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The Galapagos Islands
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Please join us for a Slide Show Presentation on this amazing tour on Sept 16th, 6:00 PM - RSVP - Jen @ 401-785-3510 ext. 352 |
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Presented by Roger Williams Park Zoo
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Day 1: Saturday, March 05, 2011
Day 2: Sunday, March 06, 2011
Day 3: Monday, March 07, 2011
Day 4: Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Day 5: Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Day 6: Thursday, March 10, 2011
Day 7: Friday, March 11, 2011
Day 8: Saturday, March 12, 2011
Day 9: Sunday, March 13, 2011
Day 10: Monday, March 14, 2011
Day 11: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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March 05 - March 15, 2011
Highlights...
11 Days •
23 Meals:
Per Person Rates*:
*Included in Price:
Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $200 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from Logan Intl Airport.
Experience It! Local Naturalists Enhance Your Experience The Galapagos Islands offer a dramatic geological history and one of the world’s most remarkable collections of plant and animal life. During your voyage, local naturalists provide insight into the wildlife and history during onboard lectures and guided nature walks through this unique chain of islands. Learn about the Galapagos sea birds, including the blue-footed booby and the Galapagos penguin, and why they are considered some of the most unusual birds in the tropics. Explore the mysteries of the islands’ amazing marine animals including why whales dive so deeply in the water and how dolphins are able to communicate so effectively. Hear stories about Charles Darwin’s acclaimed voyage and some of the settlers who once called the Galapagos home. Click here for: Important Reservation Information.
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Please Note:
• Passport is required. • Taxes or fees to be paid in domestic airports are approx. $4 USD. Taxes, fees to be paid upon exiting the country are approximately $28 USD from Guayaquil. • Suggested tipping on board cruise: 12 USD per person, per day, for the on-board crew and 8 USD per person, per day, for the naturalist guides. • This tour begins in Quito and ends in Guayaquil. For passengers wishing only to purchase inter air from Explorations, own air must be arranged into Quito and out of Guayaquil. Inter flights include two segments, Quito-Baltra Island and Baltra Island to Guayaquil. • The currency of Ecuador is the USD. All taxes and fees quoted are payable in USD. • The cabins available are Superior Outside cabins, located on the Earth Deck and Sea Deck. Upgrades may be available to Junior Suites (Earth Deck) or Balcony Suites (Moon Deck). Please see pricing for upgrade fees. Single accommodations are limited and will be confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line. • Explorations prides itself on bringing travelers the very best experiences a destination offers. This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. In addition, temperatures on this tour can be very high, so bring adequate sun protection. • To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Explorations airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. • Smaller buses, which may not be lavatory equipped, may be used on this program. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods. • The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour. The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or National Park directives. The captain may deviate from the published itinerary for any reason he deems advisable. The internal flights on this program are not included in the land price and must be purchased with the air portion of your vacation. Internal flights that are purchased will be ticketed and distributed on tour by your Tour Manager. The normal daily schedule when on board the ship consists of a shore excursion immediately following breakfast, return aboard for lunch, and an afternoon shore excursion. Transfers to/from the boat are by small boats called "pangas". Landings are either "dry" or "wet" and you might have to wade ashore in shallow water. At all times you are accompanied by your naturalist guide. Shore excursions normally last 2 - 2.5 hours each. In some cases, the terrain can be a little strenuous. Passengers should consult their physician should they have any concerns regarding their physical condition. Complete passport information is required 60 days prior to departure to confirm flight arrangements to the Galapagos Islands. Each client is responsible for proper documentation and medical inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or personal physician for specific details on the destinations you are traveling to and from. Children must be seven years or older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be younger than 12 for child reduction to apply. Child rate only applies if sharing cabin with 2 adults. Highest elevation: Quito at approximately 8,550 feet. • Due to flight schedules, a pre or post night (unescorted) may be required in Miami (at an additional cost). Please inquire at time of booking. • Rates include the approx. $110 USD Galapagos National Park and Galapagos National Institute entrance fees. |
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