Family FYI: Did you know – the Galápagos Penguin can survive so close to the Equator because the Humboldt current brings in cold waters from the Antarctic. Discover wildlife found nowhere else in the world during this exceptional family Galápagos tour including a 4-night cruise aboard M/V Santa Cruz.
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 meeting 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 visitors!
Departures
16, 30 Jun; 14, 28 Jul; 11, 25 Aug; 17 Nov; 19, 24 Dec 2012.
Inclusions
- All gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff
- 4 nights aboard the 90-guest M / V Santa Cruz, built exclusively for Galápagos Islands cruising; dry and wet landings
- Licensed Naturalist Guides of Galápagos National Park accompany shore excursions and hold briefings aboard ship, offering hands-on natural history lessons
- Private Tauck Shore Excursions with experts, averaging two daily, for wildlife sightings and exciting activities
- Entrance fee to Galápagos National Park
- Have lunch near a dormant volcano near the Equator and explore colonial Quito on a guided tour
- Visit the Tortoise Breeding Center at La Galapaguera to learn about marine and terrestrial conservation in the islands, with a close-up encounter with giant tortoises
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- 18 meals (7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners); gratuities to drivers, service charges, most taxes and porterage
- Ask about our family holiday cruise departures!This 9-day holiday adventure gives you more time to explore more islands with your family and friends! 2012 Departure Dates: December 19 and 24 – Priced from $4,495 per person, triple, plus on-tour airfare Go to www.tauck.com for full itinerary.
- Children 11 and under Discount $350 – Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult; exceptions may be granted under certain circumstances with parental consent. Triple and Quadruple accommodations are not available for more than two adults, age 18 or older, sharing a room. Triples and Quadruples in the hotel are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway cot, when available. Triple and Quadruple staterooms 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.
- Recommended age: 8+