Ecuador: The Galapagos Islands
Sea Kayaking & Hiking Journey by Day From a Small Catamaran in the Enchanted Galápagos Island
Trip Overview
- Easy Tropical Sea Kayaking, Easy Day Hikes, Snorkeling
- 3 Nights Hotels, 7 Nights on Catamaran
- 1 Day of Transport To and From Your Home
Imagine yourself sea kayaking in the Galápagos in the fresh ocean air, pulling your paddle out of the clear water, when suddenly a marine turtle comes up for air right next to you! Or imagine gliding into a solitary bay and finding a beach inhabited solely by sea lions, marine turtles or large, curious marine iguanas. Yes it’s true, we’ll feel alone in the famous Galápagos wilderness as we kayak by day and sail by night.
Explorers’ Corner thinks experiencing this natural wonder of the world from a kayak is the ultimate way to go. And now it’s finally possible thanks to our friends in the Galápagos who have secured kayaking permits for us again in 2009. Just you and only 7 other co-explorers will share this adventure. It’s a more intimate and unusual way to experience Galápagos.
We have the perfect sailing vessel for getting us to all the special hidden spots. Our elegant and famous catamaran, the Galápagos Vision was built by Philippe Jeantot, three-time “round-the-world sailing champion”. It has comfortable cabins, a great lounge, both inside and out, plus a friendly crew who will fix a full gourmet board every day.
Every day, we will explore a different island either on foot or by kayak, and in the late afternoons our catamaran will pick us up and deliver us to yet another spectacularly beautiful Galápagos habitat to explore, there are so many. Apart from kayaking there is a lot of swimming, beachcombing and snorkeling to be done.
Thumbnail image © Sandy Draus
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11 days
2009 Season Dates Dec. 12 - 22, 2008 Dec. 19 - 29, 2008 Dec. 26, 2008 - Jan. 5, 2009 Jan. 2 - 12 Jan. 9 - 19 Jan. 23 - Feb. 2 Jan. 30 - Feb. 9 Feb. 13 - 23 Feb. 20 - Mar. 2 Feb. 27 - Mar. 9 Mar. 6 - 16 Mar. 13 -23 Mar. 20 - 30 Mar. 27 - Apr. 6 Apr. 3 - 13 Apr. 10 - 20 Apr. 17 - 27 Apr. 24 - May 24 May 1 - 11 May 8 - 18 May 15 - 25 May 22 - Jun. 1 May 29 - Jun. 8 Jun. 5 - 15 Jun. 12 - 22 Jun. 19 - 29 Jul. 3 - 13 Jul. 10 - 20 Jul. 17 - 27 Aug. 7 - 17 Aug. 14 - 24
Dec. 11 - 21
Dec. 18 - 28
Dec. 25, 09 - Jan. 4, '10
2009 Fees Land Cost* Group size 7-8: $4,490 Group size 4-6: $4,990 Single Supplement: $100 Surcharge for all December 2009 departures: $100 per person
Internal Flights $420
Park Fee $100
*Price does not include international airfare or mandatory trip insurance. Prices are given in US Dollars.
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