2016 - TM South America

45 ARGENTINA – see the Casa Rosado in Buenos Aires ECUADOR – see the Galápagos giant tortoise Day 26. Quito. Enjoy a full-day at leisure today in Quito. Enhance Your Journey: Perhaps embark on an excursion to Otavalo (see page 67). BD Day 27. Quito, Galápagos Islands Cruise. Fly to San Cristóbal Island, the easternmost island in the Galápagos archipelago and one of the few islands to have a permanent settlement. On arrival, transfer to your ship and enjoy an introductory talk. After lunch, set out cruising to Punta Pitt, an important nesting area for many bird species and the only location where you will find all three species of the blue-footed booby. Here, perhaps stroll along a walking trail, wander the coast or set off on a panga (Zodiac) ride. Tonight, enjoy your dinner on board. Stay (Four Nights): Galápagos Islands Cruise, M/V Santa Cruz II. BLD Day 28. Galápagos Islands Cruise. This morning enjoy a panga ride to Santa Fe Island and land on an idyllic sandy-white beach populated by many sea lions. Look out for the land iguanas, unique to this island, amid the giant prickly pear cactus. Perhaps snorkel the pristine waters or enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride. After lunch, continue to South Plaza Island, where white sand and black lava contrast brilliantly against the turquoise waters. Beyond, a carpet of scarlet Sesuvium succulents protects a grove of prickly pear cactus, and yellow-grey land iguanas sit beneath the luminescent green cacti, waiting for pears to drop. Along the coast, watch for sea lion colonies, as well as the frigatebirds, swallow-tailed gulls and shearwaters that glide by. BLD Day 29. Galápagos Islands Cruise. Disembark your ship on Santa Cruz Island at Puerto Ayora, the most populated town in the Galápagos. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, a not-for-profit biological research centre that conducts a range of scientific research with a view to conserving the unique environment of the Galápagos. Tour the facility and see giant Galápagos tortoises, as well as a range of other native creatures. The afternoon is then yours at leisure. Perhaps go hiking, biking or kayaking in Tortuga Bay, before returning to your ship for a tantalising dinner. BLD Day 30. Galápagos Islands Cruise. Spend today exploring Punta Suarez, situated on the western end of the island. Here, a wildlife walk provides one of the highlights of your journey. Continue to Española Island, a remarkable island that plays host to an extraordinary range of creatures. In Gardener's Bay, arrive on a long, white sandy beach, where magnificent colonies of sea lions and marine iguanas laze in the sun and sea turtles swim offshore. Keep an eye out for warbler-finches, small ground finches, large cactus finches and hood mockingbirds. BLD Day 31. Galápagos Islands Cruise, Guayaquil. Disembark you ship at Baltra Island and transfer to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil, the main port of Ecuador, as well as the country's largest and most populous city. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner later this evening. Stay: Guayaquil, Hampton Inn by Hilton. BD Day 32. Depart Guayaquil. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 19 FOR DETAILS DATES & PRICES (A$) 32 Days – Santiago to Guayaquil (ISTAG32) 2016 per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Mar. 14, 28. $19,995 $26,495 Apr. 25. $19,995 $26,495 May 23. $19,995 $26,495 June 6. $19,995 $26,495 July 18. $19,995 $26,495 Sept. 12. $19,995 $26,495 Oct. 10. $19,995 $26,495 Nov. 21. $19,995 $26,495 CRUISE UPGRADES – AMAZON Prices listed above include a three-night cruise in a Standard Suite (Second Deck) aboard the M/V Anakonda, based on availability. To upgrade, add per person: Suite Type Twin Share Solo Trav. Deluxe Suite (Third Deck) $595 $885 CRUISE UPGRADES – GALÁPAGOS Prices listed above include a four-night cruise in Horizon Deck Explorer cabin aboard the M/V Santa Cruz II, and are based on availability at time of booking. To upgrade, add per person: Cabin Type Twin Share Solo Trav. Expedition Deck Explorer $195 $390 TOUR NOTES Prices include all flights in South America, transfers, tipping and airport taxes (airport taxes are subject to change). Please note that your Amazon, Galápagos and extensions (Days 20-32) are not escorted by a Travelmarvel Tour Director, however you will enjoy the expert services of local guides, the staff aboard the M/V Anakonda and the M/V Santa Cruz II staff.

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