Ashley & Will

A spectacular 2-hour drive in private transport takes us to Cotopaxi Volcano, 5897m, the highest active volcano in the world. We will visit a museum in the park and hike around a lagoon at the bottom of the volcano to learn about the flora and fauna found at this altitude. We then continue by car up the volcano to the parking lot, at over 4500m. Then we walk approximately 1.5hrs to the refuge at 4800m, and after a short break, continue to the glacier.

In the Galapagos Islands there is a park entrance fee currently of $100 USD per person. This is payable on arrival in the park and is not included in the cost of the trip. This fee funds Park maintenance and supervision in Galapagos, as well as ecological study, conservation and infrastructure development in Ecuador's other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the National Park System are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage.

We will take a two hour drive to the Termas de Papallacta. They are located on the Cinnamon trail, (65km from Quito) which is the same route that Francisco de Orellana took in 1542 when he crossed the Andean mountain range in search of spices and gold, and discovered the Amazon River. We will take a short cut, passing by the church of Guapulo and have a wonderful ride in the paramo (tundra). The highest point reached is 4150m; we descend to a spectacular setting at 3300m.

While onboard the Galapagos yacht, and throughout our entire honeymoon, we would love to graciously tip the people that help us have the perfect honeymoon

Amazing wildlife, both on land and in the sea is the draw of the remote Galapagos Islands, and we will step aboard a motor yacht for four days of exploration! We will stay in one of the two suites aboard the yacht. We thank you for helping us with the cost of our one of a kind honeymoon!!!

While aboard our 100 foot yacht, we would love to relax with a couple cocktails after a day of exploring!

We have to allow some extra cash for meals that aren't included. (Luckily most of them are!)

Help us prepare for this exciting Equadorian expedition! Here are just a few of the supplies we will need to stock up on before we go: Day hiking pack, Camera and film, binoculars, Windproof/waterproof jacket, Sun hat, hiking pants/track pants, insect repellent, Sturdy walking shoes, Sport sandals, First-aid kit, etc.

Our Galapagos adventure tour involves a Local Payment of 300 dollars per person that is paid to the Leader/Representative in cash on day 1 of our tour. This Local Payment is put towards local expenses, such as arranging internal flights as well as entrance and guide fees.

Any help to get to and from our destination is a wonderful gift. We will be thanking you long after take off.

We'll toast to our new life together as we uncork the effervescence of a bottle of champagne in a room decorated with flowers and candles.

Before we head out into the jungles of South America, we have to protect ourselves by getting immunized.