2020 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Enchanted Isles WONDERS OF THE WESTERN ISLANDS

Framed by dramatic volcanic landscapes and filled with unique wildlife that has no natural fear of humans, the Western Islands of the Galápagos are the extraordinary setting for our active

8-day voyage into Darwin’s world. Discover pristine Fernandina Island, with its shoreline full of flightless cormorants, snorkel with marine iguanas at Punta Espinosa, and on North Seymour, walk amid magnificent frigatebirds. We’ll look for spouting whales as we cross Bolivar Channel, and explore Santiago’s Puerto Egas, where fur seals caper in underwater grottos. Our journey aboard the beautiful Mary Anne is an incredible experience of the Galápagos, with active days on shore complemented by unforgettable nights beneath the starry sky.

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience—the organization was seamless from start to finish, and our Trip Leader made the daily adventures phenomenal with her endless knowledge of, and care for, the environment.” Tita M., Alameda CA

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in search of yellow warblers and Galápagos flycatchers.

Days 1-2 Guayaquil / Santa Cruz / Darwin Research Station / Puerto Ayora Fly to Baltra and head to the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about conservation work and see the famous giant tortoises. On the evening of Day 2, step aboard our elegant yacht and let us show you the enchanting Galápagos as only WT can. Days 3-4 Floreana / Punta Cormorant On Floreana Island, we walk the sandy beaches of Punta Cormorant on the lookout for flamingos and nesting sea turtles. We visit Devil’s Crown, with its great marine life, and Post Office Bay, where sailors once left letters to be posted by passing ships.

Days 8-10 Santiago / Sullivan Bay / North

HIGHLIGHTS • Exciting 8-day cruise including Floreana, with its fascinating human history • Beautiful 16-guest yacht with spacious decks and air-conditioned cabins • Sweeping volcanic landscapes of the Western Islands, see flightless cormorants • Fantastic snorkeling options, including Punta Espinosa and Urbina Bay DETAILS • 10-day trip begins and ends in Guayaquil • 7 nights aboard the Mary Anne , 2 nights hotel • All meals included except 2 lunches and 2 dinners DATES Dec 27, 2019-Jan 5,2020 May 1-10, 2020 Jan 10-19, 2020 May 15-24 Feb 7-16 Jun 12-21 Mar 6-15 Jun 26-Jul 5 Mar 20-29 Dec 25,2020-Jan 3,2021 Apr 3-12 Additional dates and prices available on our 14-passenger luxury yacht, the Passion . Call for details. Hotel single supplement: $225 (hotel only) No single supplement on board (subject to availability) Internal airfare: $540 (subject to change) Galápagos park fee and transit: $120 Discounts for children, call for details TRIP LEVEL 1 + 2 3 4 5 6 Daily hikes, snorkeling, optional sea kayaking TRIP COST $6895 per person

Seymour We hike on pahoehoe lava formations at Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, then head to North Seymour Island to walk among nesting colonies of great frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and elegant swallow-tailed gulls. From Baltra, fly to Guayaquil for a final overnight, and depart on Day 10, or join one of our extensions (see page 115).

The only seagoing iguana in the world is found in Darwin’s islands. PHOTO: PETE OXFORD

Days 5-7 Isabela / Fernandina / Puerto Egas Awaking at Isabela Island, we walk the lava flow at Punta Moreno, snorkel among Galápagos penguins at Urbina Bay, and visit a historic pirate hideaway at Tagus Cove. Fernandina Island’s Punta Espinosa reveals shores full of marine iguanas along with Galápagos penguins, flightless cormorants, and red-orange Sally Lightfoot crabs. At Puerto Egas on Santiago, we watch fur seals lounging under lava arches, ride a panga (Zodiac) through Buccaneer Cove, and walk trails on Espumilla Beach

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