| Day 1 |
- U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Most flights will depart U.S./Canada and arrive in Guayaquil by late evening. Overnight at Hotel Hilton Colón.
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| Day 2 |
- Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Ship
- This morning, fly to Galápagos and embark. During lunch, sail to North Seymour Island for a magnificent introduction to the wildlife. Walk the island’s sandy shoreline looking for land iguanas, sea lions, and unusual birds. (B,L,D)
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| Days 3-8 |
- Galápagos Islands
Although exact routing depends on the National Park Service, we may visit the following
islands: (B,L,D)
- Santiago
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Santiago offers close encounters with Galápagos fur seals along with an opportunity to study the inhabitants of the island’s countless tide pools.
- Santa Cruz
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Learn about vital preservation work being done at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Then, head up into the highlands to roam the moss draped landscape where wild giant tortoises forage.
- Isabela
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Explore Isabela’s caves, shoreline, and stroll along a beautiful beach.
- Genovesa
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On Genovesa, you’ll walk among swallow-tailed gulls and red-footed boobies and keep an eye out for short-eared owls. Ride in a Zodiac, kayak along the caldera, or snorkel among large schools of parrot fish.
- Floreana
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Snorkel among sea lions in the clear waters off Champion Islet. We may also find flamingos, pintail ducks and various shorebirds. Hike to a pristine white-sand beach, a favorite nesting site for sea turtles.
- Española
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The exclusive home to Waved Albatross (April - December) and particularly colorful marine iguanas, Española is also a paradise for Darwin’s finches, sea lions galore, and the famous blue-footed boobies. Snorkel and stroll along the island’s lovely beaches.
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| Day 9 |
- Baltra, Galápagos / Disembark Ship / Guayaquil
- Disembark after breakfast and fly to Guayaquil. Transfer included to the Hotel. The late afternoon and evening are free to explore the bustling port city. Overnight at Hotel Hilton Colón. (B)
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| Day 10 |
- Guayaquil / Home
- Complimentary Airport Shuttle to the airport for flights home or onto other adventures. (B)
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