Earth Journeys Highlights... • On-tour film vignettes custom-made for Tauck by BBC Earth natural history experts
• Field equipment gadgets may include FLIR® thermal imaging cameras and shotgun microphones
• 6-night Galápagos cruise aboard Isabela II, designed for Galápagos exploring with only 40 Tauck guests aboard
• Daily excursions ashore, led by expert naturalist guides • Aboard ship – daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks and wine with dinner • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• 21 meals; gratuities to Tauck Director, naturalists & ship staff; service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, admission fees, entrance fees to Galápagos National Park and porterage
4. BIRD LIFE & LAVA ON SANTIAGO ISLAND By panga, you’ll explore Buccaneer Cove, once a hiding place for pirate booty. The treasures you’ll find here today include marine birds, fur seals and intertidal life, like anemones, barnacles, sea urchins and sea stars. Later, meet the fascinating marine iguanas at home along rugged Puerto Egas. Meals BLD
5. ISLAS FERNANDINA & ISABELA On Fernandina, a walk from Punta Espinoza leads you through exotic lava flows. Look for blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, penguins and more. Go snorkeling off pristine Fernandina, surrounded by the richest waters of the archipelago. On Isabela, hike from secluded Tagus Cove to view Darwin Lake; sail past volcanic cliffs by panga. Meals BLD
6. ISABELA’S URBINA BAY & COASTLINE On a visit to Urbina Bay, take a hike with a naturalist, then head to Punta Vicente Roca. Here geological formations provide a gorgeous backdrop for plentiful nesting birds such as blue-footed boobies. Conditions permitting, take time for snorkeling – possibly with penguins! Meals BLD
7. RÁBIDA & SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS Today, the beaches of Rábida Island fascinate with views of sea lions, marine iguanas and yellow warblers; enjoy snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat ride. Later, follow the trails at Cerro Dragón, named after the land iguanas on northern Santa Cruz Island. Farewell cocktails await back on ship. Meals BLD
8. DISEMBARK / FLY TO GUAYAQUIL Disembark Isabela II in Baltra for your return flight to Guayaquil for another night at Hilton Colón Guayaquil; spend time enjoying your hotel or take a stroll along El Malecón, a boardwalk along the Guayas River that features historical monuments. Tonight, join us for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BD
9. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Guayaquil. A transfer from Hilton Colón Guayaquil to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is included. Please allow at least 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
9 DAYS FROM $6,240* PLUS AIRFARE (8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners)
BEGINS GUAYAQUIL Jan 4, 18 Feb 1, 15, 29 Aug 29
Go to
tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability. LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON
Cat C Cat B Cat A
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (2 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON $6690
Double $6240 + Single
Double $6540 + Single
Double $6340 + Single
$9497 + $9697 + $10,097 +
$450 = $450 =
$450 = $450 =
$450 = $450 =
$9947 $6790
$10,147 $6990
$10,547
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, 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; touring in hot and humid weather can be strenuous and challenging. Daily shore excursions will include wet and dry landings on diverse Galápagos islands. Our Galápagos itinerary is subject to change due to wildlife encounters, atmospheric conditions and Galápagos National Park directives. 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 76 for Isabela II deck plans and ship specifications.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1,8
Night 2-7 ABOARD ISABELA II HILTON COLÓN GUAYAQUIL Guayaquil, Ecuador Cruising the Galápagos
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