Smithsonian Journeys 2017
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SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS / THE AMERICAS<br />
Announcing our<br />
new Galápagos<br />
cruise for families.<br />
See page 58.<br />
Elegant Nazca Boobies<br />
Wonders of the Galápagos Islands<br />
A Voyage Aboard the 90-guest Santa Cruz II<br />
CRUISE<br />
9 days from $4,995<br />
Includes $1,000 early booking savings<br />
Jan. 15–23, Feb. 12–20, 2018<br />
Port of Call/Overnight<br />
Ship<br />
Air<br />
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
Punta Vicente<br />
Punta Espinoza<br />
Fernandina<br />
Baltra<br />
Santa<br />
Cruz<br />
Puerto Ayora<br />
Isabela<br />
Post Champion Islet<br />
Office Bay<br />
Floreana Cormorant Point<br />
Quito<br />
ECUADOR<br />
Guayaquil<br />
The Galápagos Islands comprise a mysterious landscape of wonder,<br />
beauty, and the most unusual wildlife found anywhere on Earth.<br />
Wake up to new vistas each day—cruising to five of the Galápagos<br />
Islands, including rarely visited western islands. You’ll learn about this<br />
fascinating World Heritage site, made famous by Charles Darwin,<br />
from a highly qualified and diverse team of experts.<br />
Highlights Include<br />
Unique Wildlife: Watch the antics of Blue-footed Boobies and<br />
observe the beauty of Nazca Boobies, flamingos, and Frigate birds.<br />
Get up close to sea lions, seals, Sally Lightfoot crabs, iguana, penguins,<br />
and giant land tortoises in their native habitat.<br />
Featured Islands: Enjoy a day in an area that is rarely visited:<br />
the Western Galápagos Islands. Cruise through the Bolivar Channel,<br />
offering stunning views of the volcanic peaks of Isabela and Fernandina<br />
Islands. Your time at seahorse-shaped Isabela features snorkeling<br />
along the cliffs and searching the northern shores for wildlife. Then<br />
continue to the moon-like landscapes of Fernandina, which showcases<br />
one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in the archipelago. On<br />
Santa Cruz, learn about efforts to protect the rare giant tortoises at<br />
the Charles Darwin Research Station, plus enjoy the sparkling whitesand<br />
beaches. You’ll also call at Floreana, one of the first islands to be<br />
settled by whalers and buccaneers, as well as Baltra Island.<br />
Santa Cruz II: Sail for four nights aboard this newly refurbished ship,<br />
outfitted with a fleet of Zodiacs and snorkeling gear. This vessel is the<br />
ideal size for an expedition to the Galápagos—large enough to provide<br />
a choice of excursions but also offering an intimate experience. Find<br />
more details on our website.<br />
Quito: Spend three days in Quito, featuring a tour of the Old City,<br />
and take an excursion to the equatorial milestone marker.<br />
Space reserved for 26 <strong>Smithsonian</strong> <strong>Journeys</strong> guests.<br />
Nazca<br />
Santa<br />
Boobies<br />
Cruz II<br />
<strong>Smithsonian</strong> <strong>Journeys</strong> Experts<br />
Wayne Ranney (Jan.)–expert in natural and earth sciences.<br />
Brent Garry (Feb.)–geologist at NASA’s Goddard Space<br />
Flight Center.<br />
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BOOK YOUR TRIP / SMITHSONIANJOURNEYS.ORG / 877.338.8687
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