The Galápagos
The Enchanted Islands of Darwin

Cruise the remarkable island ecosystem of the volcanic Galápagos sitting 650 miles west of Ecuador. See the unique and abundant wildlife, some of which are found nowhere else on earth. In the company of naturalist guides, aboard the Isabela II , the most luxurious vessel cruising the Galápagos, you'll scout for breaching whales, pink flamingos, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, tiny penguins and flightless cormorants, to name just a few of the many species that call the Galápagos home.

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The cost of your cruise includes service charges for land-based personnel and $750 per person which covers taxes/port charges/fees and onboard services. A fuel surcharge may be added. Onboard gratuities are neither required nor expected. Prices are per person, double-occupancy, U.S. dollars. Single rates available upon request where applicable. Airfare extra. (Except Quito to Baltra, and Baltra to Guayaquil, which are included on the Galápagos cruise itinerary, and Guayaquil to Lima, Lima to Cusco, and Cusco to Lima, which are included on the Machu Picchu itinerary.)

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Round Trip Cruise:
Day 1 - QUITO
Fly in to Quito and overnight at a comfortable Quito hotel.

Day 2 - QUITO
Sightseeing in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, just 15 miles south of the equator.

Day 3 - BALTRA ISLAND & NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
Fly to Baltra to board the Isabela II to begin your cruise. Land at North Seymour Island for a walk observing bird colonies, including the blue-footed boobie.

Day 4 - ESPANOLA (HOOD) ISLAND
Watch the sea lions, snorkel or ride the glass-bottom boat at Gardner Bay and see the Waved Albatrosses and famous blowhole at Punta Suarez.

Day 5 - FLOREANA ISLAND
See the flamingos at Point Cormorant and panga ride to islets of Post Office Bay to observe sea lions, rays and sea turtles.

Day 6 - SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
Visit the highlands, Scalesia forest and twin pit craters. Lunch at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the giant tortoise pens.

Day 7 - GENOVESA (TOWER) ISLAND
Swim, snorkel or walk amongst the myriad birdlife on an island few people get to see. Take a panga ride along the cliffs and then observe large bird colonies.

Day 8 - ISABELA ISLAND & FERNANDINA ISLAND
Cruise in front of the famous Ecuador Volcano while crossing the Equator. See Tagus Cove, the unusual Palo Santo tress and the Darwin Crater. On Fernandina see the highest density of marine iguanas, plus sea lions and a variety of birds on the youngest island of the Galápagos group.

Day 9 - SANTIAGO ISLAND & BARTOLOME ISLAND
Snorkel, swim or walk a beach full of land and marine birds and a colony of sea lions. Panga ride around Pinnacle Rock to observe penguins, swim, snorkel or ride glass bottom boats.

Day 10 - GUAYAQUIL/DEPART
Fly to Guayaquil for your return trip home or extend your stay with a Machu Picchu land tour.

Please note: Due to the high level of activity, narrow pathways, uneven terrain and use of small motorized excursion craft on most of the stops on this tour, travelers should be in good physical condition, have confident balance and mobility to participate on this itinerary.

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THE SHIP: M/V Isabela.
CLICK HERE for cabin and ship PDF diagram.

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