Galapagos holidays - 10 day cruises
| country: | Ecuador, Galapagos Islands |
| location: | Galapagos Islands |
| departures: | 2008: 16 Nov, 25 Nov |
| price: | From £4685 (14 days) including flights from the UK. Price based on 2 sharing a twin room/berth. In addition we also offer a tailor made service. This trip can also be booked without flights |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
We have specially chartered two of the finest small yachts in the Galapagos for three 10 day cruises in partnership with the Galapagos Conservation Trust and hosted by the Charles Darwin Research Station.
These cruises are aimed at offering you a privileged insight into the man, the Islands and the organisation that was founded to conserve the unparalleled wildlife of the Galapagos.
These cruises take you away from the ‘run of the mill’ 8 day tours by combining more remote island visits with real insight into the extraordinary wildlife, the research and giant tortoise breeding programmes of the Research Station.
Here is a chance to meet the experts who have dedicated themselves to this natural paradise and be guided by the best expertise in the field. Enjoy privileged access to the Research Centre, take an optional hike up to the famous Sierra Negra volcano, and see some of the last remaining wild tortoises on Isabela and go backstage on the turtle conservation efforts supported by the Trust.
All funds raised will go to the Charles Darwin Research Station’s Herbarium section to support this vital conservation work on the islands.
Highlights
Galapagos Conservation Trust and Charles Darwin Foundation & Research Station - The key to thes 10 day cruises of the Galapagos is the expertise of its guiding staff. This is why we use the very best boats, whose guides are the best qualified on the islands, to graduate or doctorate standard in ecological sciences. Furthermore they have excellent communication skills, speaking good English that allow you to gain real insight into these unique isles. The guides work on a rota basis so exact guide will not be known till nearer the cruise date.
You are met by Roz Cameron on arrival at the Charles Darwin Research Station and given a privileged guided tour backstage on the Station and its breeding programmes, as well as being introduced to the Herbarium section which is the beneficiary of each cruise’s funds.
These cruises are aimed at offering you a privileged insight into the man, the Islands and the organisation that was founded to conserve the unparalleled wildlife of the Galapagos.
These cruises take you away from the ‘run of the mill’ 8 day tours by combining more remote island visits with real insight into the extraordinary wildlife, the research and giant tortoise breeding programmes of the Research Station.
Here is a chance to meet the experts who have dedicated themselves to this natural paradise and be guided by the best expertise in the field. Enjoy privileged access to the Research Centre, take an optional hike up to the famous Sierra Negra volcano, and see some of the last remaining wild tortoises on Isabela and go backstage on the turtle conservation efforts supported by the Trust.
All funds raised will go to the Charles Darwin Research Station’s Herbarium section to support this vital conservation work on the islands.
Highlights
- Most cruises are only 8 days in length, while these are 10 days
- Allows access to areas less frequented by tourists, and spends longer on islands like Isabela
- Allows option to walk or ride a horse up to the second largest volcanic caldera in the world
- The viewing of wild tortoises
- Back stage introduction into projects of Charles Darwin Research Station with resident experts
- Each cruise raises up to US $5600 for Herberium Department of the Charles Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Conservation Trust and Charles Darwin Foundation & Research Station - The key to thes 10 day cruises of the Galapagos is the expertise of its guiding staff. This is why we use the very best boats, whose guides are the best qualified on the islands, to graduate or doctorate standard in ecological sciences. Furthermore they have excellent communication skills, speaking good English that allow you to gain real insight into these unique isles. The guides work on a rota basis so exact guide will not be known till nearer the cruise date.
You are met by Roz Cameron on arrival at the Charles Darwin Research Station and given a privileged guided tour backstage on the Station and its breeding programmes, as well as being introduced to the Herbarium section which is the beneficiary of each cruise’s funds.
travellers' tales
The most memorable or part of the holiday was the diversity of the Islands and the animals. AND even after over forty years I was able to snorkel!!!! (more)
Meet the conservationistsThe cruise takes you away from the 'run of the mill' tours of the islands, offering an opportunity of acquiring a real insight into their extraordinary wildlife, as well as introducing the giant tortoise breeding programmes taking place under the auspice of the Research Centre. Here is a chance to meet the researchers who have dedicated themselves to this natural paradise and be guided by the best experts in their field. Enjoy privileged access to the Research Centre, take a trip up to the famous Sierra Negra volcano on the large island and see some of the few remaining wild tortoises by going backstage to the turtle conservation efforts supported by the Trust.
this tourism business won an award
in our 2005 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine.how this holiday makes a difference
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This trip supports the Galapagos Conservation Trust and the Charles Darwin Foundation & Research Station.
The key to thes 10 day cruises of the Galapagos is the expertise of its guiding staff. This is why we use the very best boats, whose guides are the best qualified on the islands, to graduate or doctorate standard in ecological sciences. Furthermore they have excellent communication skills, speaking good English that allow you to gain real insight into these unique isles. The guides work on a rota basis so exact guide will not be known till nearer the cruise date. You are met by Roz Cameron on arrival at the Charles Darwin Research Station and given a privileged guided tour backstage on the Station and its breeding programmes, as well as being introduced to the Herbarium section which is the beneficiary of each cruise’s funds. |
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