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| Product ID:
4786
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Tauck World Discovery
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7-nights
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14 Feb; 14, 21 Mar; 11, 18 Apr; 6, 27 Jun; 4, 18, 25 Jul; 1, 15, 22 Aug 2009
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| Description |
Discover a truly magical place like nowhere else on earth during this fascinating Galápagos tour for the entire family. Experience a unique group of islands that are still much as they were when Charles Darwin first encountered them. Share the thrill of encountering bird and animal species that don’t exist anywhere else in the world as you explore this wonderful living laboratory with expert naturalists. You and your family will always remember the wonder of wandering freely among amazing creatures that have little to no fear of tourists!
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| Price Guide |
| Main Deck Standard |
$6,060
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$4,190
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$3,985
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$3,942
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| Upper Deck Standard |
$6,265
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$4,310
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| Boat Deck Standard |
$6,630
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$4,530
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$4,140
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| Boat Deck Junior Suite |
$7,245
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$4,890
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$4,310
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| Boat Deck Master Suite |
$7,995
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$5,430
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$4,515
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18 meals included.
International Airfare is additional. Call Travel the World for rates on international air
Note: Save $200 per person on special value departures June 6 and August 22 - ask at booking for details.
Children 11 and under Discount $350.
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Triple and Quadruple accommodations are not available for more than two adults, age 18 or older, sharing a room. All gratuities to ship staff and Tauck Director are included.
Your family's comfort is important to us. Ask us about booking an additional hotel night before your journey begins and be sure to consider our Cruise Protection Plan offering important travel advantages and a money-back refund if your travel plans change.
Recommended age: 8+
Note: Triples and Quadruples in the hotel are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway cot, when available. Triple and Quadruple cabins aboard ship include upper and lower berths and are limited to two persons age 18 or older sharing a room with one or two persons under age 18. We may not visit each of the islands in the order here, but typically visit two different sites per day. Cruise itineraries are approved by the Galápagos National Park Service 30 to 60 days before departure and are subject to change. Inquire upon booking.
All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
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| Itinerary |
• Indicates day of cruising
Day 1 – Arrive in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Tauck's Galápagos Tour begins: Hilton Colón Guayaquil. A transfer is included from Guayaquil International Airport to Hilton Colón Guayaquil. After your flight to Ecuador, get a good a night’s sleep so you’ll be rested and ready for your family's unforgettable Galápagos tour.
Lodging: Hilton Colón Guayaquil, Ecuador
Day 2 – Explore historic Guayaquil
Encounter the history and culture of Ecuador as you visit Guayaquil's Historical Park; walk through the Traditions Zone to learn about lifestyles, the Wildlife Zone to learn about Ecuador’s animals and plants, and the Urban-architectonic Zone to see ancient architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Colón Guayaquil, Ecuador
• Day 3 – Swimming dinosaurs as Tauck's Galápagos tour begins
Your family’s Galápagos tour begins today as you fly to the volcanic island of Baltra and board your expedition ship, the M/V Santa Cruz. Ride ashore on a panga on the island of Santa Cruz to look for marine iguanas, lizards that are only found in the Galápagos – they look like swimming dinosaurs.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 4 – Tropical penguins and a lava walk
At Bartolomé Island, view a panorama of life underwater from a glass-bottomed boat or snorkel in the warm, clear water. Look for tiny tropical Galápagos penguins, which are only found here. Roam the black lava landscape of San Salvador Island with your family and encounter friendly Galápagos fur seals. This Galápagos tour is a great way to see these friendly mammals up close.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 5 – Lots of birds and a giant tortoise
Meet Darwin's finches and other rare birds today on Rabida (Jervis) Island, with its red-colored beaches. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island to see and learn about the famous Galápagos tortoises. Have your picture taken with them – these gentle giants aren’t at all camera-shy. Say hello to Lonesome George, an elderly tortoise thought to be the very last of his sub-species; your encounter will be a fond memory of your Galápagos tour. Tonight you'll find out more about the Galápagos at an ECO (Explore, Conserve, Observe) Moment with our shipboard naturalists.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
• Day 6 – Iguanas and more on Santa Cruz and North Seymour
Travel into the highlands of Santa Cruz Island for a chance to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. On North Seymour Island, you’ll walk among huge colonies of blue-footed boobies nesting on the ground and see how they live together and care for their young.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard M/V Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
Day 7 – Galápagos tour ends and you fly to Guayaquil
Your Galápagos tour comes to a conclusion when you disembark M/V Santa Cruz and fly back to Guayaquil on the mainland. Join us this evening for a poolside farewell party as Tauck's Galápagos tour and cruise comes to a close.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Ecuador
Day 8 – Homeward bound
Galápagos tour ends: Guayaquil. A transfer from the Hilton Colón Guayaquil to Guayaquil International Airport is included. You should allow a minimum of 2½ hours for flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Note: This is an active journey that includes a fair amount of walking, often on uneven terrain; Zodiac-style rafts are used for shore excursions. We may not visit each of the islands in the order here, but typically visit two different sites per day. Cruise itineraries are approved by the Galápagos National Park Service 30 to 60 days before departure and are subject to change. Inquire upon booking.
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| Inclusions |
- 7-night 'Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland (Family Travel)' tour with Tauck World Discovery
- Most meals
- Welcome cocktail Reception
- Entertainment and activities whilst on tour
- Fully escorted by a professional Tauck Director
Tour can be combined with flights, transfers and additional accommodation
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| Conditions |
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Please see Tauck World Discovery Booking Conditions
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