Wilderness Travel 2018 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.

Days 3-4 Floreana Boarding our yacht, we sail to Floreana Island and enjoy a walk on the green sand beaches of Punta Cormorant. Be on the lookout for flamingos and nesting sea turtles here. A panga ride brings us to Devil’s Crown, with its great marine life, and we visit Post Office Bay, where in the 18th century, sailors left letters to be posted by passing ships. Days 5-7 Isabela / Fernandina / Puerto Egas On Isabela, we walk the lava flow at Punta Moreno, look for green sea turtles nesting at Urbina Bay’s black-sand beach, and visit a historic pirate hideaway at Tagus Cove. Crossing over to Fernandina Island’s Punta Espinosa, we look for flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins, marine iguanas, and red-orange Sally Lightfoot crabs. At Puerto Egas on Santiago, we watch fur seals lounging under lava arches, a panga ride brings us through Buccaneer Cove, and we land on Espumilla Beach for a walk on a forest trail in search of yellow warblers and curious Galápagos flycatchers. Days 8-10 Santiago / Sullivan Bay / North 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.

Discover pristine Fernandina Island, with its shoreline full of flightless cormorants, snorkel with marine iguanas and Galápagos penguins at Punta Espinosa, and on North Seymour, walk amid magnificent frigatebirds in courtship display. 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

“Everything we had hoped for and more. The Mary Anne was the ideal way to experience the Galápagos. The boat captain and crew were superb, anticipating all our needs.” Julie H. Del Mar CA

JOHN WARBURTON-LEE MICHAEL NOLAN

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. Days 1-2 Guayaquil / Santa Cruz / Darwin Research Station / Puerto Ayora After an overnight in Guayaquil, fly to Baltra and head to the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, where we learn about conservation work in the islands and see the famous giant tortoises of the Galápagos. Hatchling tortoises are raised here to be released into the wild.

HIGHLIGHTS • Exciting 8-day cruise including Bolivar Channel, with its whales and dolphins • Beautiful 16-guest yacht with spacious decks and air-conditioned cabins • 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 29,2017-Jan7,2018 May 4-13 Jan 12-21, 2018 May 18-27 Feb 9-18 Jun 15-24 Mar 9-18 Jun 29-Jul 8 Mar 23-Apr 1

Dec 28, ’18-Jan6,2019

Apr 6-15

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 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

The underwater world of the Galápagos is just as enchanting as the one on land! PHOTO: PAUL KENNEDY

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