Galapagos Wildlife Holiday
Wildlife Galapagos: Cruise the Galapagos Islands Holiday Details
Pristine Galapagos Islands – First Class Small Sailing Boats - Amazing Wildlife – Volcanic Landscapes – Expert Guides – Delicious Food - Walk and Swim
Brief Description
- Eight day comfortable yacht cruise around the unique Galapagos Islands.
- Visit the outer islands to see a greater diversity of animals and landscapes.
- Maximise your wildlife experience with walks, snorkelling and kayaks.
- Sail with an expert naturalist guide.
- Select from a range of first class locally owned, characterful boats.
Walking Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 | Quito | Fly to Ecuador
Fly to Quito today. Relax in your central
first class hotel this evening. (b)
Day 2 | Quito | Explore colonial Quito
Relaxed morning walking tour of the colonial city centre in the company of your local guide. (b)
Day 3 | Galapagos | North Seymour wildlife
Fly to the Galapagos.
Board your yacht for an 8-day live-aboard cruise.
Walk close to the fearless wildlife this afternoon. (b,l,d)
Day 4 | Galapagos | Santa Cruz wildlife
Walk up to a collapsed volcanic crater to see giant tortoises in the wild.
This afternoon, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. (b,l,d)
Day 5 | Galapagos | Seabirds and sea lions
See a spectacular blow-hole and a broad spectrum of birdlife, including the blue-footed boobies and albatross.
This afternoon swim with playful sea lions. (b,l,d)
Day 6 | Galapagos | Devil’s Crown snorkel
Snorkel in the Devil’s Crown volcanic crater through beautiful coral formations and teeming marine life. (b,l,d)
Day 7 | Galapagos | Iguanas and penguins
Walk around marine iguanas warming on the rocks to find the colony of Galapagos penguins. (b,l,d)
Day 8 | Galapagos | Walk amongst wildlife
Visit one of the world’s most active volcanoes to walk amongst the flightless cormorants, sea lions and marine iguanas. (b,l,d)
Day 9 | Galapagos | Pinnacle Rock views
See Galapagos fur seal basking in pools along the shoreline.
(b,l,d)
Day 10 | Galapagos/Travel | Turtle Bay
Observe the delicate marine life in the sheltered Turtle Cove. Fly home or continue your journey with one of our suggested extensions. (b)
Day 11 | Home |
"It is impossible to be bored on a Galapagos trip, all the islands are different and fascinating. If you think you've snorkeled before, try snorkeling with sea lions, turtles and penguins in one trip." Louise C, 2006
Prices & Departures
2008 |
05 May | 30 Jun | 27 Oct | 28 Dec | £2,995pp 27 Jul | 01 Dec | £3,195pp 16 Nov | £2,795pp |
2009 |
25 May | £3,095pp 29 Jun | 22 Oct | £3,495pp |
Tailor made departures |
Year round | from £2,795pp |
| Prices include | Flights from LON/MAN; 8 Day Galapagos cruise; First class hotels (twin/double); Private transfers; All activities mentioned; and Meals (b,l,d) as per itinerary. |
| Not included | Galapagos park entrance fee (US$110); UK regional flights; personal expenses; local airport taxes ($6-$38); tips. |
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
The tailor made price quoted is intended to be realistic guideline for you.
Prices vary according to flights, boats and season. Please call for a definitive quote.
For reservations made more than 18 months in advance we reserve the right to adjust prices after booking. Call us or see our full terms & conditions to see how this would be managed.
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