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Cruising the

Galapagos Islands

7-Night Cruise on Isabela II

Guayaquil • Darwin Research Station • Equator Crossing

Embark on a fascinating expeditionary

cruise aboard the Isabela II through the

Galapagos Islands to discover birds and

marine life found nowhere else in the

world; on-board naturalists lead daily

shore excursions for in-depth discoveries

of the unique flora and fauna found here.

This exclusive Tauck cruise, limited to

just 40 guests, will be long remembered!

1. Arrive Guayaquil

Tour departs: Guayaquil Airport one hour

after the arrival of our selected flight(s). As

most flights arrive late in the evening, you

will be met upon arrival and transferred to

your hotel for a good night’s rest.

2. Fly to Baltra / M Isabela II

Fly to Baltra Island, the embarkation point

for your Galapagos Island cruise aboard

Isabela II . Your shipboard home for the next

seven nights is ideally suited for exploration of

this amazing island archipelago, the remote

breeding grounds for some of the world’s

most unique wildlife. All shore landings will

be made by panga, zodiac-style rafts , on sandy

or rocky beaches, often requiring you to wade

ashore in shallow water. Enjoy an introductory

briefing before setting sail for North Seymour

Island for your first hike ashore; see colonies

of blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, sea lions

and marine iguanas. Join us for the Captain’s

welcome reception and dinner. Meals BLD

Tauck Discoveries

Cruise with On-Board Naturalists

Learn about the ornithology, geology and

unique wildlife of the Galapagos from

certified naturalists who provide expert

insights on daily shore excursions.

Charles Darwin Research Center

Discover a treasure trove of natural history

at the Charles Darwin Research Center,

dedicated to marine and terrestrial

conservation within the Galapagos.

yourself” postal service set up by 18th-century

whalers. Discover an olivine beach, pintail ducks,

flamingos and the Devil’s Crown. Meals BLD

3. M Española (Hood) Island

Visit Hood Island today, home to the only

Galapagos colony of waved albatross. Get

your feet wet on an excursion to Gardner Bay

where you can stroll along the white coral

beach, go snorkeling or ride a glass-bottom

boat around the area’s islets. Take a walk on

the lava terrain of Punta Suarez, viewing

unique sea-bird colonies, marine iguanas and

the island’s famous blowhole. Meals BLD

5. M Santa Cruz Island

Visit the Charles Darwin Research Center,

home to the islands’ famous giant tortoises.

Stroll down the main street of Puerto Ayora,

see the prickly-pear cactus forest, Scalesia

forest and the twin pit craters. Meals BLD

6. M Genovesa (Tower) Island

View diverse bird-life during a visit to

Genovesa; nicknamed “Bird Island,” this

island is home to many unique bird species

including red-footed boobies, Darwin’s

famous finches and frigatebirds. Meals BLD

Explore Fernandina Island

View one of the world’s oldest volcanoes

while crossing the Equator at Fernandina,

home to hundreds of marine iguanas,

penguins and flightless cormorants.

4. M Floreana Island

Explore the fascinating history of the island

including Post Office Bay, featuring a “do-it-

...and cruise through nature’s paradise.

Explore scenic Bartolomé Island...

…discover endemic wildlife…

...and cruise through nature’s paradise.

10 Days from $4,290 plus airfare

(9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 8 Dinners)

Begins Guayaquil

Feb 6, 13, 20 Jul 10, 17 Sep 11, 18

Go to www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute

space availability.

Cruise Price Per Person

!! Category C (Limited)

Cabin Deck, double bed (120 sq. ft.)

Double $4290

Single $7475

Triple N/A

!! Category B

Cabin Deck, twin or double bed (142 sq. ft.)

Double $4390

Single $7675

Triple N/A

!! Category A (Owner’s Cabin)

Main Deck, double bed (166 sq. ft.)

Double $4590

Single $8075

Triple N/A

On-tour airfare per person from $295

There are two on-tour flights required for this

journey that must be purchased through

Tauck; see “On-Tour Air” on page 30.

International airfare is additional. Tauck

can book your international air for travel

originating in the United States, subject to

availability; inquire upon booking for special

airfares that may be available.

See page 23 for Isabela II deck plans

and ship specifications.

Cruise Price includes everything outlined

on page 30; Galapagos Nat’l Park entrance

fee ($100); private Tauck shore excursions

with naturalist guides; wine with dinner on

Isabela II ; and gratuities to ship staff.

Departure tax is not included.

Climb aboard pangas for daily excursions to remote Galapagos Islands

7. M Fernandina & Isabela Islands

Explore the lava landscape of Fernandina,

boasting more marine iguanas than any other

island; see flightless cormorants, sea lions

and Galapagos penguins. Look for whales

and dolphins as you cruise Bolivar Channel,

and find marine skeletons, giant tortoises and

land iguanas as you walk on an uplifted ocean

floor at Urbina Bay on Isabela. Meals BLD

Note: This is quite an active journey that includes

a fair amount of walking, often on uneven terrain,

zodiac-style rafts are used for all shore excursions.

Fine Hotels / Great Locations

Night 1 Hilton Cólon Guayaquil

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Night 2-8 Aboard Isabela II

Cruising the Galapagos

Night 9 Hilton Cólon Guayaquil

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Tauck Bridges offers a Galapagos tour for

families of all ages! Departures: Feb 18;

Mar 11, 18; Apr 8, 15; Jun 10, 17; Jul 1, 8,

22, 29; Aug 12, 19; Dec 23, 30. Call Tauck

Bridges at 866-636-6500 or visit Tauck’s

website at www.tauckbridges.com.

8. M Santiago & Bartolomé Islands

Observe marine iguanas, fur sea lions,

pelicans and blue Sally Lightfoot crabs

on the black lava flows of James

Island, before exploring nearby

Bartolomé Island, frequented by

Galapagos penguins. Hike up to

the summit for dramatic views

of the surrounding seascapes,

before taking a panga ride,

glass-bottom boat excursion

or snorkeling adventure

around colossal Pinnacle

Rock. Meals BLD

9. Fly to Guayaquil

Disembark the ship and fly

to Guayaquil. Spend the

afternoon at leisure before

joining us for a farewell

dinner. Meals BD

10. Journey Home

Tour ends: Guayaquil International Airport

2 1/2 hours before the departure of our

selected flight(s). Persons departing at

other times can take the hotel shuttle to the

airport. Meals B

Call your travel agent or Tauck World Discovery at 800-468-2825

www.tauck.com

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