Cruising Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands2018 Departure Dates: September 3, 17; October 15

8 DAY SMALL SHIP ADVENTUREIncluding two nights in Quito and one night in Guayaquil

Cruising Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands

SANTACRUZ

Pacific Ocean

BaltraAirport

ISABELA

FERNANDINA

SATIAGO

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

Urbina BayEpinosa Point

TagusCove

Sullivan Bay

4Black Turtle

Cove

Rabida

VicenteRoca Point

Highlands

CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays One and Two – Swissôtel, Quito, EcuadorDays Three through Six – MY Coral I – Cruising the Galápagos IslandsDay Seven – Oro Verde, Guayaquil, Ecuador

Native wildlife pose for the camera Quito’s famous monument marks the center of the world

8 Days • 16 Meals See Mother Nature frozen in time, in a place

unlike any other on Earth. Join us on an unforgettable trip to the

Galápagos Islands, a place so unique it changed the way we think

about our world.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS4 16 Meals (4 Dinners, 5 Lunches and 7 Breakfasts)4 Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Tours4 English-speaking Naturalist Guide and Mayflower Tours expert staff4 Experience the wonder and beauty of Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands aboard the MY Coral I on a four-night cruise4 Included landings on Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela and Santiago Islands with walking tours to see the magnificent wildlife, flora and geology4 Incredible, upclose encounters with seabirds, iguanas, giant tortoises and more4 Dinghy excursions along the extensive mangroves to view turtle nesting areas4 Outstanding snorkeling and swimming at each island4 City tours with an English-speaking local guide in Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador4 Pre- and Post-cruise hotel stays in five-star accommodations4 $40 in Mayflower Money

LOCAL INSIGHTS4 Snorkel with native species in their underwater habitat4 See indigenous wildlife upclose on the beaches4 Learn about Darwin’s archipelago from the onboard Naturalist Guide

DAY 1 – Depart the USA Depart the USA on a flight to Quito, Ecuador. Enjoy afree evening to experience this amazing city on yourown.

DAY 2 – Quito, Capital City of EcuadorAfter breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Quito. The firstcity to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in1978, Quito boasts a historic center and centuries-oldlandmarks, dating back 500 years. Visit ‘Mitad del

Guayaquil

ECUADOR

Quito

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Overnight

Cruise Overnights

Start City

End City

Visit

Cruise Route

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Sea lion suns himself in style onboard the yacht! Listen for the call of the Red-footed booby

Mundo’ and the Equator Monument, whichstands at 0 degrees, and feel what it’s like tobe standing in the middle of the world. Dur-ing the included city tour, see a bull fightingring and the gilded Spanish colonial church.This evening, enjoy the city on your own.Meals: B, L

DAY 3 – MY Coral IAfter breakfast, board your flight to Baltra.Upon arrival, embark the MY Coral I for afour-night cruise. Set sail for Santa Cruz Is-land and get your first taste of this GalápagosIsland at Ballena Bay, where you’ll be on thelookout for marine iguanas, lovely pelicansand herons. Snorkel in sparkling blue-greenwaters and observe a glorious underwaterworld of tropical marine life. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 4 – Vicente Roca Point and Espinosa Point / Isabela and Fernandina IslandThis morning, visit Vicente Roca Point. Thisis a marine-only visitor site with great oppor-tunities for deep-water snorkeling. Seeplenty of red-lipped batfish, sea horses, frog-fish, nudibranchs and octopi in these waters.There are whale watching opportunitieswhile navigating from Vicente Roca Point toEspinosa Point.

In the afternoon, visit Espinosa Point on Fer-nandina Island, one of the most well-pre-served of the Galápagos Islands. Discoverone of the world’s most pristine islandecosystems as you hike through a thickcanopy of mangroves. Observe hundreds ofprehistoric marine iguanas sunbathing onblack lava rocks. All around are Galápagos

penguins, pelicans, sea lions and fur seals,ready to pose for pictures. Quiet now as youencounter flightless cormorants on theirnesting site, the only place in the world tofind this species. These birds once flew, butover time, adapted to their environment andlost their ability to fly. Be on the lookout forthe major predator on the island, the Galápa-gos hawk. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 5 – Urbina Bay and Tagus Cove /Isabela IslandStart your day with a wet landing on the vol-canic black beach at Urbina Bay. In 1954, avolcano uplifted the coral reef, leaving ma-rine skeletons that tell of its ancient past.Look for Darwin’s finches, land iguanas andthe Galápagos cotton flower in bloom. Out-standing snorkeling awaits in the crystalclear waters, showcasing fascinating marinelife. Amazing views of the Alcedo Volcano,which spewed an unusual combination ofrhyolite and basalt lava, stands as a powerfulbackdrop and reminder of nature’s power.

This afternoon, visit Tagus Cove and learnabout the eruption of the five volcanoes thatcreated the largest island. Admire the redand white mangroves, Flightless cormorantsand Galápagos penguins. Great blue herons,pelicans and brown noddies come to roost,looking for food. Watch as the sea turtles laytheir eggs and nest. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 6 – Salt Mines and Sullivan Bay/Santiago Island Today, visit the fourth largest island in theGalápagos, Santiago Island. It provides spec-tacular views of powerful volcanic activity.

Walk along the red sand beach of BuccaneerCove, named for the pirates who oncestashed their loot here.

At Espumilla Beach, watch natural wonderscome to life – marine sea turtles nesting onthe beach and the dance between prey andpredator. In the air, hunting herons swoopdown on Sally lightfoot crabs as testamentto Darwin’s theory. More than a hundredyears ago, a volcanic eruption created thedramatic landscape in Sullivan Bay. Leavingits geological footprint, the steep cliffs,black lava and tuff cones showcase the im-pact of volcanic activity in this barren ter-rain. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 7 – El Chato / Santa Cruz Arrive at Santa Cruz with a dry landing. At aprivate farm, observe immense sea turtles intheir natural habitat as they slowly meanderthrough the forest. Sounds of Darwin’sfinches, yellow warblers and Galápagos railsfill the air. As your journey comes to an end,you’ll be filled with wonder at the sights andsounds of this original paradise. This after-noon, fly to Guayaquil and enjoy a city tourwith a local guide. The evening is free forindependent exploration. Meal: B

DAY 8 – Guayaquil / USABid a fond farewell to Ecuador and its Galá-pagos Islands and return home filled with somany fond memories of the life enrichingexperiences of your small ship adventure.Meal: B

Itinerary is subject to change based on operating conditions

Four nights accommodations aboard the

M/Y Coral IBuilt: 2005 Speed: 18.5 mph Cabins: 8 Junior Cabins, 8 Standard Plus Cabins, 2 Standard Cabins Length: 131 ft. Crew: 11

Lounge and bar

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River CruisesThis nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel yourtrip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have tobe notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illnessor the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused servicesafter the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emer-gency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportationis included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Tours. Please review the Plan fordetails on coverage.

Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP)• 91 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount• 90 days to day of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of the total tour• No refund on unused portions of the tour

Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc.

Call for air rates and schedules from your city to Quito and from Guayaquil, Ecuador

National Tour Association

SKY DECK

EARTH DECK

SEA DECK

Junior Cabin (128 sq. ft): Earth and Sky Decks 4 Features picture windows, lower beds, either twin or queen, private bathrooms, hot water and air conditioning, LCD TV with 5 channels, telephone service for internal, local, and international calls, music, safety deposit box

Standard Plus Cabin (128 sq. ft): Sea Deck 4 Features two portholes, lower beds, either twin or queen, private bathrooms, hot water and air conditioning, LCD TV with 5 channels, telephone service for internal, local, and international calls, music, safety deposit box

Standard Cabin (75 sq. ft.): Sea Deck 4 Features portholes, lower beds, either twin or full, private bathrooms, hot water and air conditioning, LCD TV with 5 channels, telephone service for internal, local, and international calls, music, safety deposit box

Public Areas and Ship Amenities 4 Spacious sun deck 4 Buffet area 4 TV and Media Room with Stereo 4 Two separate social areas with bar 4 Ice Makers

Junior CabinM/Y Coral I

Please add $499 per person for flights between Quito and Galápagos and to Guayaquil. Please add $170 per person for park licenses, fees and surcharges.

October 15 PER PERSON TWIN $3,899 $4,399 $4,799

SINGLE ROOM ADD $2,679 $2,999 N/A

2018 DEPART USA

September 3, 17 PER PERSON TWIN $3,799 $4,299 $4,699

SINGLE ROOM ADD $2,579 $2,919 N/A

STANDARDCABIN

STANDARDCABIN PLUS

JUNIOR CABIN

1 2 3 4 5TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL

EASY ENERGETIC

revised 05-09-2017

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