8. CRUISING BEGINS IN THE GALÁPAGOS Fly to the island of San Cristobal to board the expedition ship,
Isabela II. Enjoy the Captain’s welcome reception tonight. Meals BLD
9. WET & DRY LANDINGS / ISLA GENOVESA Zodiac-style pangas are used for all island shore excursions. A wet landing means stepping over the side of the boat into the surf and wading ashore; a dry landing means stepping directly onto a rock or lava surface from the panga – with a helpful hand from the Tauck naturalists who accompany all outings. A cruise along Genovesa (Tower) Island stops at Prince Philip’s Steps, from which a climb up to flat land and a cross-island walk bring you to colonies of sea lions, lava lizards, marine iguanas and more – all unfazed by visitors. Swim or snorkel before a return to the ship. Meals BLD
10. BUCCANEERS COVE, A PIRATE’S BLISS The Galápagos Islands were known as a hideaway for pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries and the cliffs of James Bay on Isla San Salvador, a great place to stash valuable booty. Today the island’s treasures are of the natural kind: lava pools and blackened beaches that provide a favored habitat for marine iguanas, crabs, herons and fur seals – and feral goats. Meals BLD
11. ROYAL VIEWS ON ISABELA & FERNANDINA Named after the royalty who sponsored Columbus’ voyage, Isabela offers rocky shores, black sand beaches and frequent volcanic activity along with fur seals, pelicans, frigates, finches, and petrels. Fernandina, the youngest Galápagos Island, offers a rugged terrain packed with dragon-like marine iguanas – among the most unusual creatures of the Galápagos. Meals BLD
12. LEFT HIGH & DRY ON URBINA BAY In 1954, geological activity on Isabela Island caused a mass of land to lift up some 15 ft., leaving the coastline pushed further out to sea and the underwater marine life stranded ashore. With a naturalist, observe the large coral reef formations left behind on dry land and the large, cold-blooded land iguanas who sprawl out in the sun taking in the warmth along sunlit paths. Meals BLD
13. MORE WILDLIFE – RABIDA & SANTA CRUZ A wet landing on Rabida Island brings you to a beach of dark reddish sand, created by the oxidized lava. The island is home to sea lions, pelicans and pink flamingos; it’s also a great spot for bird watching and dolphin spotting. A dry landing on Santa Cruz, which is also the center of human activity in the Galápagos, is still a place where wildlife thrives. See blue herons, sea turtles, rays, giant tortoises, hawks, blue-footed boobies and more on a hike with a naturalist. Meals BLD
14. RETURN FLIGHT TO GUAYAQUIL Fly back to Guayaquil today from Baltra, an island that served as a secret U.S. military base during WWII. Enjoy free time at the hotel before joining us for our farewell party and dinner. Meals BD
15. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Guayaquil. A transfer is included from the hotel to Guayaquil Int’l Airport. Allow 3 hours for check-in. Meals B
96 BEGINS LIMA
Mar 12, 26 Apr 9, 23 May 7, 21 Aug 27 Sep 10, 24 Oct 8, 22
Go to
www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability. PRICE PER PERSON
*LAND / CRUISE PRICE ON-TOUR AIR (5 flights) TOTAL PER PERSON
Mar – May
Cat C Double $8590 $900 $9490
Cat B Double $8790 $900 $9690
Cat A Double $8990 $900 $9890
Cat C Double $7990 $900 $8890
Cat B Double $8190 $900 $9090
Cat A Double $8390 $900 $9290
Mar – May Cruise Only Double $5940 $450 $6390 Single $12,290 $900 $13,190 Single $8710 $450 $9160 Double $6140 $450 $6590 Single $12,690 $900 $13,590 Single $9110 $450 $9560 Double $6340 $450 $6790
Single $13,090 $900 $13,990 Single $9510 $450 $9960 Aug – Oct
Aug – Oct Cruise Only Double $5340 $450 $5790 Single $11,690 $900 $12,590 Single $8110 $450 $8560 Double $5540 $450 $5990 Single $12,090 $900 $12,990 Single $8510 $450 $8960 Double $5740 $450 $6190 Single $12,490 $900 $13,390 Single $8910 $450 $9360
Cat C (Limited): Cabin Deck, double bed (120 sq. ft.) Cat B: Cabin Deck, twin or double bed (142 sq. ft.) Cat A (Master Suite): Main Deck, double bed (166 sq. ft.)
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Land / Cruise Price includes everything outlined in General Information, as well as Galápagos National Park entrance fee; cruise fare; port charges; applicable fuel surcharges; private Tauck shore excursions with naturalists; daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks, wine with dinner on Isabela II; airport transfers; all gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.
Ask when booking about additional hotel nights before or after your tour and about our Cruise Protection Product.
Note: Triples are not available aboard ship. This is an active journey requiring a fair amount of walking, often on uneven terrain; several days touring at elevations up to 12,200 ft. in hot and humid weather can be strenuous and challenging. Daily shore excursions will include wet and dry landings on diverse Galápagos islands. Wet landings will be made by panga (Zodiac-style rafts) on sandy or rocky beaches and may require wading ashore in shallow water. Cruise itineraries are approved by the Galápagos National Park Service 30 to 60 days before departure and are subject to change. See page 97 for Isabela II deck plans and specifications.
Night 1,2* Miraflores Park Hotel Night 3 Night 4
Night 5,6
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Sol & Luna Lodge & Spa
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Hotel Monasterio
Night 7,14 Hilton Colón Guayaquil Night 8-13 Aboard Isabela II
Lima, Peru
Yucay Valley, Peru Machu Picchu, Peru Cusco, Peru
Guayaquil, Ecuador Cruising the Galápagos
*Tours of Mar 12 and 26 will stay at an alternate hotel
15 DAYS FROM $7,990* PLUS AIRFARE (14 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches & 12 Dinners)
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