Sail the Galapagos’ central, south and east islands aboard the Archipel I, combining close-up wildlife encounters, snorkeling, and guided island walks with convenient Quito stopovers.
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Snorkel Devil's Crown reef among rays, sharks and tropical fish.
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Visit Post Office Bay and leave a postcard for delivery.
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Hike Punta Suarez to see waved albatross and a crashing blowhole.
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Visit Chinese Hat to spot penguins, rays, turtles and sea lions.
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Explore North Seymour's trails past nesting boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
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Walk among Santa Fe's land iguanas and towering prickly pear cacti.
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Walk Santa Cruz's Twin Craters amid endemic scalesia cloud forest.
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Search for wild giant tortoises in El Chato Reserve.
Begin and end in a tranquil, colonial-style hotel in Puembo, Quito, set amid large gardens with a swimming pool. Spend seven nights aboard the modern, spacious Archipel I catamaran, accompanied by a naturalist guide and experienced crew, with sun-deck loungers and an onboard library for relaxing between excursions.