Travel to the Galapagos Islands on this vacation cruise package, and experience the wonderous diversity.

The Galapagos Islands are a unique natural wonder that every traveler should visit at least once. There are many choices, but if you want a small group, luxury yacht and friendly expert guides, this cruise aboard the Integrity is an excellent choice. One of the newest ships in the Galapagos, she holds only 16 guests and specializes in intimate encounters with wildlife on land and in the water.

This 11-day itinerary takes you to the best islands and allows plenty of time to walk ashore and tour with naturalists, snorkel and swim. It includes a lot of activity, although you’re free to relax and do nothing if that’s what you prefer.

A trip exclusive: by starting in Galapagos with a stay at the Royal Palm Resort and visits to the Darwin Research Station and the Santa Cruz Highlands, we have an entire extra day to spend in the outer islands. That's why we can offer both Hood (Española) and Tower (Genovesa) in a one-week, small yacht cruise.

This small yacht is excellent for private trips of family and friends.

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Galapagos Islands Tour Itinerary in Brief

Day 1	Arrival in Quito, Ecuador
	Fly from your home city to Quito, Ecuador. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Hilton Colón Quito hotel with check-in to your Executive Floor accommodations.
Day 2	To the Galapagos--Santa Cruz
	Transfer to the airport for an early morning flight to Baltra, Galapagos. While our luggage is being collected, we enjoy refreshments in the air conditioned Royal Palm Resort's VIP airport lounge. We transfer to the Island of Santa Cruz were we travel with our naturalist in a spacious air conditioned vehicle up into the highland rain forest to the Royal Palm Resort where we'll spend the night. After a rest (or a dip in the pool) we enjoy lunch. Later, we explore the Santa Cruz Highlands to view endemic Galapagos plant species and visit lava tubes and sinkholes. We'll hike through tall grasses among the grazing tortoises and then have some leisure time before dinner. Afterwards, we retire for a good night's sleep in the very quiet Royal Palm Resort. B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Day 3	Santa Cruz, boarding your yacht
	We head down to the village of Puerto Ayora to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where we learn about conservation issues and the tortoise and iguana hatching and rearing programs. We'll even get to view some of the hatchlings. We may catch a glimpse of Lonesome George—the sole survivor of the Pinta tortoise subspecies. After an exploration of the village of Puerto Ayora, we lunch at a waterside restaurant overlooking Academy Bay. We board the luxurious 141 foot yacht Integrity mid- to late afternoon in Academy Bay. BLD
Days 4-9	On the Boat— Exploring Darwin’s Galapagos
	We live aboard the spacious Integrity for a week, spending as much time ashore as the Park rules permit. With our licensed Class III naturalist, we learn about the birds and animals, geology, marine life and oceanic systems of the Galapagos Islands. We swim and snorkel with tropical fish, sea lions and sometimes with penguins! The Integrity's current itinerary (set by the Galapagos Park) includes visits to one or more sites on the islands of Española (Hood), Floreana, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Bartolome, Tower, North Seymour and South Plazas. BLD
Day 10	Galapagos, Quito
	From our anchorage in the Baltra harbor, we say "adios" to the Integrity and its dedicated crew, and adjourn to the Baltra airport Royal Palm Resort's VIP lounge to await our mid-morning flight to the Ecuador mainland and Quito. On arrival, we transfer to the Hilton Colón Quito hotel for an overnight. You will have time to shop before our farewell dinner. BLD
Day 11	Quito—home or elsewhere
	Transfer to the airport with check-in to your homeward bound flight unless you are remaining for more adventures.

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Galapagos Islands Vacation Activities

We hike, swim, snorkel, and meander among birds and animals that have no fear of us - that return our curiosity as we enter their world.

A trip exclusive: by starting in Galapagos with a stay at the Royal Palm Resort and visits to the Darwin Research Station and the Santa Cruz Highlands, we have an entire extra day to spend in the outer islands. That's why we can offer both Hood (Espanola) and Tower (Genovesa ) in a one-week, small yacht cruise.

Orvis International Travel 178 Conservation Way Sunderland, Vermont 05250
800-547-4322/802-362-8790 fax: 802-362-8795 e-mail: OrvisTravel@orvis.com

The Galapagos Islands Cruise Ship

All cabins are located on the main deck and feature lower twin or king beds.

The Integrity is a 141-ft. luxury yacht customized to carry 16 adventurers in luxury. It’s very comfortable due to the large stabilizers and all systems, including engines, transmissions, electronics, water filtration and sterilization are new, as are the interior decoration and furnishings.

There are double cabins, an owner’s suite and one single cabin. Each cabin has large picture windows, individual climate control, satellite telephone, a stocked refrigerator, and an entertainment center with CD/DVD, VHS, and LCD monitor. Bathroom facilities are en suite with a shower, lavatory and toilet. In the second deck salon, you’ll find the bar and lounge seating.

Meals are served at tables of 4 to 6, not far from a galley designed for the Integrity's gourmet chefs. On the covered top deck, you'll find a spa, a bar, barbecue and comfortable chaise lounges where you can relax, enjoy a beverage or nap in the gentle breezes.

Standard cabins (#3-8)	Standard w/queen bed (#9)	Suite (Cabin #1)

Orvis International Travel 178 Conservation Way Sunderland, Vermont 05250
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Galapagos Islands Cruise Dates
Departures every Thursday, return ten days later on Sunday (the trip will be unavailable from September 6-29, 2010)

2010/2011 cost $5295
(pricing exceptions: all departures September 30 through December 9, 2010 $4895; December 16-26, 2010 and December 23, 2010 – January 2, 2011 $6095; April 14-24, 2011 and April 21-May1, 2011 $5695; December 15-25, 2011 and December 22, 2010-January 1, 2012 $6095)

*Prices do not include airfare or fuel surcharge
Land Single Supplement $450
Yacht Single Supplement TBD

Included:
Executive Floor accommodations at the Hilton Colón Quito in shared double accommodation on Day 1 and Day 10, all meals from breakfast on Day 2 through breakfast Day 11, an expert naturalist who leads you on shore visits and snorkeling (fins and masks included), all airport transfers, and beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

Not Included:
International and Galapagos flights, Galapagos Park entrance fee ($110), gratuities, alcoholic beverages (other than beer), airport departure taxes or other items of a personal nature.

Orvis International Travel 178 Conservation Way Sunderland, Vermont 05250
800-547-4322/802-362-8790 fax: 802-362-8795 e-mail: OrvisTravel@orvis.com