Karen G. Schulman
Future dates TBD
The Galápagos offer you a way to magically step back in time, to visit an isolated, relatively untouched place where you can be at one with nature as nowhere else. Animals have no fear of humans — birds light on your arm, curious sea lions come to get acquainted, fur seals and penguins join you for a swim in the clear waters.
* 10-day land and cruise program in the Galápagos Islands, including Quito, Ecuador.
*Child discount pricing available on this family departure. Bring your children ages 7-17.
*Price includes Quito/Galapagos Islands Airfare Galápagos National Park Fee and tourist card.
* 7-night cruise aboard the 20-passenger motor yacht The Eric, Flamingo or Letty. The small boat experience provides the most in-depth and personal way to experience the islands with your photo instructor and two Galápagos naturalist guides.
*Features of this family departure: age-appropriate activities from instruction on snorkeling and sea kayaking for teens to briefings geared toward the younger set with kid-friendly meals. Children can visit the bridge and learn about astronomy, navigational charts, and tie nautical knots with the Captain. Special games, contests, and movies with popcorn.
*Yacht features included: safety, comfort, air-conditioned spacious cabins, private bathrooms, hot water, library, flat screen TV, restaurant, bar, observation areas and sundeck, snorkeling gear, and kayak.
* Services of professional tour leader and accomplished photographer, Karen Schulman.
*A day tour in the Ecuadorian Highlands including the lovely small community of Nono, within an hour from Quito.
The Galápagos offer a good example in which tourism has been instrumental in preserving a fragile island ecosystem. While island groups throughout the world have had their wildlife and habitat devastated, the Galápagos have yet to lose a single native species. Nature tourism and the Galápagos Islands are now interdependent, relying on each other for survival.
$5795 pp adult (based on 10 or more participants)
Discount for age12-17: $400
Discount for age 7-11: $900
Based on 10 paying participants. There is a small group surcharge of $200 if 6-9 participants.One child discount rate given per every adult family member paid, with limit of two per family. Child discount is for age at time of sailing.
Cost includes:
*Galápagos cruise, all meals on cruise
*$420 Galapagos air (from mainland Ecuador) and $110 national park fee
*Group transportation for tour events in the tour van and yacht
*Boat and hotel accommodations as specified in the itinerary
*Meals as specified in the itinerary
(b = breakfast, l = lunch, d = dinner)
*Services of driver, cultural guide, naturalist guide and photographic leader, during the tour
*Park entrance fees, day tours and excursions as shown in the itinerary
*Extensive pre-departure information and services
Cost does not include: International air fare; other airfare if noted in exceptions; air fare tax; airport departure tax; airport transfers; additional transfers or accommodations that may be required by those not traveling with the group; excess baggage charges; meals not included in itinerary; activities listed as optional, or those taken on your own; passport/visa expenses; personal medical or travel insurance; any expenses of a personal nature, such as room service, laundry, beverages not included with meals, medical expenses, film or processing, any activities not specified in tour itinerary or listed as optional, or any items not listed in what is included; upon the completion of your trip, modest gratuities to the local guides and the drivers are customary; tips for meals not included in itinerary.
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