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Unforgettable small ship cruising adventures in Unforgettable small ship cruising adventures in the Galápagos Islands. the Galápagos Islands.
WildEarthTravelhas:
100+differentGalápagosIslandsitinerariesrangingfrom 4to16days.Choosefrom35+smallshipsrangingfrom 14to100+passengersfromsmallcatamaransand motorisedyachts,toluxuriousvesselswithonboard amenitiesincludinggyms,spasandpools
Silversea
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Central & Western islands
“SpottingaBlue-footedBoobywasthehighlightofmy timealongthecoastline.Itwasamazingtoseeits strikinglybrightbluefeet!HikinguptotheFernandina calderaandlearningaboutthehistoryofthisvolcanic paradisewerealsostandoutmomentsofmytrip”
“FromwalkingamongGiantTortoisestosnorkelling alongsideplayfulSeaLions,MarineIguanas,and SeaTurtles,everymomentfeltlikesteppinginto nature’sparadise.Iespeciallylovedhoweachisland wevisitedwassouniquelydifferentfromthelast”. Wesharesomeofourtravelhighlights... Wesharesomeofourtravelhighlights...
North & Eastern Islands
island adventures
“I’vebeenfortunateenoughtovisitjustaboutallthe islandsintheGalápagos,highlightswereseeingthe rareWavedAlbatross;FernandinaIslandforits volcaniclandscapes,penguinsandmarinelifeand TowerIslandforitsrangeandabundanceofbirdlife “
KaronfromWildEarthTraveltakesusthroughherrecent triptotheGalápagosandhelpfulinformationabout bookingyouradventuretothiswildlifehaven.Whatyou’ll learn:
TypicalGalápagossmallshipexperiences
Thebesttimetovisitandmust-seeattractions
Yourcruisingoptions
WildEarthTravelisownedandoperatedbyexpeditionleaders withover20years’experiencevoyaging,leadingandcreating expeditionsallovertheglobe.WhilebasedinChristchurch,New Zealand,wehaveledexpeditions,travelledextensivelywithin andsentmanyhappytravellerstotheGalápagosIslandswhere weworkwitharangeofoperators,includingmanylocally ownedsuppliers,tobringyouthebestoftheregion.
Ifyouenjoyamorepersonal styleoftravelwhereyou interactwithsmallergroups, discovermoreandengage withyourfellowtravellers,then ourjourneysandprograms couldbejusttheticketfor you!BytravellingwithWild EarthTravelweguarantee thatyouwillspendlesstime inqueuesandmoretime experiencingtheunique destinationsontheitinerary
Whileyouwillfindaselection ofhand-pickedjourneysin thisbrochure,itisbyno meanseverythingwehaveon offer Withover2,000journeys availableworldwide,Ifyou don’tfindaprogramthatsuits yourrequirements,please checkourwebsiteorcontact ustostartyouradventure!
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W I L D E A R T H
Price Guide:
US$3K to $20K. Luxury small ship coastal expedition.
When
to Travel:
All year round. The warm season runs Dec – May and cool season: Jun – Nov and average daytime temperatures range from 27-32°C and 21-27°C respectively
Duration:
A 7-10 day voyage is best, however it is possible to do a shorter, 3-night cruise (although not recommended) and for clients wanting to cover all of the islands, there are 15-day voyages available
When to Book:
There are regular weekly departures. It's recommended to book around 6 months in advance as dates book out quickly!
Pre-/Post- Cruise Options:
Fly into Quito or Guayaquil Generally travellers need to arrive the day before cruise departure and have accommodation for the night of disembarkation. Some operators will include a night at a hotel either side of their trip in Quito or Guayaquil
Wild Earth Travel can book hotels, plus any additional activities
Stay in a local hacienda (estate) or eco lodge of which some offer tours Private driver and guide for days trips to Otavalo market and/or Mt Cotopaxi
There are lots of options for adventure, hiking, birding, culture and history, which can be customised for your clients
Handy Information
Quito is a great base for further exploration and the travel time from airport to the city: 1-2 hrs Guayaquil airport to city: 20mins. This coastal city enjoys a tropical climate, so is good for a stop over
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
Anarchipelagositting1000kmwestofEcuador,the Galápagosislandsareanadventurer’sdelight,renownedfor theirdistinctiveandabundantwildlife,aswellasstriking volcaniclandscapes.
TheGalápagos’isolationandsparseness,whichleadtothe evolutionofmanyofitsuniqueinhabitants,iswhatalso makesthisregionbestexploredbysmallship
Workingwiththelargestnumberofsmallshipsavailablein theGalápagosandalsohavingexperiencedtheislands firsthand,TheWildEarthteamwillmatchyourclientwiththe shipandvoyagetosuitthem
HIGHLIGHTS
Mostweek-longvoyagesvisiteitherthewesternislandsor theeasternislands Yourclientscancombinethesetrips intoalonger,two-weektriptoseealltheislands
Wildlife
Sealions,marineiguanas,landiguanas,turtles,tortoises,fur sealsarejustsomeofthewildlifeyouwillseefromone islandtothenext;however,thereareuniqueeco-systems andwildlifeoneachoftheislands.Forexamplethe FlightlessCormorantisonlyfoundonFernandinaand IsabelaIslands;theWavedAlbatrossonEspañolaIsland andtheRed-footedBoobyisgenerallyfoundonTower Island.Ifyourclienthasaparticularareaofinterest,letus knowandwecanmatchthemtotheitinerarythatwould suitbest.
Geology
TheGalápagosareageologicalmarvel,showcasinga diversearrayofvolcanicformationsandlandscapes includingvolcaniccones,craters,andextensivelavatunnels onislandslikeSantiago Theeasternislands,likeEspañola andSanCristóbal,displaymoreerodedvolcanic landscapessculptedbynaturalforces
Water-basedActivities
Snorkellingandkayakingisofferedbymostvessels Divingis onlyavailableviaspecialiseddiveboats
Galápagos FAQs Galápagos FAQs
Weanswersomeofyourfrequentlyaskedquestions... Weanswersomeofyourfrequentlyaskedquestions...
HowdoIgettotheGalápagosIslands?
FrommainlandEcuador(QuitoorGuayaquil)takeadomestic flighttoeitherBaltraIsland(GPS)orSanCristobalIsland(SCY).
DoIneedapermittovisittheislands?
VisitorsmustpaythegalápagosNationalParkentrancefeeof US$200(tohelpsupportconservationoftheislands)andUS$20 migrationcontrolfee(tohelpregulateimmigrationtotheislands) uponarrival.Thesefeeswillbeincludedinyourcruisefare.
WhenisthebesttimetotraveltotheGalápagos
Anytime!TheGalápagosIslandsenjoyastableclimateyearroundduetotheirequatoriallocation.Youwill,however,findslight variationwiththewarm,wetseason(Dec–May)bringinghigher temperatures,occasionalrain,andcalmer,warmerwatersideal forsnorkelling.Thecool,dryseason(Jun–Nov)seescooler temperatures,moreovercastskies,andnutrient-richwatersthat attractabundantmarinelife.Peaktraveltimesinclude December–JanuaryandJune–Augustduetoholidays.
WhatshouldIpack?
Packlight,breathableclothing,swimwear,comfortablehiking shoes,ahat,sunglasses,sunscreen,awaterproofcamera(or waterproofcaseforyourphone),andbinocularsforwildlife viewing.Don'tforgetinsectrepellentandareusablewaterbottle.
WhichvesselshouldIchoose?
Thisdependsonpersonalpreferenceandboatingexperience. Somepreferlargershipswithmorepeople,whileothersenjoythe intimacyofasmallerboat.Largervesselsoffermoreamenities, havehigherstafflevels,greaterpersonalspace,variedcuisine, internetaccess,andpotentiallymoreonshoreoptions Thereare alsomid-sizedyachtsthatbalancebothexperiences.
PlanningYourUltimateGalápagosExpedition... PlanningYourUltimateGalápagosExpedition...
Whattosee?
Withadiverserangeofwildlifeandlandscapesoptions,it’sworth consideringwhat’sonyourmust-seelistbeforeyougo.Isitgiant tortoises,blue-footedboobies,marineiguanas,andpenguins?Or perhapsFernandina’svolcanicterrain,Española’salbatross colony,andGenovesa’sbirdcliffs?WiththeGalápagos’Big15 speciestochoosefrom,ourguideonpage10canhelpyouplan yourperfectwildlifeencounters.
Whentogo?
Beingclosetotheequator,theweatherintheGalápagosis generallyconsistent.However,differenttimesoftheyearbring uniquewildlifebehaviours,frommatingdancestohatching seasons Considerwhatyoumostwanttoseewhenplanning yourvisit.Alsoworthconsideringisthepeaktravelseason,which generallycoincideswithUS holidays
Wheretogo?
EachGalápagosislandoffersuniqueexperiences.Someare knownforwildlife,othersfordramaticscenery.Beforechoosinga voyage,considerwhichislandsandattractionsyou’dliketo explore.Checkouttheislandguideonthefollowingpagetoget youstarted
Howlongtogofor?
Howmanydaysdoyouhave?Ourvoyagesrangefrom4to16 days,sochoosewhatfitsyourschedulebest.Back-to-back voyagesisanoptionforthosewantingtoseemore
Whotocruisewith?
Lookingforluxuryamenitiesortop-tierdivingfacilities?Selecta smallexpeditionvesselthatsuitsyourneedsandtravelstyle.
Galápagos Islands Galápagos Islands
IIslandsOverview... slandsOverview...
NorthernIslands:
Genovesa–"BirdIsland"withred-footed boobies,frigatebirds,andasunkencaldera perfectforsnorkelling.
Marchena–Remote,pristinewatersteeming withhammerheadsharks,rays,andseaturtles
Pinta–FormerhomeofLonesomeGeorge, ruggedshores,sealions,andconservation effortsforgianttortoises
WesternIslands:
Isabela–SierraNegravolcano,lavatunnels, penguins,andmantarays.
Fernandina–Marineiguanas,flightless cormorants,lavafields,andwhalesightings.
SouthernIslands:
Floreana–PostOfficeBay,Devil’sCrown snorkeling,flamingolagoonsandgreensea turtles
CentralIslands:
SantaCruz–CharlesDarwinResearchStation, TortugaBay,gianttortoises,andlavatunnels. SantaFé–UniqueSantaFélandiguanas, toweringcacti,turquoisebay,andsealion colonies
Santiago–Blacklavaflows,furseals,tidal pools,andreefsharks
Bartolomé–PinnacleRock,panoramicviews, nestingseaturtles,andGalápagospenguins
Pinzón–Recoveredgianttortoisepopulation, snorkellingwithsealions,reefsharks,and vibrantmarinelife
EasternIslands: SanCristóbal–KickerRockdiving,sealionsat LaLobería,andCerroBrujo’swhite-sandbeach. Española–Wavedalbatrossnesting,Punta Suárezblowhole,andGardnerBay’ssealionfilledbeaches
The Galápagos Big 15 The Galápagos Big 15
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GalápagosGiantTortoise
Canweighupto250kgand 100years pecies ithdifferent
GalápagosFurSeal
Theworld’ssmallestsealwith femalesweighingaround 30kg.Theseplayful,social mammalsloungeonbeaches andfrolicinwater.
LandIguana
Theseherbivoresaidplant dispersalandsurvivelong periodswithoutwaterby eatingsucculents Theyface threatsfrominvasivespecies.
SantaFeLandIguana
FoundonlyonSantaFeIsland, isdistinguishedbyitscameltonedskinandtaperedsnout. Itsdietmainlyconsistsof prickly-pearcactus
Frigatebirds
Catchmostoftheirfoodwhile inflight Malesofbothspecies (greatandmagnificent) inflateanimpressiveredgular sactoattractamate.
GalápagosHawks
Theapexpredatorofthe Galápagos,thesehawkscan oftenbeseenperchedon rocksorhuntingforsmaller prey.
MarineIguana
Onceland-based,theyhave evolveduniquemarine adaptations,includingsaltextractingglandsandspecialised teethforalgaegrazing.
Blue-FootedBooby
Famousfortheirstrikingblue feet,themaleboobyperforms anelaboratecourtshipdance toattractamate.Theyare knownfortheirplayfulnature
NazcaBooby
ThelargestGalápagosbooby species,theyaresnow-white withblackfeetandanorange, flatterbeak Highlycompetitive, theyoftenexhibitsiblicide
Red-FootedBooby
Withitsdistinctivestrikingred feetthisthemostnumerous yetleast-seenboobyinthe Galápagos Itnestsintrees, usinglongtoestogriptwigs
FlightlessCormorant
Thelargestandrarestofits kind,lostflightabilitydueto absenceofpredatorsandto divedeeperforfood Usually, malesraiseoffspring.
GalápagosSeaLion
Thesmallestsealionspecies isendemictotheislands, divesupto580m,andhasa populationofaround20,000, thoughitisendangered.
WavedAlbatross
Thelargestbirdontheislands, itisknownforitsuniquecliff edgetake-offsandelaborate courtshipwhichisshowyand involvesacolourfuldance.
GalápagosFlamingo
ThishighlyvulnerablesubpopulationoftheAmerican flamingo,has500individuals Theirdiet,richincarotene, givesthemtheirredcolour.
GalápagosPenguin
Therarestofall18penguin speciesandtheonlyone livingontheequator They breedyear-roundandseek shadeandpanttostaycool.
Wanttoknowmore?
Wehavemoreinformationaboutthe Big15(andotherGalápagos)wildlife atourdisposal,simplycontactusand we’llhappilyshareitwithyou!
GALÁPAGOS SHIPS
WildEarthTravelpartnerswithadiverserangeofsmall shipoperators,offeringunrivalledaccesstotheremote wondersoftheGalápagosIslands placeslargerships simplycannotreach Thisallowsforup-closewildlife encounters,secludedbeaches,andpristinemarine environments
Oursmallexpeditionvesselsfeatureflexibleitineraries, enablingspontaneoussnorkellingstops,wildlifeviewing, andguidedshoreexcursionsledbyexpertnaturalists Withaccesstoover35ships,fromintimatemotorised yachtstolarger,moreluxuriousvessels,weofferoptions tosuiteverytraveller.Exploreourfleet(right)andfindthe perfectshipforyourGalápagosadventure.
Belowisaselectionofour Galápagosvessels
Aqua AquaGalápagos
AquaMare ArchipelI
Alya Bonita
Calipso
CormorantII
EcoGalaxy Elite
Endemic
GalápagosAngel
GalápagosHorizon
GalápagosLegend
GalápagosSeamanJourney
GalápagosSky Galaxy
GalaxyDiver
GalaxyOrion
GalaxySirius
GrandMajestic
Infinity IsabelaII
LaPinta
Monserrat
NationalGeographicDelfina
NationalGeographicEndeavourII
NationalGeographicIslanderII NaturalParadise
NemoI,II&III
OceanSpray Origin,Theory&Evolve SantaCruzII
SilverOrigin Solaris
TreasureofGalápagos Tribute
smallshipcruiseistheultimatewaytoexperience theGalápagosIslands,offeringexclusiveaccesstoremote locations,expert-guidedexploration,andanintimate wildlifeexperience.Ouroperatorsareabletoprovide flexibleitinerariesandup-closeencounterswiththe islands’extraordinarybiodiversity
ManyoftheGalápagos’mostpristineanduntouchedsites areonlyaccessiblebysmallshipsandourvesselscan navigateshallowwaters,allowingforguidedshore landingsviapagna(zodiac)boats.Thismeansyoucan visitmultipleislands,eachwithitsowndistinctlandscapes andwildlife,fromvolcaniccoastlinesandaridcactiforests tolushhighlandsteemingwithlife. WildlifeencountersintheGalápagosareunparallelled.You mightfindyourselfwalkingamonggianttortoisesinthe highlands,watchingmarineiguanasbaskonblacklava rocks,orsnorkellingalongsideplayfulsealions,andthat’s justthestart!
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5DayCalipsoCruise
5days|FROMUS$4,345pp*
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DAY1:SanCristobal VisitWitchHill,apicturesquebeachwith whitesand,seaturtles,rays,andboobybirds,offeringgreat opportunitiesforsnorkellingandswimming
DAY2:Bartholomew&SantiagoIslands Explorevolcanic formationsandPinnacleRock,withstunningviewsand snorkelling,thenvisitChineseHatIsletforgeologicalwonders andlavaformations
DAY3:Fernandina&IsabelaIslands VisitEspinozaPoint,home topristineecosystemsandflightlesscormorants,andTagus CovewithtrailsofferingviewsandapeacefulbeachatPunta Tortuga.
DAY4:IsabelaIsland.ExploreUrbinaBay’supliftedcoastlinewith strandedmarinelifeandgreatsnorkeling,thenvisitMoreno Pointforbirdwatching,tidepools,andsightingsofseaturtles andsharks
DAY5:NorthSeymourIsland.Discoverwildlife,includingsea lions,blue-footedboobies,andfrigatebirds,formedby submarinelava,thentransfertoBaltraAirport
5days|FROMUS$4,514*pp
AboardIsabelaII|Departuresyearround
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DAY1:Baltra&SantaCruz ArriveatBaltra,ferrytoSantaCruz, andenjoylunchintheHighlands VisittheCharlesDarwin ResearchStation,seegianttortoises,andexplorePuertoAyora beforeembarking
DAY2:Bartolome&Santiago ClimbtoBartolome’ssummitfor breathtakingviews,thentakeapangaridearoundPinnacle Rocktospotpenguins ExploreSullivanBay’slavafieldsand witnessGalápagos’volcanicorigins
DAY3:SantaCruz&Santiago WalkpastalagoonatDragon Hilltoseeflamingosandmarinelife,thensnorkel AtBuccaneer Cove,admiredramaticcliffs,rockformations,andabundant seabirds.
DAY4:Isabela&Fernandina.TakeadinghyrideatPunta VicenteRocatoobserveseals,cormorants,andpenguins.At PuntaEspinoza,witnessasurrealvolcaniclandscapeteeming withmarineiguanasandhawks.
DAY5:BaltraIsland.DisembarkatBaltraandtransfertothe airport,markingtheendofanunforgettableGalápagos adventure
InfinityGalápagos8-DayCruiseB
8days|FROMUS$8,745pp*
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DAY1:SanCristobalIsland Arrive,settleintotheyacht,and explorePuertoChinoBeach VisittheDavidRodriguezBreeding Centertoseegianttortoisesinaprotectedhabitat
DAY2:SantaFe&SouthPlaza HikescenictrailsonSantaFe, spottingcactiandwildlife ExploreSouthPlaza’ssteepcliffs, hometosealions,landiguanas,andvibrantvegetation
DAY3:SantaCruz VisittheFaustoLlerenaBreedingCenterto seegianttortoisesupclose HiketothestunningTwinCraters, formedbycollapsedundergroundchambers.
DAY4:Isabela.DiscoverMorenoPoint’slavaformationsandtide poolsteemingwithmarinelife.Takeadinghyridethrough ElizabethBaytoseepenguinsandblue-footedboobies.
DAY5:Isabela.WalkalongUrbinaBay,upliftedin1954,now hometomarinefossilsandwildlife.VisithistoricTagusCove,a formeranchoragewithstunningridgeviews
DAY6:Fernandina&Isabela.AtEspinozaPoint,seeflightless cormorantsandmarineiguanas SnorkelatVicenteRocaPoint, whereseaturtles,seahorses,andtheelusiveMolamolathrive
DAY7:Santiago&Bartholomew.ExploreEgasPort’stidepools
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andfurseals.ClimbtoBartholomew’s volcanosummitforbreathtakingviewsand snorkelnearPinnacleRockwithpenguins
DAY8:NorthSeymour&Departure.Observe wildlifeincludingsealionsandfrigatebirds, onNorthSeymour TransfertoBaltraAirport foryourflightbacktothemainland
NaturalParadiseGalápagos8-DayCruiseB
8days|FROMUS$7,145pp*
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DAY1:BaltraAirport&SantaCruz-EdenIslet ArriveatBaltra Airportandtransfertoyourvessel ExploretheenchantingEden IsletonSantaCruz
DAY2:Isabela VenturetoIsabela'sVicenteRocaPoint, witnessingitsdiversemarinelife VisitFernandina'sEspinosa Point,hometouniquewildlifeandcaptivatinglandscapes
DAY3:Isabela Exploretheintriguinglandscapesandwildlifeof UrbinaBay DiscoverMorenoPoint,anotherofIsabela's treasures,withitsstrikinggeologicalformations
DAY4:Isabela HiketothemajesticSierraNegraVolcanoon Isabela,admiringitsimpressivecaldera ExploreIsabela's wetlandsandvisittheArnaldoTupizaBreedingCenter.
DAY5:ChineseHatIslet&MosqueraIslet.Explorethe distinctivelandscapesofChineseHatIslet.VisitMosqueraIslet, hometofascinatingwildlifeandstunningbeaches.
DAY6:FloreanaIsland.Witnessbreathtakingviewsat BaronessViewingPointandengagewiththeuniquehistoryof PostOfficeBay.DiscoverCormorantPointandChampionIslet, observingtheisland'sdiversewildlife
DAY7:Española ExploreSuarezPoint, teemingwithwildlifeandremarkable landscapes VisitGardnerBayandthe adjacentislets
DAY8:SanCristobal:DiscoverLobosIsland, hometoplayfulsealions Concludeyour journeywithatransfertotheairport
NatureandWildlifeExpedition
7days|FROMAU$9,886*pp
AboardSantaCruzII|Departuresyearround
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DAY1:Quito WelcometoEcuador’scapital,Quito,aUNESCOlistedcitywithcolonialarchitectureandrichhistory Explorethe OldTown’svibrantplazasandmagnificentchurchesorvisit CalleLaRonda,ahistoricstreetlinedwithshopsandcafes
DAY2:CotopaxiNationalPark VisitoneofSouthAmerica’s mostactivevolcanoes StopattheInterpretationCentreto learnaboutthearea’seruptions,flora,andfauna Walkaround LimpiopungoLagoon,whereyoumightspotAndeanCondors andllamas EnjoylunchbeforereturningtoQuito
DAY3:FlytotheGalápagos Amorningflighttakesyouto BaltraIsland,whereyou’llboardSantaCruzII Intheafternoon, visitLasBachasBeachonSantaCruzIsland,apristinewhite beachwhereyoucanseeflamingos,seaturtles,andWWII-era sunkenbarges Snorkelorswimbeforereturningforawelcome cocktailandbriefing
DAY4:SantiagoIsland.VisitBuccaneerCove,ascenicsitewith marinebirds,sealions,andstrikingrockformationslikeElephant RockandTheBishop.Later,explorePuertoEgas,knownforits fur-sealcolonyandexoticbirdlife.Snorkelalongrocky shorelineswheremarineturtlesareoftenspotted.
DAY5:Rábida&BartoloméIslands.OnRábidaIsland,admire thestrikingredbeachanddiversewildlife,includingsealions, marineiguanas,andDarwin’sfinches Intheafternoon,visit BartoloméIsland’sPinnacleRock,whereyoucansnorkel,takea glass-bottomboatride,orhikeforstunningviews Keepaneye outforGalápagosPenguins
DAY6:GenovesaIsland.ClimbashortstairwaytoGenovesa’s rockyplateau,hometolargecoloniesofNazcaandRed-footed Boobies,Frigatebirds,andStormPetrels Kayakalongthecoast orvisitDarwinBay’sbeautifulbeachtoswimandobservethe abundantbirdlife
DAY7:SantaCruzTortoiseReserve Observegianttortoises roamfreely Explorethelushhighlandsbeforetransferringto BaltraAirport
“Hikingavolcano,watchingflamingosinthewild,and exploringvariousislands—thistripwasanunforgettable adventureandrecommendedforanyonewantingtodo alotinashortamountoftime!"
BelugaFernandinaGalápagosCruise
8days|FROMUS$5,850*pp
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DAY1:SantaCruzIsland BeginyourjourneyatBaltraAirport beforeexploringthehighlandsofSantaCruz,whereGalápagos gianttortoisesroamfreely VisittheCharlesDarwinStation, hometoimportantconservationprogramsforgianttortoises andlandiguanas
DAY2:SombreroChino&RábidaIsland DiscoverSombrero Chino,asmallvolcanicisletknownforsealions,marine iguanas,andGalápagospenguins ContinuetoRábidaIsland, famousforitsstrikingredsandbeach,aflamingo-filledlagoon, andexcellentsnorkelling
DAY3:IsabelaIsland ExploreIsabela,thelargestGalápagos island,formedbyfiveactivevolcanoes Highlightsincludethe SierraNegraVolcano,withoneoftheworld’slargestcalderas, andPuertoVillamil,acharmingtownnearatortoisebreeding centerandflamingolagoon Dependingonconditions,visit TintorerasorLosHumedalesformorewildlifeencounters.
DAYS4&5:Isabela’sWesternWonders.VisitPuntaMoreno,a stunninglavalandscapewithincredibleviewsofsurrounding volcanoes.CruisethroughElizabethBay,accessibleonlyby dinghy,wherepenguinsandseaturtlesthriveamong mangroves.AtUrbinaBay,seeupliftedcoralformations,giant tortoises,andcolorfullandiguanas.TagusCove,onceapirate hideout,offersascenichiketoDarwin’sCraterLake
DAY6:Fernandina&Isabela.ExploreFernandina,theyoungest andmostpristineisland,hometomassivemarineiguana coloniesandrarespecieslikeflightlesscormorants AtPunta Espinoza,seeGalápagoshawks,penguins,andsealions
ContinuetoPuntaVicenteRocaonIsabela,wheredramatic cliffsprovidehabitatforblue-footedboobiesandNasca boobies
DAY7:Santiago&BartolomeIslands PuertoEgasonSantiago Islandofferstidepoolsteemingwithmarinelife,alongwithfur seals,oystercatchers,andmarineiguanas Later,hikeBartolome IslandforaspectacularviewofPinnacleRock,followedby snorkelingwithsealionsandpenguins
DAY8:NorthSeymour&Departure Endyouradventureon NorthSeymourIsland,hometoblue-footedboobies,frigate birds,andswallow-tailedgulls FlybacktoQuitofromBaltra withunforgettablememoriesoftheGalápagos
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EastGalápagosExpeditionCruise
8days|FROMUS$11,550*pp
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DAY1:BaltraIsland BoardAquaMare,exploreBahiaBorrero’s beaches,spotseaturtlesandenjoyagourmetdinner
DAY2:GenovesaIsland HikeBahiaDarwin’scorallinebeach, snorkel,explorevolcaniclandscapesatElBarranco,spotrare birds,andstargazefromthesundeck
DAY3:BahíaSullivan&SombreroChino WalkSantiago’slava fields,snorkel,kayak,orpaddleboardatSombreroChino
DAY4:SantaCruzIsland ClimbBartoloméforPinnacleRock views,snorkelwithpenguins,visitCerroDragón’slandiguanas, andindulgeinaseafoodfeast.
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DAY5:Zanillo&FaustoLlerena.Seegianttortoises,visitDarwin Station’sbreedingcenter,explorePuertoAyora,andenjoysunset cocktailsorafull-daydivingexcursion.
DAY6:EspañolaIsland.SpotendemicspeciesatPuntaSuárez, snorkelwithsealionsandreeffishatOsbornIslet
DAY7:SantaFé&PlazaSur.HikePaloSantoforests,encounter landiguanas,snorkelorkayak,explorePlazaSur’swildlife
DAY8:LosGemelos.Visitthelushhighlands’twincratersbefore departingfromBaltra
Luxury:GalaxySiriusCruiseB
6days|FROMUS$6,650pp*
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DAY1:BaltraAirport&Highlands ArriveinBaltra,explorelush highlands,spotgianttortoises,diversebirdlife,andlavatunnels beforeexploringfreshwaterpondsandforests
DAY2:MorenoPoint&ElizabethBay Walklavafields,see flamingoes,marineiguanasandpenguins Snorkelforsea turtlesandseahorses Takeadinghytourthroughmangroves
DAY3:UrbinaBay&TagusCove Discoverupliftedcoastal lands,landiguanas,andnestingGalápagoshawks Snorkel amongseaturtles,thenhikehistoricTagusCoveandexplore nutrient-richwatersteemingwithlife
DAY4:EspinozaPoint&AlbemarlePoint VisitGalápagos' largestmarineiguanacolony,spotflightlesscormorants, penguins,andseaturtles.Snorkel,thenexploreWWII-eraruins.
DAY5:EgasPort&EspumillaBeach/BuccaneerCove.Walk Santiago’scoastline,encounterfursealsandlandiguanas, snorkelamongreefsharks,thenexploreEspumillaBeach’sdry forestsandhistoricBuccaneerCove.
DAY6:DragonHill.ObserveSantaCruz’sthrivinglandiguana population,flamingoes,andshorebirds Snorkelinsheltered waters,spottingreefsharks,rays,andcolorfulfish
Luxury:A-SanCristóbaltoSanCristóbal
10days|FROMAU$22,900pp*
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DAY1:Pre-Cruise&SanCristóbal Enjoytransfersandthistown
DAY2:KickerRock Visitthisgeologicalformationwithabundant birdlife,sealions,andmarinelife
DAY3:IslaBartolome ClimbtostunningviewsofPinnacleRock andsurroundingislands,andenjoysnorkellingatSullivanBay’s goldenbeach Explorepirate-influencedBuccaneerCove,with vibrantgeology,seabirds,seaturtles,andbothsealionspecies
DAY4:Isabela&Fernandina ExperiencemarinelifeatPunta VicenteRoca.VisitPuntaEspinoza,wheremarineiguanas,sea lions,andFlightlessCormorantsthrive.
DAY5:Isabela.Hikethroughvolcaniclandscapes,observing penguins,cormorants,anddiversebirdlife.Discovermangroves.
DAY6:Floreana.ExplorehistoricPostOfficeBayandlearnabout theisland’ssettlementandmailbarreltradition.Snorkelin crystal-clearwaters Seeflamingosandvibrantwildlife
DAYS7&8:SantaCruz.Explorelushhighlands,hometogiant tortoises Visitthebreedingcenterfortortoisesandland iguanas FreetimeinPuertoAyora Discoverahabitatforland iguanasandflamingos,withalagoonandvolcaniclandscape
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Snorkelinvibrantwaters,knownformarine lifelikesharksandmantarays.
DAY9:SanCristóbal.RevistSanCristóbal DAY10:PostCruise.Benefitfromprivate transfers,internationalflights,andhotel staysafteryourGalápagosadventure, ensuringasmoothreturnjourney
Luxury:B-SanCristóbaltoSanCristóbal
10days|FROMAU$22,800pp*
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DAY1:Pre-Cruise&SanCristóbal Enjoytransfers&thistown
DAY2:KickerRock Snorkelalongsidesealions,mantarays, andsharksnearthistoweringrockformation
DAY3:Genovesa Hikeupnaturalstepstoalavaplateau Snorkelinthecraterbaywithreeffish
DAY4:NorthSeymour Discoverlandiguanas,Frigatebirds,and Blue-footedBoobiesonthisruggedisland,knownforitslively wildlifedisplays Walkacrossdramaticlavafieldsfroma19thcenturyeruption,withstrikingrockformations
DAY5:Fernandina&Isabela CruisethroughtheBolívar Channel,spottingmarinelife AtPuntaMangle,seemangrove forestsshelteringturtles,sharks,andseabirds.Hikeovervast blacklavaflowsbetweenactivevolcanoes.
DAY6:SantaCruz.Explorethemistyhighlands,hometogiant tortoises,uniquemicroclimates,andrichfarmland.Visitthe CharlesDarwinResearchStation.FreetimeinPuertoAyora.
DAY7:Española.Relaxonapristinewhitesandbeachwithsea lions,MarineIguanas,andHoodMockingbirds.Witnessthe dramaticcliffsandseabirdcolonies
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DAYS8&9:SanCristóbal.Snorkel,see marinebirdsonruggedcliffs,andvisita whitesandbeachwithsealions Returnto PuertoBaquerizoMoreno DAY10:PostCruise. Benefitfromprivate transfers,internationalflights,andhotel staysafteryourGalápagosadventure
16days|FROMAU$22,026pp*
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DAY1:Ecuador ArrivalinQuitoorGuayaquilforahotel overnight,withoptionalpre-voyageextensions
DAY2:Embarkation FlytotheGalápagosandembarkon NationalGeographicDelfinaforanexplorationoftheislands
DAYS3-8:GalápagosIslands VisitislandslikeNorthSeymour, Bartolomé,Isabela,Fernandina,Española,andmore,discovering uniquewildlife
DAY9:Guayaquil/Lima Disembark,flytoLimaviaGuayaquil DAY10:Lima.ExplorecolonialLima,visitPlazaMayor,Casa Aliaga,andtheLarcoMuseum,withalocallunch.
DAY11:Lima/Cusco/SacredValley.FlytoCuscoandvisit Morayandalocalmarket.
DAY12:SacredValley.TourSacredValleysiteswithaNational GeographicexpertandvisitIncafortressOllantaytambo.
DAY13:SacredValley/MachuPicchu.TravelbytraintoMachu PicchuandstayatBelmondSanctuaryLodge,exploringover twodays
DAY14:MachuPicchu/Cusco.MorningexplorationofMachu Picchu,followedbytrainandbustraveltoCusco
NineoftheBestIsles+MachuPicchu
14days|FROMAU$19,267*pp
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DAY1:Lima Explorecolonialarchitectureandlocaldishes
DAY2:Cusco FlytoCusco,visitSacsayhuaman,andexplore IncaandSpanishcolonialarchitecture
DAY3:MachuPicchu TraveltoOllantaytamboandtakethe traintoMachuPicchuforaguidedtour
DAYS4&5:Quito FlytoQuito,exploreitsUNESCO-listedOld Townandvibrantculturalsites TourQuito’sOldTownandvisit the‘MiddleoftheWorldCity’tostraddletheEquator
DAY6:GalápagosIslands FlytotheGalápagos,embarkyour vesselandstartexploringDragonHill
DAY7:Isabela&Fernandina ExploreIsabela’sPuntaVicente RocaandFernandina,searchingforiconicGalápagoswildlife.
DAY8:SantaCruz.VisitCharlesDarwinResearchStation,see gianttortoises,andexploreSantaCruz’shighlands.
DAY9:Floreana.VisitPostOfficeBay.SnorkelatChampionIslet
DAY10:Baltra.Relaxonboardandenjoybeachactivitiesat LasBachasonSantaCruzIsland.
DAY11:SantiagoIsland.Explorebeaches,includingBuccaneer Cove,withopportunitiesforsnorkelling
DAY15:Cusco.TourCusco'scathedral,Inca TempleoftheSun,andSacsayhuamán DAY16:Cusco/Lima.FlyfromCuscoto Limaforafinalmorningatleisure,then departforhomeoranAmazonextension Flightsinitineraryincluded Flightsinitineraryincluded
DAY12:Rábida&Bartolomé Visitared beach Enjoystunningviewsandsnorkelling DAY13:Genovesa Explorebirdlifeandenjoy swimmingatDarwinBaybeach DAY14:SantaCruz/Baltra Seegiant tortoisesinthewildatSantaCruzbefore headingtoBaltraforyourflight
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Karonand hernewfound friendson Bartolomé Island
Ellenona (pangazodiac) safari
Underwatercam: aplayfulsealion inthewater.
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Karontakes aselfiewith someofthe locals.
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Fromfamiliescelebratingspecialoccasionsto honeymoonerslookingforsomethingalittlemoreprivate, we’vebookedmanygroupsonprivatechartersthrough Galápagos.Wespecialisein:
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ExperiencethevibrantheartofQuitowitha seamlesslyorganisedcitytourandhotelstay. Discoveritsrichculture,history,andcharm Thereareseveraloptionsavailable.
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AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
UncoverthewondersofthePeruvianAmazon onacruisealongtheAmazonRiver.Explore lushlandscapes,encounterdiversewildlife, andenjoyadventureexcursions
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Reconnectwithnatureinasecludedretreat withinabreathtakingnaturalreserve.Enjoy moderncomfort,expert-guidedexcursions, andexceptionalcuisine,allwhilesupporting conservationandlocalcommunities.
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