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Private Journeys - Junior Suite Cabins
All the Major Galapagos Islands
Wildlife Includes Boobies, Sea Lions, Tortoises and Iguanas
Three million years of isolation allowed wildlife and flora to develop on the Galapagos Islands that exist nowhere else on earth. The Galapagos provide an amazing opportunity to study wildlife at very close quarters as the animals have almost no fear of humans. The surrounding marine life is also wonderfully diverse and there is something to see at all times of the year.
M/V GALAPAGOS LEGEND
The Galapagos Legend accommodates 110 passengers and 55 crew and is renowned for its spaciousness and excellent standards of service. The Junior Suite is situated on the Earth Deck with spacious cabins with picture windows and easy access. All cabins feature a TV and 24 hour room service. Other facilities aboard the ship include a dining room, pool, lounge, library and observation decks.
CRUISING ABOARD GALAPAGOS LEGEND
The Legend has daily excursions and evening lectures. The islands are visited in groups of 15 or less, at a leisurely pace, and there is plenty of time to enjoy snorkelling and to relax on board.
There is a 4 night cruise departing on Thursday and a 3 night cruise departing on Monday.
Day 1 to Quito: Fly to Quito, via Miami, with British Airways/American Airlines or via Madrid with Iberia. Transfer to the Swissotel or similar for 2 nights. (No meals)
Day 2 Quito: Morning Quito city tour, including the Equatorial Line Monument. (Breakfast)
Day 3 To the Galapagos Islands: Fly to Baltra and board the Legend for 7 nights. Afternoon visit to 'Chinese Hat' where flamingos and sea lions can be seen. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 Santa Cruz and Floreana Islands: Morning visit to Dragon Hill to see land iguana, Darwin's finches, sea turtle and ray. Afternoon visit to Cormorant Point for snorkelling. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 Espanola and San Cristobal Islands: Espanola is a birders' paradise with masked and blue footed boobies and the world's largest colony of waved albatross. Afternoon visit to the San Cristobal breeding centre. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 North Seymour and Bartolome Islands: Morning tour to North Seymour, home to magnificent frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and a cactus forest. Afternoon at Bartolome, which offers penguin, great views of Pinnacle Rock and snorkelling opportunities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 Isabela and Fernandina Islands: Morning visit to Urbina Bay where giant tortoise and flightless cormorant may be seen. Afternoon visit to Espinosa Point, with a variety of wildlife and unusual lava fields. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 Santiago Island: Full day at Santiago with its colonies of fur seal and great snorkelling opportunities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 Santa Cruz Island: Morning visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station. Afternoon tour of the Santa Cruz highlands to look for the wild giant tortoise. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 To Quito: Morning visit to Bachas beach with nesting sites for sea turtles, heron and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Afternoon flight to Quito and overnight at the Swissotel. (Breakfast)
Day 11 To London: Fly to London via Miami with British Airways/American Airlines or via Madrid with Iberia. (Breakfast)
Day 12 London:
Arrive London. (No meals)
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