GALAPAGOS ISLANDS EXTENSION TOURS
Extension Tours from San Jorge Eco-Lodge

ENJOY FIRST-CLASS ADVENTURE TOURS WITH THE EXPERTS

Marine Iguanas feed underwater and sneeze out excess salt, which dries to a white powder on their heads. photo by John Woram, © 2001

The Sally Lightfoot Crab is a fast mover that will even skitter over people who sit still. photo by John Woram, © 2001

• Your travel dates
  
• Preference of nights for your cruise, 3, 4, or 7 nights
  
• The Number of people in your group
  
• If you will be travelling with children, please indicate the number of children and their ages
• Yacht category - Please specify your preference of Economy or First-Class accommodations

We also furnish the airfare from Quito airport to The Galapagos Islands including airport transfers from San Jorge Eco-Lodge.

Sample Itinerary:
Day 1 – PM transfer from Quito Airport and overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito
Day 2 – Choose from one tour today: Old Colonial Quito City Tour, Horseback Riding, or Medicinal Plants & Sacred Waterfalls; overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito (B,L,D)
Day 3 – AM transfer to Quito Airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands (airfare included) (B)
Day 3 – 7 – Galapagos Island Cruise, 4 Nights/5 Days
Day 7 – Return flight to Quito Airport; transfer to San Jorge, overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito (D)
Day 8 – Hiking Nature Tour at San Jorge de Tandayapa Hummingbird Reserve, visit Middle of the World, overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Milpe (Cloud Forest) (B,L,D)
Day 9 – Hiking Nature Tour with swimming at San Jorge de Milpe Orchid & Bird Reserve (Subtropical Rainforest), overnight San Jorge Eco-Lodge/Quito (B,L,D)
Day 10 – AM transfer to Quito Airport (B)

Optional: Travel insurance

Your Voyage
Your day begins after breakfast when you go ashore in small boats called "pangas". The well-marked paths will lead you to discover the most fascinating wildlife, from blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and sea lions to the rare Galapagos penguins

Some of the most incredible wildlife in the world is found on the Galapagos Islands and this is the trip of a lifetime for most visitors. Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, the archipelago is a National Park. In an effort to preserve the islands as they were centuries ago, The Galapagos Islands and the Marine Reserve have been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

For many travelers that go to Galapagos, yachts are the preferred way to see the islands, offering planned flexible itineraries with multilingual naturalist guides, licensed and trained at the Darwin Research Station. All yachts carry snorkeling equipment and there is an opportunity to explore underwater daily. Returning to your yacht at midday, a delicious lunch awaits and perhaps a short "siesta".

All yachts offer fine cuisine, ranging from international to local specialties in an atmosphere perfect for making new friends, while discovering nature at its best. After dinner, the naturalist guide will offer a briefing of the next day's activities. Since each island has its own unique landscape and diverse species of animal and plant life, every day is a new adventure.


What to Bring
Visitors are asked to pack casual, comfortable garments. We strongly encourage our guests to also pack the following:

Clothes Comfortable walking shoes (at least two pairs - they will get dirty and wet by the terrain) Remember that you will walk over rocky lava terrain, so shoes with rubber soles must be worn. a light jacket or windbreaker (for the nights aboard) a sweater (polar fleece is good and dries quickly) light, long-sleeved shirts, light weight long and short pants shorts a rain poncho a wide brimmed hat (to cover your head and back from the sun) bathing suits Wet suit (water is pleasant all the year, but water can be a little cooler from July to November) Accessories / other gear sunglasses (for the sun and the the sand - the wind brings sand to your eyes) binoculars small backpack (waterproof) sunscreen (waterproof) Insect repellant Toilet kit (biodegradable shampoo please) Eye-drops Sea sickness medication, such as Dramamine Dressing is always casual.	photo by John Woram, © 2001   Luggage: A maximum of 20 kilos or 44 pounds is allowed on flights to the Galapagos Extra kilos pay extra charge. Passport: Original passport will be required at the airport in Quito and in Galapagos. Galapagos Entrance Fee: $100.00 per adult, $50.00 for children under 12 years old. Only cash accepted. Extra beverages and Tips can be paid in cash or travellers checks. There is not a credit card system on board.
Climate The Islands are isolated so the climate is determined almost entirely by the ocean currents, which in turn are influenced by trade winds that push the currents. In general, December to June are the warmest months. January to March can be hot & humid, but also mostly green at this time. July to November are cooler. The average year-round temperature is 24 C ( 75 F)	The giant tortoise, or galapago in Spanish, for which The islands were named, can weigh up to 700 pounds. photo by John Woram, © 2001