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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


• 4 nights aboard the 90-guest M/V Santa Cruz


• Entrance fee to Galápagos National Park – $100 value per adult


• Two nights in Quito with a city tour & brunch near the Equator


• Visit to the tortoise breeding center on San Cristóbal to learn about conservation efforts


• Airport transfers as noted


• 18 meals, gratuities to Tauck Directors, local guides, drivers, naturalists, and ship staff; service charges, most taxes, and porterage


6.  TOWERING SIGHTS & DARWIN BAY Explore Genovesa (Tower) Island on a climb up Prince Philip’s Steps and a hike across the island, then cruise to Darwin Bay to discover colorfully clad red-footed boobies. Meals BLD


7. DISEMBARK SHIP & FLY TO GUAYAQUIL On San Cristóbal, learn about efforts to preserve giant tortoises, perhaps enjoying a rare opportunity of seeing one in the wild. Fly to Guayaquil for a farewell dinner, poolside at the hotel. Meals BD


8. HOMEWARD BOUND Tour ends: Guayaquil. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Hilton Colón Guayaquil to Guayaquil International Airport; allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals B


ASK ABOUT OUR 9-DAY HOLIDAY DEPARTURE! Enjoy more time in the Galápagos Islands on our 12/19/16, 9-day


holiday cruise priced from $6,483 plus on-tour air per triple/quad – same island experiences, different routing, great time of year! Complete itinerary and pricing is at tauck.com


8 DAYS FROM $4,583* PLUS AIRFARE (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 6 Dinners)


BEGINS QUITO Mar 19 Apr 2 Jun 11, 25 Jul 9, 23 Aug 6, 20 Go to tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.


PRICE PER PERSON March – July 13


*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (2 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON  Main Deck Standard


 Upper Deck Standard  Boat Deck Standard  Boat Deck Superior  Boat Deck Junior Suite


Double $4895  $395  $5290 Triple $4883  $395  $5278 Quad $4883  $395  $5278 Single $6113  $395  $6508


Double $5051  $395  $5446 Triple N/A Single $6580  $395  $6975


Double $5301  $395  $5696 Triple $5220  $395  $5615 Single $6865  $395  $7260


Double $5626  $395  $6021 Triple N/A Single $7169  $395  $7564


Double $5770  $395  $6165 Triple $5586  $395  $5981 Single $7358  $395  $7753


 Boat Deck Master Suite Double $6333  $395  $6728 Triple $6004  $395  $6399


Single July 14 – August


*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (2 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON  Main Deck Standard


 Upper Deck Standard  Boat Deck Standard  Boat Deck Superior  Boat Deck Junior Suite


Double $4595  $395  $4990 Triple $4583  $395  $4978 Quad $4583  $395  $4978 Single $5813  $395  $6208


Double $4751  $395  $5146 Triple N/A Single $6280  $395  $6675


Double $5001  $395  $5396 Triple $4920  $395  $5315 Single


$6565  $395  $6960


Double $5326  $395  $5721 Triple N/A Single $6869  $395  $7264


Double $5470  $395  $5865 Triple $5286  $395  $5681 Single $7058  $395  $7453


 Boat Deck Master Suite Double $6033  $395  $6428 Triple $5704  $395  $6099


Single $7627  $395  $8022


Children 11 and under Discount $350. Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Triple and Quad accommodations are not available for more than two adults, age 18 or older, sharing a room. Aboard ship, Triple and Quad cabins include upper and lower berths and are limited to two adults (age 18 or older) sharing a room with one or two children under age 18. In hotels, Triples are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway; Quads are accommodated in two double rooms Gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides and ship staff included.


Note: We may not visit each of the islands in the order outlined, but we typically visit two different sites per day. Our Galápagos itinerary is subject to change due to wildlife encounters, atmospheric conditions and Galápagos National Park directives.


FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1,2


SWISSÔTEL QUITO


Night 3-6 ABOARD M/V SANTA CRUZ HILTON COLÓN GUAYAQUIL


Night 7 Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035 Quito


Galápagos Islands Guayaquil


International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability). Ask us about booking an additional hotel night before or after your journey and our Cruise Protection Product. Recommended age: 8+


Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required. Departures are hosted by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 guests. See page 77 for M/V Santa Cruz deck plans and specifications.


tauck.com 69 $7927  $395  $8322


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