2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Galápagos Adventure EXPLORING THE EASTERN ISLANDS OF THE GALÁPAGOS

Darwin’s Galápagos Islands are a wonder to explore—the exotic wildlife here has no fear of humans, and you’ll hike (and snorkel or kayak) right alongside these extraordinary creatures! We’ve created the ideal way to experience the Galápagos—aboard the Mary

Bay, where red-footed boobies perch on the mangroves. Hiking up the Prince Philip Steps, we seek out red-billed tropicbirds. Great frigatebirds are also seen here, while elegant swallow-tailed gulls rest under the salt bush. Our hike to the summit of Bartolomé gives us magnificent views of Pinnacle Rock, Galápagos’ famous rock spire, and we’ll dip into the water to snorkel with tiny Galápagos penguins. Days 5-6 Rábida / Santa Cruz / Darwin Research Station On volcanic Rábida Island, we explore a flamingo lagoon and hike past Darwin’s finches, Galápagos mockingbirds, and yellow warblers on the trail as marine iguanas bask in sea caves. In the Santa Cruz highlands, we hike to find giant tortoises in the wild and visit the Darwin Station tortoise- breeding facility. Days 7-10 South Plaza / Santa Fé / Española South Plaza Island captivates with its black-lava shoreline and copper-colored land iguanas. On Santa Fé Island, we look for a special species of land iguana found only on this island. Española Island is the spot for nesting waved albatrosses between May and December, and we follow flipper prints as we walk on a white-sand beach to find lounging sea lions. We’ll 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

Anne , a gorgeous 216-foot yacht that caters to just 16 guests. With our small group size, life on board is magical—we’ll enjoy a glass of wine at sunset, meals out on deck, and fascinating talks with our expert naturalist guide. Our 8-day Eastern Islands cruise includes remote

“A lifetime experience for us! We expected to be awed by the islands, but the Mary Anne , the crew, and Wilderness Travel were HUGE in making this adventure so memorable.” David W., Honolulu HI

DATES Dec 21-30, 2018 Mar 29-Apr 7 Jan 4-13, 2019 Apr 26-May 5 Feb 1-10 May 10-19 Feb 15-24 Jun 7-16 Mar 1-10 Dec 20-29 Mar 15-24

TRIP COST $6895 per person Hotel single supplement: $225 No single supplement on board (subject to availability) Internal airfare: $540 (subject to change) Galápagos park and transit card fee (subject to change): $120 Holiday surcharge (Dec): $375 Discounts for children: Call for details Cusco and Machu Picchu Extension: from $3475 Hacienda Zuleta and Otavalo Extension: from $1455 Amazon Rainforest Extension: from $1895

Genovesa, a prime nesting site of red-footed boobies, Rábida, with its lagoons full of pink flamingos, and Santa Fé, a great place to snorkel with spirited sea lions. 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. At remote Genovesa Island, we land at Darwin

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

Amazing up-close wildlife encounters fill our days in the wondrous Galápagos Islands. PHOTO: TUI DE ROY

JORGE VINUEZA G. SHANNON HASTINGS

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