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
MEET THE
ISLAND LOCALS... on panga and glass-bottom boat rides, on easy strolls or challenging hikes, after a climb up rock-hewn steps, while swimming and snorkeling – and with introductions from Tauck’s expert naturalist guides!
the endangered giant tortoise for generations to come. Back aboard ship, join us for a welcome cocktail and a relaxing dinner. Meals BLD
9. VIEWS FROM ISLA GENOVESA A panga ride alongside Genovesa Island brings you to Prince Philip’s Steps for an optional climb up and a cross-island walk, followed by time to snorkel or kayak* before lunch. This afternoon, choose an easy stroll or a more challenging hike for rewarding views of red-footed boobies, storm petrels and herons. Meals BLD
10. TREASURE ON SANTIAGO ISLAND Discover Buccaneers Cove, once a hideaway for pirate treasure, where you’ll explore the coastline by panga, and then walk over tuff stone and lava flows at Puerto Egas. Today’s treasures are marine birds, iguanas, anemones and fur seals. Meals BLD
11. A ROYAL TIME ON FERNANDINA & ISABELA Fernandina presents a guided walk along volcanic terrain and conditions permitting, rich waters for snorkeling. On Isabela, hike up from secluded Tagus Cove to Darwin Lake for excellent bird viewing – before a refreshing swim or kayaking. Meals BLD
12. HIGH & DRY ON URBINA BAY Geological activity on Isabela caused a mass of land to lift up some 15 ft. in 1954, leaving underwater life stranded ashore. With a naturalist, observe the delicate reef formations left high and dry and land iguanas taking in the warmth on sunlit paths. Meals BLD
13. BIRD LIFE ON RÁBIDA & SANTA CRUZ At Rábida Island, choices include a stroll, snorkeling or a ride on a panga or glass-bottom boat. Enjoy the sea lions, yellow warblers and Darwin’s finches you’ll find along the way, then meet stilts, pintail ducks and sandpipers on a Santa Cruz Island trail walk. Join us for this evening’s farewell cocktail! Meals BLD
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15 DAYS FROM $8,490* PLUS AIRFARE (14 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches & 12 Dinners)
BEGINS LIMA Mar 11, 25 Apr 8, 22 Jun 17 Jul 1 Sep 9, 23 Oct 7, 21 Nov 4
Go to
www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.
LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON *LAND / CRUISE PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (5 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON Mar – Jul
Mar – Jul Cruise Only
Cat C Double $9090 + $900 = $9990 Double $5940 + $450 = $6390 Single $12,790 + $900 = $13,690 Single $8710 + $450 = $9160
Cat B Double $9290 + $900 = $10,190 Double $6140 + $450 = $6590 Single $13,190 + $900 = $14,090 Single $9110 + $450 = $9560
Cat A Double $9490 + $900 = $10,390 Double $6340 + $450 = $6790 Single $13,590 + $900 = $14,490 Single $9510 + $450 = $9960
Sep – Nov Sep – Nov Cruise Only
Cat C Double $8490 + $900 = $9390 Double $5340 + $450 = $5790 Single $12,190 + $900 = $13,090 Single $8110 + $450 = $8560
Cat B Double $8690 + $900 = $9590 Double $5540 + $450 = $5990 Single $12,590 + $900 = $13,490 Single $8510 + $450 = $8960
Cat A Double $8890 + $900 = $9790 Double $5740 + $450 = $6190 Single $12,990 + $900 = $13,890 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 and departure tax; all gratuities to Tauck Director, naturalists and ship staff.
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. Cruise itineraries are approved by the Galápagos Nat’l Park Service 30 to 60 days before departure and are subject to change. Please ask when booking about additional hotel nights before or after your tour and about our Cruise Protection Product. For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required. See page 60 for Isabela II deck plans and ship specifications.
Note: Departures of Mar 11, 25 and Oct 7 will stay at the JW Marriott Hotel Lima
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