Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

Photo opportunities abound in the Galápagos, where the tame wildlife allows humans a close approach.

Ultimate Galápagos A WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER ON THE PLANET

Snorkel with playful sea lions and penguins, kayak among sea turtles, hike past dancing blue-footed boobies with our expert naturalist guide—this is the perfect adventure in one of the greatest natural

await our explorations on Española, and we hike near the vast twin craters of Los Gemelos in the Santa Cruz highlands. Devil’s Crown offers world-class marine life viewing, and we visit historic Post Office Bay on Floreana. Days 11-17 Isabela / Fernandina / Santiago We search for whales and dolphins as we cross the Bolivar Channel to Isabela Island. At Punta Moreno, we walk on a pahoehoe lava flow and take a panga ride through scenic Buccaneer Cove. Flightless cormorants and Galápagos penguins are highlights at Fernandina’s Punta Espinosa. We explore Santiago Island’s Espumilla Beach, with its golden sands, and walk to nesting colonies of the two species of frigatebirds as well as blue-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls on North Seymour. Fly to Guayaquil for a final overnight, and depart on Day 17.

Days 1-4 Guayaquil / Baltra / Genovesa / Bartolomé From Guayaquil, we fly to Baltra and board our yacht, the Mary Anne . We cruise through a mangrove estuary, spotting sea turtles and graceful rays, then head out to remote Genovesa (Tower) Island, home to frigatebirds, Nazca boobies, and red-billed tropicbirds nesting along the cliffs. At Bartolomé Island, we enjoy views from needle-like Pinnacle Rock, the eroded remnant of an old volcanic cone. Tiny Galápagos penguins swim off the sandy beach below. Days 5-10 Rábida / Santa Cruz / Santa Fé / Española / Devil’s Crown / Floreana Rábida’s saltwater lagoon is home to three types of herons, and we 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. Blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas

history destinations in the world. Our 15-day Galápagos cruise combines the Eastern Islands and Western Islands, and traveling aboard our classic tall ship Mary Anne is the

“The best Galápagos itinerary of any company—so many islands visited and such a comprehensive wildlife experience.” Ruth M., San Francisco CA

perfect way to go, with spacious decks for relaxing, delicious meals served al fresco, and sunsets in a beautiful new anchorage each night. This is the “ultimate” experience of the Galápagos!

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