ESCORTED TOURS ISLAND HOPPING DESTINATIONS


of Fiji, and the lush scenery of remote Vanuatu, stopping off at smaller islands along the way. Book it: Cosmos Tours & Cruises’ new Sydney & South Pacific Treasures Cruise starts at £3,187 for 22 days, including return flights to Sydney, B&B on land and full-board on the cruise, transfers, city tour and a sightseeing cruise. cosmostoursandcruises.co.uk


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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS There can be no better island-


hopping adventure than retracing the steps of Charles Darwin through the Galapagos. This wish-list destination is growing ever-more achievable, with more UK operators featuring cruises alongside land tours of Peru and, increasingly, mainland Ecuador. There are flights from Quito and Guayaquil to the largest


island, Santa Cruz, and to San Cristobal. Collette’s tour flies to the latter after two nights in the Ecuadorian capital, before moving on to Espanola Island, which is guarded by a colony of sea lions and has a coastline frequented by manta rays and white-tipped sharks. Next is


Floreana Island, where it’s possible to snorkel with green sea turtles, and Santa Cruz to visit the famous Charles Darwin Research Station and walk inside dormant lava tubes, before finishing the Galapagos portion of the tour spotting marine iguanas and fur seals in Daphne Island.


The tour continues with stays


in Guayaquil, Lima, Cusco and the iconic train ride to Machu Picchu. Book it: Collette’s 16-day The Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu tour costs from £6,549, including flights from London, excursions, most meals and more. gocollette.com


LEFT: Iguanas in Galapagos


50 travelweekly.co.uk 3 March 2016


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