Sea Kayaking in Baja and the Sea of Cortez

Galapagos Island Sea Kayak, Snorkeling & Hiking Adventure

Includes 11 days / 4 nights camping, 6 nights hotel

* Other dates by request for small groups, please inquire. Please call us if one of these dates does not fit your schedule as we may be adding other dates.

This Galapagos adventure trip is the first of its kind offered in this tropical archipelago, allowing you to see the wonderful wildlife of these islands "up close and personal" from behind a paddle vs onboard a cruise, providing you a more intimate journey in the enchanting Galapagos Islands.

Travel the Galapagos Islands with sea kayak paddle in hand. Like other travelers, you'll marveled at these islands with their oceanic geologic origins, rich sea life, diverse wildlife and intriguing natural history - all of which are unique on this planet. Our Galápagos Island Sea Kayak, Snorkeling and Hiking Adventure allows you to discover them under your own power. We leave the crowds of visitors and the well-worn paths behind to enjoy the peace of walking and paddling our way through this island paradise.

Few places on earth allow for such intimate contact with a dazzling array of wildlife as the Galapagos islands. Words cannot describe the intense wonder of exploring these oceanic islands where the birds and animals have little or no fear of humans. On this superlative adventure you'll swim with sea lions, get within a few feet of blue footed boobies, marine iquanas and the giant Galapagos tortoises. You'll watch pelicans and boobies dive for fish, snorkel in transparent water rich with fishes and, if you desire, swim with sharks.

The Galápagos Islands have been a national park of Ecuador since 1959 and organized tourism here began in the 1960s, the islands remain a far-flung destination and a visit to them is but a dream for most. Because of their famed natural history and remarkable creatures, these remote islands are revered the world over. In the effort to preserve and protect the Galapagos, access to the islands is restricted and regulated. Most tours to the Galapagos are cruise based aboard yachts carrying from ten to 100 people. This unique journey, the only one of its kind, allows our small groups to visit sites that are not on the main routes in the most environmentally-friendly manner imaginable - under your own power. We walk and sea-kayak where other, more intrusive modes of travel would not take us, and our reward is not only what we see but the pleasure of getting there. Ours is also the only adventure that gives you the opportunity to camp on island beaches, as well as on the rim of a recently active volcano.

Our sturdy, speedy, and stable expedition sea kayaks are for one or two paddlers and are specifically equipped for the conditions we encounter. All kayaking portions of the trip are supported by a panga, or small launch, to ensure everyone's comfort and safety. Although participants should have some paddling experience, we begin with practice and safety instruction. Our camping sites are approved, and we adhere to leave-no-trace ethics in all our excursions.

Our itinerary takes us to five islands that include a wealth of wildlife and ecosystems. Every journey is more than its destination, and we are thrilled to offer an experience in the Galapagos for those intrepid and indefatigable souls who come along with us.

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PRICES

** Rates quoted are per person, based on sharing double accommodations. Subject to change.

**Single Supplement $140. All prices based on cost per person sharing double room. For the Quito hotel nights, we will match single travelers with a same-sex roommate if one is available. If none is available, or you prefer a single room at the hotels, then you must pay a single supplement fee for the three night's hotel in Quito. On Isabela Island, because the hotel is quite small, we will match you with a same-sex roommate (or roommates) unless none is available. If none is available, there is no extra charge for single accommodations on these nights.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Professional Kayak Guide and Galapagos Naturalist Guide
• Double Accommodation in hotels or tents
• Meals as per itinerary above
• Panga (support skiff) transportation
• Kayak equipment including fiberglass kayaks, paddles, pfds (lifevests)
• All camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, self-inflating sleeping pads, kitchen gear, etc.
• Airport transfers if arriving/departing per itinerary.
• Visits as noted
• Gratuities for carriers and porters

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:

• Internal flight (Quito-Galapagos-Quito) $392.00 - subject to change.
• Internal flight (Baltra-Isabela-Baltra) $180 - subject to change.
• Roundtrip International flight to Quito
• Galapagos Entrance fee. $100 - subject to change.
• Gratuities for guides and staff
• International Airport Tax ($32 as of 3/06)
• Alcoholic beverages (you're welcome to bring wine, beer, etc. for meals on the camping nights.)
• Insurance of any type
• Personal Expenses
• Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary.

"Unlike yacht-based trips that may offer some kayaking, this Galapagos excursion is all about melding into the sea and letting the landscape slide by under blue-footed-booby skies. Come evening, paddlers run the kayaks into the sand, pitch tents on the beach and wait for birds to scream in the dawn. The combination is spectacular. Not only do paddlers have the thrill of being among the first tourists to camp in these locations, but along the way, they also nuzzle bow to beak with so much kooky wildlife that stumbling upon sea turtles in the act becomes, well, normal."
-- Excerpted from the New York Times

HOW TO SIGN UP

Just call our office and we'll send you a trip application form. Early reservations are recommended as space is limited to 12 persons per departure. While it may be possible to join a trip on short notice, we recommend that you sign up at least four to six months in advance.

To reserve your place, please call our office for a trip application. Once completed, mail this along with a deposit of $500 per person. For immediate confirmation phone us at 1-800-616-1943 and charge the deposit to your Visa, Mastercard or Discover card. The balance of the land cost must be paid by check. A second payment of $500 per person is due 120 days prior to departure and final payment is due 90 prior to departure.

Upon receipt of your reservation, we will send you complete information about what to bring, a suggested reading list, and other pre trip information. Private Charters for groups of eight-twelve with same or alternative itineraries are available.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

US and Canadian citizens need only a valid passport, which should be valid for at least 90 days after arrival.

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