International Expeditions Offers Savings on Galapagos Sailings
International Expeditions Offers Savings on Galapagos Sailings
International Expeditions is offering savings of to $1,000 or waived single supplements on select Galapagos Islands expedition cruises. This represents savings of up to 20 percent off regular voyage pricing.
Couples and multi-generational explorers can save $1,000 per person on Galapagos voyages departing Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 11 and Nov. 25, 2011. Solo travelers can take advantage of no single supplement, a $1,200 per person savings, on the Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11, 2011 Galapagos cruise departures.
Guests travel aboard the 32-guest yacht M/V Evolution, featuring spacious cabins and a casual atmosphere while exploring. On the 10-day Galapagos cruise, the yacht navigates to nine islands, and unlike larger vessels, is small enough to access outlying Genovesa (Tower) Island. Genovesa features thousands of red-footed boobies, short-eared owls and storm petrels. The ship’s pangas (landing craft) are used several times a day to go easily ashore.
While touring, travelers visit Fernandina Island and Tagus Cove on Isabela Island. Here, guests snorkel in crystal waters with green sea turtles, see marine iguanas nesting, and hike uphill for a stunning view of volcanic craters. Guests also enjoy leisure time in Puerto Ayora, the largest human settlement in the archipelago, with ample time to browse in colorful art galleries and boutiques.
In addition to daily snorkeling and hiking through deserts, rainforests and volcanic terrain, other highlights include a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Center, famous for its tortoise breeding programs; an exploration of Santiago Island, a haven for finches, doves and Galapagos hawks; and a sailing to iconic Kicker Rock. Highly trained Galapagos naturalist guides enhance travelers’ experiences by sharing their in-depth knowledge and bringing them within inches of giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, penguins and other animals.
Prices for the Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 11 and Nov. 25, 2011 Galapagos Islands vacations start at $3,798 per person double (reflecting the $1,000 discount). Single pricing for the Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11, 2011 departures starts at $4,798. Prices include accommodations pre- and post-cruise in Guayaquil, snorkeling gear and wetsuits, Galapagos tax and transit fees, all excursions, all on-board meals, transfers and tips to porters and waiters for included meals.
