THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

The enchanted Isles.- The ultimate destination of all travelers is the unique Galapagos Islands also know as "The Enchanted Isles". Located on the Equador line 1000 Kms off the Ecuadorian coastline, where the cold water currents of the Antarctic meet warm waters of the Pacific, these volcanic islands are entirely isolated with ecosystems of their own.

Millions of years of evolution have created some of nature´s most incredible creatures. In fact, one quarter of the marine life, two thirds of the resident birds, and the famous giiant Galapagos turtles are endemic to the archipelago. A mystical aura will surround you on an unforgetable shore walk where sea lions play llike puppies, Iguanas feed on sea vegetation underwater, penguins dart past in the shoreline waters, and an array of Tropic birds, Gulls and Boobies swoop and dive from the skies above.

Charles Darwin opened these gems to the world with his research of evolution. Today a variety of boats ranging from economic to luxury classes allow all types of travelers to enjoy the possibilities of walking thhrough a Frigatebird´s nestling grounds to snorkeling with sea lions and turtles - all with absolutely no fear of man!

(8 days/7 nights, Wednesday to Wednesday or Sarturday to Saturday)

(5 days/4 nights, Saturday to webnesday)

(4 days/3 nights, Wednesday to Saturday)

M/Y ISLAS PLAZAS. A 66 ft First Class motor-yatch with a capacity of 16 passengers in spacious air-conditioned double cabins (single supplement available) with private facilities. Yacht equipped with bar and sundeck. Intl. And local cuisine´s prepared by professional chef. Experienced crew members and local naturalist guides onboard.

(8 days/7 nights, Wednesday to Wednesday or Saturday to Saturday)

(5 days/4 nights, Saturday to Wednesday)

(4 days/3 nights, Wednesday to Saturday)

M/Y YOLITA: A 53 FT Economy class motor-yacht with a capacity of 12 passengers in comfortable double cabins (single supplement available) with sink and toilet. Showers are on shared basis. Yacht equipped with bar and sundeck. Intl. And local cuisine´s prepared by professional chef Experienced crew members and local naturalist guides onboard.

(8 days/7 nights, Wednesday to Wednesday or Sunday to Sunday)

(5 days/4 nights, Wednesday to Sunday)

(5 days/3 nights, Sunday to Wednesday)

M/B AMBASSADDOR I: A 280 ft Multi-Class cruise ship with a regular capacity of 160 passengers but to provide more passenger are carried. Cabins vary from Deluxe outside to Economy quadruple inside. All have private facilities. Ship Equipped with lounge area, gift shop, bar and sundeck with swimming pool. Intl. And local cuisine¨s prepared by professional chef. Experenced cew members and local naturalist guides onboard.

After transferring to your preferred motorized yacht an ecological experience of a llifetiem will commence! The normal daily schedule consists of a shore excursion right after breakfast, return aboard for lunch and perhaps a "siesta" before the afternoon shore excursion. During shore excursions you are ferried from the yacht to shore via small boats called Pangas or Zodiacs. Landings are either "dry" or "wet" you might have to wade ashore in shallow water. At all times you are accompanied by your naturalist quide. The terrain is often rough and passengers should be in reasonalbe physical condition. After dinner you naturalist guide will brief you on t the islands to be visited the following day.