Galapagos - In Darwin's Wake with Durrell
Monday 15th to Saturday 27th September 2008
Only one female share berth left
From £5185 per person from the UK
One of the finest sailing yachts in the islands
Escorted and hosted by Quentin Bloxam
Explores both the Galapagos islands and the Andes
Exclusive charter of Durrell Wildlife Coservation Trust
Join this exclusive small boat charter, escorted by world renowned conservationist and Director of the Durrell Foundation, Quentin Bloxam, and enjoy the Galapagos isles and Cloudforests of the Ecuadorian Mainland.
Starting with a guided tour of the city of Quito the tour moves into the western cloudforests of the Andes, with its extraordinarily biodiverse habitat. Mindo Reserve is one of the world’s greatest birding forests, with Choco Toucan’s, 24 hummingbird species, Golden headed Quetzal and the famous Cock of the Rock.
Next transfer by plane to the Galapagos Islands, where you board the stunning and very comfortable Alta Sailing boat, which sleeps a total of 16 passengers, and with your expert naturalists, this will be your platform to explore many of these stunning and unique islands and their flora and fauna, over the next 8 day cruise.
Finally fly home via Quito to end your extraordinary wildlife holiday, with teh added benefit of knowing that your trip supports one of the finest wildlife conservation agencies in the world.
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Price
£5,185 per person based on a twin cabin.
Single room/berth supplement
If you wish to have a guaranteed single room on the mainland the single supplement is £200. We cannot guarantee a single berth on board the boat cruise.
Flight Upgrade
Optional upgrade from Economy to Business Class Plus with Iberia Airlines flight, approximately £1,800 per person.
Should you wish to book this trip we require a 20% deposit of the quoted price.
Includes
The price includes return flight from UK, internal flights, local transport and excursions as detailed, airport-hotel private transfers return, accommodation (twin/double with private facilities where available) and board as described.
Excludes
Entrance charges to sites, parks and museums, extra local excursions and guided tours, international and domestic airport taxes. Travel insurance, visas, and items of a personal nature, such as laundry, drinks, etc
This Trip Supports..
Durrell
This cruise and tour contributes up to £4800 to Durrell. It also includes a year’s membership to Durrell. (Formerly the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.)
Durrell’s mission is saving species from extinction. As an international conservation organisation, Durrell is committed to preserving the future of endangered species. An incredibly important part of this work is raising awareness and educating the next generation around the world on the importance of conservation, wildlife awareness and the environment.
Field Expertise
Quentin Bloxam
Quentin Bloxam, Director of Conservation Management at Durrell, has been at the forefront of several innovative captive breeding schemes devised to ensure the future survival of a number of critically endangered species on the island.
Quentin worked with Gerald Durrell in Madagascar and his many trips to the islands have imbued him with a comprehensive knowledge of the mammals, insects, birds and, his specialist area, herpetology. This breadth of knowledge, combined with his gentle humour, will ensure that you gain a true insight into the island’s culture and wildlife.
This is the first charter that Durrell have done to the Galpaagos Islands. However, we have though been running private charters and bespoke cruises to the islands for over 10 years, so do call us if you would like client feedback.