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Activity Level: E-M
Start / Finish: Quito / Quito
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The Wildest Place You’ll Ever Go
Step aboard your own private Beagle and explore the land that stirred Darwin and turned science on its ear. A pantheon of the animal kingdom’s strangest and most wonderful creatures await just off the coast of Ecuador, and with the Isabela II—our seaborne boutique hotel—you’ll get closer to them (and they to you) than you ever thought possible via daily on-shore walks. And when our on-board naturalists aren’t separating the boobies from the cormorants and pointing out the world’s most northerly penguin, we’ll snorkel off-shore and toast the horizon as we cross the equator. The evolution will not be televised; this is the real thing.
Read more about this trip from the perspective of a first time traveller, in our newsletter, The Slow Road!
Day 1 Take a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Quito
Day 2 Board the Isabela II and learn to step around local residents who won’t raise a flipper to get out of your way
Day 3 Get submerged during some of the best snorkelling in the Galápagos
Day 4 Keep an eye peeled for flamingoes, rays, white-tipped reef sharks and other exotic fauna
Day 5 Tour the Charles Darwin Research Station
Day 6 Spot red-footed boobies and cormorants on the beaches of Genovesa Island, then go snorkelling in search of hammerhead sharks(!)
Day 7 Seek out the Southern Cross and join us in a Champagne toast at our “Happy New Hemisphere” party on the bridge
Day 8 Swim and snorkel with penguins off Bartolomé Island
Day 9 Disembark the Isabela II and adiós in Quito
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2010
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November 1 – 99 Days / 8 NightsPrice per person from: $6,995 Single supplement: $4,000
Captain's Suite:
$10,995 per person
$7,595 single supplement
Double Stateroom:
$8,495 per person
$6,505 single supplement
Twin Stateroom:
$6,995 per person
$4,000 single supplement
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Swissôtel Quito, Quito
The Swissôtel Quito is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World group. It is located in the centre of the new town close to great shopping and restaurants. The hotel boasts incredible views of the city and surrounding mountains--not to mention a dreamy spa.
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Susan Marks
Galápagos Islands By Sea 2008
“A terrific trip—far exceeded my expectations. The daily activities were plentiful and there was always the option to 'chill.' Never thought I would swim with sharks or learn to love an iguana. I was worried about being bored—wow, was I wrong. As a veteran B&R traveller (16-18 trips)—let me say “well done.” Most memorable moment: when the sea lion swam directly beneath me. The guides were great (just the right amount of attention), everything was well-planned and our every whim catered to!”
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Easygoing to Moderate
This trip is rated Easygoing to Moderate. The walks range from pleasant coastal jaunts to vigorous hiking options on one or two days. Fabulous snorkelling and swimming are available most days, while kayaking and mountain biking options are offered on one day.
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