Galápagos A personally escorted tour

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1 Galápagos 2017 A personally escorted tour

2 Galápagos is an extraordinary place. Nowhere else can you experience such close encounters with remarkable animals like giant tortoises, marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, blue-footed and red-footed boobies, Galápagos penguins, and sea lions galore. The sheer amount of wildlife is amazing and even more exceptional is the behaviour of the wildlife, which actually seems oblivious to your presence. For a truly magical Galápagos expedition, join our proprietors Richard and Dawn Furlong aboard the privately chartered Celebrity Xperience. We ll explore the islands for a full week, with an option to join an exciting pre-voyage tour of Ecuador visiting Quito, Cuenca and Guayaquil. 19-day tour: 26th October to 13th November day tour: 2nd to 13th November For your financial security the air holidays and flights in this brochure are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 3710.

3 >> Situated 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands are a living laboratory, offering visitors a unique interaction with nature. >> The Celebrity Xperience is an upscale expedition vessel, large enough to travel in comfort and safety, small enough to negotiate inter-island landings with agility. She accommodates up to 48 guests... half the number usually found on a ship of this size. This means you enjoy generous accommodation and, at the same time, benefit from the atmosphere and exclusivity of a smaller yacht. >> Expert naturalists accompany small groups on landings. There are also opportunities to swim, snorkel and kayak. >> The Furlongs Travel proprietors escort throughout. They have been hosting Galápagos tours for over 10 years, and their first-hand knowledge and experience will help you get the most from this holiday of a lifetime. >> New for 2017, enjoy complimentary bar service throughout the voyage including wines and beers at lunch and dinner. Telephone

4 Telephone Shutterstock photo credits: Two Bluefooted Boobies Adwo. Land Iguana Gudkov Andrey. Male Frigate Bird Brendan van Son. Galápagos Giant Tortoise Kletr. Cotopaxi Ksenia Ragozina. Ingapirca Temple of the Sun Ammit Jack. Textiles Steve 100. Red-billed Tropicbird Kongsak Sumano. Sally Lightfoot Crab Stacy Funderburke. Blue-footed Booby eyes Steffen Foerster. Bartolomé Island Jess Kraft. Exterior and interior images of Celebrity Xperience OA Adventures / Celebrity Cruises.

5 19-day itinerary A spectacular week sailing the Galápagos Islands with a team of expert naturalists, plus an exciting pre-voyage tour of Ecuador visiting Quito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil. Thu 26 Oct 2017 UK to Quito, Ecuador We fly to Quito in Ecuador, and stay 3-nights at the charming Patio Andaluz Hotel. l*/s*/d Fri 27 Oct 2017 Quito City Tour Quito was UNESCO s first World Heritage City and today we include a half-day guided CITY WALK of the colonial centre. Dinner at the renowned Theatrum Restaurant. b/d Sat 28 Oct 2017 Cotopaxi An included excursion to COTOPAxI PROVINCE, home of one of the world s highest active volcanoes. Lunch included at a splendid colonial style hacienda. b/l/d Sun 29 Oct 2017 Quito to Cuenca We fly from Quito to the beautiful city of CUENCA for a 4-night stay at the centrally located El Dorado Hotel. b/d Mon 30 Oct 2017 Cuenca City Tour / panama Hats Included is a half-day CUENCA CITY TOUR visiting the busy central market, modern art museum, cathedral and the Homero Ortega Panama Hat Company. b/d Tue 31 Oct 2017 Ingapirca Included excursion to INGAPIRCA, Ecuador s most important Inca- Cañari archaeological site. Originally built in the 15th century, the site is located on the royal highway between Quito and Cuzco. The high quality stonework indicates its importance. b/l/d Wed 1 Nov 2017 Textiles and Ceramics Cuenca is the centre of Ecuador s arts and crafts region and today you will visit Eduardo Vega s ceramics studio and the Jimenez family IKAT weaving house near Gualaceo. b/d Thu 2 Nov 2017 Cuenca to Guayaquil A spectacular drive from Cuenca via the cloud and rain forest, down to the coast. Our journey takes us through EL CAJAS NATIONAL PARK, known for its stunning scenery and numerous small lakes. In Guayaquil we stay 2 nights at the deluxe Wyndham Hotel. b/pl/d Fri 3 Nov 2017 Guayaquil City Tour An included half-day CITY TOUR visiting Independence Square, Centenary Park, La Rotunda Monument, and the award-winning Malécon Waterfront. b/d

6 Sat 4 Nov 2017 Guayaquil to Galápagos We fly to Galápagos to embark CELEBRITY xperience for a spectacular 7-night expedition voyage. After lunch on board, join our expert naturalists for a zodiac ride in a mangrove-lined inlet to spot for sea turtles, rays and sharks. Black Turtle Cove is also a nesting site for sea birds, including blue-footed boobies. b/l/d Sun 5 Nov 2017 Rábida / santiago The red volcanic rocks of Rábida Island are home to a sea lion colony and a pelican nesting site. Landing on Santiago Island this afternoon we hope to see marina iguanas, oyster catchers and Galápagos Hawk. b/l/d Mon 6 Nov 2017 Isabela / Fernandina We hike from Tagus Cove for an incredible view over Darwin Lake and enjoy an afternoon visit to Punta Espinoza to spot for unique Galápagos species including the flightless cormorant, marina iguanas and penguins. b/l/d Tue 7 Nov 2017 Urbina bay / Vicente Roca Urbina Bay is famous for its large land iguanas, giant tortoises and Nazca boobies. Vicente Roca, famous for Green Turtles, is a wonderful snorkeling site. b/l/d Wed 8 Nov 2017 santa Cruz Visit the Charles Darwin Research Centre and travel to the highlands to discover giant tortoises in the wild. b/l/d Thu 9 Nov 2017 Genovesa Yellow-crowned night herons, pintail ducks, swallow-tailed and lava gulls, great frigate birds, Nazca and redfooted boobies, storm petrels and, with luck, the short-eared owl. b/l/d Fri 10 Nov 2017 bartolomé / Cerro dragon One of the most iconic sites in Galápagos. A beautiful beach, Pinnacle Rock, and a hike up a boardwalk for a jaw-dropping view. b/l/d Sat 11 Nov 2017 bachas beach, santa Cruz Island A pre-breakfast landing on a white sand beach which is a favourite nesting site of sea turtles. Late morning we take our flight back to Guayaquil for an overnight stay at the deluxe Wyndham Hotel. b/l/d Sun 12 Nov 2017 Guayaquil free day Enjoy a stroll along the Malécon Waterfront, do some last minute shopping or join an optional excursion to Guayaquil s popular HISTORIC PARK. Afternoon snack included before our departure from Guayaquil Airport for our overnight flight back to Europe. b/at/d* Mon 13 Nov 2017 arrive UK We connect at Amsterdam airport and land back in the UK lateafternoon. b* b Breakfast, l Lunch, d Dinner, s Snack, pl Packed lunch, at Afternoon tea * in flight refreshment

7 12-day itinerary Galápagos landings GENOVESA If you have limited time, why not join our 12-day itinerary featuring the full week in Galápagos plus 3 nights in Ecuador? You ll fly from the UK on 2nd November, and join us for two nights at the Wyndham Hotel in Guayaquil. On 4th November we fly to Galápagos to enjoy the full seven night voyage, before returning to Ecuador mainland for an overnight stay prior to flying home to the UK. Vicente Roca Punta Espinoza FERNANDINA Urbina Bay ISABELA James Bay RABIDA SANTIAGO Dragon Hill Bartolomé Darwin Bay Seymour North Baltra Prince Philip s Steps Flights included are scheduled services in economy class. Business class upgrades are subject to availability and applicable supplement, please enquire. Our anticipated itinerary is with KLM via Amsterdam, with a day flight outbound and a night flight on the return. Galápagos park fees, government fees and taxes are included at current rates but subject to change and therefore a potential supplementary charge. Our Galápagos itinerary and landings are subject to change without notice at the request of the National Park Service or due to local conditions. Telephone SANTA CRUZ FLOREANA Puerto Ayora SANTA FE Cerro Brujo Kicker Rock SAN CRISTÓBAL ESPAñOLA

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9 Celebrity xperience Chartered privately by Furlongs Travel, CELEBRITY XPERIENCE is an upscale expedition vessel accommodating just 48 guests. There are 26 good-sized cabins across five categories, all with en-suite, air conditioning and ocean-view windows or large portholes. Public spaces include a chic indoor dining room and an al-fresco deck where guests can dine with the islands stunning scenery as a backdrop. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily. The lounge provides a relaxing atmosphere for nightly briefings, and the spacious sun deck is popular for wildlife viewing, and for relaxing on the comfortable sun loungers. A varied choice of activities include shore visits, zodiac rides, snorkeling and kayaking. Equipment including short wetsuits and snorkel gear is provided for use free of charge. The onboard naturalist team consists of 4 qualified Galápagos National Park guides so you ll go ashore with a maximum of 12 guests per guide. While space and facilities are typical of a larger vessel, the CELEBRITY XPERIENCE boasts the atmosphere and exclusivity of a small private yacht. Deck plans and further ship and cabin information is available online at xd1 Deluxe Ocean View sq ft xd2 Deluxe Ocean View sq ft xp Premium Ocean View sq ft xe Elite Ocean View sq ft ss Single sq ft NB: cabin sizes are approximate.

10 19-day tour prices per person sharing a twin or double room, or as sole occupancy. xd1 xd2 xp xe ss Main deck Main deck Boat deck Boat deck Main deck twin Standard Tour 12-day tour prices per person sharing a twin or double room, or as sole occupancy. xd1 xd2 xp Main deck Main deck Boat deck twin Early Booking 7,702 7,452 9,502 9,252 8,240 7,990 8,777 8,527 9,207 8,957 twin Standard Tour twin Early Booking single Standard Tour single Early Booking 8,804 8,554 6,896 6,646 8,495 8,245 7,434 7,184 7,971 7,721 single Standard Tour single Early Booking 19-day 12-day >> International flights ex UK >> Domestic flight, Quito to Cuenca >> Galápagos flights, round trip >> 3-nights at Patio Andaluz Hotel Quito >> 4-nights at El Dorado Hotel Cuenca >> 3-nights at Wyndham Hotel Guayaquil >> Breakfasts and dinners in Ecuador >> Lunches on Cotopaxi and Ingapirca tours >> Quito city walk, Cotopaxi excursion, Cuenca city tour, Ingapirca excursion, textiles/ceramics tour, entry to El Cajas National Park >> Guayaquil city tour >> 7-night Galápagos expedition voyage, all meals and snacks on board, complimentary bar including wines and spirits, complimentary internet, kayak and snorkel opportunities >> Galápagos landings with qualified local guides. >> Galápagos National Park fees and transit card fees >> Airport transfers and all sightseeing transportation >> Prepaid airport taxes, port charges and all tips >> Comprehensive tickets and information pack >> Personally escorted xe Boat deck 8,401 8,151 ss Main deck 7,797 7,547 Early booking saves 500 per couple

11 galapagos 2017 BOOKING FORM Bookings are subject to terms and conditions shown on the separate leaflet and available to view at First deposit upon booking is 1,500 per person. A second deposit 1,500 pp is due 1st March 2017 and the balance is payable 90 days before departure. Due to the commitment required by tour suppliers, special cancellation terms apply for this tour. The amount of cancellation charge depends on how far in advance of departure you notify us, but will be a minimum of 25% of the total value of your booking. As we are offering low deposit terms initially, this may mean you will need to pay extra monies in addition to initial deposit payments if you have to cancel. All guests must have their own comprehensive travel insurance. Please ensure this is in place to protect against potential cancellation fees. TOUR YOU WISH TO BOOK q 19-day q 12-day CABIN CATEGORY / CABIN NUMBER PREFERRED _ CABIN / HOTEL ROOM TYPE PREFERRED q Twin beds q Double bed q Single / sole occupancy q Seeking a twin share FLIGHT CHOICE q Economy q Business Class (subject to availability and supplement) SPECIAL REQUESTS (We will try our best, but these are not guaranteed) ADDRESS OF LEAD NAME POSTCODE HOME TELEPHONE MOBILE TELEPHONE ADDRESS MR/MRS MISS/MS CHRISTIAN NAME(S) ExACTLY AS PASSPORT SURNAME ExACTLY AS PASSPORT DATE of BIRTH I have read, understand and accept for myself and all others named, the terms and conditions of this booking. signed How to pay? We welcome payment by bank transfer and most debit and credit cards. 1% bank fee for UK credit cards, 2% for all non-uk cards. No fee for UK debit cards or bank transfers. If you wish to pay using a card, please confirm by telephone to , or submit your card details via our secure booking form at PAYING NOW DAteD 3710

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