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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS - Wildlife Trip

1 ½ weeks: Quito to Quito(optional flights from London) (EX-AAG)

Synopsis

A First Class yacht-based cruise around the \'Enchanted Isles\' with incredible wildlife encounters guaranteed

Profile

A live-aboard cruise on the Cachalote I with plenty of island visits for unique wildlife viewing opportunities. Travel by internal flight and motor yacht.

Trip tags

Food Of The World - Marine Wildlife - Bird Watching - Cruising - Bird Watching - Photography

Description

Darwin's inspiration for "The Origin of Species", the Galapagos are home to species found nowhere else on earth. We may find ourselves stepping over snoozing sea lions and iguanas or watching close-up the courting rituals of Blue-footed Boobies, albatross, or frigatebirds. A mask and snorkel reveals another exciting world; turtles, sharks, rays and colourful reef fish are abundant and sea lions just love to come and play! Our comfortable, first class yacht is ideal for low impact tourism, getting where the cruise ships can't go and for viewing the occasional pod of dolphins dancing in our bow wave. Small group sizes, expert guides and excellent cuisine all help to make this a unique and magical experience.

Group size

Min. 4, max. 16, plus English-speaking, registered Galapagos guide.

Notes

Local taxes US$110 (approx. £60), paid locally

Itineraries (Quito - Quito)

Day 1

Start Quito (evening).

Day 2

Free time to relax.

Day 3

Quito city tour.

Day 4

Early morning flight to Baltra; board boat and visit North Seymour.

Day 5

Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands of Santa Cruz.

Day 6

Sail to southernmost island of Espanola: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez.

Day 7

Floreana: Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay.

Day 8

Sail to Isabela, visit Punta Moreno and Elizabeth Bay.

Day 9

Visit Urbina Bay on Isabela, sail on to Punta Espinoza (Fernandina).

Day 10

Puerto Egas and Bartolome.

Day 11

Visit Turtle Cove and sail back to Baltra. Fly to Quito.

Day 12

End Quito.

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Departures

Reference	Departure		Arrival		Price GBP	Kitty	Notes
EX-AAG848	30 Nov 08	Quito	12 Dec 08	Quito	£2839	0	Notes
EX-AAG852	28 Dec 08	Quito	09 Jan 09	Quito	£3093	0	Notes
EX-AAG901	04 Jan 09	Quito	16 Jan 09	Quito	£3149	0	Notes
EX-AAG905	01 Feb 09	Quito	13 Feb 09	Quito	£2989	0	Notes
EX-AAG910	08 Mar 09	Quito	20 Mar 09	Quito	£2989	0	Notes
EX-AAG916	19 Apr 09	Quito	01 May 09	Quito	£2989	0	Notes
EX-AAG921	24 May 09	Quito	05 Jun 09	Quito	£2989	0	Notes
EX-AAG925	21 Jun 09	Quito	03 Jul 09	Quito	£3099	0	Notes
EX-AAG927	05 Jul 09	Quito	17 Jul 09	Quito	£3299	0	Notes
EX-AAG931	02 Aug 09	Quito	14 Aug 09	Quito	£3299	0	Notes
EX-AAG940	04 Oct 09	Quito	16 Oct 09	Quito	£2989	0	Notes
EX-AAG948	29 Nov 09	Quito	11 Dec 09	Quito	£2989	0	Notes
EX-AAG001	03 Jan 10	Quito	15 Jan 10	Quito	£3299	0	Notes
EX-AAG002	17 Jan 10	Quito	29 Jan 10	Quito	£3099	0	Notes
EX-AAG015	18 Apr 10	Quito	30 Apr 10	Quito	£3149	0	Notes
EX-AAG021	30 May 10	Quito	11 Jun 10	Quito	£3099	0	Notes
EX-AAG025	27 Jun 10	Quito	09 Jul 10	Quito	£3399	0	Notes