Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

Ultimate Galápagos A WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER ON THE PLANET

Snorkel with playful sea lions and Galápagos penguins, kayak among sea turtles, hike past dancing blue-footed

Days 1-3 Guayaquil / Baltra / Fantastic Birding From Guayaquil, fly to Baltra and board the Mary Anne . Cruise through mangroves, spotting sea turtles and gliding rays, then head to remote Genovesa (Tower), a paradise for birds—great frigatebirds, Nazca boobies, and red-billed tropicbirds nest along the cliffs. Days 4-7 Bartolomé Hike / Rábida / Santa Cruz / Santa Fé Revel in the views from Bartolomé, then cross ancient lava flows to walk amid colonies of land iguanas. Rábida’s saltwater lagoon is home to three types of herons, and you’ll gain fascinating insights at the Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz. On Santa Fé, watch sea lions strike a pose on a white-sand beach.

boobies, and experience one of the greatest natural history destinations in the world! Our epic Galápagos journey aboard the 16-guest Mary Anne brings you to glorious white-sand beaches, across 100-year-old lava flows, and to up-close encounters with the exotic creatures that inspired Charles Darwin. We combined the best of the eastern

“Loved the trip, the itinerary, the activities, and guide. The food was delicious!”

Eliza S., Los Altos CA

and western islands for those who want to see and do as much as possible. Snorkeling? Kayaking? Hiking? We have it all! And life aboard a classic tall sailing ship is the perfect way to experience the islands. With spacious decks for relaxing, delightful meals served al fresco , a new anchorage each night, watching the sun set in a tropical sky, our active 15-day cruise aboard the Mary Anne is the “ultimate” Galápagos experience!

Face-to-face encounters with some of the Galápagos’ exotic creatures are extraordinary— the wildlife has no fear of humans. PHOTO: TUI DE ROY

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