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Galapagos In Darwins Footsteps
A Trekking in the Galapagos; a unique combination of the wildlife, volcanoes and geology of the Enchanted Isles
Ref: EX-TPG
17 days from £2395 (minimum 8 passengers)
Destination: Ecuador  

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Galapagos In Darwins Footsteps Trekking in the Galapagos; a unique combination of the wildlife, volcanoes and geology of the Enchanted Isles
Isabela, the largest island of the Galapagos, shares with Iceland the distinction of being the most volcanically active area on earth. It is the only place in the Galapagos where extended trekking is possible, but up until recently this has been difficult to organise, owing to national park regulations and the shortage of essential supplies. After much research we are able to offer this highly unusual and logistically difficult trip on a regular basis. Isabela is a unique environment, containing five major volcanoes, one of which we climb. It is one of the last remaining habitats of the giant Galapagos tortoise, and home to many of the most interesting species of wildlife. We also include hiking on several other islands, cruising on one of the Galapagos yachts and, on the mainland, a cloud forest walk and a visit to the famous crafts market at Otavalo.

Trip Profile:
3 days walking with full porterage plus 2-3 other shorter walks. Altitude: sea-level to 1200m in Galapagos, average 2800m on mainland. Grade A/B.

Group & Staff:
Min. 8, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.

Accommodation:
13 nights hotel, 2 nights camping.

Food:
All meals included except main meals in Quito.
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Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Quito; afternoon city tour.
Day 3
Fly to Galapagos; afternoon visit to the Galapagos Visitors Centre and the viewpoint of Cerro de La Tijeretas.
Day 4
Hike in the highlands of San Cristobal; later visit Galapaguera where hundreds of Galapagos tortoises live in their natural habitat.
Day 5
Sail to Kicker Rock where we can see several species of nesting birds. On to Isla Lobos for a hike and snorkelling.
Day 6
Sail to Espanola and visit the island. Overnight Florean
Day 7
Boat to Post Office Bay and Isabela.
Day 8
Visit Tinoreras Islets, where white-tip sharks congregate. Afternoon visit to the flamingo colonies.
Day 9
To Isabela; Sierra Negra Volcano trek across the lava fields to the moon-like landscape of Volcan Chico.
Day 10
As above
Day 11
As above
Day 12
Boat to Santa Cruz Island and Puerto Ayora. To the highlands to visit lava tunnels and tortoise reserve.
Day 13
Boat to Plaza Islands; variety of birds, land iguanas and large sea-lion colony.
Day 14
Fly from Baltra to Quito.
Day 15
Visit Otavalo market.
Day 16
Depart Quito.
Day 17
Arrive London.

Departures Between
Price from
25 Dec 04
22 Jan 05
26 Mar 05
*£2395
*Prices subject to confirmation

 

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Local payment and local taxes US$250 (approx. £165)
Optional single supplement £150
Insurance £88

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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A Trekking in the Galapagos; a unique combination of the wildlife, volcanoes and geology of the Enchanted Isles

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