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Galapagos Adventure - 10 Days Snorkel through rich underwater worlds, Spot prehistoric pelicans on Bartolome, Meet giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station, Mail a letter at Post Office Bay, Hike through the islands of the Galapagos, Discover the famed Galapagos wildlife
Uncover the best of the remote Galapagos by boat on this amazing adventure. Astounding wildlife, both on land and in the sea, is the drawcard - you'll spot bizarre and beautiful creatures with the assistance of the on-board naturalist. Trace Darwin's Theory of Evolution and spend time swimming and snorkeling to have an ocean experience that is completely out of this world.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Hotel (2 nts), twin share cabins on board our motorised yacht (7 nts)
Transportation: Plane, minibus, boat
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 16 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $100 for meals not included. |
| Call (800) 999-1216 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6067244 | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Quito | Sitting at high altitude under the gaze of Volcan Pichincha, Quito winds its way down a valley that drops into the Amazon Basin, a setting that makes it one of South America's most attractive cities. Take a wander through the compact Old Town and admire its myriad historical buildings or simply sit back and watch life go by in a chilled-out cafe. | | Day 2 | Baltra/Bachas | Located about 1,000 km off the Pacific Coast, the Galapagos were famed for their strange wildlife long before Charles Darwin's time. Board the motorised yacht that you will call home for the duration of the cruise and breathe in fresh sea air on this first stop in the Galapagos Islands. | | Day 3 | Genovesa | Spot colonies of red-footed and masked boobies, lava gulls and frigate birds on Genovesa. On shore look out for fur seals and marine iguanas then take to the water to explore an exotic world below the surface. | | Day 4 | Bartolome | An extinct volcano that has coloured volcanic formations, Bartolome is a surreal island stop. Explore the solidified lava sheets of Sullivan Bay, seeing amazing lava bubbles and the molds of tree trunks etched into their surface. Spot colourful crabs, pelicans and penguins on a hike to the summit, where a bird's eye view of the island and all the way out to San Salvador is sure to delight. | | Day 5 | Santa Cruz | Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to inspect charts mapping the geological formations of the region and marvel at drawings of the evolutionary development of endemic species. After lunch visit a private tortoise sanctuary located in the inland highlands of Santa Cruz. | | Day 6 | Floreana | Discover the odd green beach of Punta Cormorant and sail around to Post Office Bay, a spot that mariners have relied on to deliver their letters home for hundreds of years. Passing ships would stop and leave their mail, and at the same time pick up letters destined for ports on their itineraries - a practice that continues today. Follow a trail on Floreana and walk to a lake inhabited by flamingos then to the white sands of Flour Beach. Continue on to Devil's Crown, where a submerged volcanic cone is a great snorkelling spot. | | Day 7 | Espanola | Chill-out on the beautiful white sand beach of Gardner Bay or take an optional clifftop hike. | | Day 8 | San Cristobal/Santa Fe | Call in at the San Cristobel Interpretation Center then cruise on over to Santa Fe, a tiny island brimming with land iguanas, cacti and sea birds. Learn how mangrove trees survive in such a harsh environment and hang out at a sea lion 'bachelor pad'. Explore the island's walking trails, strolling through a forest of prickly pear cactus or travelling up to the cliff-top. | | Days 9-10 | North Seymour/Baltra/Quito | Enjoy one last chance to see Galapagos birds on Seymour Island, maybe spotting flamboyant mating rituals or nesting couples. Bid a say goodbye to the surreal landscapes and animals of the Galapagos Islands and fly back to Quito for a night on the town, Ecuador-style. |
| | * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid.
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