Simply GalapagosTake a cruise around the Galapagos islands,enjoying two nights in Quito beforehand. Ideal for those who are short on time, this trip focuseson a week-long cruise in the Galapagos. Each boatitinerary is different so the islands shown may veryaccording to the vessel that you choose.Day 1Fly from the UK to Quito.Day 2Enjoy a tour of colonial Quito.Day 3Fly to the Galapagos and board your vessel for a seven night voyage. Afternoon visit to NorthSeymour island.Day 4Full day on Santa Cruz island,exploring the highlands and visitingthe Charles Darwin Research Station.Sail overnight to Española island.Day 5Visit Punta Suárez and Gardner Bayon Española island. Sail overnight toFloreana island.Day 6Visit Punta Cormorant and PostOffice Bay on Floreana island. Sailovernight to Isabela island.Day 7Visit Punta Moreno on Isabela island.Day 8Visit Urbina Bay on Isabela island andPunta Espinosa on Fernandina island.Sail overnight to Santiago island.Day 9Visit Puerto Egas and then travel toPinnacle Rock on Bartolomé. Sailovernight to Santa Cruz island.Day 10Morning visit to Black Turtle covebefore flying back to Guayaquil, onthe Ecuadorian mainland, connectingwith your flight home.Day 11Arrive in the UK.Stay longerSpend extra time in the Galapagos at the end ofyour cruise with a few nights in a hotel in PuertoAyora, where you can relax, enjoy additionalwildlife excursions, snorkel and scuba dive. When to go??The best time to travel.?A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.?Travel is not recommended.The Galapagos can be visited all year round, but if you are considering extending your tripelsewhere the weather conditions on the Southor Central American mainland will often have thegreatest influence on your decision of when totravel. There are a myriad of micro-climates totake into account when visiting Latin America, butas a general rule the following applies. To benefit from the dry seasons, consider visiting Peru andmainland Ecuador from May to October andColombia and Central American countries fromNovember to April. Venezuela is a year-rounddestination, although the months of June to October are preferable if you are thinking ofincluding the Angel Falls, as this is when waterlevels are at their highest.There are variances within these countries,however, and our specialists are best placed toadvise on the best time to travel for yourparticular trip.Time difference:GMT-6 hoursFlight time from UK:15 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to Galapagos on our website,alternatively please call our specialists to discussyour plans.28JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec????????????????Tailoring your tripThe itineraries shown here are designed to giveyou a flavour of what is possible, and are routesthat work particularly well. We can use these as abasis to plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our Galapagos specialists tostart planning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 635Exploring the GalapagosGalapagos cruises can vary in length from fourdays to two weeks, with the most common beingweek long itineraries. However, for nature loversthe two week trips are a real treat. At the time ofgoing to press the boat itineraries were all underreview so your specialist will be best placed tooffer you advice on your options. Island hoppingtrips are likely to follow the same patterns as theboats, but hotel stays can be as short or as longas you wish.Punta MorenoPuerto EgasBartoloméSanta CruzBaltraPuerto AyoraUrbina BayPost Office BayPuntaCormorantGardnerBayPuntaSuárezFrom QuitoTo GuayaquilMarine iguanaSea lion pupPunta Espinosa

Suggested itinerarieswww.audleytravel.com/galapagos ?01993 838 635 ?Suggested itineraries29Galapagos AshoreThis itinerary is ideal for those who do not like theidea of having to sleep on a cruise boat but wishto see some of the islands visited by the vessels.Daily excursions allow you to explore some of thebest nearby visitor sites.Day 1Fly from the UK to Quito. Day 2Tour of colonial QuitoDay 3Fly to Baltra in the Galapagos. Travelacross the highlands of Santa Cruzisland to observe giant tortoises intheir natural habitat before arriving atyour hotel for seven nights.Day 4Enjoy a morning trip to NorthSeymour island. Day 5Take a day trip to the Plazas islands.Day 6Free day in your hotel for optionalactivities such as snorkelling, mountainbiking or scuba diving.Day 7Morning excursion to Santa Fé island.Day 8Take a guided walk to Tortuga Bay, a stunning stretch of white sandbeach, close to Puerto Ayora onSanta Cruz island.Day 9Enjoy a full day trip to Bartoloméisland to visit the famous PinnacleRock. Spend the afternoon swimmingand snorkelling in the bay beneaththis iconic landmark.Day 10Visit the Charles Darwin ResearchStation before heading to Baltraairport to fly to Guayaquil, on theEcuadorian mainland, connecting inwith your flight home.Day 11Arrive in the UK.Stay longerSpend extra time in the Galapagos at the end ofyour hotel package by travelling over to Isabelaisland and spending a few nights in a simple lodgein Puerto Villamil. Here enjoy walking andsnorkelling excursions. Alternatively, combine withtime on the mainland with one of the suggesteditineraries on page 30. Galapagos Island HoppingThis itinerary offers land based adventure for those who want to visit some of the outer islandsin the archipelago but do not want to sleep on acruise boat.Day 1Fly from the UK to Quito. Day 2Free day in Quito or optional city tour.Day 3Fly to Baltra in the Galapagos.Afternoon guided walk to TortugaBay, close to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz island.Day 4Travel into the highlands of SantaCruz and visit the volcanic cratersand lava tunnels. In the afternoontake a speedboat transfer to Floreana island.Day 5Visit the beautiful beaches and bayson Floreana island as well as a trip tothe local town to learn about thehuman history of the Galapagos.Day 6Enjoy a trip to the highlands ofFloreana island, home to uniquebirdlife and historical humanmonuments. Afternoon speedboattransfer to Isabela island.Day 7Snorkel and swim with some of themost remarkable marine life in theGalapagos before an afternoonexcursion to the Isabela highlands.Day 8Travel up to the crater of SierraNegra volcano with fantastic viewsacross the archipelago. Look for gianttortoises and an array of birdlife.Day 9Search for marine iguanas, penguinsand flightless cormorants whilstwalking along a stunning white sandbeach. Afternoon transfer to SantaCruz island and tour of CharlesDarwin Research Station.Day 10Fly to Guayaquil, on the Ecuadorianmainland, connecting with your flight home.Day 11Arrive in the UK.Paths Less TravelledWalking tours can be undertaken on the mainislands of Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal and Isabela. It is the latter island that draws the keenest ofhikers due to its long sandy beaches and windytrails into the volcanic highlands. Day 1Fly from the UK to Quito. Day 2Private colonial tour of Quito.Day 3Fly to Baltra in the Galapagos. Travelacross the highlands of Santa Cruzisland to observe giant tortoises intheir natural habitat.Day 4Take a full day trip to Santa Fé islandto snorkel and hike.Day 5Enjoy a full day trip to Bartolomé tosnorkel and hike the volcano.Day 6Take a short flight from Baltra toIsabela island over spectacular marinescenery. On arrival walk to thetortoise breeding station.Day 7Hike into the heart of Isabela islandto the spectacular crater of the SierraNegra volcano. See the geologicalprocesses that have formed theislands, admire stunning views ofnearby islands and look for gianttortoise in the wild.Day 8Take a short boat ride to Shark Alleyto see sharks, sea lions, turtles, raysand penguins. Afternoon snorkellingat a local bay.Day 9Morning hike through mangroves to see iguanas and historic sites ofthe island.Day 10Fly to Guayaquil (via Baltra), on theEcuadorian mainland, connecting withyour flight home.Day 11Arrive in the UK.Stay longerThe Isabela island component can be undertakenon its own or as an extension to a Galapagoscruise or we can tailor-make walking tours to your requirements. BaltraBartoloméNorth SeymourPuerto AyoraSanta FeSantiagoSanta CruzDay TripsBaltraFrom QuitoPuerto VillamilSierra NegraVolcanoFrom QuitoTo GuayaquilSanta CruzTo GuayaquilPlazasBaltraFrom QuitoPuertoVillamilSierra NegraVolcanoPuerto AyoraPuerto VelascoIbarraSanta CruzFloreanaIsabelaCharles DarwinResearch StationTo GuayaquilBartoloméSanta FePuerto AyoraDay TripsIsabelaShark Alley