Cruising the
Galapagos Islands
7-Night Cruise on Isabela II
Guayaquil " Darwin Research Station " Equator Crossing
Embark on a fascinating expeditionary
1. Arrive Guayaquil
cruise aboard the Isabela II through the
Tour departs: Guayaquil Airport one hour
after the arrival of our selected flight(s). As
Galapagos Islands to discover birds and
most flights arrive late in the evening, you
marine life found nowhere else in the
will be met upon arrival and transferred to
world; on-board naturalists lead daily
your hotel for a good night s rest.
shore excursions for in-depth discoveries
2. Fly to Baltra / Isabela II
of the unique flora and fauna found here.
Fly to Baltra Island, the embarkation point
This exclusive Tauck cruise, limited to
for your Galapagos Island cruise aboard
just 40 guests, will be long remembered!
Isabela II. Your shipboard home for the next
seven nights is ideally suited for exploration of
this amazing island archipelago, the remote
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breeding grounds for some of the world s
most unique wildlife. All shore landings will
Cruise with On-Board Naturalists
be made by panga, zodiac-style rafts, on sandy
Learn about the ornithology, geology and
or rocky beaches, often requiring you to wade
unique wildlife of the Galapagos from
ashore in shallow water. Enjoy an introductory
certified naturalists who provide expert
briefing before setting sail for North Seymour
insights on daily shore excursions.
Island for your first hike ashore; see colonies
of blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, sea lions
Charles Darwin Research Center
and marine iguanas. Join us for the Captain s yourself postal service set up by 18th-century
Discover a treasure trove of natural history
welcome reception and dinner. Meals BLD whalers. Discover an olivine beach, pintail ducks,
at the Charles Darwin Research Center,
flamingos and the Devil s Crown. Meals BLD
3. Espańola (Hood) Island
dedicated to marine and terrestrial
Visit Hood Island today, home to the only 5. Santa Cruz Island
conservation within the Galapagos.
Galapagos colony of waved albatross. Get Visit the Charles Darwin Research Center,
your feet wet on an excursion to Gardner Bay home to the islands famous giant tortoises.
Explore Fernandina Island
where you can stroll along the white coral Stroll down the main street of Puerto Ayora,
View one of the world s oldest volcanoes
beach, go snorkeling or ride a glass-bottom see the prickly-pear cactus forest, Scalesia
while crossing the Equator at Fernandina,
boat around the area s islets. Take a walk on forest and the twin pit craters. Meals BLD
home to hundreds of marine iguanas,
the lava terrain of Punta Suarez, viewing
6. Genovesa (Tower) Island
penguins and flightless cormorants.
unique sea-bird colonies, marine iguanas and
View diverse bird-life during a visit to
the island s famous blowhole. Meals BLD
Genovesa; nicknamed  Bird Island, this
island is home to many unique bird species
4. Floreana Island
including red-footed boobies, Darwin s
Explore the fascinating history of the island
famous finches and frigatebirds. Meals BLD
including Post Office Bay, featuring a  do-it-
...and cruise through nature s paradise.
Explore scenic Bartolomé Island... & discover endemic wildlife& ...and cruise through nature s paradise.
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NEW
FOR 2006!
10 Days from $4,290 plus airfare
(9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 8 Dinners)
Begins Guayaquil
Feb 6, 13, 20 Jul 10, 17 Sep 11, 18
Go to www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute
space availability.
Cruise Price Per Person
Category C (Limited)
Cabin Deck, double bed (120 sq. ft.)
Double $4290 Single $7475 Triple N/A
Category B
Cabin Deck, twin or double bed (142 sq. ft.)
Double $4390 Single $7675 Triple N/A
Category A (Owner s Cabin)
Main Deck, double bed (166 sq. ft.)
Double $4590 Single $8075 Triple N/A
On-tour airfare per person from $295
There are two on-tour flights required for this
journey that must be purchased through
Tauck; see  On-Tour Air on page 30.
International airfare is additional. Tauck
can book your international air for travel
originating in the United States, subject to
availability; inquire upon booking for special
airfares that may be available.
See page 23 for Isabela II deck plans
Climb aboard pangas for daily excursions to remote Galapagos Islands
Climb aboard pangas for daily excursions to remote Galapagos Islands
and ship specifications.
Cruise Price includes everything outlined
on page 30; Galapagos Nat l Park entrance
7. Fernandina & Isabela Islands
and Galapagos penguins. Look for whales
fee ($100); private Tauck shore excursions
with naturalist guides; wine with dinner on
Explore the lava landscape of Fernandina,
and dolphins as you cruise Bolivar Channel,
Isabela II; and gratuities to ship staff.
boasting more marine iguanas than any other
and find marine skeletons, giant tortoises and
Departure tax is not included.
island; see flightless cormorants, sea lions
land iguanas as you walk on an uplifted ocean
Note: This is quite an active journey that includes
floor at Urbina Bay on Isabela. Meals BLD
a fair amount of walking, often on uneven terrain,
Galapagos
zodiac-style rafts are used for all shore excursions.
Islands
8. Santiago & Bartolomé Islands
Baltra
Ecuador Observe marine iguanas, fur sea lions, Fine Hotels / Great Locations
pelicans and blue Sally Lightfoot crabs
Night 1 Hilton Cólon Guayaquil
Guayaquil
Paci f i c on the black lava flows of James
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Ocean
Island, before exploring nearby
Night 2-8 Aboard Isabela II
Bartolomé Island, frequented by
Cruising the Galapagos
Galapagos penguins. Hike up to
Night 9 Hilton Cólon Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador
the summit for dramatic views
of the surrounding seascapes,
Tauck Bridges offers a Galapagos tour for
families of all ages! Departures: Feb 18;
before taking a panga ride,
Mar 11, 18; Apr 8, 15; Jun 10, 17; Jul 1, 8,
glass-bottom boat excursion
22, 29; Aug 12, 19; Dec 23, 30. Call Tauck
or snorkeling adventure
Bridges at 866-636-6500 or visit Tauck s
around colossal Pinnacle website at www.tauckbridges.com.
Rock. Meals BLD
9. Fly to Guayaquil
10. Journey Home
Disembark the ship and fly
Tour ends: Guayaquil International Airport
to Guayaquil. Spend the
2 1/2 hours before the departure of our
afternoon at leisure before
selected flight(s). Persons departing at
joining us for a farewell
other times can take the hotel shuttle to the
dinner. Meals BD
airport. Meals B
Call your travel agent or Tauck World Discovery at 800-468-2825 www.tauck.com 25