GALAPAGOS ISLANDS EXTENSION TOURS
Extension Tours from San Jorge Eco-Lodge

ENJOY FIRST-CLASS ADVENTURE TOURS WITH THE EXPERTS

Marine Iguanas feed underwater and sneeze out excess salt, which dries to a white powder on their heads. photo by John Woram, © 2001

Experience Evolution firsthand. In September 1835, Charles Darwin arrived in the Galapagos Islands and said "The natural history of these islands is eminently curious, and well deserves attention". No one could have said it better. The collections and observations made by Darwin produced a revolution in human thought, which we can still feel today. Join us on a voyage to a land of mythic beauty, untouched by the modern world.

Take a naturalist tour with us and experience the unique Galapagos nature. Explore the many winding paths filled with sea and land bird's nests, prehistoric looking reptiles, and other rare and endemic wildlife. Marvel at the wonders of the botanical Galapagos world surrounded by one of the richest oceans of our planet, as part of your unique experience.

The Sally Lightfoot Crab is a fast mover that will even skitter over people who sit still. photo by John Woram, © 2001

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Ecuador & Galapagos Islands 10 day tour

(Choose your own travel dates! Based on double occupancy ~ prices valid until 6/30/04)

Our journey takes us to San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve, a short distance outside of Quito, Ecuador, the second highest capital in the world & to Las Islas Encantades - The Galapagos. These enchanted islands are truly a unique part of the world. You can swim with the sea lions, float eye-to-eye with a penquin, stand next to a blue-footed booby feeding its young, watch a giant 200kg tortoise lumbering through a cactus forest, and try to avoid stepping on marine iguanas scurrying over the lava. Here, the mammals are less fearful of humans than almost anywhere on earth. Visit San Jorge Eco-Lodge and enjoy nature and adventure to the fullest at our 200 acre Botanical Reserve.

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS

• Roundtrip airfare Quito/Galapagos/Quito
• 4 night Galapagos First Class Cruise w/meals, shore excursions, naturalist guide, cabin w/private bath
• 4 nights at San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve w/meals as shown (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• All land transfers, Live Andes music at San Jorge Eco-Lodge plus 3 day tours.

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Your Voyage
Your day begins after breakfast when you go ashore in small boats called "pangas". The well-marked paths will lead you to discover the most fascinating wildlife, from blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and sea lions to the rare Galapagos penguins.

For many travelers that go to Galapagos, yachts are the preferred way to see the islands, offering planned flexible itineraries with multilingual naturalist guides, licensed and trained at the Darwin Research Station.All yachts carry snorkeling equipment and there is an opportunity to explore underwater daily. Returning to your yacht at midday, a delicious lunch awaits and perhaps a short "siesta".

All yachts offer fine cuisine, ranging from international to local specialties in an atmosphere perfect for making new friends, while discovering nature at its best. After dinner, the naturalist guide will offer a briefing of the next day's activities. Since each island has its own unique landscape and diverse species of animal and plant life, every day is a new adventure.

SAN JORGE ECO-LODGE & BOTANICAL RESERVE
& GALAPAGOS ISLANDS - 10 DAY TOUR

5 nights at San Jorge Eco-Lodge & 4 nights in the Galapagos Islands

Upon your evening arrival at Quito Airport, you will be met by your escort and transferred to the beautiful San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve. Our 18th Century Ecuadorian farm with its own 200 acre Botanical Reserve will be your primary base for this excursion.

Double room accommodations, private bath with hot shower, including rustic built in fireplace, lit for comfort and eloquence in the evening. Enjoy our tempered swimming pool, sauna, Turkish Bath, Jacuzzi, and explore our vast and beautiful gardens. Relax at our festive El Cucayco Restaurant, serving fine national and international gourmet cuisine, overlooking the valley of Quito.

Cruise on the Estrella del Mar or the Cruz del Sur yachts. The tourist class cabins are based on double occupancy with private bathroom and air-conditioning; including meals, and transfers. Yachts feature sundecks, bar, comfortable dining/lounge areas and carry snorkeling equipment. Your naturalist guide will offer a briefing of each day's activities. You will go ashore each day, visiting the islands in small boats called pangas to visit the most fascinating wildlife on the Galapagos Islands. Discover nature at its best.

Day One - Evening transfer from Quito Airport to San Jorge Eco-LodgeOvernight lodging

Day Two - You may choose from two tours today, based on 2 pax min: