Back to Main Wilderness Travel Page

Cruise Through "Darwin's Laboratory" Natural History Cruise Overview adventure cruising with easy shore excursions ("nature walks" of about 2-4 hours, mostly over level ground) to observe wildlife; some beach landings are "dry" (on docks), while others are "wet" (require stepping out of the dinghy and walking over rocks or through shallow water to reach the beach) Trip Length 8 or 9 days in Ecuador (5-or 6-day cruise) Meals all meals included except 1 lunch in Quito Itinerary/Days 1-2: Quito, Ecuador 3: to the Galapagos /North Seymour 4: South Plaza & Puerto Ayora 5: Espanola 6: Floreanna 7: Bartolome & Rabida 8: North Seymour /to Quito 9: Return to US Lodging 3 nights Hotel Colon (5-star) in Quito, 4 or 5 nights aboard comfortable, air-conditioned sailing yacht with private facilities

For those of you who need a quick but in-depth getaway, we offer 5- and 6-day natural history cruises in the Galapagos Islands. We've crafted these shorter itineraries to provide an overview of the Galapagos' marvelous wildlife and landscapes. We first explore charming Quito and then flying out to the "Enchanted Isles" for an unforgettable natural history odyssey aboard one of our wonderful yachts.

Departure Dates   1: Jan 13 - 21, 2003   2: Feb 3 - 11   3: Mar 3 - 11   4: May 12 - 20   5: Jun 30 - Jul 8   6: Jul 28 - Aug 5   7: Dec 15 - 23   8: Jan 12 - 20, 2004   9: Feb 2 - 10, 2004

COST Land Cost / per person dbl occ Cost 9-11 members 12 - 16 members   $3095 $2895 Single Supplement: $275 (hotels only) Galapagos park fee: $100