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| THE AMAZING GALAPAGOS WORLD - Located some 600 miles west of mainland Ecuador, this fascinating group of 13 major islands, 6 smaller ones and scores of islets, is Charles Darwin's living laboratory of evolution and natural selection and inspiration for his controversial works on "The Origins of Species." Following is a brief sampling of the rare and exotic wildlife and vegetation you may see while visiting one of the finest nature destinations on earth... The Islands Baltra and San Cristobal (Chatham) - capital of the islands. When flying in, these two islands are your ship's starting and ending points. Santa Fe (Barrington) - the endemic land iguana and rice rat, sea lion, Galapagos Hawk, giant Opuntia cactus, lava formations. Swimming and snorkeling opportunities. Bartolome (Sullivan) - rare Galapagos penguins, sea lions and turtles, a mangrove region, Pinnacle Rock. Swimming and snorkeling opportunities. Floreana (Charles) - pink flamingos, turtles, rays, volcanic cones, rich plant varieties. Excellent reef snorkeling. Espanola (Hood) - the waved albatross, mocking birds, red and green marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Darwin's finches, sea lions and the "blow hole." Isabela (Albemarle) - largest in the archipelago. Penguins, cormorants, boobies, Audubon shearwater, salt lake crater, Tagus Cove. Santiago (James) - colonies of fur seals, flycatchers, oystercatchers, yellow warbles, lava herons, finches, a seal and sea lion grotto. North Seymour - sea lions, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed doves. Plaza - tiny island populated by sea lions, iguanas, red-billed tropic birds, large plant variety. Genovesa (Tower) - a paradise for bird-watchers. Sea cliffs, frigate birds, swallow-tailed gulls, red-footed boobies, noddy terns, tropic birds, storm petrels, Palo Santo trees. Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) - Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Research Station. Giant tortoises, flamingos, pintail ducks, assorted vegetation, pit craters, lava tunnels. Fernandina (Narborough) - marine iguanas, sea lions, cormorants, Galapagos hawk, Punta Espinoza, recent lava flows. Rabiva (Jervis) - sea lions, flamingos, mockingbirds, doves, penguins.
 All Cruise-inclusive Itineraries include: * Choice of ship/yacht and 3-, 4- or 7-night cruise program * Choice of hotel accommodations for 3 nights in Quito. 2 prior to the cruise and 1 after the cruise * City sightseeing tour in Quito including entrance fees * All meals on board and buffet breakfast in Quito: B (breakfast), L (lunch), D (dinner) as detailed in itinerary. * Land excursions from vessels conducted by English Speaking experienced Naturalist Guides * Roundtrip transfers including baggage handling * Hotel taxes and service charges * Galapagos National Park entrance fee * Assistance by local Altura representative |
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