Holiday details: Follow the footsteps of Charles Darwin and enjoy a 5-day cruise around the Galapagos islands. Travel to Quito, Ecuador and experience a day high in the Andes, including a tour round the equatorial city. Follow this with a 5-day guided cruise in the Galapagos, with the choice between an itinerary of the Eastern or Western Isles, both visiting the famous island of Santa Cruz. After this, a night’s accommodation in Guayaquil, with an optional tour of the riverside city.

Departs: 3 September, 26 September, 24 October.

Price: £3,495 for traveller 1, £1,747 for traveller 2 (saving £1,747). The price includes flights from London Heathrow to Quito (via Madrid) with Iberia, a 5-day tour of the Galapagos islands and a tour of Quito. All cruise meals are included and some others. Standard accommodation is included throughout the trip.

Book with: Cox and Kings.