cruz is home to the second largest population of giant tortoises (about 3000). Discover the island’s beautiful beaches and bays with sea lions, marine turtles, and seabirds. Or, take your adventures off the beaten track to its remote highlands and verdant landscapes.
Ride through the highlands and observe the change in vegetation: from arid landscapes filled with cacti to the lush rainforest. Take a short stop and observe the twin craters. These sinkholes were created by the collapse of a volcanic roof caused by tectonic movements and erosion. The Giant Tortoise Reserve in the Santa Cruz highlands is one of the few places you can see these giants in their natural habitat. The large, pre-historic looking animals can be seen as you walk along the trails during their migration from the coast to the highlands. It is also one of the best sites to observe the short-eared owl, another endemic specie from the Galápagos.
Enjoy lunch in a typical hacienda and continue your journey towards Puerto Ayora.
Vacation Day 4: Galapagos Islands (Monday, April 15, 2024)From Puerto Ayora,Leisurely walk to Tortuga Bay, one of the longest white sandy beaches in the archipelago. Along its shores, keep an eye out for marine iguanas, sea turtles, and migratory birds. On the west, a rocky edge divides the beach and creates a calm cove ideal to swim around the bay. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure. Bring your bathing suit and snorkel gear (also available to rent) and enjoy the day in the water at one of the best Galapagos snorkel sites Tortuga Laguna or spend the afternoon shopping back in town.
Vacation Day 5 Galapagos Islands (Tuesday, April 16, 2024)
During a full day boat excursion you’ll visit one of the islands North Seymour, South Plazas, Bartholomew or Santa Fe. Each of the islands has its own significant beauties to offer and regardless which you’ll visit, you’ll definitely enjoy your stay. Lunch on board and snorkelling activity included. North Seymour is a flat island that was uplifted from the sea by underground seismic activity. Located North of Baltra, it is one of the best places to see Blue Footed Boobies and Magnificent Frigate birds. Blue Footed Boobies are found on the flat area near the coast of this island (they nest from May to November). Continuing the trail to the interior, one stumbles upon the biggest congregation of Magnificent Frigate birds in the island. While on North Seymour, there is a high chance of seeing a great show of acrobatic flight, namely a Frigate bird robbing a booby, a gull or even another Frigate bird the food. South Plazas Island, where a large colony of sea lions lounges daily in the equatorial sun. Soon you will notice their subtly diabolic grins and wonder what they find so humorous; you only hope the joke isn't on you! South Plazas also boasts excellent examples of typicalGalapaganean flora such as the towering cacti "trees" that form the principal diet for boththe land iguanas and the cactus finch. Other birds that may flutter by include lava gulls,yellow warblers and red-billed tropicbirds with their elaborate tails.
Vacation Day 6 Galapagos Islands ( Wednesday, April 17, 2024)Another fun filled day out on the water. Full day boat excursion visiting one of the islands North Seymour, South Plazas, Bartholomew or Santa Fe. Bartholomew, a tiny island of just 1.2 km 2 , offers the visitor one of the most spectacular views of the archipelago. Bartholomew is located near the west coast of James, on the other side of Sullivan Bay. It is famous for its Pinnacle Rock, which is the representative characteristic of Bartholomew. The climb to the 114 m high peak is both challenging and worth-doing. On your way up, you will encounter different formations of volcanic origin including spatter and tuff cones, lava flows and lava tubes. Once on the summit,there is a spectacular view of the surroundings. Bartholomew is also a must for the visitor interested in geology. Penguins are common in the bay area.
Vacation Day 7 - Galapagos Islands (Thursday, April 18, 2024)Visit the Charles Darwin Research Center which was inaugurated 1994 in Puerto Ayora. Over 200 scientists and volunteers are active in the conservation and research projects for the most famous resident of the Galápagos: the Giant Tortoise. Stroll around the impressive giant prickly- pear cactus forest or visit the baby turtles that are affectionately cared for until they can be repatriated. Learn about the tortoises’ different life stages: from incubation, hatching, and growth periods. Head to the port for our transfer from Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island by speedboat.
Isabela Island is the archipelago’s biggest island and occupies about 60% of the land area. About 1 million years ago, the merger of 6 volcanoes formed the island: Cerro Azul, Sierra Negra (Santa Tomás), Alcedo, Ecuador, Darwin, and Wolf. Today, all except the Ecuador volcano are active, making it a very active place on Earth. The most recent volcanic activity was on June 26 th 2018, when the Sierra Negra volcano erupted. Isabela’s unique landscape, lava fields, beautiful beaches, and relaxing atmosphere offer travelers a matchless experience in nature.
Vacation Day 8 - Galapagos Islands (Friday, April 19, 2024)
From Puerto Villamil, take a short boat ride to a small rocky islet known as “Las Tintoreras”, one of the island’s most beautiful sites. Here, sharks can be seen resting in the lava canals. Observe marine iguanas and playful sea lions on the sandy beach. Put your mask and snorkel on to explore the underwater world filled with colorful fish, sea turtles, and much more. The Wetlands Route is a 5km series of trails that can be explored by foot or by bike. Choose to explore different sites like lagoons, beaches, viewpoints, mangroves, and many more beautiful hidden spots.
Vacation Day 9 - Galapagos Islands (Saturday, April 20, 2024)
Enjoy your day at leisure. Spend the day in the water or grabbing those last minute souvenirs. Get together this evening for our farewell dinner as we celebrate our last night on this wonderful vacation and all the friendships and memories we have created.
Vacation Day 10 - Galapagos Islands (Sunday, April 21, 2024)
In the morning, transfer to Isabela airport to catch your flight back to Baltra and then to Guayaquil. International connecting flight departing from Guayaquil (airport assistance not included). Please make sure to book your international flight after 7:30 pm.
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Ecuador Amazon River Cruise Singles Vacation Daily Itinerary
Vacation Day 1: Arrive Quito
Plan to arrive in Quito, Ecuador today and take the provided shuttle to our hotel. To give everyone a chance to arrive no activities are planned.
Tonight meet your hostess in our hotel lobby at 7:00pm for an optional dinner.
Vacation Day 2: Quito City Tour
After breakfast we begin our tour of Quito, the perfect city for seeing fascinating panoramas, churches, domes and roofs that are history relics. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 9.350 feet. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic Centre in Latin America. The architecture and rich interiors, are pure examples of the ' School of Quito', which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art. After exploring the Old Town, we'll understand why Quito was the world's first city named to UNESCO's Cultural Heritage list.
Tonight let's enjoy dinner at a local restaurant close to our hotel.
Vacation Day 3: Quito to Coca (Amazon) - Napo River - Yasuni National Park
This morning our group departs Quito and drives to the airport. After a short 30-minute flight to the frontier town of Coca (Francisco de Orellana), we transfer to the boat dock, where we will embark on a motorized canoe trip down river about 1 ½ hour, to board the M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer. The Manatee Explorer is 90 feet long, 24 feet wide and accommodates 30 lucky guests in comfortable cabins with private bathrooms and running hot water, individual air conditioning, large dining room, inviting bar and lounge area, panoramic terrace, delicious cuisine and the finest multilingual naturalist guides.
Throughout the journey we have a chance to admire the rainforest landscape and banks of the great Napo River. Immediately after boarding the M/V Manatee, we will continue navigating downstream. This will be our first opportunities to enjoy the exciting features of our cruise ship: the spacious social areas, comfortable suites, and an observation deck that offers spectacular views. An evening walk is organized after sunset; giving us the opportunity to discover the forest’s nocturnal activity and listen to the incessant sounds of nature.
Vacation Day 4: Amazon - Border With Peru (The Heart of Yasuni)
After a delicious breakfast, we disembark on land for our first daylight close-and-personal tropical rainforest experience, where we will learn about the relationship between plants and animals while closely watching out for samples of Amazonia’s fascinating biodiversity at every turn. After lunch, the M/V Manatee navigates to one of the most pristine and little explored sections of Ecuadorian Amazonia, home to the legendary pink river dolphin, black caiman and anaconda. We may also find river turtles and various species of monkeys, as well as the primitive Hoatzin, a one-of-a-kind bird locally known as "the Stinky Turkey". The only way to actually visit this flooded ecosystem is by canoe, a ride that will reveal the beauty of a lush jungle world.
Vacation Day 5: Amazon - Meet the Locals and Island Exploration
Admire the amazing scenery as we enjoy breakfast on board. Then we will visit a school located on the banks of the Napo River, where we have the opportunity to interact with the children of the area and learn about the educational system of a remote jungle community in Ecuador.
We return to the M/V Manatee for lunch and a moment to relax while we navigate upstream. On board there will be a lecture and documentary screening, and if time permits, learn about (and make) typical handicrafts of the area. In the afternoon, we explore one of the largest river islands of the Napo River.
Vacation Day 6: Amazon - Observation Tower and Limoncocha Biological Reserve
This morning after breakfast, we visit an observation tower 100-feet high, built against a giant kapok tree. From the top of the tower, we will be blessed with this unique perspective of the forest, looming over the treetops and the greatness of the Amazon Basin.
In the afternoon, we visit Limoncocha Biological Reserve, a fascinating protected area where more than 478 bird species and several monkey species have been recorded. This activity will extend into the evening, when we will have a chance to spot black caiman with the help of our flashlights. After our adventure we return to the M/V Manatee for our final Amazon dinner.
Vacation Day 7: Amazon to Quito
In the morning we disembark the M/V Manatee and transfer by motorized canoe to Coca. Relax and enjoy the scenery on our final Amazon ride. Then board our plane for the short flight to Quito, considered the continent's most beautiful city. Our driver will be waiting to transfer us to our hotel.
A night at leisure back in civilization.
Vacation Day 8: Quito - Otavalo Indian Market
Today we travel north to a valley deep within the Andes to the world famous Otavalo Indian market. Saturday is market day and the town is crowded with traditional dressed locals and people from surrounding highland villages. Everyone is busy bargaining for traditional Ecuadorian crafts, weavings and textiles. Warm jackets, woven bags, pillow covers and wall hangings are great souvenirs. Woodcarving, musical instruments and jewelry are also popular.
In the afternoon, visit Cotacachi, famous for its handcrafted leather articles. If time allows, the adventure ends with a visit to beautiful Cuicocha Lake, a flooded volcanic crater with two floating islets, before returning to Quito.
Tonight enjoy our farewell dinner at a local-flavor restaurant.
Vacation Day 9: Quito - Tour Ends
Sad to say but our Amazon River Cruise Singles Vacation has come to an end. After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to all your new travel friends as we make our way to the airport. Your singles adventure doesn't have to end if you are continuing on to the Experience the Galapagos Singles Vacation.
The Amazon Experience
Bird Watching There is no need to embellish the marvelous reality of Amazonia in terms of birds. With over 580 recorded species, including raucous parrots, glorious eagles, patterned herons, blindingly bright tanagers and cotingas, peculiarly unique hoatzins and umbrellabirds and everything in between. Ecuadorian Amazonia is quite attractive because of its accessibility. But one of the great things about birding with Manatee, is the fact that we can travel across the gamut of Amazonian ecosystems during a single trip, from the flooded forests of the Peruvian Border, the lake habitats of Limoncocha and Pañacocha, and extremely remote areas near the Peruvian border, to the record-breaking ever-diverse Yasuní, giving us the most complete version possible of bird life in the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin. We walk forests, climb observation towers, hide behind blinds, or silently canoe inside black water streams and out in open blackwater lakes, seeking out as many birds as possible: you’ll be amazed at the variety, beauty and fascinating singularities of hundreds of different species. |
Jungle Hikes A lot goes on on the ground in the rainforest. Some creatures are perfectly camouflaged, like walking sticks, sphinx moths, dried-leaf katydids, and glass frogs, others are quite the opposite, bright and perky like rainbow katydids and orchid bees. We walk and hike the rainforests under towering trees — as towering as a city full of skyscrapers—, the light trickling down in layers, smelling the aromas of a million different plants, feeling the presence of innumerable creatures filling every corner of the forest. The understory is a world within itself… Every plant holds a universe. Imagine every tree… imagine the entire forest… We program different walks for both inside forest exploration or lounging riverbanks and lakes, on longer, shorter, harder or easier trails, depending on interest or difficulty level, together with guides that enlighten us with their knowledge on life in the forest, the faunal communities that inhabit them, the medicinal plants that grow inside them, and much more. |
Observation Tower Observation towers are spectacular vantage points that give us a sense of the forest’s overall scale. We climb several hundred steps (over 165 feet) up one of the enormous emergent trees traveling through the vertical stratification created by the forest’s spectacular height and diversity. We move towards the light, reaching the subcanopy and later the canopy, noticing the different biological realities of each level, and then higher still, above the tree tops to a most spectacular view from where one can spot nesting birds, undulating mountain ridges, or monkeys swinging from trees. There is amazing activity up in this “neck of the woods”. Scientists have explored little of these upper areas of the forest, mainly because of the difficulty of getting to them: which means thousands upon thousands of hectares of undiscovered territory. |
Canoe Excursions Perhaps the closest sensation to penetrating paradise when visiting the Amazon Basin takes place on canoe, inching down a black-water stream with the forest gyrating above you in a million sounds… These waters are full of vitamins and minerals, and obtain their color from the vegetation that falls in them. You may suddenly surprise a pair of macaws preening each other, monkeys cackling while they feed or find enormous 6.5 feet long Giant Otters swimming up a creek with the entire family. The ancient inhabitants of these lands mastered the region’s waterways and we will be able to experience, with them, the inspiring, ageless practice of paddling in the midst of forest life. At night we can seek out caiman and in the day the spectacular Pink River Dolphins or the elusive Manatee. |
Accomodations
| Quito - Sheraton Quito |
Amazon River Cruise - Manatee Amazon Explorer |
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Ecuador Amazon River Cruise Singles Vacation | |
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4 Nights Cruise - 4 Night Hotel * Round-trip Domestic Air Flights
*The price per person is for a double room. Best Single Travel provides free roommate matching on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $995 * International Airfare * Meals not mentioned above |
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December 6 - December 15, 2024
$3340*
Zip through the clouds, walk in the jungles, tube the rivers and sun on the beach on this Costa Rica singles adventure. Your local tour leader/guide will share their knowledge and love of Costa Rica and are there to help ensure your vacation becomes an amazing memory. Enjoy the perfect mix of activities and leisure time on this wonderful vacation
Costa Rica Eco-Adventure & Beach Singles Vacation Itinerary
Vacation Day 1 - Friday: San Jose
Our singles trip begins as you arrive in San Jose and are met at the Juan Santamaria airport and transferred to our hotel. Meet your fellow travelers and tour leader at the Welcome Dinner (not included) at the RBG restaurant, right in our hotel.
Vacation Day 2 - Saturday: San Jose - Tortuguero
Today we depart to Tortuguero National Park on the Atlantic Coast, crossing Costa Rica from west to east, descending into the lowlands of the Caribbean coast. Our drive takes us towards the delightful North Caribbean. Admire the rainforest of Costa Rica and the beautiful Rio Sucio as we cross the majestic Braulio Carrillo National Park. We continue until Guápiles where we will stop to enjoy b
reakfast.
In Caño Blanco we board a river boat where our exciting tour really begins. During the two hour trip, we will observe various animals and vegetation. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge.
Spend the afternoon at the pool, kayaking or exploring the hotel.
Vacation Day 3 - Sunday: Tortuguero
After breakfast our group will explore by boat the National Park of Tortuguero which shelters a fabulous array of wildlife. There are unusually large populations of monkeys, amphibians, birds, including the great green macaw, fish and three species of marine turtles. Resident fauna include the tapir, ocelot, jaguars, collared peccaries, river otters, sloth, grisons, frogs, toucans, and the fascinating bulldog bats which feed on fish.
The wide-open canals make viewing easy for spotting crocodiles, giant iguanas, and basilisk lizards basking atop the branches, swallow-tailed hawks and vultures swooping over the treetops, and caimans on the fallen raffia palm branches at the side of the river.
After lunch back at the lodge we head into Tortuguero town and the Caribbean Conservation Center. The town of Tortuguero has a fairly basic life style. There are no cars in the island town of Tortuguero but there are a few shops and restaurants. Be sure to walk the little foot paths to Tortuguero beach, the most important nesting site of the endangered green turtle in the Western Hemisphere.
At night we can take an optional taxi boat in to town and dance or karaoke with the locals.
Vacation Day 4 - Monday: Tortuguero - Arenal
Eat an early breakfast before we board the boats back to Caño Blanco port where our private transfer takes us to the Arenal Area.
After lunch at the El Ceibo restaurant, we continue to La Fortuna and get our first full view of the majestic Arenal Volcano. It is the only volcano in Costa Rica constantly active since it woke up after 400 years with the big 1968 eruption producing huge ash columns, explosions & glowing red lava almost every day. It is considered one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world.
Vacation Day 5 - Tuesday: Arenal
This morning it's time to explore the town and to explore La Fortuna Waterfalls. It is a short walk into the forest to the 230' high waterfall. The steps down to the base are steep but there's a “natural pool” for swimming so bring your suits and a hearty sense of adventure the water is chilly.
Now it is time to sit on our butts and float. Our tubing course is about 500 meters long in total but you can 
choose to run just the lower section which is only about 180 meters and maintains total visibility to our open viewing area to make you feel more comfortable.
After a long day soak in the hot mineral springs at The Springs. Take time out to relax in the thermal Hot Springs and naturally heated Jacuzzis, so close that you well feel the rumblings of the volcano. After a long day soak in the hot mineral springs at Ecotermales. Take time out to relax in the thermal Hot Springs and naturally heated Jacuzzis, so close that you will feel the rumblings of the volcano. Then enjoy dinner at Ecotermales.
Vacation Day 6 - Wednesday: Arenal - Monteverde
After breakfast we board our pontoon boat for a 40 minute ride to Río Chiquito, a little town on the other side of the lake from Arenal. Once there we have a short break before a 1.5 hour ride to our hotel in Monteverde.
The Monteverde Cloud Rain Forest is known for its conservation efforts and lifestyle centered on nature. There are more than 
100 species of mammals including 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds, tens ofthousands of insect species and 2,500 species of plants.
This afternoon it is time for ziplining through a canopy of trees. - Sky Trek is a system of trails, suspension bridges, and zip lines that offer visitors the opportunity to observe, view and appreciate tropical vegetation from different vantage points above the canopy. Two suspended bridges in, and above the canopy, one 265 feet long, and one 60 meters. There are three platforms above the canopy, connected by zip lines, a canopy observation tower 72' high and 10 cables system with the longest 1,400 feet.
Vacation Day 7 - Thursday: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Before we depart Monteverde we will hike in the reserve for a few hours. Elevation ranges from 600 meters above sea level to 1800 meters on isolated peaks. Trails are in excellent condition with railings on the steps and in some cases slices of tree trunks creating a lily pond like path to keep people from walking through mud.
Then we transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio where we check into our full-service hotel, The Parador Resort and Spa. It's time for swimming or pool side sunning and we have three options, all overlooking the gleaming turquoise Pacific: choose from the beautiful centrally-located infinity pool with swim-up bar and terrace restaurant, our secluded adult-only pool, or the infinity pool with waterfall and Jacuzzi.
Vacation Day 8 - Friday: Manuel Antonio
Sleep late or see how many different kinds of flora and fauna you can spot in a 2 ½ hour morning nature walk. Learn about the history of the Quepoa Indians and Costa Rica’s past in regard to the Manuel Antonio area, and come back with ideas as to how to help preserve this priceless. At the end of the walk savour some local fresh fruits and refreshments.
Enjoy the remainder of the day on the white sand beaches that stretch for miles along the coastline from Manuel Antonio Park, providing numerous options for surfing, sunning, kayaking and parasailing. The free shuttle service will transport you to the stunning beaches of Manuel Antonio, a quick ten minute ride away.
Tonight our singles group will get check out the local night life.
Vacation Day 9 - Saturday: Manuel Antonio - San Jose
After breakfast, free time to enjoy the hotel and the beach before we transfer back to San José. The hotel sits atop Punta Quepos promontory, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest. The property´s grounds are home to many species of monkeys, sloths and a variety of birds, such as macaws, falcons, toucans and more.
Tonight enjoy our farewell dinner at a local Costa Rican restaurant.
Vacation Day 10 - Sunday - San Jose - Costa Rica Singles Vacation Ends
Have breakfast at your leisure then say goodbye to your new single friends as you take the provided shuttle to the airport. You can depart anytime during the day (just remember you will have to depart the hotel about 3 hours before your flight)
Hotels
| San Jose - Parks Inn |
Arenal - Hotel Arenal Paraiso |
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| Tortuguero - Evergreen Lodge | Monteverde - EL Establo | Manuel Antonio - Parador Hotel |
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Date: December 6 - December 15, 2024
*The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $850 Not Included * International Airfare * Optional Pre or Post-Night hotel - $135 including transfer |
Deposit $400 Balance Due September 1, 2024 FAQ and Cancellation Policy |