Metropolitan Touring Journeys

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JOU

EYSRNOne history,

a thousandinspiringstories.

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One history,a thousandinspiringstories.

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The travel business is a people business. Although the bricks and mortar and shipping steel are important, at the end of the day, it’s the warmth of the smiles, the sincerity of the help, the human bond, that make the difference. For over 60 years, Metropolitan Touring has been characterized by that difference. Creators, promoters, sellers, organisers, coordinators, hosts, pioneers, yes. But above all, friends to all those who have come into contact with the company – and every contact, every bond, a story.

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This is our spirit, vision and passion, which we share with each of our guests.

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In many ways, our company’s origins as the pioneers of travel in the Galapagos Islands have set our course over the last decades. The fragility, the specialness, the singularity of the islands and their wildlife have formed our belief in a travel experience that is founded on respectful contact with the natural world and human culture, filled with interpretation, understanding and a long-term vision – and, of course, fun! Here, in our home country of Ecuador, we constantly innovate and invest to make sure your experience is top-notch from start to finish. We provide four different top-quality ways to see our beloved Galapagos and its incredible Galapagos Big15 wildlife: three world-class vessels and the Finch Bay

Galapagos Hotel offer our guests impeccable service and gastronomy along with the best expedition itineraries.In Quito, we made bold incursions as owner-operators so that our guests can experience the Old Town’s cultural wonders right at their doorstep at Casa Gangotena or immerse themselves in the unexplored nature of MashpiLodge with the top-quality products that have always characterized our operations. And we work every day to identify the best way for our guests to see the rest of the country with other world-class products that enhance your visits to charming Cuenca, the highlands and thecoast. But our clients wanted more. The neighbouring countries of Peru and Colombia

called out to them. So under the leadership of Executive President Paulina Burbano de Lara, in 2007, we expanded our operations to Peru, andin 2010, we entered Colombia, our brother country to the north. Our wholly-owned offices in each of these countries provide our guests with the key local knowledge to fully appreciate the world-class destinations in their countries and cement our ability to provide transformative travel experiences. So keep in touch, friends oldand new. Our spirit drives us to constantly seek out exciting ways to embolden your journey in comfort, safety and style. Relax while you learn,marvel while you distance yourself from the humdrum and the mundane and enter a new realm of discovery!

Spirit, Vision, Passion:

The Metropolitan Touring difference

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Christopher Naranjo. At the age of 15, he was invited aboard the Santa Cruz and spent a few days in awe of the wildlife as well as in admiration of the guides who led the groups.A few years later, he graduated from high school, took the Naturalist Guide course with the National Park, and applied to become a Metropolitan Touring guide. Today, he holds this position with great pride and is passionate about showing others the beauty of his homeland. Our Fundación Galápagos promotes and implements many outreach campaigns designed to protect life on the islands, improve education and job opportunities forlocal communities, and ensure proper recycling and waste disposal.Everywhere Metropolitan Touring goes, we carry with us our banner of deep-rooted

It is said that one of the things every human being must do during their lifetime is plant a tree and watch it grow. As a company, Metropolitan Touring has adopted this concept as a long-term vision, one in which we give back to our communities and help preserve the iconic destinations we visit. We then incorporated it into our day-to-day actions, for example by sponsoring talented students from local schools in the Galapagos, inviting them to embark on voyages of discovery aboard our original Santa Cruz. Over the last decade, hundreds of these young Galapagueños have been privileged to discover the true extent of the wonder of the archipelago in which they live: amazingly, without these tours, they might take their incredible local surroundings for granted.One student we are particularly proud of is

OurCommitment

Story

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social and environmental responsibility, as a result of which we are honoured to have received a number of awards, including: • Honourable Mentions in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s World Savers Award in 2008 and 2010;•“Best Ground Operator” Latin American Travel Association annual awards in 2008 and 2009;• Finalist nomination in the World Travel & Tourism Council’s ‘Tourism for Tomorrow Awards’ in 2009;• “South America’s Leading Green Hotel” for the Finch Bay Eco Hotel in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016, and “World’s Leading Green Hotel” 2014 & 2015 by the World Travel Awards.

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curiosity,

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state, stories are born: encounters, smiles, sunsets, highs, lows, moments that can touch the sublime. Every one of us lives such stories. We cherish them, pocket them, tuck them into our hearts. Stories are implicit to the travel experience, explicit to life. Long may your story inspire you and inspire others.

We believe that travel should make the world seem a different place from how you knew it when you left home. With travel comes a new outlook, progeny of curiosity. And on each departure from the familiar, our senses are more awake, our barriers lowered, our desire to understand more acute. In this heightened

write yourown story

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There is no place on Earth like the Galapagos Islands. Far out in the Pacific Ocean, this archipelago was formed by titanic geothermic upheavals that created volcanic islands, some of which are still in the throes of creation today.

When Charles Darwin visited in 1835, he observed a pristine, naturally-isolated living laboratory that would inspire and refine his theories, which he would release upon the world – to shattering effect – decades later. After all these years, the islands retain their

ability to amaze: The magic Darwin found 180 years ago is still thriving in this remarkable environment. Walk among unique species, such as marine iguanas basking in the sun, and observe the elaborate mating rituals of blue-footed boobies, albatrosses and frigatebirds. Unthreatened by predators, Galapagos creatures are undisturbed by visitors, who, one and all, come away inspired and changed by their experience of this untouched natural world.

Islands

TheGalapagos

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Metropolitan Touring pioneered travel to the Galapagos. We pride ourselves on the quality of our trio of expedition cruise vessels and our eco-hotel, our safety standards, our loyal and outstanding staff, and our commitment to giving our guests an incomparable experience of the Islands while preserving their riches for future generations.

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We proudly own and operate three top Galapagos vessels: Yachts La Pinta and Isabela II and the Santa Cruz II expedition ship - and our award - winning Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel, Casa Gangotena boutique hotel, and Mashpi Lodge. Ecuador’s finest assets and our more than 60-year heritage make Metropolitan Touring one of Latin America’s finest destination management companies.

Our Vision: To lead the way of excellence in the travel industry in South America.

OURVALUED ASSETS

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Santa Cruz II

Casa Gangotena

Mashpi Lodge

Finch Bay Eco HotelYacht La Pinta

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Conceived for operations in remote areas, our state-of-the-art expedition vessel evinces the perfect infrastructure for Galapagos exploration. Carrying its crew’s heritage of decades of experience working in the islands and just over 70 metres long, the generous, 5-deck craft holds 50 cabins for 90 guests and features ample, generously-sized social areas indoors and out that allow guests to make the most of their Galapagos cruise experience

With an intelligent layout, including wide hallways and broad stairwells, guests will immediately know their way around. From interior and exterior dining areas, the fitness room and hot tubs, to the elegant bar and lounge, not to forget the well-stocked library, the ship is designed to please with

sophisticated simplicity. Each passenger will find their own special space as the ship offers one of the top 5 guest-space ratios of all Galapagos passenger vessels. And the luxury 3:2 guest/crew ratio guarantees quality individual attention.

As our most versatile vessel, she’s able to accommodate a great variety of requirements tailored to guests’ interests–from interconnected cabins to groups in different languages and all ocean activities permitted within the National Park. An extra Underwater Naturalist allows guests to make the most of swimming, snorkelling, and kayaking activities. And the Onboard Expedition Photo Specialist will help guests capture their best memories of a journey of a lifetime.

The Best Balance of Galapagos Activities and Exploration

www.santacruzgalapagoscruise.com

Outdoor Terrace

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Glass-Bottom Boat

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Expeditions Veranda

Expedition Lounge & Library

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Beagle Restaurant

Panorama Bar & Lounge

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Darwin Suites

Explorer Family Cabin

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Explorer Cabin

Top Features Santa Cruz II:

• Exclusive island visits: 99% of visitor sites are not shared with other vessels• Small groups: On average, approximately 11 guests per guide versus 16 permitted by the National Park authorities • Expedition expertise: Our itineraries, carefully planned by our on-staff specialists, provide the best opportunities to see Galapagos Big 15 wildlife on each trip;• All aquatic activities authorised by the National Park: Glass- bottom boat, kayaks, snorkelling, swimming, and panga-based coastal exploration• Privacy: One of the top 5 Guest-Space Ratios of all Galapagos passenger vessels (29.6) with numerous social areas for private contemplation, educational activities and socializing• Separate lecture rooms: Available for simultaneous presentations

• Flexible accommodation arrangements: 90% of all cabins include convertible beds and 72% of cabins are interconnected• Service: A guest/crew ratio of 3:2 provides the basis for an impeccable journey• Fine dining: A Le Cordon Bleu-educated gastronomy director• Health care: A well-equipped infirmary with a Medical Officer (M.D.) on board (24/7) offering consultations free of charge• Onboard expedition photo specialist available to support guests in their search for the best photographic memory of their journey• Environmentally responsible: Modern engine technology for lower fuel consumption, on-board water production (desalination plant) and water treatment plant to reduce each guest’s environmental impact

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Itineraries

LAT 0º00’00’’EQUATOR

Punta Vicente Roca

Tagus Cove

PuntaEspinoza

Urbina Bay

Puerto Egas

BuccaneerCove

Baltra

Punta Pitt

Giant Tortoise Reserve

Puerto Ayora

Las Bachas

Punta Cormorant / Champion IsletPost Office Bay

GALAPAGOS BIG 15

BIG 15

Cerro Colorado TortoiseBreeding Centre

ItabacaChannel

Gardner BayPunta Suarez

Pto. BaquerizoMoreno

Darwin Bay Prince Philip’s Steps

Isabela

Santa Cruz

Santa Fe

South Plaza

SantiagoBartolome

Floreana

Española

SanCristobal

FernandinaRabida

North Seymour

Marchena

Pinta

CharlesDarwin

ResearchStation

Genovesa

GalapagosGiant Tortoise

Frigatebirds: Greatand Magnificent

FlightlessCormorant Marine IguanaLand Iguana Santa Fe IguanaRed-footed BoobyBlue-footed Booby Nazca Booby Galapagos Fur SealGalapagos Sea Lion Galapagos Albatross Galapagos Hawk American Flamingo Galapagos Penguin BIG15 BIG15

10D-9N ITINERARY EA ASTERN AND WESTERNGALAPAGOSSATURDAY TO MONDAYSAN CRISTOBAL (START) - BALTRA (END)

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5D-4N ITINERARY NORTHERN GALAPAGOS

MONDAY TO FRIDAYBALTRA (START) - SAN CRISTOBAL (END)

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6D-5N ITINERARY WESTERN GALAPAGOS

WEDNESDAY TO MONDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

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11/15E E

5D-4N ITINERARY EASTERN GALAPAGOS

SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAYSAN CRISTOBAL (START) - BALTRA (END)

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Itineraries

LAT 0º00’00’’EQUATOR

Punta Vicente Roca

Tagus Cove

PuntaEspinoza

Urbina Bay

Puerto Egas

BuccaneerCove

Baltra

Punta Pitt


Puerto Ayora

Las Bachas

Punta Cormorant / Champion IsletPost Office Bay

GALAPAGOS BIG 15

BIG 15

Cerro Colorado TortoiseBreeding Centre

ItabacaChannel



Darwin Bay Prince Philip’s Steps

Isabela

Santa Cruz

Santa Fe

South Plaza

SantiagoBartolome

Floreana

Española

SanCristobal

FernandinaRabida

North Seymour

Marchena

Pinta

CharlesDarwin

ResearchStation

Genovesa

GalapagosGiant Tortoise

Frigatebirds: Greatand Magnificent

FlightlessCormorant Marine IguanaLand Iguana Santa Fe IguanaRed-footed BoobyBlue-footed Booby Nazca Booby Galapagos Fur SealGalapagos Sea Lion Galapagos Albatross Galapagos Hawk American Flamingo Galapagos Penguin BIG15 BIG15

10D-9N ITINERARY EA ASTERN AND WESTERNGALAPAGOSSATURDAY TO MONDAYSAN CRISTOBAL (START) - BALTRA (END)

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15/15WE WE

GALAPAGOS BIG15

ROUTE

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MONDAY TO FRIDAYBALTRA (START) - SAN CRISTOBAL (END)

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WEDNESDAY TO MONDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

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SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAYSAN CRISTOBAL (START) - BALTRA (END)

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San Cristobal Island Punta Pitt San Cristobal Island

South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz Island

Española Island

South Plaza Island

OptionalActivities


Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island

Santa Cruz Island

Española Island

Baltra Island

Saturday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Sunday Santa Fe Island

Charles DarwinResearch Station

Puerto BaquerizoMoremo Airport

AM VISITS PM VISITSISLAND ISLANDAquaticActivities

AquaticActivities


AquaticActivities

North Seymour Island

Fernandina Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island


Punta Espinoza

Urbina Bay

OptionalActivities

Champion Islet & Punta Cormorant

Floreana Island

Tagus Cove


Baltra Airport

Baltra Island

Isabela Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Baltra Island

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Saturday

Wednesday Baltra Airport

Punta Vicente Roca

These itineraries are for reference only. Our route and programmes may vary according to National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety and operational reasons and the wildlife we encounter.

Snorkelling KayakingPanga Ride Glass-bottom boatAquatic activities:

Important Notes

Our expeditions include:

• Shared transfers to/from airport in Galapagos*• Airport assistance*• Accommodation• All meals• Naturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish• Island excursions and optional activities in Santa Cruz• Snorkelling gear• Kayak• Glass-bottom boat

* Restrictions apply

Not included: • Air transportation to / from Galapagos • Galapagos entrance fee and migration control card• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages • Tips• Personal expenses• Wet suits: available for rent• Internet / Wi-Fi**• Phone calls**

** Due to the Galapagos’ remote location, internet connec-tions are intermittent and low-bandwidth.

Saturday

Monday

Tuesday

Sunday


AquaticActivities

Optional activities

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Saturday

Wednesday Santa Cruz

Baltra Airport Baltra Island Las Bachas Santa Cruz Island

Santiago Island

Bartolome Island

Genovesa Island

Bartolome Island

Darwin Bay

Red Beach

Prince Philip´s Steps

Puerto Baquerizo MorenoTortoise Breeding Centre

Santiago Island Puerto Egas

Rabida Island

Genovesa Island

San Cristobal Island

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Tuesday Buccaneer Cove


AquaticActivities

Española Island

Genovesa Island

Española Island

Fernandina IslandN

orth Seymour

Fernandina IslandN

orth Seymour &

Highlight

Highlight

Highlight

Highlights

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

EasternIslands

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

NorthernIslands

0DAYS /

9NIGHTS

EasternWesternIslands

6DAYS /

5NIGHTS

WesternIslands

Beach Swimming

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South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz Island

Española Island

South Plaza Island

OptionalActivities


Santa Fe Island

Santa Cruz Island

Española Island

Santa Fe Island




Fernandina Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island


Punta Espinoza

Urbina Bay

TortoiseReserve


Floreana Island

Tagus Cove


Isabela Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Punta Vicente Roca

Baltra Airport Baltra Island

2017 Itineraries 2017 Itineraries

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South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz Island

Española Island

South Plaza Island

OptionalActivities


Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island

Santa Cruz Island

Española Island

Baltra Island

Saturday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Sunday Santa Fe Island




AquaticActivities


AquaticActivities


Fernandina Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island


Punta Espinoza

Urbina Bay

OptionalActivities


Floreana Island

Tagus Cove


Baltra Airport

Baltra Island

Isabela Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Baltra Island

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Saturday

Wednesday Baltra Airport

Punta Vicente Roca



Important Notes






Saturday

Monday

Tuesday

Sunday


AquaticActivities

Optional activities

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Saturday

Wednesday Santa Cruz

Baltra Airport Baltra Island Las Bachas Santa Cruz Island

Santiago Island

Bartolome Island

Genovesa Island

Bartolome Island

Darwin Bay

Red Beach




Rabida Island

Genovesa Island


Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday



AquaticActivities

Española Island

Genovesa Island

Española Island

Fernandina IslandN

orth Seymour

Fernandina IslandN

orth Seymour &

Highlight

Highlight

Highlight

Highlights

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

EasternIslands

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

NorthernIslands

0DAYS /

9NIGHTS

EasternWesternIslands

6DAYS /

5NIGHTS

WesternIslands

Beach Swimming

1


South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz Island

Española Island

South Plaza Island

OptionalActivities


Santa Fe Island

Santa Cruz Island

Española Island

Santa Fe Island




Fernandina Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island


Punta Espinoza

Urbina Bay

TortoiseReserve


Floreana Island

Tagus Cove


Isabela Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Punta Vicente Roca



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0º00’00’’Punta Vicente Roca

Puerto Egas

Darwin Bay

Puerto Ayora

Santa Fe


South Plaza

Baltra

Punta Pitt

Santiago

Isabela

Genovesa

Floreana

Fernandina

Rabida

Española

SanCristobal

Bortolome

Santa CruzGiant Tortoise ReserveEden

Islet

Las Bachas

Mosquera

Dragon Hill

Punta Cormorant / ChampionPost Office Bay

North Seymour

CharlesDarwin

ResearchStation

Itabaca Channel

Prince Philip’s Steps

BuccaneerCoveTagus Cove

PuntaEspinoza

Urbina Bay


GALAPAGOS BIG15

Marine IguanaLand Iguana Santa Fe IguanaRed-footed BoobyBlue-footed Booby Nazca Booby GalapagosGiant TortoiseGalapagos Fur SealGalapagos Sea LionFrigatebirds: Great

and Magnificent Galapagos Albatross Galapagos HawkFlightlessCormorant American Flamingo Galapagos PenguinMarine IguanaLand Iguana Santa Fe IguanaRed-footed BoobyBlue-footed Booby Nazca Booby Galapagos

Giant TortoiseGalapagos Fur SealGalapagos Sea LionFrigatebirds: Greatand Magnificent Galapagos Albatross Galapagos HawkFlightless

Cormorant American Flamingo Galapagos Penguin BIG15 BIG15

2018 Itineraries

WE + 15/15WE +


MONDAY TO FRIDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

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N 11/15N


THURSDAY TO MONDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

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11D-10N ITINERARY EASTERN AND WESTERNGALAPAGOSFRIDAY TO MONDAY

BALTRA - BALTRA

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E E 13/15


FRIDAY TO THURSDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

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Puerto Egas

Darwin Bay

Puerto Ayora

Santa Fe


South Plaza

Baltra

Punta Pitt

Santiago

Isabela

Genovesa

Floreana

Fernandina

Rabida

Española

SanCristobal

Bortolome


Islet

Las Bachas

Mosquera

Dragon Hill


North Seymour

CharlesDarwin

ResearchStation

Itabaca Channel



PuntaEspinoza

Urbina Bay


GALAPAGOS BIG15





2018 Itineraries

WE + 15/15WE +



N

N 11/15N



W

W 12/15W


BALTRA - BALTRA

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Puerto Egas

Darwin Bay

Puerto Ayora

Santa Fe


South Plaza

Baltra

Punta Pitt

Santiago

Isabela

Genovesa

Floreana

Fernandina

Rabida

Española

SanCristobal

Bortolome


Islet

Las Bachas

Mosquera

Dragon Hill


North Seymour

CharlesDarwin

ResearchStation

Itabaca Channel



PuntaEspinoza

Urbina Bay


GALAPAGOS BIG15





2018 Itineraries

WE + 15/15WE +



N

N 11/15N



W

W 12/15W


BALTRA - BALTRA

E W

E E 13/15



E


Puerto Egas

Darwin Bay

Puerto Ayora

Santa Fe


South Plaza

Baltra

Punta Pitt

Santiago

Isabela

Genovesa

Floreana

Fernandina

Rabida

Española

SanCristobal

Bortolome


Islet

Las Bachas

Mosquera

Dragon Hill


North Seymour

CharlesDarwin

ResearchStation

Itabaca Channel



PuntaEspinoza

Urbina Bay


GALAPAGOS BIG15





2018 Itineraries

WE + 15/15WE +



N

N 11/15N



W

W 12/15W


BALTRA - BALTRA

E W

E E 13/15



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Itineraries for reference only. Our routes and programmes may vary according to National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety and operational reasons, and wildlife viewing opportunities.


Important Notes






5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

WesternIslands

7DAYS /

6NIGHTS

EasternIslands

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

NorthernIslands

Beach Swimming

Baltra Island Mosquera Islet Mosquera Islet

San Cristobal IslandPunta Pitt

South Plaza Island South Plaza Island

Punta Suarez

Eden Islet


Santa Fe Island

Santa Cruz Island

Española Island

Santa Cruz Island

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Saturday

Santa Fe

Baltra Airport

Baltra IslandBaltra Airport

AM VISITS PM VISITSISLAND ISLANDAQUATICACTIVITIES

AQUATICACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT


Charles DarwinResearch Station Santa Cruz IslandOptional activities

Gardner Bay /Osborn Islet


Española Island


EspañolaN

orth Seymour



AQUATICACTIVITIES

Santa Cruz Island

Fernandina Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Dragon Hill

Punta Espinoza

Optional activities

Punta Cormorant /Champion Islet

Charles DarwinResearch StationBaroness Tower /Post Office Bay

Floreana Island

Baltra Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Saturday

Baltra Airport


Punta Vicente Roca

FernandinaIsland

HIGHLIGHT


Santa Cruz Island /Baltra Island

Las Bachas Santa Cruz Island

Santiago Island

Bartolome Island

Genovesa Island

Bartolome

Darwin Bay

Red Beach



Rabida Island

Genovesa Island

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday



AQUATICACTIVITIES

GenovesaIsla nd

HIGHLIGHT

Tortoise Reserve /Baltra Airport

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Itineraries for reference only. Our routes and programmes may vary according to National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety and operational reasons, and wildlife viewing opportunities.


Important Notes






5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

WesternIslands

7DAYS /

6NIGHTS

EasternIslands

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

NorthernIslands

Beach Swimming

Baltra Island Mosquera Islet Mosquera Islet

San Cristobal IslandPunta Pitt

South Plaza Island South Plaza Island

Punta Suarez

Eden Islet


Santa Fe Island

Santa Cruz Island

Española Island

Santa Cruz Island

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Saturday

Santa Fe

Baltra Airport



AQUATICACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT


Charles DarwinResearch Station Santa Cruz IslandOptional activities

Gardner Bay /Osborn Islet


Española Island


EspañolaN

orth Seymour



AQUATICACTIVITIES

Santa Cruz Island

Fernandina Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Dragon Hill

Punta Espinoza

Optional activities

Punta Cormorant /Champion Islet

Charles DarwinResearch StationBaroness Tower /Post Office Bay

Floreana Island

Baltra Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Saturday

Baltra Airport


Punta Vicente Roca

FernandinaIsland

HIGHLIGHT


Santa Cruz Island /Baltra Island

Las Bachas Santa Cruz Island

Santiago Island

Bartolome Island

Genovesa Island

Bartolome

Darwin Bay

Red Beach



Rabida Island

Genovesa Island

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday



AQUATICACTIVITIES

GenovesaIsla nd

HIGHLIGHT

Tortoise Reserve /Baltra Airport

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TechnicalSpecifications

Cabin Distribution

Facilities &Amenities

Bridge Gift ShopReception Area

InfirmaryRestroomsRestrooms

Voyager Cabin Explorer Family Cabin

Panorama Veranda


Expedition Lounge& Library

Fitness Room

Sky Deck Panorama Deck Expedition Deck Horizon Deck Ocean Deck

Solarium Explorer Cabin

Explorer CabinExplorer CabinDiscovery Room

Expedition Veranda

Hot TubOutdoor TerraceRestrooms

Darwin Suite

Beagle Restaurant

Embarkation/Disembarkation

Capacity: 90 guests/50 cabins*Beds in most Explorer Cabins can be joined from twins to doubles.

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Panorama DeckSky Deck

Expedition DeckHorizon Deck

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DarwinSuite

VoyagerCabin

ExplorerCabin

ExplorerFamilyCabin

InterconnectingCabins

RefurbishmentConstructionGross TonnagePassenger Space Ratio Type of VesselCapacityLengthBeamSpeedElectricityEngines

Fire DetectorLife JacketsLife RaftsLanding BoatsOwnerDecksCrewNaturalist GuidesGuest-Crew RatioMedical OfficerCertifications

201520022664 tonnes29.6:1Expedition Vessel90 guests 71.8 metres13.4 metres10.5 knots440V 220 V - 110 V (60 Hz)2 Cummins engines KTA 38 - MO of850 HP each

Fire detectors throughoutIn each cabin14 (27 passengers each)6ETICA (METROPOLITAN TOURING)5608 (Includes Expedition Leader)1:5 (3 guest to 2 staff members)Permanently on boardABS Classification Certificate, SOLAS 74,MARPOL, ISPS code, ISM code

• Bar & lounge • Restaurant• Outdoor terrace / BBQ• Gift shop• Fitness room• Reading room and natural history library • Multiple purpose room• Hot tubs (2)• Air-conditioned throughout• Satellite telephone• PA system• Wi-Fi hotspot (intermittent/ low bandwidth connection)• 24/7 coffee station (free coffee, tea, and water)• iPod/MP3 docking station• Safe deposit box (in cabin)• Snorkelling equipment• Hair dryer• Snorkelling equipment • Wetsuit rental• Glass-bottom boat• Kayaks• Pangas (inflatable dinghies for coastal exploration)

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5.1

m

Darwin Suite (3)

9.5 ft / 2.9 m

17.2

ft /

5.3

m

Explorer Cabin (43)163.2 ft2 / 15.2 m2

11.4 ft / 3.5 m

17.2

ft /

5.3

m

Explorer Family Cabin (2)191.9 ft2 / 17.8 m2

7.54 ft / 2.3 m

17.2

ft /

5.3

mVoyager Cabin (2)127.0 ft2 / 11.8 m2

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Cabin Distribution


Bridge Gift ShopReception Area

InfirmaryRestroomsRestrooms

Voyager Cabin Explorer Family Cabin

Panorama Veranda


Expedition Lounge& Library

Fitness Room

Sky Deck Panorama Deck Expedition Deck Horizon Deck Ocean Deck

Solarium Explorer Cabin

Explorer CabinExplorer CabinDiscovery Room

Expedition Veranda

Hot TubOutdoor TerraceRestrooms

Darwin Suite

Beagle Restaurant

Embarkation/Disembarkation

Capacity: 90 guests/50 cabins*Beds in most Explorer Cabins can be joined from twins to doubles.

61218

3

2173

232

363 2 43 2

Panorama DeckSky Deck

Expedition DeckHorizon Deck

Total

Ocean Deck

DarwinSuite

VoyagerCabin

ExplorerCabin

ExplorerFamilyCabin


RefurbishmentConstructionGross TonnagePassenger Space Ratio Type of VesselCapacityLengthBeamSpeedElectricityEngines

Fire DetectorLife JacketsLife RaftsLanding BoatsOwnerDecksCrewNaturalist GuidesGuest-Crew RatioMedical OfficerCertifications

201520022664 tonnes29.6:1Expedition Vessel90 guests 71.8 metres13.4 metres10.5 knots440V 220 V - 110 V (60 Hz)2 Cummins engines KTA 38 - MO of850 HP each

Fire detectors throughoutIn each cabin14 (27 passengers each)6ETICA (METROPOLITAN TOURING)5608 (Includes Expedition Leader)1:5 (3 guest to 2 staff members)Permanently on boardABS Classification Certificate, SOLAS 74,MARPOL, ISPS code, ISM code

• Bar & lounge • Restaurant• Outdoor terrace / BBQ• Gift shop• Fitness room• Reading room and natural history library • Multiple purpose room• Hot tubs (2)• Air-conditioned throughout• Satellite telephone• PA system• Wi-Fi hotspot (intermittent/ low bandwidth connection)• 24/7 coffee station (free coffee, tea, and water)• iPod/MP3 docking station• Safe deposit box (in cabin)• Snorkelling equipment• Hair dryer• Snorkelling equipment • Wetsuit rental• Glass-bottom boat• Kayaks• Pangas (inflatable dinghies for coastal exploration)

311

313

315

317

314

312

311

313

315

317

314

312

227

225

221

220

222

219

217

215

213

211

218

216

214

212

224

228

226

115

113

111

109

107

105

103

101

108

106

104

102

116

114

112

131

129

127

125

126

124

122123

120121

119

130

128

19.3 ft / 5.9 m

325.2 ft2 / 30.2 m2

16.9

ft /

5.1

m

Darwin Suite (3)

9.5 ft / 2.9 m

17.2

ft /

5.3

m

Explorer Cabin (43)163.2 ft2 / 15.2 m2

11.4 ft / 3.5 m

17.2

ft /

5.3

m

Explorer Family Cabin (2)191.9 ft2 / 17.8 m2

7.54 ft / 2.3 m

17.2

ft /

5.3

m

Voyager Cabin (2)127.0 ft2 / 11.8 m2

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Our Yacht La Pinta is the result of the company’s decades of experience in the Galapagos: She’s a distillation of the wish lists generated by captains, expedition leaders, hotel managers, and guests over many years.

She’s elegant from bow to stern, accommodating 48 guests in 24 cabins, with ample social areas, an observation deck towards the bow, wrap-around windows, a hot tub, cardio-gym, kayaks, glass-bottom boat, sun deck, and sun loungers... ideal for travellers looking for a sophisticated, upscale experience of the islands.

Her exciting itineraries promise a complete immersion in this unique environment, with

expert naturalist guides enriching wildlife encounters like few others on the planet. Faultless service, delicious cuisine and stylish design complement the experience on the islands. Our staff embraces a spirit of adventure, while ensuring safety at all times.

La Pinta boasts among the largest cabins of any Galapagos vessel with floor-to-ceiling oversized panoramic windows in all cabins. Its social areas have almost permanent visual contact with the islands through panoramic windows, while its outside deck areas are also wonderful havens for observation and relaxation. La Pinta is considered an ideal yacht for families travelling together, with many connecting cabins.

Discover Luxury Cruising in the Galapagos

www.lapintagalapagoscruise.com

Observation Lounge & Bar

40

Restaurant

41

42

Luxury Cabin

Natural History Library

43

Luxury Plus Cabin

Hot Tub

Top Features Yacht La Pinta

• Exclusive island visits: 84% of visitor sites are not shared with other vessels• Small groups: On average, only 11 guests per naturalist guide• Expert itineraries: Maximize the Galapagos Big15 wildlife experience• Aquatic activities: Glass-bottom boat, kayaks, snorkelling, swimming, and panga-based coastal exploration• Privacy: A top 5 guest/space ratio (30:1) amongst Galapagos passenger vessels• On-board learning: State-of-the-art technology for multimedia presentations and natural history lectures as well as a traditional library• Upscale luxurious design: Sophisticated comfort for discerning travellers

• Ample cabins: Some of the largest cabins of any Galapagos expedition vessel• Permanent visual contact: Oversized windows throughout the ship for spectacular views• Le Cordon Bleu-trained gastronomy director: Expect fine cuisine throughout your stay• Impeccable service: A guest/crew ratio of 3:2 for the journey of your life• Health care: A 24/7 Medical Officer (M.D.) on board and a well-equipped infirmary• Sustainable cruise technology: For a reduced environmental footprint

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Land Iguana

GALAPAGOS BIG15




Cormorant American Flamingo Galapagos Penguin BIG 15 BIG 15

North Seymour

Bartolome

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

Chinese Hat

Punta Vicente Roca

Tagus Cove

Urbina Bay

EdenIslet

SullivanBay

Prince Philip’s StepsDarwin Bay

CharlesDarwin

ResearchStationPuerto Ayora

Post Office BayPunta Cormorant/Champion

Punta Suarez Gardner Bay

Cerro Colorado GiantTortoise Reserve

Cerro Brujo

Punta Pitt


Dragon Hill Itabaca Channel

PuntaEspinoza

Santiago

Rabida

South Plaza

Santa Fe

Floreana

Española

SanCristobal


Isabela

Fernandina

Santa Cruz

Baltra

14/15N NE E

9D-8N ITINERARY ASTERN & ORTHERNTHURSDAY TO FRIDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

E N

7D-6N ITINERARY WESTERN GALAPAGOSFRIDAY TO THURSDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

W

W W 12/15

5D-4N ITINERARY NORTHERN GALAPAGOSMONDAY TO FRIDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

N

N N 11/15

ROUTE

5D-4N ITINERARY EASTERN GALAPAGOSTHURSDAY TO MONDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

E

E E 11/15

GALAPAGOS BIG15





North Seymour

Bartolome

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

Chinese Hat

Punta Vicente Roca

Tagus Cove

Urbina Bay

EdenIslet

SullivanBay


CharlesDarwin





Cerro Brujo

Punta Pitt



PuntaEspinoza

Santiago

Rabida

South Plaza

Santa Fe

Floreana

Española

SanCristobal


Isabela

Fernandina

Santa Cruz

Baltra

14/15N NE E


E N


W

W W 12/15


N

N N 11/15

ROUTE


E

E E 11/15

GALAPAGOS BIG15





North Seymour

Bartolome

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

Chinese Hat

Punta Vicente Roca

Tagus Cove

Urbina Bay

EdenIslet

SullivanBay


CharlesDarwin





Cerro Brujo

Punta Pitt



PuntaEspinoza

Santiago

Rabida

South Plaza

Santa Fe

Floreana

Española

SanCristobal


Isabela

Fernandina

Santa Cruz

Baltra

14/15N NE E


E N


W

W W 12/15


N

N N 11/15

ROUTE


E

E E 11/15

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GALAPAGOS BIG15





North Seymour

Bartolome

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

Chinese Hat

Punta Vicente Roca

Tagus Cove

Urbina Bay

EdenIslet

SullivanBay


CharlesDarwin





Cerro Brujo

Punta Pitt



PuntaEspinoza

Santiago

Rabida

South Plaza

Santa Fe

Floreana

Española

SanCristobal


Isabela

Fernandina

Santa Cruz

Baltra

14/15N NE E


E N


W

W W 12/15


N

N N 11/15

ROUTE


E

E E 11/15

GALAPAGOS BIG15





North Seymour

Bartolome

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

Chinese Hat

Punta Vicente Roca

Tagus Cove

Urbina Bay

EdenIslet

SullivanBay


CharlesDarwin





Cerro Brujo

Punta Pitt



PuntaEspinoza

Santiago

Rabida

South Plaza

Santa Fe

Floreana

Española

SanCristobal


Isabela

Fernandina

Santa Cruz

Baltra

14/15N NE E


E N


W

W W 12/15


N

N N 11/15

ROUTE


E

E E 11/15

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Friday

Thursday

Saturday

Monday

AM VISITS PM VISITSISLAND ISLANDAquatic Activities

Aquatic Activities

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

EasternIslands

Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island

Punta Pitt

Punta Suarez

Charles Darwin Research Station / Baltra Airport

Baltra Island

Santa Fe Island


Española Island

Santa Cruz Island /

Baltra Island

South Plaza Island

Cerro Colorado Tortoise Breeding Centre

Cerro Brujo

Gardner Bay

South Plaza Island



Española Island

9DAYS /

8NIGHTS

EasternNorthernIslands


Aquatic Activities

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

NorthernIslands

Baltra Airport

Eden Islet

Bartolome Island

Darwin Bay

Baltra Airport

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Baltra Island

Santa Cruz Island

Bartolome Island

Genovesa Island

Baltra Island

HIghlands

Chinese Hat Islet

Sullivan Bay

Prince Phillip Steps

Santa Cruz Island

Chinese Hat Islet

Santiago Island

Genovesa Island

Eden Islet

Bartolome Island

Darwin Bay

Baltra Airport

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Eden Islet

Bartolome Island

Genovesa Island

Baltra Island

Sombrero Chino Islet

Sullivan Bay



Santiago Island

Genovesa Island


Aquatic Activities

7DAYS /

6NIGHTS

WesternIslands

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday


Punta Espinoza

Tagus Cove

Cerro Dragón

Highlands

Baltra Island

Isabela Island

Isabela Island

Rabida Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Baltra Island


Fernandina Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Baltra Airport

Urbina Bay

Red Beach

Post Office Bay

Baltra Airport

Punta VicenteRoca


Sunday

Friday

Thursday

Saturday

Monday


Aquatic Activities

Sunday

OptionalActivities

Punta Cormorant &Champion Islet


Beach Swimming

NEW ITINERARIES 2017 NEW ITINERARIES 2017

Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island

Punta Pitt

Punta Suarez


Baltra Island

Santa Fe Island


Española Island

Santa Cruz Island /

Baltra Island

South Plaza Island


Cerro Brujo

Gardner Bay

South Plaza Island



Española Island

Santa Cruz Island


Important NotesOur expeditions include:

• Shared transfers to/from airport in Galapagos*• Airport assistance*• Accommodation• All meals• Naturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish• Island excursions and activities approved by the Galapagos National Park• Snorkelling gear• Kayak• Glass-bottom boat• Bebidas no alcohólicas • Traje de Neopreno

Servicio de internet**

Not included: • Air transportation to / from Galapagos • Galapagos entrance fee and migration control card• Alcoholic beverages • Tips• Personal expenses• Phone calls**

* Restrictions apply** Due to the Galapagos’ remote location, internet connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth.

Española &San Cristobal Islands

Highlight

Bartolom

e &G

enovesa Islands

Highlight

North Seym

our &Fernandina Islands

Highlight

Española, Bartolom

e &G

enovesa Islands

Highlight

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Friday

Thursday

Saturday

Monday


Aquatic Activities

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

EasternIslands

Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island

Punta Pitt

Punta Suarez


Baltra Island

Santa Fe Island


Española Island

Santa Cruz Island /

Baltra Island

South Plaza Island


Cerro Brujo

Gardner Bay

South Plaza Island



Española Island

9DAYS /

8NIGHTS



Aquatic Activities

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

NorthernIslands

Baltra Airport

Eden Islet

Bartolome Island

Darwin Bay

Baltra Airport

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Baltra Island

Santa Cruz Island

Bartolome Island

Genovesa Island

Baltra Island

HIghlands

Chinese Hat Islet

Sullivan Bay


Santa Cruz Island

Chinese Hat Islet

Santiago Island

Genovesa Island

Eden Islet

Bartolome Island

Darwin Bay

Baltra Airport

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Eden Islet

Bartolome Island

Genovesa Island

Baltra Island


Sullivan Bay



Santiago Island

Genovesa Island


Aquatic Activities

7DAYS /

6NIGHTS

WesternIslands

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday


Punta Espinoza

Tagus Cove

Cerro Dragón

Highlands

Baltra Island

Isabela Island

Isabela Island

Rabida Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Baltra Island


Fernandina Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Baltra Airport

Urbina Bay

Red Beach

Post Office Bay

Baltra Airport

Punta VicenteRoca


Sunday

Friday

Thursday

Saturday

Monday


Aquatic Activities

Sunday

OptionalActivities



Beach Swimming


Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island

Punta Pitt

Punta Suarez


Baltra Island

Santa Fe Island


Española Island

Santa Cruz Island /

Baltra Island

South Plaza Island


Cerro Brujo

Gardner Bay

South Plaza Island



Española Island

Santa Cruz Island








Highlight

Bartolom

e &G

enovesa Islands

Highlight

North Seym


Highlight

Española, Bartolom

e &G

enovesa Islands

Highlight

Friday

Thursday

Saturday

Monday


Aquatic Activities

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

EasternIslands

Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island

Punta Pitt

Punta Suarez


Baltra Island

Santa Fe Island


Española Island

Santa Cruz Island /

Baltra Island

South Plaza Island


Cerro Brujo

Gardner Bay

South Plaza Island



Española Island

9DAYS /

8NIGHTS



Aquatic Activities

5DAYS /

4NIGHTS

NorthernIslands

Baltra Airport

Eden Islet

Bartolome Island

Darwin Bay

Baltra Airport

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Baltra Island

Santa Cruz Island

Bartolome Island

Genovesa Island

Baltra Island

HIghlands

Chinese Hat Islet

Sullivan Bay


Santa Cruz Island

Chinese Hat Islet

Santiago Island

Genovesa Island

Eden Islet

Bartolome Island

Darwin Bay

Baltra Airport

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Eden Islet

Bartolome Island

Genovesa Island

Baltra Island


Sullivan Bay



Santiago Island

Genovesa Island


Aquatic Activities

7DAYS /

6NIGHTS

WesternIslands

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday


Punta Espinoza

Tagus Cove

Cerro Dragón

Highlands

Baltra Island

Isabela Island

Isabela Island

Rabida Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Baltra Island


Fernandina Island

Isabela Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

Floreana Island

Baltra Airport

Urbina Bay

Red Beach

Post Office Bay

Baltra Airport

Punta VicenteRoca


Sunday

Friday

Thursday

Saturday

Monday


Aquatic Activities

Sunday

OptionalActivities



Beach Swimming


Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island

Punta Pitt

Punta Suarez


Baltra Island

Santa Fe Island


Española Island

Santa Cruz Island /

Baltra Island

South Plaza Island


Cerro Brujo

Gardner Bay

South Plaza Island



Española Island

Santa Cruz Island








Highlight

Bartolom

e &G

enovesa Islands

Highlight

North Seym


Highlight

Española, Bartolom

e &G

enovesa Islands

Highlight

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Cabin Types

Sun Deck Cabin Deck Main Deck

Luxury CabinsLuxury Cabins Plus

Dining Room

Reception AreaGift Shop

Infirmary

Restrooms

Disembarkation Gangway

Outside Sky Bar

Hot Tub

Natural History LibraryFitness Room

ObservationLounge & Bar

Observation Decks

Open DecksRestrooms

Luxury Cabin (20)

Luxury Cabin Plus (4)

10.26ft / 3.13m

17.22ft / 5.25m

16.43 m/ 176.85 sq. ft.

23 m/ 247.57 sq. ft.

15.41ft / 4.70m

16.07ft / 4.90m

2 2

2 2


Cabin Distribution


Capacity: 48 guests/24 cabins

820 4

820 4

Cabin DeckSun Deck

Main Deck

Total

24

24

TotalCabins

LuxuryCabin

LuxuryCabinPlus


RefurbishmentConstructionGross TonnagePassenger Space Ratio Type of VesselCapacityLengthBeamSpeedElectricityEnginesNavigation Equipment

Fire DetectorLife JacketsLife RaftsLanding CraftOwnerDecksCrewNaturalist GuidesGuest-Crew RatioMedical OfficerSafety Certifications

200719821,438.25 tonnes30Expedition Yacht48 guests / 24 cabins63.87 metres (209 feet)12.50 metres (41 feet)10 knots110-220V/60Hz2 Cummins KTA 38 M2 1200HP each2 Furuno radars, 2 video sounders, ADC Gyro compass radars, GPS,motion sensor DVR, Havant Hantas UKgyrocompass, magnetic compass

Automatic with control from the bridgeIn each cabinSix 25-person and Two 50-person4 inflatable boats ETICA (Metropolitan Touring)327 (including Officers)4 (including Expedition Leader)3:2Permanently on boardSOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM CODE 12

• Bar lounge• Gift shop• Hot tub• Natural history library• Fitness room• Coffee station (coffee, tea and water 24 hours a day)• Internet access satellite signal Wi-Fi available in social areas• Central air-conditioning with individual controls in each cabin• Multi-channel sound system for closed-circuit music and connection for personal iPods, mp3, mp4.• Safe deposit box-in-room • Hair dryer• Glass-bottom boat • Sea kayaks• Wet suits• Snorkeling equipment

Disembarkation / EmbarkationGangway

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Cabin Types

Sun Deck Cabin Deck Main Deck

Luxury CabinsLuxury Cabins Plus

Dining Room

Reception AreaGift Shop

Infirmary

Restrooms

Disembarkation Gangway

Outside Sky Bar

Hot Tub

Natural History LibraryFitness Room

ObservationLounge & Bar

Observation Decks

Open DecksRestrooms

Luxury Cabin (20)

Luxury Cabin Plus (4)

10.26ft / 3.13m

17.22ft / 5.25m

16.43 m/ 176.85 sq. ft.

23 m/ 247.57 sq. ft.

15.41ft / 4.70m

16.07ft / 4.90m

2 2

2 2


Cabin Distribution


Capacity: 48 guests/24 cabins

820 4

820 4

Cabin DeckSun Deck

Main Deck

Total

24

24

TotalCabins

LuxuryCabin

LuxuryCabinPlus



Fire DetectorLife JacketsLife RaftsLanding CraftOwnerDecksCrewNaturalist GuidesGuest-Crew RatioMedical OfficerSafety Certifications

200719821,438.25 tonnes30Expedition Yacht48 guests / 24 cabins63.87 metres (209 feet)12.50 metres (41 feet)10 knots110-220V/60Hz2 Cummins KTA 38 M2 1200HP each2 Furuno radars, 2 video sounders, ADC Gyro compass radars, GPS,motion sensor DVR, Havant Hantas UKgyrocompass, magnetic compass

Automatic with control from the bridgeIn each cabinSix 25-person and Two 50-person4 inflatable boats ETICA (Metropolitan Touring)327 (including Officers)4 (including Expedition Leader)3:2Permanently on boardSOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM CODE 12

• Bar lounge• Gift shop• Hot tub• Natural history library• Fitness room• Coffee station (coffee, tea and water 24 hours a day)• Internet access satellite signal Wi-Fi available in social areas• Central air-conditioning with individual controls in each cabin• Multi-channel sound system for closed-circuit music and connection for personal iPods, mp3, mp4.• Safe deposit box-in-room • Hair dryer• Glass-bottom boat • Sea kayaks• Wet suits• Snorkeling equipment

Disembarkation / EmbarkationGangway

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The Galapagos Islands are special and you want a special yacht in which to explore this ‘living laboratory of evolution’. Our cosy 40- guest, 20-cabin Yacht Isabela II promises an intimate experience of this unique world.

Join Yacht Isabela II’s passionate, dedicated and expert naturalist guides on enriching wildlife encounters, whether amid the islands’ haunting volcanic landscapes or beneath the waves of its marine reserve. The islands’ marine life can be appreciated with a snorkel

and mask, while paddling a kayak or aboard our glass-bottom boat.

On board, guests find delicious cuisine, faultless service and excellent facilities, including a hot tub, fitness room, bar and outside deck for al fresco meals, drinks and sunbathing. Her crew has remained virtually unchanged for years, their dedication, attention to detail and passion for service touching every one of her guests.

Experience the Essence of the Galapagos

www.isabelagalapagoscruise.com

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Natural History Library

57

Sun deck

Gift shop

Hot tub58

Bar salon

Al fresco dining 59

60

Owner’s Cabin

Classic Family Cabin

61Reception

Standard Cabin

Top Features Yacht Isabela IIExperience the essence of the Galapagos

· Intimate Galapagos experience: Only 20 cabins and a well- defined expedition culture• Privacy: A top 10 guest-space ratio (26:1) amongst Galapagos vessels • Best itinerary for sensitive guests: Our 5-day Central Islands itinerary concentrates on sailing within the geographic centre of the archipelago, thus avoiding extended open waters motoring without sacrificing wildlife coverage • Expert itineraries: Designed to allow guests to experience as many of the Galapagos Big15 animal species as possible • Small groups: No more than 14 guests per naturalist guide on island outings

• Aquatic activities: Glass-bottom boat, kayaks, snorkelling, swimming, and panga-based coastal exploration• On-board learning: State-of-the-art technology for multimedia presentations and natural history lectures, as well as a well-stocked library• Fine dining: Gourmet meals designed by a Le Cordon Bleu-trained gastronomy director• Top service: A guest/crew ratio of 3:2 with an experienced, tightly-honed crew• Health care: A 24/7 Medical Officer (M.D.) on board and a well- equipped infirmary • Soothing interior design: Upgraded in 2016 to create a tranquil, stylish and sophisticated ambience• Sustainable cruise technology: For a low-environmental footprint

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Galapagos Sea Lion

North SeymourBartolome

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

Punta Vicente Roca

Tagus Cove

Urbina Bay


CharlesDarwin

ResearchStation

Puerto Ayora

Post Office Bay Punta Cormorant/Champion



Cerro Brujo

Punta Pitt

Giant TortoiseReserve

Las Bachas

Itabaca Channel

PuntaEspinoza Santiago

Rabida

South Plaza

Santa Fe

Floreana

Española

SanCristobal


Isabela

Fernandina

Santa Cruz

Baltra

Sullivan BayPuerto Egas

Dragon Hill

GALAPAGOS BIG15





Buccaneer Cove

9D-8N ITINERARY CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN GALAPAGOSMONDAY TO TUESDAYBALTRA (START) - SAN CRISTÓBAL (END)

C S

14/15C S C S

ROUTE

13/15N N

7D-6N ITINERARY NORTHERN GALAPAGOSTUESDAY TO MONDAYSAN CRISTÓBAL (START) - BALTRA (END)

N

ROUTE

5D-4N ITINERARY SOUTHERN GALAPAGOSFRIDAY TO TUESDAYBALTRA (START) - SAN CRISTOBAL (END)

S

11/15S S

ROUTE

5D-4N ITINERARY CENTRAL GALAPAGOSMONDAY TO FRIDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

C

12/15C C

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North SeymourBartolome

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

Punta Vicente Roca

Tagus Cove

Urbina Bay


CharlesDarwin

ResearchStation

Puerto Ayora

Post Office Bay Punta Cormorant/Champion



Cerro Brujo

Punta Pitt

Giant TortoiseReserve

Las Bachas

Itabaca Channel

PuntaEspinoza Santiago

Rabida

South Plaza

Santa Fe

Floreana

Española

SanCristobal


Isabela

Fernandina

Santa Cruz

Baltra

Sullivan BayPuerto Egas

Dragon Hill

GALAPAGOS BIG15





Buccaneer Cove

9D-8N ITINERARY CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN GALAPAGOSMONDAY TO TUESDAYBALTRA (START) - SAN CRISTÓBAL (END)

C S

14/15C S C S

ROUTE

13/15N N

7D-6N ITINERARY NORTHERN GALAPAGOSTUESDAY TO MONDAYSAN CRISTÓBAL (START) - BALTRA (END)

N

ROUTE

5D-4N ITINERARY SOUTHERN GALAPAGOSFRIDAY TO TUESDAYBALTRA (START) - SAN CRISTOBAL (END)

S

11/15S S

ROUTE

5D-4N ITINERARY CENTRAL GALAPAGOSMONDAY TO FRIDAYBALTRA (START) - BALTRA (END)

C

12/15C C

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Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Monday

Saturday

Wednesday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Wednesday

7DAYS /6NIGHTS

NorthernIslands

5DAYS/

4NIGHTS

CentralIslands


5DAYS /4NIGHTS

SouthernIslands

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Monday

Thuesday

Thursday

Wednesday9DAYS /8NIGHTS

Centraland SouthernIslands

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Saturday

Itineraries ItinerariesAM VISITS PM VISITSISLAND ISLANDAquatic

ActivitiesAquaticActivities AM VISITS PM VISITSISLAND ISLANDAquatic

ActivitiesAquaticActivities

Puerto BaquerizoMoreno Airport San Cristobal Island

Cerro ColoradoTortoise Breeding Centre San Cristobal Island

Genovesa Island

Santiago Island

Isabela Island

Isabela Island

Darwin Bay

Puerto Egas

agus Cove

Punta Vicente Roca

Dragon Hill Santa Cruz Island

Buccaneer Cove

Punta Espinoza

Urbina Bay

Red Beach

Baltra Airport

Genovesa Island

Santiago Island

Fernandina Island

Isabela Island

Rabida Island

Baltra Island

Prince PhilipSteps

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South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santiago Island

South Plaza Island

Charles Darwin Research Station

Las Bachas

Sullivan Bay


Bartolome Island

Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island


Bartolome Island

Baltra Island

Santa Fe Island

Santa Cruz IslandCharles Darwin Research StationBaltra Airport Baltra Island

Floreana Island

Española Island


Punta Cormorant& Champion Islet

Gardner Bay

Cerro Brujo

Punta Suarez

Post Office Bay

Punta Pitt

Puerto BaquerizoMoreno Airport

Floreana Island

Española Island




South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santiago Island

South Plaza Island


Las Bachas

Sullivan Bay


Bartolome Island

Santa Fe Island


Bartolome Island

Santa Fe Island


Floreana Island

Española Island



Gardner Bay

Cerro Brujo

Punta Suarez

Post Office Bay

Punta Pitt


Floreana Island

Española Island


San Cristobal Island• Air ticket to/from Galapagos,

subject to change• Galapagos National Park entrance

fee and Immigration control card,subject to change

• Beverages and tips

• Wetsuit hire• Phone calls

Important notes Not included:

Our itineraries include: • Accommodation• All meals• Bilingual naturalist guides• Conferences and lectures• Visit to the islands mentioned in the itinerary

• Transportation to / from the airport in Gal ápagosSnorkelling equipment

Internet and Wifi* •* Due to the Galapagos remote location, internet connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth.

•

Genovesa &

Fernandina Islands

Highlight

North Seym

our &B

artolome Islands

Highlight

Floreana &Española Islands

Highlight

North Seym

our &B

artolome Islands

Highlight


Beach Swimming

• Items considered as personal expenses

These itineraries are for reference only. Our route and programmes may vary according to National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes safety & operational reasons and the wildlife we encounter.

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Wednesday

7DAYS /6NIGHTS

NorthernIslands

5DAYS/

4NIGHTS

CentralIslands


5DAYS /4NIGHTS

SouthernIslands

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Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Monday

Thuesday

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Friday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Saturday






Genovesa Island

Santiago Island

Isabela Island

Isabela Island

Darwin Bay

Puerto Egas

agus Cove

Punta Vicente Roca


Buccaneer Cove

Punta Espinoza

Urbina Bay

Red Beach

Baltra Airport

Genovesa Island

Santiago Island

Fernandina Island

Isabela Island

Rabida Island

Baltra Island

Prince PhilipSteps

T


South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santiago Island

South Plaza Island


Las Bachas

Sullivan Bay


Bartolome Island

Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island


Bartolome Island

Baltra Island

Santa Fe Island


Floreana Island

Española Island



Gardner Bay

Cerro Brujo

Punta Suarez

Post Office Bay

Punta Pitt


Floreana Island

Española Island




South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santiago Island

South Plaza Island


Las Bachas

Sullivan Bay


Bartolome Island

Santa Fe Island


Bartolome Island

Santa Fe Island


Floreana Island

Española Island



Gardner Bay

Cerro Brujo

Punta Suarez

Post Office Bay

Punta Pitt


Floreana Island

Española Island











•

Genovesa &

Fernandina Islands

Highlight

North Seym

our &B

artolome Islands

Highlight


HighlightN

orth Seymour &

Bartolom

e Islands

Highlight


Beach Swimming



Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Sunday

Monday

Monday

Saturday

Wednesday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Wednesday

7DAYS /6NIGHTS

NorthernIslands

5DAYS/

4NIGHTS

CentralIslands


5DAYS /4NIGHTS

SouthernIslands

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Monday

Thuesday

Thursday



Friday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Saturday






Genovesa Island

Santiago Island

Isabela Island

Isabela Island

Darwin Bay

Puerto Egas

agus Cove

Punta Vicente Roca


Buccaneer Cove

Punta Espinoza

Urbina Bay

Red Beach

Baltra Airport

Genovesa Island

Santiago Island

Fernandina Island

Isabela Island

Rabida Island

Baltra Island

Prince PhilipSteps

T


South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santiago Island

South Plaza Island


Las Bachas

Sullivan Bay


Bartolome Island

Baltra Airport

Santa Fe Island


Bartolome Island

Baltra Island

Santa Fe Island


Floreana Island

Española Island



Gardner Bay

Cerro Brujo

Punta Suarez

Post Office Bay

Punta Pitt


Floreana Island

Española Island




South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

Santiago Island

South Plaza Island


Las Bachas

Sullivan Bay


Bartolome Island

Santa Fe Island


Bartolome Island

Santa Fe Island


Floreana Island

Española Island



Gardner Bay

Cerro Brujo

Punta Suarez

Post Office Bay

Punta Pitt


Floreana Island

Española Island











•

Genovesa &

Fernandina Islands

Highlight

North Seym

our &B

artolome Islands

Highlight


Highlight

North Seym

our &B

artolome Islands

Highlight


Beach Swimming



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Cabin Types

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03

05

07

09

11

02

04

06

08

10

12

14

16 17

18 19

20 21

Boat Deck Cabin Deck Main Deck

Fitness Room

Al fresco barHot tub

Standard Cabin (1)

Classic Cabin (16)Classic Family Cabin (2)

Bar salon

Gift Shop

Dining Room

Owner’s Cabin

Restrooms

Library/Computer Station

InfirmaryDisembarkation Gangway

• Dining room• Bar lounge• Al fresco dining • Gift shop• Fitness room• Hot tub• 24/7 Coffee station (coffee, tea, and water)• Computer station• E-mail, radio and telephone communications• Wi-Fi available in social areas• PA system• Air conditioned throughout• Hair dryer and safe deposit box in each cabin• Wet suits• Snorkelling equipment• Sea kayaks• Glass-bottom boat

Classic Cabin (16)139.82 sq ft / 12.99 m 2 2

139.82 sq ft / 12.99 m 2 2

178.14 sq ft / 16.55 m2 2

124.32 sq ft / 11.55 m2 2

10.36 ft / 3.16 m13.48 ft / 4.11 m

13.48 ft / 4.11 m6.62 ft / 2.02 m

15.58 ft / 4.75 m

10.36 ft / 3.16 m

13.32 ft / 4.06 m

14.63 ft / 4.46 m

Owner’s Cabin (1)


Cabin Distribution


16 2

16 2

2

2 1

1Cabin DeckMain Deck

Total

201

21

TotalCabins

ClassicCabin

ClassicFamilyCabin

StandardCabin

Owner’sCabin


Fire Detector

Life JacketsLife RaftsLanding CraftOwnerDecksCrewNaturalist GuidesGuest-Crew RatioMedical OfficerSafety Certifications

201619791,025 tonnes25.6Expedition Yacht40 guests / 21 cabins55.94 metres (184 feet)11.58 metres (38 feet)9.0 knots110-220V/60Hz2 Cummins KTA 38-M1, 1000 HP eachSatellite, gyrocompass, automatic pilotRadar, ARPA, GPS (2)Smoke detector and sprinkler systemsin all areasIn each cabin8 (25-person capacity each)3 Inflatable boatsETICA (METROPOLITAN TOURING)3263 (including Expedition Leader)3:2Permanently on boardABS, STCW, SOLAS 74, ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, IAMSAR

Classic Family Cabin (2)

Standard Cabin (2)

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Cabin Types

01

03

05

07

09

11

02

04

06

08

10

12

14

16 17

18 19

20 21

Boat Deck Cabin Deck Main Deck

Fitness Room

Al fresco barHot tub

Standard Cabin (1)

Classic Cabin (16)Classic Family Cabin (2)

Bar salon

Gift Shop

Dining Room

Owner’s Cabin

Restrooms

Library/Computer Station

InfirmaryDisembarkation Gangway

• Dining room• Bar lounge• Al fresco dining • Gift shop• Fitness room• Hot tub• 24/7 Coffee station (coffee, tea, and water)• Computer station• E-mail, radio and telephone communications• Wi-Fi available in social areas• PA system• Air conditioned throughout• Hair dryer and safe deposit box in each cabin• Wet suits• Snorkelling equipment• Sea kayaks• Glass-bottom boat

Classic Cabin (16)139.82 sq ft / 12.99 m 2 2

139.82 sq ft / 12.99 m 2 2

178.14 sq ft / 16.55 m2 2

124.32 sq ft / 11.55 m2 2

10.36 ft / 3.16 m

13.48 ft / 4.11 m13.48 ft / 4.11 m

6.62 ft / 2.02 m15.58 ft / 4.75 m

10.36 ft / 3.16 m

13.32 ft / 4.06 m

14.63 ft / 4.46 m

Owner’s Cabin (1)


Cabin Distribution


16 2

16 2

2

2 1

1Cabin DeckMain Deck

Total

201

21

TotalCabins

ClassicCabin

ClassicFamilyCabin

StandardCabin

Owner’sCabin


Fire Detector

Life JacketsLife RaftsLanding CraftOwnerDecksCrewNaturalist GuidesGuest-Crew RatioMedical OfficerSafety Certifications

201619791,025 tonnes25.6Expedition Yacht40 guests / 21 cabins55.94 metres (184 feet)11.58 metres (38 feet)9.0 knots110-220V/60Hz2 Cummins KTA 38-M1, 1000 HP eachSatellite, gyrocompass, automatic pilotRadar, ARPA, GPS (2)Smoke detector and sprinkler systemsin all areasIn each cabin8 (25-person capacity each)3 Inflatable boatsETICA (METROPOLITAN TOURING)3263 (including Expedition Leader)3:2Permanently on boardABS, STCW, SOLAS 74, ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, IAMSAR

Classic Family Cabin (2)

Standard Cabin (2)

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Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel: Your Way

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The Finch Bay Eco Hotel is situated in the heart of the Galapagos archipelago, a set of volcanic isles stranded in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in South America…famed for its amazing, fearless wildlife and extraordinary travel experiences.

The tranquil bay in front of the hotel is lapped by waves amid the greens and browns of mangroves, its cream-coral sand leading up to the hotel’s gardens. Darwin’s famous finches flit from bush to tree to table, while ducks visit the swimming pool, and herons pace by the sun-loungers. Pergolas provide shade for sofas, while its tables and sun-shades invite you to enjoy the perfect al fresco meal.

The hotel offers six Finch Bay Suites, each with

a direct ocean view, and 21 Finch Bay Rooms. Four of the suites have a communicating door – ideal for family and friends travelling together. Each room features a balcony or porch with hammocks, and plush beds with fine linens that make our guests feel even more in tune with the hotel’s extraordinary location and sets the stage for a regenerative stay.

And if it’s comfort and service you are looking for, our recently renovated hotel – offering beach front living, a swimming pool, and world-class gourmet food offerings, under the guidance of a Le Cordon Bleu-trained gastronomy director – you’ve found the right place. It has been ranked the #1 hotel in Galapagos by Trip Advisor and is a proud new member of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World.

An enriching, relaxing, rejuvenating land and sea experience for everyone

www.finchbayhotel.com

Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel: Your Way

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Finch Bay Suite

Lounge

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Finch Bay Room

Exterior Hall

Daily Excursions Mountain Biking

Wildlife Observation

Surfing

Kayaking76

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Mountain Biking

Let Us Be Your Central Headquarters for Galapagos Discovery

Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel

There are so many ways to experience Galapagos’ fearless wildlife and extraordinary otherworldly landscapes. Cruise. Land and sea. Do-it-yourself itineraries. At the Finch Bay Eco Hotel, you can enjoy the best of all of these choices. Centrally located on Santa Cruz Island, our guests come and go as they please, before or after cruising, in the middle of an island hopping itinerary, or as an exclusive home-base for land and marine exploration. Easy to get to, and yet secluded, it places the world-famous Galapagos Marine Reserve and Galapagos National Park literally right at the feet of our guests.

We want you to make the most of your visit, a nd to do so, we offer you basic, intermediate and full programmes that allow you to live Galapagos your way. Use the hotel as a bed and breakfast if you prefer to explore on your own. Or take full advantage of our expertise and complement your hotel stay with carefully curated activities designed to show you 80% of the islands’ quintessential Galapagos Big15 species. Hike. Bike. Kayak. Snorkel. Scuba dive. Walk on the beach. Or embark on a day cruise and have fun testing out your macro lens. There are different options available each day, all designed by an experienced expedition leader and accompanied by knowledgeable naturalist guides.

Surfing

Kayaking

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World's LeadingGreen Hotel

TRAVELERSCHOICE

2016

Top Features Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel: • The only National Geographic Unique Lodges of the WorldTM property in Galapagos!• Wise choices, smart travel: Whether land and sea, cruise- based, island hopping, or do it-yourself, we are your perfect Galapagos headquaters.• Best location: Puerto Ayora’s sole beachfront property, situated on the central island of Santa Cruz, easy to get to and close to everything.• Flexible timing: Come when you want and stay as long as you wish.• Activities as you like them: Hiking, biking, kayaking, snorkelling, SCUBA diving, surfing, day cruise, and beach outing options available for you every day.• Skilled expedition leaders: The best itineraries and your expert naturalist guides make for a complete and nurturing understanding of the islands.

• 50+ years of experience: Bring your loved ones and know they are in good hands with a fully-compliant, safety-conscious operation. • Luxurious relaxation: Comfortable, well-appointed rooms, an extraordinary natural setting, the pool and beach at your doorstep and an accommodating staff that ensures you feel papered. • Top-ranked in TripAdvisor: World-class, highly personalized service makes us #1 of 41 hotels in Galapagos according to Trip Advisor. • Amazing culinary experience: Our Le Cordon Bleu-educated gastronomy director and excellent restaurant staff elevate local and international dishes to another level.• Award-winning green technology: The hotel is equipped with both its own water purification and waste-water treatment plants, as well as solar panels for water heating, to reduce our environmental footprint.

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• 27 rooms - 54 guests

17 Finch Bay Rooms: 20.2 m2, two twin size beds

4 Finch Bay Rooms: 20.2 m2, king size bed

3 Finch Bay Suites:* 32 m2, king size bed

3 Finch Bay Suites:* 32 m2, two full size beds

• Modern design incorporating Galapagos’ natural elements

• Each room has wooden blinds, a black-out curtain,

tile floors, air-conditioning, a private bathroom with hot water,

hair dryer, biodegradable soap, shampoo dispensers and

telephone.

• All suites and rooms have balconies.

• All rooms are non-smoking

• Restaurant featuring signature cuisine that blends local

specialty dishes and flavours with Le Cordon Bleu-inspired

culinary technique. It serves a generous buffet breakfast

and à-la-carte menus for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian and

special dietary requirements can be accommodated.

• Communications: telephone, fax, e-mail, low-bandwidth

internet access via Wi-Fi and 3 computers.

• On-site water potabilization and waste water treatment plants

• Ice machine

• Private outdoor pool

• Bar and lounge

• Multipurpose room lbrary

• Snorkelling equipment

• Sea kayaks (extra cost)

• Laundry service (extra cost)

• Massage service (extra cost)

* 4 of the Finch Bay suites are interconnected

13.12 ft. / 4.00 m.

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5 ft

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Balcony

13.12 ft. / 4.00 m. 13.12 ft. / 4.00 m.

20,2 m2 / 215.17 sq. ft.

20,2 m2 / 215.17 sq. ft.32 m2 /344 sq. ft.

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Santa Cruz Island – Activities Map

Let us be your Central Headquarters for your Galapagos AdventureThe Finch Bay Eco Hotel is so centrally located that the Galapagos Marine Reserve starts within yards of the hotel.The Galapagos National Park (GNP), that comprises 97% of the land surface of the Archipelago is right next door.

It’s so easy to get here. We are close to main transportation routes and a key stopping/starting point for most day cruises and tour vessels.

EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES ADVENTURE ACTIVITIESRELAXING ACTIVITIES

Relaxation at the Pool

Beach at your Doorstep

Short Walks

Massages

Stargazing

Balcony and Hammock

Strolls in Puerto Ayora

Fine Dining

Kayaking

Surfing

HikingBiking

Air transportationSea transportation

Beach

Giant Tortoises in the Highlands of Santa Cruz

Tortuga Bay

Wildlife ObservationCharles Darwin Research Station

Las Grietas

Island Yacht ExplorationSnorkelling

El Garrapatero Beach

GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK

ISLAND HOPPING

BIG 15

SCUBA Diving Marine Iguana

Land Iguana

Santa Fe Iguana

Blue-Footed Booby

Nazca Booby

Galapagos Fur Seal

Galapagos Sea Lion

Frigatebirds: Greatand Magni�cent

Galapagos Hawk

American Flamingo

Galapagos Penguin

Puerto Villamil

Tortoise reserve

Twin cratersPuntudo

Guy Fawkes

South Plaza

Gordon

Punta CarrionLas Bachas

Cousins

Santa RosaCerro Mesa

Cascajo

Bellavista

Santa Cruz

Island

El Garrapatero beach

Las Grietas

Tortuga Bay

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Floreana Island

Champion Islet

Pacific Ocean

Chinese HatDaphne Minor

Daphne Major Beagle Rocks

Rabida Island

Itabaca Channel Baltra Island North Mosquera


Santa FeIsland

PinzonIsland

Isabela Island

Santiago Island Bartolome Island

Academy Bay

Tortuga Bay

Ecuador

Galapagos Islands

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South America

Isabela

Fernandina

Pinta

Marchena

Santiago

Genovesa

Santa Cruz

Española

San Cristobal

Santa Fe

Floreana

Galapagos Archipelago

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m.

13.12 ft. / 4

26.25 ft. / 8 m.

Ocean View Terraces

/ 344 sq ft

m

Room20.20 m 2

217.43 sq. ft

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16.56 ft. / 5.05 m.

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Fact SheetServices and facilities

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“The natural historyof these islandsis eminently curious, and welldeserves attention”

Charles Darwin, The Voyage of The Beagle.

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Galapagos AlbatrossBlue-Footed BoobyNazca BoobyRed-Footed BoobyFlightless CormorantAmerican FlamingoFrigatebirds: Greatand Magnificent

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Galapagos HawkLand IguanaMarine IguanaSanta Fe Land IguanaGalapagos PenguinGalapagos Sea LionGalapagos Fur SealGalapagos Giant Tortoise

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1. Galapagos Albatross

Island Exclusive Species: Found only on Española Island.The Galapagos or waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) is the only tropical albatross, and the largest bird in the Galapagos, with a wingspan of up to 250 cm (8.2 ft). Albatrosses have a spectacular mating ritual of bill fencing and beak circling and clacking. They can be seen only between April and December.

0º00’00’’

Present Likely tobe Seen

Española

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta Yacht Isabela II5D/4NCentral

5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

Santa Cruz II 5D/4NEastern

6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern

Finch Bay Package5D/4N

Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

Yacht Isabela II5D/4NCentral

5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta

Santa Cruz II5D/4NEastern

6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

2. Blue-footed Booby

Thanks to their expressive mating dance, blue-footed boobies (Sula nebouxii) are among visitors' favourite animals. During the dance, males display their amazing blue feet in up-and-down movements to attract females. The more turquoise they are, the more successful they will be with the ladies. Their biggest breeding colonies are on Española and North Seymour, but foraging birds are seen on all islands.

0º00’00’’


EspañolaFloreana

San CristóbalSanta Fe

South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

North Seymour

BartoloméSantiago

Rábida

Pinzón

Fernandina

Marchena

Pinta


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

3. Nazca Booby

The Nazca booby (Sula granti) is easily distinguishable from the other Galapagos booby species thanks to its snow-white plumage, offset with black wing and tail feathers and feet. The main colonies are in Genovesa, Española, and Floreana. Non-breeding birds are seen on cliffs along most islands.

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EspañolaFloreana

San Cristóbal

South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

North Seymour

Santiago

Fernandina

Genovesa

Pinta

Marchena

It's quite simple:The more iconic Galapagos Big15 animal

species you see on the Galapagos Islands, the more rewarding and memorable your

experience will be!

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1. Galapagos Albatross

Island Exclusive Species: Found only on Española Island.The Galapagos or waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) is the only tropical albatross, and the largest bird in the Galapagos, with a wingspan of up to 250 cm (8.2 ft). Albatrosses have a spectacular mating ritual of bill fencing and beak circling and clacking. They can be seen only between April and December.

0º00’00’’


Española

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

2. Blue-footed Booby

Thanks to their expressive mating dance, blue-footed boobies (Sula nebouxii) are among visitors' favourite animals. During the dance, males display their amazing blue feet in up-and-down movements to attract females. The more turquoise they are, the more successful they will be with the ladies. Their biggest breeding colonies are on Española and North Seymour, but foraging birds are seen on all islands.

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EspañolaFloreana


South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

North Seymour

BartoloméSantiago

Rábida

Pinzón

Fernandina

Marchena

Pinta


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

3. Nazca Booby

The Nazca booby (Sula granti) is easily distinguishable from the other Galapagos booby species thanks to its snow-white plumage, offset with black wing and tail feathers and feet. The main colonies are in Genovesa, Española, and Floreana. Non-breeding birds are seen on cliffs along most islands.

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EspañolaFloreana

San Cristóbal

South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

North Seymour

Santiago

Fernandina

Genovesa

Pinta

Marchena

It's quite simple:The more iconic Galapagos Big15 animal

species you see on the Galapagos Islands, the more rewarding and memorable your

experience will be!

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5. Flightless Cormorant

Limited Distribution Species: Found only on Fernandina and the west coast of Isabela.The flightless or Galapagos cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) is the world’s biggest and heaviest cormorant. It is also the only one that has lost its ability to fly. This has required particular adaptations: Uniquely, Galapagos cormorants have solid bones and no oil at all to spread along feathers that now look more like fur.


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

6. American Flamingo

A very small population of American flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) resides permanently in Galapagos, spread among a few islands that show suitable conditions, specifically offering their main food: brine shrimp. Flamingos have spectacular breeding rituals, and extraordinary adaptations that allow them to survive in extreme harsh conditions. They can stand up to 145 cm (57 in) tall.

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

4. Red-footed Booby

Limited Distribution Species.The booby with the largest population, the red-footed booby (Sula sula) is, ironically, the most rarely seen Galapagos booby because it feeds on the outskirts of the archipelago's waters, leading the birds to nest on outlying isles like Genovesa and San Cristobal, although they may be seen elsewhere. Its beak is light blue, turning to pink around the mouth, and its feet are characteristically red, while its plumage varies from white to brown.

0º00’00’’


Floreana

San Cristóbal

Genovesa


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

7. Frigatebirds (Great and Magnificent)

Unusually, two different species of frigatebirds coexist practically side-by-side in the Galapagos: the great (Fregata minor), and the magnificent (Fregata magnificens), the largest species of frigatebird. These marine birds exceed in flying skills, allowing them to steal food from other species.

0º00’00’’


Isabela

Fernandina

0º00’00’’


Floreana

San Cristóbal

Santa Cruz

Santiago

Isabela

0º00’00’’


EspañolaFloreana


South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

North Seymour

BartoloméSantiago

Rábida

Pinzón

Fernandina

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

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5. Flightless Cormorant

Limited Distribution Species: Found only on Fernandina and the west coast of Isabela.The flightless or Galapagos cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) is the world’s biggest and heaviest cormorant. It is also the only one that has lost its ability to fly. This has required particular adaptations: Uniquely, Galapagos cormorants have solid bones and no oil at all to spread along feathers that now look more like fur.


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

6. American Flamingo

A very small population of American flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) resides permanently in Galapagos, spread among a few islands that show suitable conditions, specifically offering their main food: brine shrimp. Flamingos have spectacular breeding rituals, and extraordinary adaptations that allow them to survive in extreme harsh conditions. They can stand up to 145 cm (57 in) tall.

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

4. Red-footed Booby

Limited Distribution Species.The booby with the largest population, the red-footed booby (Sula sula) is, ironically, the most rarely seen Galapagos booby because it feeds on the outskirts of the archipelago's waters, leading the birds to nest on outlying isles like Genovesa and San Cristobal, although they may be seen elsewhere. Its beak is light blue, turning to pink around the mouth, and its feet are characteristically red, while its plumage varies from white to brown.

0º00’00’’


Floreana

San Cristóbal

Genovesa


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

7. Frigatebirds (Great and Magnificent)

Unusually, two different species of frigatebirds coexist practically side-by-side in the Galapagos: the great (Fregata minor), and the magnificent (Fregata magnificens), the largest species of frigatebird. These marine birds exceed in flying skills, allowing them to steal food from other species.

0º00’00’’


Isabela

Fernandina

0º00’00’’


Floreana

San Cristóbal

Santa Cruz

Santiago

Isabela

0º00’00’’


EspañolaFloreana


South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

North Seymour

BartoloméSantiago

Rábida

Pinzón

Fernandina

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

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9. Land Iguana

Land iguanas play an important role as endemic resident herbivores as their largely vegetarian feeding habits are responsible for the dispersal of several plants. The Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) lives on several islands, making it the most widely distributed land iguana of the three terrestrial species of the Galapagos.


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

10. Marine Iguana

The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is one of the most amazing Galapagos species. For starters, marine iguanas are found on all Galapagos Islands, but nowhere else. They arrived as terrestrial iguanas, later evolving into marine animals and then spreading throughout the archipelago. They spend most of their life near the waterline thermo-regulating, and they feed at low tide.

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

8. Galapagos Hawk

The Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) is the largest endemic bird of prey and sits at the top of the terrestrial food chain. It can be seen on several islands, including Santa Fe, Española, Santiago, and Isabela, but it is absent in all areas with human population and on Genovesa, probably because of an absence of its key food: lava lizards.

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Española

Santa Fe

Pinta

Isabela

BartoloméSantiago

RábidaFernandina

Marchena


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

11. Santa Fe Land Iguana

Island Exclusive Species: Occurs only on Santa Fe Island.The Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus), with smaller dorsal spines than other land iguanas and a tapered snout, lives only on little Santa Fe. Its paler colour allows it to blend in with its surroundings, making it somewhat more difficult to observe than the other land iguanas.

0º00’00’’


South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

North SeymourFernandina

0º00’00’’


Santa Fe

0º00’00’’


EspañolaFloreana


South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

North Seymour

Bartolomé

Santiago

Rábida

Pinzón

Fernandina

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

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9. Land Iguana

Land iguanas play an important role as endemic resident herbivores as their largely vegetarian feeding habits are responsible for the dispersal of several plants. The Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) lives on several islands, making it the most widely distributed land iguana of the three terrestrial species of the Galapagos.


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

10. Marine Iguana

The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is one of the most amazing Galapagos species. For starters, marine iguanas are found on all Galapagos Islands, but nowhere else. They arrived as terrestrial iguanas, later evolving into marine animals and then spreading throughout the archipelago. They spend most of their life near the waterline thermo-regulating, and they feed at low tide.

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

8. Galapagos Hawk

The Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) is the largest endemic bird of prey and sits at the top of the terrestrial food chain. It can be seen on several islands, including Santa Fe, Española, Santiago, and Isabela, but it is absent in all areas with human population and on Genovesa, probably because of an absence of its key food: lava lizards.

0º00’00’’


Española

Santa Fe

Pinta

Isabela

BartoloméSantiago

RábidaFernandina

Marchena


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

11. Santa Fe Land Iguana

Island Exclusive Species: Occurs only on Santa Fe Island.The Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus), with smaller dorsal spines than other land iguanas and a tapered snout, lives only on little Santa Fe. Its paler colour allows it to blend in with its surroundings, making it somewhat more difficult to observe than the other land iguanas.

0º00’00’’


South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

North SeymourFernandina

0º00’00’’


Santa Fe

0º00’00’’


EspañolaFloreana


South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

North Seymour

Bartolomé

Santiago

Rábida

Pinzón

Fernandina

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

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13. Galapagos Sea Lion

Genetic research shows that the Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeckii) is a separate species from its ancestor, the California sea lion. In length, it is also much smaller, ranging from 150 to 250 cm (59 to 98 in). Males are signiificantly larger than females, weighing as much as 200 kg (440 lb) while females show an average weight of 75 kg (165 lb).


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

14. Galapagos Fur Seal

The Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is the smallest of all seals, with females weighing just around 30 kg (66 lb) and males around 80 kg (176 lb). Originally from the South Pacific, their breeding and foraging strategies differ radically from those of their northern cousins. They hold the record as the world´s smallest pinniped.

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

15. Galapagos Giant Tortoise

The Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living tortoise species. Weighing up to 250 kg (550 lb), they play an important biological role as their habitats' top grazer. In the wild, these gentle giants slowly barrel their way through the plant cover. The shape of their carapaces varies from island to island.


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

12. Galapagos Penguin

Galapagos penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) are in several ways unique among the world’s penguin species. They are the only ones that live on the equator, moult up to twice a year, and have no fixed breeding season. They are one of the smallest penguins, and the only ones with a permanent population in both hemispheres.

0º00’00’’


Floreana

South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

Bartolomé

Chinese Hat

Santiago

Fernandina

0º00’00’’


EspañolaFloreana


South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

BaltraNorth Seymour

BartoloméSantiago

Rábida

Pinzón

Fernandina

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

0º00’00’’


South Plaza

Isabela

North SeymourSantiago

RábidaFernandina

GenovesaMarchena

0º00’00’’


Española

San CristóbalIsabela

Santa Cruz

Santiago

Pinzón

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13. Galapagos Sea Lion

Genetic research shows that the Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeckii) is a separate species from its ancestor, the California sea lion. In length, it is also much smaller, ranging from 150 to 250 cm (59 to 98 in). Males are signiificantly larger than females, weighing as much as 200 kg (440 lb) while females show an average weight of 75 kg (165 lb).


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

14. Galapagos Fur Seal

The Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is the smallest of all seals, with females weighing just around 30 kg (66 lb) and males around 80 kg (176 lb). Originally from the South Pacific, their breeding and foraging strategies differ radically from those of their northern cousins. They hold the record as the world´s smallest pinniped.

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

15. Galapagos Giant Tortoise

The Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living tortoise species. Weighing up to 250 kg (550 lb), they play an important biological role as their habitats' top grazer. In the wild, these gentle giants slowly barrel their way through the plant cover. The shape of their carapaces varies from island to island.


5D/4NSouthern

7D/6NNorthern

4D/3NEastern

5D/4NNorthern

8D/7NWestern

Yacht La Pinta


6D/5NWestern

5D/4NNorthern


Mon-Fri4D/3N

Fri-Mon8D/7N

Mon-Mon

12. Galapagos Penguin

Galapagos penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) are in several ways unique among the world’s penguin species. They are the only ones that live on the equator, moult up to twice a year, and have no fixed breeding season. They are one of the smallest penguins, and the only ones with a permanent population in both hemispheres.

0º00’00’’


Floreana

South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

Bartolomé

Chinese Hat

Santiago

Fernandina

0º00’00’’


EspañolaFloreana


South Plaza

Isabela

Santa Cruz

BaltraNorth Seymour

BartoloméSantiago

Rábida

Pinzón

Fernandina

GenovesaMarchena

Pinta

0º00’00’’


South Plaza

Isabela

North SeymourSantiago

RábidaFernandina

GenovesaMarchena

0º00’00’’


Española

San CristóbalIsabela

Santa Cruz

Santiago

Pinzón

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Embark with us on a journey of discovery through Ecuador, a country with a privileged location straddling latitude 0° on the northwest coast of South America whose compact size belies the outrageous number of species residing on its lands: it is one of the world’s top 17 mega-diverse countries according to the The World Conservation Monitoring Centre (part of the United Nations Environment Programme). Follow the path of the sun on its daily passage across the Equator (after which the country is named) and its four worlds, each distinct, each inspiring in its own right.As the sun rises over the humid eastern jungles of the Amazon, explore the rainforest beneath gigantic trees, paddle dugout canoes up creeks and rivers, and meet the people of these forests,

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learning about their myths and rituals, ancient wisdom and everyday lives. When the sun reaches its zenith, one can understand why it was sacred to the earliest inhabitants of the Andean highlands. It illuminates every inch of the country: the snow-capped volcanoes and the green valleys, the cloud-shrouded forests and the gleaming facades of the churches of Quito, whose imposing colonial structures bear witness to the heritage left by the Spanish and to the native skill and artistry that created the paintings and sculptures of the Quito School of Art. The capital city was the first to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and today boasts the largest and least-altered historic centre in the Americas.The sun wends its way west, warming the magnificent tropical beaches of the country’s little explored Pacific Coast, before it sets over the fabled Galapagos Islands, a harsh, rugged land where species must adapt or perish: this is the archipelago that inspired Charles Darwin in 1835 and has continued to amaze every visitor since.

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Ecuador’s capital, Quito, makes a fascinating start to any voyage through Ecuador. Its Old Town is the largest and best-restored in the Americas, cupped between verdant mountains and volcanoes. Its historic centre is a treasure trove of art and culture but also of life, of authenticity, where you chance upon traditions long forgotten or skills newly-appreciated. It’s a city to explore with time, sure to awaken any traveller’s curiosity.

The city has seen its history played out in its plazas, most notably at San Francisco, the largest colonial religious centre in South America and an important regional marketplace. The Gangotena family acquired its mansion on the corner of the plaza in the 18th century. In 1914, after a fire destroyed the enitre house, they rebuilt it as the European-style Gangotena Palace, one of the

most stylish residences in the city.In 2012, the newly restored Casa Gangotena boutique hotel, featuring 31 exquisitely decorated rooms and spacious, elegant public areas, reopened its doors to the public, still with the intimacy of an exclusive family home, but with all the facilites and services today’s sophisticated world-travellers expects.

Eclectically appointed, the hotel invites its guests to relax, whether in the dining room, glassed-in patio, garden redolent with the perfume of native flowers, wood-panelled library, or else atop its panoramic third-floor terrace. And when you are ready to explore, the best of Quito’s wonders are right at your doorstep: there is so much to see that you will want to come back again.

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Top Features Casa Gangotena: • Prime location: In iconic Plaza San Francisco, the heart of Quito’s historic “Old Town”.• Curated activities: Learn about local traditions, architecture and culture with our people themselves.• Design that preserves and protects: Rebuilt in the 1920’s as an oasis of genteel living, and lovingly remodelled in 2014 with a neoclassical architectural style and modern comforts that remind us of luxury living in an elegant colonial home. • Personalized and intimate service: A staff/room ratio of 2.77:1 guarantees that guests receive special indulgences as part of their stay.• Les Clefs d’Or Concierge: The golden keys represent our

concierge’s commitment to do everything humanly, legally and morally possible to make your trip extra special.• Fine dining: Savour a gourmet sampling of Ecuadorian cuisine, based on the freshest local ingredients, an extensive wine selection and impeccable service.• One of Trip Advisor’s “25 Best Hotels in the World” for the Last 3 Years: Casa Gangotena is one of only four hotels repeatedly chosen for this select list by Trip Advisor’s readers.• Luxury travel headquarters: The perfect base for travel around the city or the country.• International affiliations: American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, Virtuoso, Signature• Hotels & Resorts, Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Bar Lounge

Luxury Plus Room

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Luxury Plus Room

31 Rooms:20 Luxury Rooms, all averaging 37 m2

King size bed 2 connecting Luxury Rooms can convert

onto 1 Suite

1 Luxury Plus Room: 30 m2

King-size bed Mansion’s original fresco mural Courtyard view

8 Plaza View Rooms, all averaging 34 m2

All facing San Francisco Plaza

1 Balcony Junior Suite: 30 m2

King-size-bed Open balcony Courtyard & Mountain views

1 Junior Suite: 48 m2

King-size bed Mansion’s original fresco mural

Courtyard view. Oversized room

Suites & Rooms• 32” flat-screen TV• Cable TV with over 90 national and international channels• International telephone IDD• Wi-Fi• Air conditioning and heating• In-room safety deposit box• All bathrooms have showers and bathtubs• Luxury bathroom amenities• Hairdryers

Room Features

• Dining Room• Bar• Terrace overlooking San Francisco Square exclusively for resident guests• 24-hour Room Service• 24-hour reception and concierge• Laundry Service• Patio and outdoor garden• Reading/briefings room• Internet Lounge• Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel• Emergency electricity generator• Fire prevention and precaution systems• Non-smoking hotel• Daily activities exclusively designed for guests

Services & Facilities

www.metropolitan-touring.com/CasaGangotena

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Mashpi Lodge shows you the other side of world-renowned Quito. A step away from the bustling city proper, but still within its Metropolitan District, lies another world, one of quiet walks through cloud- and rainforest paths dense with vegetation and still undiscovered fauna, a hot spot of biodiversity. Quito, a city of two hemispheres: culture and nature. Explore them both.

A profusion of plant species has adapted to this environment, creating an incredibly rich ecosystem of trees, vines, ferns, orchids and bromeliads, home to hundreds of bird species, possibly thousands of orchid species, tens of thousands of insect species, as well as monkeys, peccaries and even pumas. It’s a habitat still revealing its secrets to science, still mysterious, still magical.

Guests will explore this profusion of life from the ground to the canopy, walking along

its numerous trails, bathing in its forest pools, or gliding softly through the treetops. Activities include visiting the Life Centre with its butterflies and plants, climbing the eight-story observation tower, riding on the innovative sky bike, early morning bird watching, night walks, or simply sitting back to watch the clouds play hide-and-seek with the forest.

The sophisticated and strikingly-contemporary lodge is the ideal springboard for exploring the biodiverse world of its vast reserve. It combines levels of comfort, service, guiding and cuisine hitherto unheard of in a tropical forest environment anywhere in the world. Built with the latest techniques in sustainable building, it blends beautifully with its surroundings, creating a luxury cocoon amid the rain forest with the natural world just beyond, ideal for contemplation and relaxation.

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DragonflyThe smallest beings often teach the greatest lessons. And distance puts the world into perspective. The joys of exploring the micro beauty of the Mashpi reserve and its creatures from ground level take on another almost surreal meaning when we board the Dragonfly and float out over the seemingly infinite canopy. Just 40 minutes each direction with interim moments of relaxed observation designed to enhance our journey of discovery, a ride aboard the Dragonfly allows us to fully realize our place in the universe, the value of each and every species, and the importance of caring for this unique environment and our entire planet.

Golden tanager

View from the gondola

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DragonflyThe smallest beings often teach the greatest lessons. And distance puts the world into perspective. The joys of exploring the micro beauty of the Mashpi reserve and its creatures from ground level take on another almost surreal meaning when we board the Dragonfly and float out over the seemingly infinite canopy. Just 40 minutes each direction with interim moments of relaxed observation designed to enhance our journey of discovery, a ride aboard the Dragonfly allows us to fully realize our place in the universe, the value of each and every species, and the importance of caring for this unique environment and our entire planet.

Golden tanager

View from the gondola

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1000 m1035 m (3395 ft) (3280 ft)

Travel distance from the departure station to the arrival station:

Average travel time from the departure station to the arrival station:

Average travel time from the departure station to tower 4:

Number of towers (T1 – T6):

Ground level entry points:

Height above ground level:

Maximum number of passengers per gondola:

Technical specfications

Emergency systems:

2035 m (6677 ft)

40 minutes

20 minutes

6

Departure station, tower 4, arrival station

0-200 m (0 – 656 ft)

5

· Main engine: Siemmens de 40HP (Electric) · Backup engine: Siemmens de 40HP (Diesel)· Main and backup transmission systems

· Ropes (Departure and arrival station, towers 1 – 4)· Independent evacuation system (towers 5 & 6)

OrchidStation

CanopyStation

Cock-of-the-Rock Station

Technical information:

Structural and operational certification: College of Engineers of Pichincha

Elev: 820 m (2690 ft)

Elev: 1008 m (3307 ft)

T 1

T 2 T 3

T 5T 4 T 6

Departure

Arrival

Dragonfly

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1000 m1035 m (3395 ft) (3280 ft)

Travel distance from the departure station to the arrival station:

Average travel time from the departure station to the arrival station:

Average travel time from the departure station to tower 4:

Number of towers (T1 – T6):

Ground level entry points:

Height above ground level:

Maximum number of passengers per gondola:

Technical specfications

Emergency systems:

2035 m (6677 ft)

40 minutes

20 minutes

6

Departure station, tower 4, arrival station

0-200 m (0 – 656 ft)

5

· Main engine: Siemmens de 40HP (Electric) · Backup engine: Siemmens de 40HP (Diesel)· Main and backup transmission systems

· Ropes (Departure and arrival station, towers 1 – 4)· Independent evacuation system (towers 5 & 6)

OrchidStation

CanopyStation

Cock-of-the-Rock Station

Technical information:

Structural and operational certification: College of Engineers of Pichincha

Elev: 820 m (2690 ft)

Elev: 1008 m (3307 ft)

T 1

T 2 T 3

T 5T 4 T 6

Departure

Arrival

Dragonfly

Blue-gray tanager Three-toed sloth

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Top Features Mashpi Lodge: • Accessibility: Located inside the Metropolitan District of Quito. An easy and exciting trip. No flights, no boats required.• Rainforest experience, urban comfort: Luxury lodging, fine dining and top service combine with amazing 24/7 panoramic forest views.• Biodiversity hotspot: An extraordinary wealth of plant and animal species, many endemic, including hummingbirds and orchids.• Birdwatching heaven: Viewing opportunities for a staggering 400 species of birds.• Exploration and learning:- Expedition leader and top-trained naturalist guides for inspiring visits- Resident biologist- Waterfall and swimming holes

- Gentle or active day hikes- Nocturnal forest exploration- Life Centre butterfly farm and research station- Canopy pedaling on the “Sky Bike” - Observation tower• Space for contemplation and relaxation: Spa treatments, hot tub and outdoor panoramic lounge area.• A unique environment worth saving: Designed, built and operated with the goal of protecting this marvelous area for future generations.• Local community involvement: Tourism changes lives for the better. Staff is 80% local and organic food production from the local area supplies your table.• International affiliations: National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, Virtuoso, Signature Hotels & Resorts

Birdwatching

Sky Bike

Hikes and waterfalls

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• 22 rooms - 44 guests: 3 Yaku Suites: 37 m , king size beds 12 Wayra Twin:* 34 m , two full size beds 7 Wayra King:* 34 m , king size bed• Extra beds available for children• Suites: Bathtubs Rooms: Showers• Luxury bathroom amenities• Hair dryer• MP3 docking station• International telephone IDD• Air-conditioning and heating• In-room safety deposit box* 6 interconected rooms (3 Wayra Twin with 3 Wayra King)

• Sky Bike• Observation Tower• Life Centre with butterfly exhibition and gardens• Hummingbird lookout• Birdwatching and wildlife observation• Hikes and waterfalls • Night walks• Children’s activities

Suites & Rooms

• Transport to/from Quito, guiding, meals, soft drinks, internet, all activities and visits• Rubber boots, rain ponchos, insect repellent, reusable water flask, small drawstring bag and walking pole supplied

Included

Activities in the Reserve

• Dining room and bar• Wellness space with on-site masseuse• Hot tub• Terrace cafe-bar• Gift shop• Extensive collection of books and information on the natural world• Low-bandwidth throughout and Wi-Fi computer use• Emergency electricity generator• Fire prevention and precaution systems; water-sprinkler system• Closed circuit surveillance and security• Lounge with flat-screen TV• Cable TV with over 90 national and international channels• Electricity: 110V (60Hz) Type A & B plugs sockets• Laundry service

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Travelling to South America is like a rush of blood to the senses. Flavours burst forth from fresh fruit juices, the aromas of chocolate, coffee, cinnamon and wine... Encounters, flashes of recognition, language barriers bridged by a smile. Vistas to make your eyes ache, views to make your fingers tingle, winds that roar, monkeys that howl, sun that beats. It’s all here, across what Arthur Conan Doyle called “the grandest, richest, most wonderful bit of Earth upon this planet.”

Metropolitan Touring is a proudly regional company, with its own offices and operations in Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. We know our countries and we love our countries. We create inspiring journeys across South America for our guests, each one a story in the making.And the staff at our regional offices know just

what to recommend to make your journey that much more special!!Colombia:South America’s best-kept secretTravel to Colombia, a land of incredible beauty, excitement, charm and diversity just waiting to be discovered. As the fourth largest territory of the South American continent, it overflows with the diversity of its people, cultures, regions, flora and fauna. The palm-fringed beaches on the Caribbean Sea, the fe rtile green highlands of the Andes, the rugged yet tranquil Pacific Ocean coastline, and the silent rivers of the lush and tropical rainforest of Amazonia await you. Dance salsa in Cali, explore cosmopolitan Bogota and Medellin, or check out Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is something for everyone in Colombia.

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Peru:An Intense DiscoveryPeru is a land of mystery and constant discovery-and one of the 12 mega-diverse countries in the world. Outdoors lovers will find much to love about Peru: white capped mountains, dense rainforests, the deepest canyons and a number of pristine, well-kept national parks. Culture lovers will likewise find themselves right at home because of the well-known hospitality of its people and unique museums, historical sites, ancient ruins and fine restaurants that can be found all over the country. From the lost city of Machu Picchu to the enigmatic Nazca Lines, Peru offers travellers a bottomless wealth of possibilities!

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