International Expeditions Introduces Galapagos Savings

To kick off the year of Darwin’s 200th birthday, International Expeditions is celebrating with $500 per person –$1,000 per couple- savings on its Jan. 2 and 16, 2009, voyages. Like all Galapagos Islands departures with IE, the tours will bring guests face to face with some of the most interesting and accessible wildlife.

During the intimate 10-day Galapagos cruise, guests come close to giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, penguins, iguanas and many other animals, as well as highly diverse and rich ecosystems featuring desert landscapes, lush highland forests, volcanic soils and nutrient-rich waters, and discussions on conservation practices to protect this fragile environment.

International Expeditions’ 32-passenger Evolution navigates the islands, and unlike larger vessels, the expedition ship is small enough to access some of the most compelling sites, like Genovese (Tower) Island, home to red-footed booby and frigate bird colonies.

International Expeditions’ itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Highlights include magnificent views of Española’s famous blowhole, where incoming waves spout 90 feet in the air, and Fernandina Island, the youngest and most volcanically active island in the Galapagos.

Per person prices for the 10-day Galapagos Voyages departing Jan. 2 and 16 start at $4,498, including the $500 bonus savings, accommodations, most meals, local transportation, guides and groups transfers. International and in-country airfare is extra, however all flights can be arranged by International Expeditions. Additional Galapagos departures are available in 2008 and throughout 2009.