METROPOLITAN TOURING is a travel corporation, based in Quito, Ecuador with over 50 years of experience, leaders in the operation of exciting, innovative and imaginative tours and excursions. Metropolitan has gained a worldwide reputation for impeccable service and the highest standards in terms of comfort, safety and value. The company caters to the most demanding clients, whether individuals, group travel, soft adventure or incentive groups and offers personalized service, regardless of group size. Its staff tailors itineraries to suit the diverse interests, and meet the specific needs, of all customers.
Gal�pagos Islands Metropolitan Touring is the pioneer of Galapagos Islands cruising, it owns and operates the MV SANTA CRUZ and the ISABELA II. Metropolitan's Galapagos expeditions are comprehensive discovery trips allowing guests the chance to see more of the wildlife and to become participants, not mere observers of the voyage. Our Galapagos expeditions are geared toward all aspects of the Galapagos: discovery, adventure, environmental interpretation, aquatic activities, relaxation, superb service and much more. The recently renovated 21-room Finch Bay Eco Hotel on Santa Cruz Island offers flexible soft adventure programs designed to bring guests in close contact with the unique wildlife and wondrous nature of the Gal�pagos National Park and Gal�pagos Marine Reserve. Activities include sea kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, bird watching, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding as well as visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station, a giant tortoise reserve, bay tours and day cruises to nearby visitor sites.
Land Tours Metropolitan Touring operates the historic Trans-Andean rail route between Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca, down the famous "Devil's Nose" with its brand new "Chiva Express" vehicles. It also offers privileged access to exclusive attractions, such as beautiful Colonial haciendas in the Andes, excursions along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Cotopaxi National Park, Indian markets and much more for an in-depth discovery of Ecuador, respecting and safeguarding nature and the native cultures.
Enchanted Expeditions (formerly Angermeyer�s Enchanted Expeditions) is a well known tour operator (IATA licensed) into its third decade of experience in the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. We have a reputation for excellent, personalized and well organized tours, catering to groups and FIT's.
Our international counter staff will be glad to assist with your national or international travel arrangements; from the planning of your itinerary to the issuing of air tickets, or even to the minor reservation details in your place of destination, so as to assure you a pleasant trip.
We are pioneers in the Galapagos operating 2 vessels:
Y/CACHALOTE I (86 1/2 ft. schooner)
This is a beautifully decorated motor/sailer recently built in 2002 to meet all security standards, according to international marine safety regulations.
Cachalote I accommodates 16 passengers in her 8 tastefully designed cabins (upper/lower berths including 2 with double lowers) all private baths with hot/cold water showers, fully airconditioned with independent air conditioning units in each cabin. There is plenty of deck space on 3 different wooden decks with seats and cushions to relax in the shade or sunbathe during the cruise.
Y/BELUGA (110 ft. motor yacht)
Also equipped with the most modern safety systems, Beluga accommodates 16 passengers in 8 double staterooms (4 lower/lower berths, 2 with matrimonial beds and 2 upper/lower berths) each with private bathroom (hot/cold water showers), fully air conditioned, spacious social areas everything with all the comfort and facilities of a deluxe motor yacht. Enjoy your time on board in the spacious sundeck or relax in the shade of the stern deck while cruising between the islands.
All our boats offer first class service on board with good food and excellent naturalist guides. Scuba diving is provided aboard Beluga and Cachalote I.
Additionally, we can make arrangements on any other boats in the Galapagos Islands in order to meet your specific needs of comfort and budget.
All tours, Galapagos or mainland are escorted by specialized multilingual guides with in-depth knowledge of areas visited and topics of interest.
On mainland Ecuador our many group and custom-made tours consider our clients special interest areas, highlighting culture (markets, archeological sites, modern art & crafts), nature (jungle programs, walking tours, birdwatching), adventure (trekking, biking, rafting, horseback riding), Spiritual focus, ecotourism, and much more. The tours are styled to adapt to clients particular needs, whether they are groups, individual travelers, students, elderly or families.
Please refer to our web site (www.enchantedexpeditions.com) for more detailed information on our tours. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at
Last Updated ( Friday, 23 September 2005 )
All Ecuador Travel
Written by Michelle Fletcher
Friday, 23 September 2005
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