austinlehman adventures 18005751540 ecuador galápagos islands itinerary details 2007 precruise arrive quito fly to quito ecuador arriving no later than the evening prior to your cruise however it is recommended that you arrive a minimum of two nights before your cruise to ensure against flight delays and/or lost baggage see our suggested pre/post cruise addon package that follows this itinerary sunday quito galápagos san cristóbal following breakfast at your hotel transfer to the mariscal sucre airport for your flight to galápagos on aerogal 30 departing quito at 8:15am and arriving in san cristobal at 10:00am upon arrival to puerto baquerizo moreno san cristobal island the crew is waiting at the airport to escort us to our anchored yacht after the welcome briefing and safety drill we set sail for playa ochoa where there is the opportunity to test the snorkeling equipment and at the same time swim with a small colony of sea lions behind the beach there is a tidal lagoon where bi
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austinlehman adventures 18005751540 this afternoon we disembark on north seymour a small geological uplift after a dry landing we follow a trail that leads us to swallowtailed gulls bluefooted boobies and the endemic land iguanas visit the largest colony of magnificent frigate birds found in the galápagos as we stroll along the beach witness sea lions body surfing the northern swells wednesday isabela fernandina this morning we visit tagus cove located on the western island of isabela six volcanoes flowed together and formed the largest island in the galápagos on our walk we discover a salt water lagoon a scenic overlook with a spectacular view of the ocean lava fields and volcanic formations graffiti dating back to the 1800 s is written on the rocky cliffs explore the cove in pangas or sea kayaks to find galápagos penguins boobies pelicans and other seabirds after lunch we cross the bolivar canal be on the look out for whales and dolphins riding the bow wave we disembark at punta esp
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austinlehman adventures 18005751540 saturday hood island this morning step onto gardner bay espanola hood walk along seemingly endless stretches of sandy beach where you ll find large colonies of sea lions there is no trail to follow so this is a chance to explore and you may find a galápagos hawk darwin s finches or hood mockingbird swim with sea lions from the beach there s an excellent snorkeling site off gardner islet with a colorful diversity of sea life near gardner islet and tortuga rock with caves covered with invertebrates this afternoon we disembark at punta suarez espanola where we witness the highest rate of endemic species in the galápagos islands sea lions noisily greet us as we land on their beach curious hood mockingbirds peck at our shoelaces from april to november the waved albatross found only on espanola perform their wild mating ritual colonies of bluefooted boobies engage in skypointing to show off for potential mates nazca formerly masked boobies busily care f
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austinlehman adventures 18005751540 metropolitan cathedral visit the church of la compania built in 1605 or the elegant cathedrals of san francisco or san augustin quito s oldest monastery overnight swissôtel lunch and dinner are on your own today saturday precruise quito otavalo famed market of the northern andes buffet breakfast at the hotel depart quito early for a twohour drive north to otavalo and a fully guided tour of the finest and most well known indian market on the continent in the market shop for weavings sweaters belts blankets and rugs bargain with the colorful and industrious artisans also stop at the small towns of calderon for bread dough figures cotacachi for leather goods or san antonio de ibarra for wood carvings lunch is provided at a local hacienda return to quito for overnight at the swissôtel dinner is on your own tonight sunday day 1 of the cruise quito galÁpagos buffet breakfast at the hotel transfer to the mariscal sucre airport for your flight to the ga
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austinlehman adventures 18005751540 trip summary activities hiking 1 to 2 miles per hike easy to moderate terrain sea kayaking no experience necessary boating inflatable zodiac touring with naturalist guide discovery the rugged volcanic landscape of the galápagos islands offers truly exceptional encounters with wildlife based from a luxury yacht venture out each day with a skilled naturalist on foot in kayaks and motorized panga zodiak witness an astounding variety of exotic creatures that have never learned to fear human contact this is an active tour quite different from most galápagos adventures each activity has been carefully planned to include options for all levels your guides are experienced facilitators and regional experts they will take the time to explain the details of each activity answer any questions and demonstrate the use of all equipment most importantly your guides will help you select the distance and level of difficulty that s right for you pre/post cruise
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austinlehman adventures 18005751540 fa s yachts m/y eric flamingo i letty we utilize a signature fleet of three 20passenger first class motoryachts the m/y eric flamingo i and letty each was customdesigned exclusively for galápagos excursions eightythreefeet long with 24foot beams the yachts offer spacious accommodations for 20 guests each yacht carries two naturalist guides offer the lowest guide to passenger ratio in galápagos and to ensure that each guest enjoys a personalized voyage built in 1991 and refurbished every year each yacht features 10 double outside facing cabins located on three decks with polished teak wood interiors window view or portholes fully air conditioned throughout private bath facilities with fresh hotandcoldwater shower hair dryer toiletries roomy closet and drawers overhead storage separate climate controls ionizer iguana and booby deck only intercom system life vests bottled water and fresh towels public areas include a dining room wellstocked bar and co
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austinlehman adventures 18005751540 season there is plenty of sunshine during the day but it is less intense with cloudier skies air temperature is lower with highs in the upper 70s or mid80s 2530 degrees celsius the strong antarctic humboldt current coming from the south affects the climate at this time of year the water temperature therefore is at its coolest about 68 degrees fahrenheit 20 degrees celsius included in the trip price § double occupancy cabins with private baths the iguana deck does have some triple berth cabins § all meals breakfasts lunches snacks dinners refreshments during the cruise § fully trained firstaid certified professional guides and knowledgeable local partners and experts § all necessary equipment all safe and expertly maintained § vehicle support and all transportation during the trip § austinlehman tshirt water bottle and luggage tags § detailed tripspecific itinerary of your adventure with information on all planned activities § predeparture and pack
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austinlehman adventures 18005751540 travel plans travel insurance travel protection plan austinlehman offers a guest travel protection plan that covers trip cancellation for medical reasons travel delay medical expenses accidental death lost baggage and medical evacuation please call and speak with one of our adventure consultants if you have specific coverage questions since so many guests purchase this plan as a convenience the cost is automatically added to your invoice as an option it s effective on the day your travel protection plan payment is received by our office should you not be interested in our travel protection plan simply deduct its cost from the trip invoice total at time of final payment this web address offers complete coverage information and answers to frequently asked questions www.tripmate.com/wp423s medjetassist medical evacuation membership program medjetassist provides a worldwide prepaid hospital of choice medical evacuation membership program for an annual
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austinlehman adventures 18005751540 regional information austinlehman trips are located in beautiful parts of the world link to these websites for a sneak preview of this destination ecuador galápagos quito guayaquil suggested reading austinlehman has partnered with longitude books to offer you inspiring guidebooks and travelogues to this destination galápagos ecuador www.reading.longitudebooks.com/al8869 gear clothing discounts for austinlehman guests austinlehman has partnered with gear and clothing outfitter travelsmith to offer discounts to our alumni and guests once you have booked a trip you will receive a predeparture package with discount information and reference numbers travelsmith travelsmith is a supplier of smartcasual travel clothing receive a 10 discount on all purchases predeparture information after receiving your reservation and deposit we will send you a pretrip planner with general information about the area you ll be visiting a packing list exercise guidelines a
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austinlehman adventures 18005751540 multipletrip discount join austinlehman adventures for more than one trip in a calendar year and receive a 10 discount on all subsequent trips during the same season not combinable with other discounts or offers room occupancy single supplements and shared room assignments all trip prices are based on double occupancy single cabins are available but limited in supply on board the yacht if you are traveling alone and wish to share we will attempt to pair you up with another single however if austinlehman is unable to do so you will be assessed the full cost of single accommodations onboard the yacht cancellations and refunds the following cancellation policies and cancellation fees are in effect cancellation 91 days or more before trip departure full trip payment less a $100 cancellation/administration fee is refunded cancellation 61 to 90 days before trip departure full trip payment less the $500 deposit is refunded cancellation 60 to 31 days be
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austinlehman adventures 18005751540 our partner in the galápagos ecoventura austinlehman adventures is proudly offering this trip in conjunction with our ecuadorian partner ecoventura each year ecoventura carries thousands of nature enthusiasts to the galápagos islands as ecoventura enters its second decade of operation we reflect back to 1990 when boat builders outfitted their first two 20passenger vessels eric and flamingo in 1994 they launched their third sister yacht letty in 2001 they launched the m/y sky dancer a customdesigned dive liveaboard clearly ecoventura holds a solid reputation for delivering personalized service value and a high level of guest satisfaction their participation in the smart voyager environmental certification program ensures that all vessels passengers and crewmembers commit to preserve the galápagos national park and to respect the fragile ecosystem that worldwide is recognized as a living laboratory of evolution offering unmatched comfort and safety e
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