Special promotions for 2009 e .....Special promotion on the Galapagos Legend Special rates available on Classic and Premium Suites on the M/V Galapagos Explorer II for July through August
Kapawi Ecolodge in the Amazon region of Ecuador is offering special rates on departures in 2009
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Discover the extraordinary natural world of the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. Consult with the Galapagos cruise planner for a full description of your cruise including tour dates, prices, and other ship information.
You can also choose from a host of pre and post-cruise land tours on the Ecuadorian mainland and extension packages to Cusco and Machu Picchu, in Peru.
Board a train through the Andes to visit the magic of Machu Picchu! StanfordTravel.com is the premier vacation planning travel site for tour packages to Peru. Destinations included are: Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, Nazca, Cuzco, Pisac, Puno, Arequipa, and Lake Titicaca. In the Amazon, STS offers tours to Iquitos, and the Tambopata Reserve including Amazon river tours.
Other attractions and air arrangements are also available. Begin your custom vacation planning to the magic of Peru and South America!
WHAT'S NEW
In the Galapagos Islands, the air and sea temperatures are warming up and the warm (and wetter) season has begun in earnest in the Galapagos. Day are quite warm and due to get warmer, and there is an occasional drizzle. Air temperatures hover around in the mid-eighties, Fahrenheit, and cool down some at night. A water proof windbreaker is advisable for visitors this time of year.
As the air temperature rises, so does the water temperatures, which can also get into mid-seventies to low eighties (Fahrenheit) depending on the island. This is great snorkeling weather, though a light, short wetsuit is advisable to protect against the Equatorial sun.
In terms of wildlife, Espanola Island is crowded with Nazca and Blue Footed Boobies. The Waved Albatross are returning to Espanola Island to begin their courting rituals and Frigate Birds are courting on North Seymour and also on Genovesa Island in the north.
CRUISE SPECIALS - GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Some of the finest ships in the Galapagos Islands, offering three, four and seven night cruises are offering SPECIAL PROMOTIONS. In the months ahead, especially in the early months of 2009. The Evolution and the Yacht the Grace are offering free airfare to the Galapagos Islands and no Galapagos fuel surcharge for cruises that are booked before May 31st of 2009. This is a savings per person of over $600. The Galapagos Explorer II is offering discounts up to 20% on selected cruise dates in both February and March. Call us at our toll free number for information on these select cruises including dates.
"Galapagos Cruise Update: "I just wanted to send you a note to let you know how pleased we are with the services that you and your company provided for us. I found out about your company while surfing the internet, looking for a way of booking the boat MV Galapagos Legend.
The Galapagos cruise on the was fantastic. We had booked the 5 day, 4 night trip, and every minute was a wonderful adventure. The service was excellent, the excursions and guides were very informative, and all the transfers went very smoothly.
We were a little concerned about our transfer at Guayaquil from the port where the Royal Princess was docking. However, we had emailed a couple of days ahead of time to the Quito office, and they assured us that everything would be fine. And so it was. We were met promptly at the pier at 7:15 am as planned. We then had a wonderful tour of the new refurbished waterfront area of Guayaquil. We got lots of photos of a place that we had not expected to see!
They took us to the airport, and made sure that our tickets, etc were all arranged for us. It was marvelous and seamless! John and I really appreciated the care and courtesy of all the people involved with the Galapagos trip and flight to Quito.
I certainly would recommend your services to others, and if we want a tour operator to South America, I will be in touch. " The Chandler Family 2008
