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Discover a truly magical place like nowhere else on earth during this fascinating Galápagos tour for the entire family. Experience a unique group of islands that are still much as they were when Charles Darwin first encountered them. Share the thrill of encountering bird and animal species that don’t exist anywhere else in the world as you explore this wonderful living laboratory with expert naturalists. You and your family will always remember the wonder of wandering freely among amazing creatures that have no fear of you.
2007 Itinerary
• Indicates day of cruising
Day 1 – Arrive in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Tauck's Galápagos Tour begins: Guayaquil International Airport one hour after the arrival of our selected flights(s). After your flight to Ecuador, get a good a night’s sleep so you’ll be rested and ready for your family's unforgettable Galápagos tour.
Lodging: Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Ecuador
Day 2 – Explore Historic Guayaquil
Encounter the history and culture of Ecuador as you visit Guayaquil's Historical Park; walk through the Traditions Zone to learn about lifestyles, the Wildlife Zone to learn about Ecuador’s animals and plants, and the Urban-architectonic Zone to see ancient architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Ecuador
• Day 3 – Swimming Dinosaurs
Your family’s Galápagos tour begins today as you fly to the volcanic island of Baltra and board your expedition ship, the M/V Santa Cruz. Ride ashore on a panga to look for marine iguanas, lizards that are only found in the Galápagos – they look like swimming dinosaurs – and take a hike up Dragon Hill for more wildlife viewing.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 4 – Tropical Penguins and a Lava Walk
At Bartolomé Island, view a panorama of life underwater from a glass-bottomed boat or snorkel in the warm, clear water. Look for tiny tropical Galápagos penguins, which are only found here. Roam the black lava landscape of Salvador Island with your family and encounter friendly Galápagos fur seals. This Galápagos tour is a great way to see these friendly mammals up close.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 5 – Funny birds and Giant Tortoises
Meet Darwin's finches and other rare birds today on Rabida Island, with its red-colored beaches. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island to see and learn about the famous Galápagos tortoises. Have your picture taken with them – these gentle giants aren’t at all camera-shy. Say hello to Lonesome George, an elderly tortoise thought to be the very last of his sub-species; your encounter will be a fond memory of your Galápagos tour.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 6 – Iguanas and more on Santa Cruz and North Seymour
Enjoy a chance to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat on Santa Cruz this morning. Later, cruise to North Seymour Island, where you’ll walk among huge colonies of blue-footed Boobies nesting on the ground and see how they live together and care for their young.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 7 – San Cristóbal Island / Fly to Guayaquil
At the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center, discover the natural processes that have made the Galápagos Islands so unique. Hear about the conservation efforts being made to preserve this fragile wildlife wonderland. Back in Guayaquil, join us for a poolside farewell party as your Galápagos tour comes to a close.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Ecuador
Day 8 – Homeward Bound
Galápagos Tour ends: Guayaquil International Airport 2 ½ hours before the departure of our selected flights(s). A transfer from the Hilton Colon Guayaquil to Guayaquil International Airport is included. If you are departing at other times, you can take the hotel’s shuttle to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
your entire family in 2007 – book early while space lasts!
Dates & Prices
Dec 29
2007 Price per Person
8 Days from $3,040 plus airfare
| Double |
Triple | Quad |
Single |
|
| Upper Deck Inside | $3190 | $3040 | N/A | $4810 |
| Main Deck Std. | $3310 | $3110 | $3073 | $4985 |
| Upper Deck Std. | $3430 | N/A | N/A | $5160 |
| Boat Deck Std. | $3650 | $3320 | N/A | $5490 |
| Boat Deck Jr. Ste. | $4010 | $3540 | N/A | $6040 |
| Boat Deck Mstr. Ste. | $4450 | $3800 | N/A | $6700 |
Special Holiday Departure dates: March 31, April 7, December 22 and 29, 2007
| Double |
Triple | Quad |
Single |
|
| Upper Deck Inside | $3315 | $3165 | N/A | $4935 |
| Main Deck Std. | $3435 | $3235 | $3198 | $5110 |
| Upper Deck Std. | $3555 | N/A | N/A | $5285 |
| Boat Deck Std. | $3775 | $3445 | N/A | $5615 |
| Boat Deck Jr. Ste. | $4135 | $3665 | N/A | $6165 |
| Boat Deck Mstr. Ste. | $4575 | $3925 | N/A | $6825 |
18 meals included.
Air Price Per Person
On-Tour Airfare Per Person (2 flights) from $295 and must be purchased through Tauck as a part of your tour package.
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the United States (subject to availability). Galápagos departure tax is additional.
Children 11 and under Discount $450. Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Triple and Quadruple accommodations are not available for more than two adults, age 18 or older, sharing a room. All gratuities to ship crew and Tauck Director are included.
Note: Triples and quadruples in the hotel are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway cot, when available. Triple and quadruple cabins aboard ship include upper and lower berths and are limited to two persons age 18 or older sharing a room with one or two persons under age 18. We may not visit each of the islands in the order outlined, but we typically visit two different sites per day.
Recommended age: 8+
All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
2008 Itinerary
• Indicates day of cruising
Day 1 – Arrive in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Tauck's Galápagos Tour begins: Hilton Colon Guayaquil. A transfer is included from Guayaquil International Airport to Hilton Colon Guayaquil. After your flight to Ecuador, get a good a night’s sleep so you’ll be rested and ready for your family's unforgettable Galápagos tour.
Lodging: Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Ecuador
Day 2 – Explore historic Guayaquil
Encounter the history and culture of Ecuador as you visit Guayaquil's Historical Park; walk through the Traditions Zone to learn about lifestyles, the Wildlife Zone to learn about Ecuador’s animals and plants, and the Urban-architectonic Zone to see ancient architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Ecuador
• Day 3 – Swimming dinosaurs
Your family’s Galápagos tour begins today as you fly to the volcanic island of Baltra and board your expedition ship, the M/V Santa Cruz. Ride ashore on a panga to look for marine iguanas, lizards that are only found in the Galápagos – they look like swimming dinosaurs.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 4 – Tropical penguins and a lava walk
At Bartolomé Island, view a panorama of life underwater from a glass-bottomed boat or snorkel in the warm, clear water. Look for tiny tropical Galápagos penguins, which are only found here. Roam the black lava landscape of San Salvador Island with your family and encounter friendly Galápagos fur seals. This Galápagos tour is a great way to see these friendly mammals up close.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 5 – Lots of birds and a giant tortoise
Meet Darwin's finches and other rare birds today on Rabida Island, with its red-colored beaches. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island to see and learn about the famous Galápagos tortoises. Have your picture taken with them – these gentle giants aren’t at all camera-shy. Say hello to Lonesome George, an elderly tortoise thought to be the very last of his sub-species; your encounter will be a fond memory of your Galápagos tour.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 6 – Iguanas and more on Santa Cruz and North Seymour
Travel into the highlands of Santa Cruz Island for a chance to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. On North Seymour Island, you’ll walk among huge colonies of blue-footed boobies nesting on the ground and see how they live together and care for their young.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
Day 7 – San Cristóbal Island / Fly to Guayaquil
At the San Cristóbal Interpretation Center, discover the natural processes that have made the Galápagos Islands so unique. Hear about the conservation efforts being made to preserve this fragile wildlife wonderland. Disembark and fly back to Guayaquil; join us for a poolside farewell party as your Galápagos tour comes to a close.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Ecuador
Day 8 – Homeward bound
Galápagos Tour ends: Guayaquil. A transfer from the Hilton Colon Guayaquil to Guayaquil International Airport is included. You should allow a minimum of 2½ hours for flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Note: This is an active journey that includes a fair amount of walking, often on uneven terrain; Zodiac-style rafts are used for shore excursions. We may not visit each of the islands in the order here, but typically visit two different sites per day. Cruise itineraries are approved by the Galápagos National Park Service 30 to 60 days before departure and are subject to change. Inquire upon booking.
Dates & Prices
Feb 16
Mar 8, 15, 22
Apr 5, 12
Jun 28
Jul 5, 12, 19
Aug 2, 16
8 days from $3,320 plus airfare
| 2008 Price Per Person | Land / Cruise Price |
+ | On-Tour Air (2 flights) |
= | Total per Person |
| Upper Deck Inside | |||||
| Double | $3475 | + | $315 | = | $3790 |
| Triple | $3320 | + | $315 | = | $3635 |
| Single | $5175 | + | $315 | = | $5490 |
| Main Deck Standard | |||||
| Double | $3595 | + | $315 | = | $3910 |
| Triple | $3375 | + | $315 | = | $3690 |
| Quadruple | $3335 | + | $315 | = | $3650 |
| Single | $5365 | + | $315 | = | $5680 |
| Upper Deck Standard | |||||
| Double | $3715 | + | $315 | = | $4030 |
| Triple | N/A | + | = | N/A | |
| Single | $5555 | + | $315 | = | $5870 |
| Boat Deck Standard | |||||
| Double | $3935 | + | $315 | = | $4250 |
| Triple | $3525 | + | $315 | = | $3840 |
| Single | $5905 | + | $315 | = | $6220 |
| Boat Deck Junior Suite | |||||
| Double | $4295 | + | $315 | = | $4610 |
| Triple | $3680 | + | $315 | = | $3995 |
| Single | $6475 | + | $315 | = | $6790 |
| Boat Deck Master Suite | |||||
| Double | $4735 | + | $315 | = | $5050 |
| Triple | $3875 | + | $315 | = | $4190 |
| Single | $7185 | + | $315 | = | $7500 |
18 meals included.
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S (subject to availability). Galápagos departure tax is additional.
Children 11 and under Discount $350. Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Triple and Quadruple accommodations are not available for more than two adults, age 18 or older, sharing a room. All gratuities to ship crew and Tauck Director are included.
Note: March 15 is a special school-break departure date – add $175 per person; child discount is $250.
Please ask when booking about additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our Cruise Protection Plan.
Recommended age: 8+
Note: Triples and Quadruples in the hotel are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway cot, when available. Triple and Quadruple cabins aboard ship include upper and lower berths and are limited to two persons age 18 or older sharing a room with one or two persons under age 18. We may not visit each of the islands in the order here, but typically visit two different sites per day. Cruise itineraries are approved by the Galápagos National Park Service 30 to 60 days before departure and are subject to change. Inquire upon booking.
All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
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