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galapagos
Islands Cruise
Experience the wonderful diversity of a yacht cruise around the Galapagos Islands. Visit the outer islands onboard one of our carefully selected locally owned boats. Enjoy the huge variety of wildlife and landscapes. Immerse yourself in the experience with snorkelling, kayaking and walking, all in the safe hands of an expert naturalist guide. Choose from a Pura Aventura charter departure or an entirely tailored trip the decision is yours. How active?
In the Galapagos wildlife viewing and walking are the main activities, with optional swimming and snorkelling. Days tend to be split into two or three activities, which are either land or water based. Land excursions tend to last a couple of hours. You may find yourself walking on jagged lava so good walking shoes are recommended. Walks are not energetic but the heat can be draining, so you can follow activities with a cooling swim or snorkel from the beach. Generally you will return to the boat for lunch as you sail on to the next destination for an afternoon walk.
Ecuador
Pura Aventura Holiday Location
Quito
peru
Galapagos islands
Lima
Brazil
Eight-day comfortable yacht cruise around the unique Galapagos Islands. Visit the outer islands to see a greater diversity of animals and landscapes. Maximise your wildlife experience with walks, snorkelling and kayaks. · Day 1 Fly to Quito. · Day 2 Morning tour of the city. · Day 3 Fly to the Galapagos and board your yacht. · Day 4 Visit the giant tortoises of the Charles Darwin Research Station. · Day 5 Swim with playful sea lions from the beach and visit bird colonies. · Day 6 Snorkel amidst teeming marine life; see flamingos on a lagoon. · Day 7 Walk across lava flows, swim with sea lions and watch out for penguins. · Day 8 Walk to see giant tortoises then swim with turtles off the beach. · Day 9 See Galapagos fur seals basking in pools along the shoreline. · Day 10 Observe the wildlife of a mangrove forest at dawn. Fly home. · Day 11 Arrive back.
How comfortable?
Your first two nights are spent in a first class colonial style hotel in Quito. On the islands you can either join a Pura Aventura charter (which means you will only travel with other Pura Aventura clients), or you can choose the boat and date that most suits you. Our boats are generally first class or deluxe boats for 12-16 passengers. Examples are Cachalote, Diamante, Sagitta, Beagle, Samba, Alta and Parranda. Particularly on first class boats, cabins tend to be small although the communal areas and ample deck space more than make up for it.
Sounds perfect?
For details of what's included and more information see the detailed itinerary on our website or call us for a copy. For dates and prices see the enclosed sheet. To check availability please call us on 0845 22 55 058 or email info@pura-aventura.com.
Not quite right?
You can extend this holiday: add time in the Ecuadorian Amazon (p38); hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (p36); Ski the Andes (p43) or walk in Patagonia (p42). For another spectacular wildlife cruise, see our Antarctica holidays (p22).
WhY Pura
?
The boats we use are locally owned and operated meaning that more of your money stays in the islands. The route takes in some of the more outlying islands to give you the best opportunity to see a wide variety of species. We pay for you to become a benefactor of the Galapagos Conservation Trust for a full year.
Call 0845 22 55 058 to discuss our Galapagos Islands cruise holiday
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