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Galapagos
in Depth
Santiago Pinzon Puerto Ayora Cuatro Hermanos Santa Fe Bartolome North Seymour Baltra Santa Cruz Leon Dormido San Cristobal
Galapagos in Depth
Rabida
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TRIP DETAILS
Galapagos in Depth 10 Days
Experience extreme nature on a voyage through one of the worlds great marine reserves
Onboard the Peregrine Endeavour we are treated to a very special experience. On our exploration of the islands, an encounter with the giant Galapagos tortoise is certainly a memorable highlight. Bluefooted and masked boobies are found alongside pelicans and frigate birds. There are land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals, dolphins, whales and sea turtles a myriad of fascinating wildlife waiting to be discovered. Because of the extreme isolation of the islands, nearly a quarter of all species are endemic and much of the wildlife has no instinctive fear of man. This ten-day program is the ultimate Galapagos exploration and our most popular voyage offering the best opportunities to encounter the magnificent flora and fauna that make the Galapagos region unique.
ITINERARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 (Mon) Arrive in Quito and transfer to hotel. Morning flight to Baltra, transfer to the Peregrine Endeavour. Visit Las Bachas. Visit Rabida and Santiago Islands. Visit Sullivan Bay and Bartolome Island. Santa Cruz Island including Darwin Research Station and the Highlands. San Cristobal Island via Leon Dormido and Cerro Brujo. Visit the Interpretation Centre. Espanola Island including Bahia Gardner, Punta Suarez and Devils Crown. Cruise to Floreana Island visiting Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant. Final excursion to Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island before returning to Baltra. Fly to Quito. Trip ends in Quito this morning (Wed).
GRADE EXPEDITION VOYAGE / WILDLIFE & WILDERNESS Inclusions An experienced English-speaking naturalist, arrival transfer, cruise transfers, transport, seven-night cruise and activities. Accommodation 7 nights cruise, 2 nights comfortable hotel. Meals 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners. Other The National Park fee of US $100 is not included in the trip cost and must be paid in cash upon arrival at Baltra airport. Group size Minimum 4, maximum 16. Trip code PSGI. Trip dates starts and finishes Quito 2008 2008 2009
Start Finish 07 Jan 16 Jan *10 Jan 19 Jan 14 Jan 23 Jan 25 Feb 05 Mar 03 Mar 12 Mar *06 Mar 15 Mar 10 Mar 19 Mar 17 Mar 26 Mar 31 Mar 09 Apr *03 Apr 12 Apr 07 Apr 16 Apr 21 Apr 30 Apr 28 Apr 07 May *01 May 10 May 05 May 14 May 12 May 21 May 26 May 04 Jun *29 May 07 Jun 02 Jun 11 Jun 16 Jun 25 Jun 23 Jun 02 Jul *26 Jun 05 Jul 30 Jun 09 Jul 07 Jul 16 Jul 21 Jul 30 Jul Start *24 Jul 28 Jul 04 Aug 18 Aug *21 Aug 25 Aug 08 Sep 15 Sep *18 Sep 22 Sep 29 Sep 13 Oct *16 Oct 20 Oct 03 Nov 10 Nov *13 Nov 17 Nov 24 Nov 08 Dec *11 Dec 15 Dec 29 Dec 2009 05 Jan Finish 02 Aug 06 Aug 13 Aug 27 Aug 30 Aug 03 Sep 17 Sep 24 Sep 27 Sep 01 Oct 08 Oct 22 Oct 25 Oct 29 Oct 12 Nov 19 Nov 22 Nov 26 Nov 03 Dec 17 Dec 20 Dec 24 Dec 07 Jan 14 Jan Start Finish *08 Jan 17 Jan 12 Jan 21 Jan 23 Feb 04 Mar 02 Mar 11 Mar *05 Mar 14 Mar 09 Mar 18 Mar 16 Mar 25 Mar 30 Mar 08 Apr *02 Apr 11 Apr 06 Apr 15 Apr 20 Apr 29 Apr 27 Apr 06 May *30 Apr 09 May 04 May 13 May 11 May 20 May 25 May 03 Jun *28 May 06 Jun 01 Jun 10 Jun 15 Jun 24 Jun 22 Jun 01 Jul *25 Jun 04 Jul 29 Jun 08 Jul 06 Jul 15 Jul 20 Jul 29 Jul *23 Jul 01 Aug
P E R E G R I N E E N D E AVO U R
All of Peregines trips in the Galapagos are on board our boat, the Peregrine Endeavour. The 34 metre Peregrine Endeavour is a modern vessel. She has a cosy lounge and a comfortable dining area, as well as a sun deck where you can watch the wildlife or just kick back and relax. She has eight wellappointed, air-conditioned, twin cabins and yet she is small enough for us to offer an individual level of service.
*Itinerary operates in reverse. Starts Thursday, ends Saturday.
Price from Quito £1580 Domestic ights *£225/ £195 Optional carbon offset payment: £20
*High season: 1 Nov - 30 Apr and 15 Jun - 14 Sep Low season: 1 May - 14 Jun and 15 Sep - 31 Oct
Download detailed Trip Notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/psgi
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