Galapagos Wildlife Adventure Express. 7 Days

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1 Galapagos Wildlife Adventure Express 7 Days

2 Galapagos Wildlife Adventure Express Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Galápagos on this seven-day journey to the Enchanted Isles. Aboard your privately chartered deluxe yacht you will cruise between the islands of San Cristóbal, Genovesa, and North Seymour home to the largest land iguanas in the Galápagos. Along the way, look out for blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, and enjoy spectacular snorkeling opportunities with playful sea lion pups and tropical fish. End your adventure with a trip to the highlands of Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Expertly curated for the short-on-time traveler, this trip is the perfect Galápagos escape. Details Testimonials Arrive: Quito, Ecuador "The Galapagos trip is a once in a lifetime experience. So many great memories." Depart: Quito, Ecuador Julia S. Duration: 7 Days Group Size: 8-16 Guests Minimum Age: 6 Years Old Activity Level:. "Having visited the places that Darwin visited for his evolution theory makes you appreciate all we have in this world!" Laura C.

3 REASON #01 REASON #02 REASON #03 MT Sobek was one of the first North American companies to bring visitors to the Galápagos Islands, with an inaugural charter for the Sierra Club in Guests love our Galápagos adventures because we charter a small yacht for a fully MT Sobekoperated experience with our own expert team of naturalist guides. Our guides and crew work hard maximizing the amount of wildlife encounters both on land and sea, and guides will always be snorkeling with you. ACTIVITIES LODGING CLIMATE Island cruising by deluxe yacht with daily Zodiac excursions to explore hidden coves. Hike, snorkel, swim among unique endemic wildlife. Luxurious comfort aboard an 88foot catamaran yacht with a full crew to cater to your every need and an upscale hotel in Quito. Patricia has been guiding diving trips in Galapagos since June is considered "cool" season in Galápagos with temperatures of F and water temperatures of F. Fernando is an Ecuadorian marine biologist who has worked A native of Switzerland and originally a journalist for the and lived in Galapagos for over 25 years. An accomplished Swiss News Agency, Patricia started her career in guiding as diver, he has than 5,000 dives in the Galapagos, Ecuador, a dive master in Honduras in 1995 and as a naturalist guide in Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Baja California, Palau, Malaysia, Costa Rica. She is fascinated by wildlife, is a passionate teacher, Caño Island in Costa Rica. He joined Conservation International and an active conservationist in the islands. As a resident of in 2005 after working for the Galapagos National Park as Head Galapagos, she will be able to give you an insider s viewpoint of the Department of Control and Conservation of Marine of life in the islands. Patricia is fluent in English, German, and Ecosystems. After a few years working in different government French. institutions and NGOs, Fernando returned to guiding to re- Patricia Stucki encounter the environment he is so passionate about. Fernando Ortiz

4 Itinerary DAY 1 ARRIVE IN QUITO Welcome to the historic city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. An MT Sobek representative will meet you outside customs at the airport and escort you to your hotel. After settling in at the hotel, the rest of the day is free unwind, take advantage of the pool's spa services or begin your exploration of this dynamic city. Dinner is on your own tonight. DAY 2 TOUR QUITO S OLD TOWN Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before setting out on half-day guided tour of colonial Quito. The city's UNESCO-listed old town contains the best examples of Colonial Baroque architecture in South America! After lunch, you are free to explore more of the old town, return to the hotel, or shop for handicrafts made by local artisans. Gather in the hotel at 6:30pm for a briefing with your fellow travelers and MT Sobek representative, who will discuss tomorrow's flight to the Galápagos Islands and the adventure ahead. Dinner is on your own tonight. Activity: 3 hours city touring Meals: B, L DAY 3 FLY TO SAN CRISTÓBAL ISLAND IN THE GALÁPAGOS After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to San Cristóbal. On arrival your guide will escort you to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, where you will board the luxurious Galaxy II. Enjoy lunch before cruising to nearby Isla Lobos separated from San Cristóbal by a narrow channel, providing opportunities to snorkel with sea lions, sea turtles, and tropical fish. There is also a short trail great for viewing blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, and the picturesque León Dormido a huge volcanic monolith located offshore. Activity: 3 hours hiking, swimming & snorkeling Meals: B, L, D DAY 4 DISCOVER SANTA FÉ & SOUTH PLAZA ISLANDS Wake to explore the beautiful bay and turquoise waters of Santa Fé Island. Here you can snorkel and swim with tropical fish, sea lions and turtles, and see a large colony of sea lions basking on the beach. Along the rocky trail, you will find endemic land iguanas, seeking shade under prickly-pear cactus, and many birds from Galápagos hawks to Darwin finches. Next it's on to South Plaza Island, home to a colony of sea lions and a large population

5 of Galápagos land Iguanas. The southern part of the trail follows the cliff, where you will see many sea birds nesting or flying, including frigatebirds, boobies, and shearwaters. Activity: 5-6 hours hiking, swimming & snorkeling Meals: B, L, D DAY 5 VISIT NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND & MOSQUERA ISLET Cruise to North Seymour Island and take a loop trail in search of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. Have your cameras ready as you keep an eye out for Darwin finches, marine iguanas, and huge land iguanas. After snorkeling off the coast of Seymour, journey to nearby Mosquera a small, flat islet where one of the largest colonies of sea lions on the archipelago can be found. Spend time strolling on the beautiful white sand beach and observing sea lions playing in the waves or basking in the sun. Activity: 5-6 hours hiking Meals: B, L, D DAY 6 SEE RED-FOOTED BOOBIES ON GENOVESA ISLAND Genovesa Island is one of the most interesting for visitors! Explore Darwin's Bay a protected bay in a volcanic crater that long ago broke open to the sea. Enjoy the company of red-footed boobies, who may come aboard, and witness the great commotion between nesting boobies and frigatebirds. Those traveling between February and May could also see a compelling show of frigatebird courtship. After lunch, explore the cliffs by Zodiac before climbing to the island's plateau. Look out for red-footed and Nazca boobies, large-beaked ground finches, shorteared owls, and thousands of Galápagos storm petrels which nest in the island's lava tubes. Activity: 5-6 hours hiking, swimming & snorkeling Meals: B, L, D DAY 7 EXPLORE THE HIGHLANDS OF SANTA CRUZ & RETURN TO QUITO After an early breakfast, disembark the Galaxy II and transfer to the lush highlands of Santa Cruz Island for a special opportunity to see Galápagos giant tortoises in the wild. Then head to the Baltra airport for your return flight to Quito, to connect with homeward bound flights. A hotel room at the Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel is provided. You can use your hotel room as a dayroom with extended check-out and depart on a late evening flight

6 home, or you can use your room as an overnight room and depart the next day. Ask your Adventure Coordinator for details. Lunch and dinner are on your own today. Meals: B

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8 2019 $ 5,395 per person Additional Cost $ 545 Internal Airfare $ 20 Galápagos Transit Control Card $ 1,200 Single Supplement PRICE INCLUDES Expert leadership from experienced adventure guides Accommodations as noted in the itinerary Meals as noted in the daily itinerary Potable water and snacks throughout 1 cocktail at welcome and farewell dinners on the yacht All tips and gratuities for support staff with the exception of your lead naturalist guide & yacht crew All necessary snorkeling gear All group activities and ground transportation Arrival and departure day airport transfers PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE International airfare, any airport taxes, or excess baggage charges Galápagos National Park fee, collected upon arrival (Age 12 and older: $100 / Age 11 and younger: $50) Lunch on Day 7 and Dinners on Day 1, 2 and 7 Optional tips to your lead naturalist guide & yacht crew Galápagos Transit Control Card Wetsuit Rental Personal expenses such as medical immunizations, phone calls, laundry, or souvenirs Alcoholic beverages at meals other than welcome and farewell dinners Optional travel protection

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