Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

CHRIS RYAN

Enjoy days filled with snorkeling, sea kayaking, and Zodiac excursions, with nights aboard our beautiful 16-guest Mary Anne . MICHAEL NOLAN

Galápagos Adventure EXPLORING THE EASTERN ISLANDS OF THE GALÁPAGOS

Darwin’s Galápagos Islands are a wonder to explore—the extraordinary wildlife here has no fear of humans, and you’ll hike (and snorkel) right alongside these exotic creatures! We’ve created the perfect way to experience the Galápagos—aboard the Mary Anne , a gorgeous yacht that caters to just 16 guests. Our 8-day Eastern Islands cruise includes far-flung Genovesa, prime nesting site of red-footed boobies, and Santa Fé, a great place to snorkel with spirited sea lions. The Mary Anne is absolutely the best way to go, with wonderfully active days, delightful time on board to savor meals on deck or in the salon, a glass of wine at sunset, and fascinating talks with your expert naturalist guide. This is the Galápagos—WT style! Days 1-4 Guayaquil / Genovesa Island / Bartolomé From Guayaquil, we fly to Baltra and board our yacht, heading to Black Turtle Cove for a Zodiac ride among golden rays. Sailing out to remote Genovesa Island, we land at Darwin Bay, where red-footed boobies perch on prickly pear cactus. We hike up the Prince Philip Steps (so named for the prince’s visit here in 1964) to

seek out red-billed tropicbirds. Great frigatebirds are also seen here, while elegant swallow-tailed gulls rest under the salt bush. We also have a chance to snorkel, possibly with green sea turtles. The summit of Bartolomé Island offers us magnificent views of Pinnacle Rock, Galápagos’ most famous icon. Days 5-6 Rábida / Santa Cruz / Darwin Research Station On Rábida, the “Red Island,” we explore its maroon-tinted interior and saltwater lagoon, home to Darwin’s finches, Galápagos mockingbirds, and yellow warblers. Farther inland, we find a fantastic land iguana nesting site. We have options for sea kayaking and snorkeling on Rábida. In the Santa Cruz highlands, we look for giant tortoises and visit the Darwin Station’s tortoise-breeding facility. Days 7-10 South Plaza / Santa Fé / Española South Plaza Island captivates, with its green prickly pear cactus and copper-colored land iguanas. On Santa Fé Island, we look for the islands’ endemic species of land iguana. On Española, the southernmost island in the archipelago, we follow flipper prints on a powdery white-sand beach to find lounging sea lions, and keep an eye out for Galápagos hawks, Galápagos doves, and Hood mockingbirds, endemic to the island. Fly to Guayaquil for a final overnight, and depart on Day 10.

HIGHLIGHTS • Active 8-day cruise includes remote Genovesa, an island with few other visitors! • Daily activities ideal for all ages: hiking, snorkeling, optional sea kayaking • With an expert naturalist guide, witness the diversity of wildlife that inspired Darwin 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 22-31, 2017 Jan 5-14, 2018

Apr 27-May 6

May 11-20 Jun 8-17

Feb 2-11 Mar 2-11

Jun 22-Jul 1

Mar 16-25

Dec 21-30

Mar 30-Apr 8

TRIP COST $6695 per person Hotel single supplement: $225 No single supplement on board (subject to availability) Internal airfare: $540 (subject to change) Galápagos park fee and transit card: $120 (subject to change) Holiday surcharge (Dec): $375 Discounts for children: call for details

TRIP LEVEL 1 + 2 3 4 5 6 7 Daily hikes, snorkeling, optional sea kayaking

FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY: 1.800.368.2794 OR EMAIL GALAPAGOS@WILDERNESSTRAVEL.COM 112