Anywho, here is an overview of the Galapagos trip.
Spend a full 15-days/14-nights aboard the yacht in the Galápagos Islands, allowing you to visit all the significant outer islands, and allowing for a maximum of wildlife observations. Each day we typically go ashore twice, observing and photographing the unique wildlife - the plants and animals that led Darwin to his theory of evolution when he visited the Galapagos in 1835. Our days are full, with early-morning and late-afternoon excursions to catch the peak animal activity as well as best lighting for photography. There are also 1 or 2 snorkeling sessions most days. The evenings are devoted to natural history lectures conducted by the Tour Leader. Star viewing is also incredible as there is no outside light interference as you search the night sky for the Southern Cross and other constellations not visible from the northern hemisphere. I don't think you'll find a Galapagos tour where you will learn more or get more photo opportunities!
LEADERSHIP:
In addition to the legally-required Naturalist Guide, we provide a Tour Leader/ Biologist who gives evening lectures on natural history (on a variety of Galápagos-specific topics, possibly ranging from Island Formation to Volcanoes, Seabirds to Reptiles to Cetaceans, Darwin to the History of the early settlers). The Guide's role is to escort people on shore, to provide wildlife interpretation, and to make sure the rules of the National Park are enforced. Having a Tour Leader adds a serious educational orientation to the trip. We hand pick all Naturalist Guides and Tour Leaders for our expeditions from a pool of the best in the field.
INCLUDED:
• All accommodations, including 3 nights in a First Class hotel in Quito Ecuador and 14 nights aboard the yacht in the Galápagos.
• All meals and non-alcoholic beverages aboard the yacht and most meals in Quito.
• All Airport transfers in Quito and the Galápagos.
• The services of an expert-level Tour Leader accompanying the tour, and a University-level Naturalist Guide conducting the Galápagos land tours.
• Use of basic snorkeling equipment aboard the yacht (mask, snorkel & fins)
• Governmental fuel tax of $460 per person (subject to change*)
• Extensive pre-departure materials, including a copy of our guidebook, A Traveler’s Guide to the Galápagos Islands.
more details at the site.
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