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Galapagos Islands Cruises and tours, yachts, expedition ships, hotels and dive resorts:

Tours and travel to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador with an Ecotourism company, we are experts in leading expeditions to the Galapagos Islands with naturalist guides.

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South and Central America travel directory and index of tours, hotels, cruises, transportation, vacation planners, trip guides, tour operators for organizing your travels to Latin America.

Galapagos Islands tour and cruises travel planner:

Galapagos Islands travel planner, description of the islands, tourist activities and sites, hotels, cruises and tours around the Enchanted Isles.

Amazon river cruises in Ecuador on board the Manatee Amazon Explorer:

Amazon riverboat eco tours to visit indigenous communities and tribes, birdwatching and adventure in company of naturalist guides..

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Galapagos travel & luxury cruises:

We operate the brand new (July 2006) M/C Anahi Catamaran, this boat replaces one of the older boats of our Galapagos fleet, we have 20 years experience offering unique wilderness trips, our guides are certified by the Galapagos National Park and offer passionate onsight and classroom style lectures. The M/C Anahi will offer a new level of comfort and service in the Islands with our pampered adventures.

Ecuador Mainland Hotel, Lodges & Hacienda Listing and Reservation Center

Ecuador's major cities hotel directory and booking site. From five star international brands to local hacienda lodges, there is an option for every taste. By personally inspecting each hotel and having close ties with them, here you will find the best deals for your nights in mainland Ecuador.

Online Travel Guide for Ecuador Travel

Your complete guide to the country of the four worlds. Our consultants will happily assist you from accommodations to tours, transfers to meals, and everything in between to assure you have a memorable Ecuador travel experience!

Complete Comprehensive Galapagos Islands Travel Adviser

Find all you need to plan the perfect Galapagos Islands getaway. Here you will find a list of must see attractions, accommodations in the archipelago's main islands, cruise tours and other alternatives. This travel advisor is an invaluable tool for anyone visiting the Enchanted Islands.

Cruise & Hotel Based Galapagos Island Tour Directory

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Galapagos Islands Hotel Index and Booking Site

Traditionally, the Galapagos Islands have been explored onboard cruises. Today though, it is possible to enjoy the Island's many treasures by staying in one of the many accommodations present in the archipelago's main three main islands. One of these rooms, bungalows, suites or cabins will be the perfect complement to a day filled with exploration.

Shamanic healing tour by the beach

Sample itinerary suggestion

Day 1 - Guayaquil - Samai retreat center
fly to Ecuador and be picked up in Guayaquil. We will pick you up at the airport and bring you to the Retreat center, about 2 hours northwest of Guayaquil.

Day 2 - Samai retreat center
Meet everyone, get connected with Shaman and groups. Become acquainted with area, beach, mountains and itinerary for the week.

Day 3 - Samai retreat center
Become acquainted with the Spirit Allies, Energy Belts. Have Sacred plant teaching by shaman.

Day 4 - Samai retreat center
Develop relationships with Spirit Allies, open up second energy belt. Optional Horseback ride into the forest. Return and Prepare for Ayahuasca ceremony. Starting at 7:00 pm and lasting through the night.

Day 5 - Samai retreat center
Rest and process Ayahuasca ceremony. Talk to the shaman about your experience. Continue work with Spirit Allies, and opening second energy belt. Take trip to ancient civilization archaeological site.

Day 6 - Samai retreat center
Start Cord cutting visualization techniques. Open third energy belt. Take trip to sacred water falls in forest. Return and prepare for Night Ayahuasca ceremony with shaman starting at 7:00 pm and lasting through the night.

Day 7 - Samai retreat center
Rest and talk with shaman about your experience during the Ayahuasca ceremony. Continue cord cutting techniques, clearing old relationships. Open fourth energy belt. Take to the beach for stone hunting and swimming, sun bathing etc.

Day 8 - Samai retreat center
Do energy expanding exercises, more work with Spirit allies, and opening up the fifth and sixth energy belts. Last night ceremony with the shamans including teaching on the healing techniques by the shaman starting at 7:00 pm and lasting through the night.

Day 9 - Samai retreat center - San Vicente Thermal baths - Guayaquil - home
Depart Samai center and stop over in San Vicente Thermal springs for therapeutic mud and Aloe Vera massages. Return to Guayaquil in afternoon for late afternoon or evening flight back home.

Travel companies that offer this tour:

Ecuador tours and Galapagos Cruises : Latin Trails offers custom itineraries, expert guides and private transportation for tours around Ecuador, we offer naturalist cruises on board our fleet of small yachts and expedition ship in the Galapagos Islands.