GALAPAGOSTAILOR-MADEJOURNEYSFORTHEDISCERNINGTRAVELLER

Dear TravellerThe Galapagos is, without doubt, one of theworld's great natural phenomena and I amstill to come across anywhere else that offerssuch close encounters with wildlife.The fearlessness of the animals is welldocumented, but nothing prepares you foryour first experience of this, as sea lionsbound across your path, marine iguanas baskunmoved by your presence and birds appearto perform courtship dances on demand. It alltakes a bit of getting used to. Exploring thearchipelago with an expert naturalist guidewill open your eyes to how Darwinformulated his theories of species evolution,the ways in which the islands have beenshaped over the years and the modern daychallenges facing this unique ecosystem. There are many ways of discovering theGalapagos and the array of choices can seemquite daunting. Thankfully our specialists are well-versed in finding the right trip tomatch your own personal preferences, as wellas budget. Whether you are looking for asailing adventure, a land-based stay in acomfortable hotel with daytime explorationof the islands, hiking or diving trips oranything in between, they can plan anitinerary to suit you. Our Galapagos specialists have all travelledextensively around the islands and I believethis brochure reflects their deep knowledgeand passion for this amazing archipelago. I hope you find it inspiring.Craig BurkinshawManaging Director