[ survival of the fittest ]

“It’s not the strongest of the that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”

– Charles Darwin

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SIGNATURE YACHTS: M/Y ERIC, FLAMINGO I & LETTY | 12-17

DIVE LIVE-ABOARD: M/Y SKY DANCER | 18-19

EXTENSIONS IN ECUADOR AND PERU | 20-23 WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM GALAPAGOS ISLANDS | 1 GALAPAGOS a world of evolutionary enchantment

Wildlife wanders freely and almost fearlessly in the Galapagos. This remote island group with its dramatic and desolate beauty is home to some of the

M/Y Eric and Flamingo I, anchored at Española (Hood Island) most unique species in the world. Many are endemic such as the Galapagos tortoise, marine and land iguanas, the flightless and, of course, Darwin’s famous finches. Darwin noted that different species adapted to fit different niches on individual islands, which gave rise to his idea of [ expedition cruising with ecoventura ] natural selection. You may glimpse a frigate in courtship, his bright-red breast puffed Meet face-to-face with a giant tortoise. Snorkel with and dive with sea lions. Hike along up in a dazzling display, or the spectacular dive of a blue-footed fishing ancient lava tunnels and back to the beginning of time. Ever since Darwin boarded the Beagle over close to shore, or the graceful waved albatross - so comical and clumsy 170 years ago, exploring the Galapagos Islands has remained one of life’s great adventures. when taking flight. It’s all here in the Galapagos, a treasure-trove of natural Since 1990, Ecoventura has been leading the way in expedition cruising in the Galapagos. Our history awaiting your discovery. first-class fleet includes three identical motor-yachts and a custom-designed dive boat - all unmatched for comfort and safety. Sailing with only 20 fellow guests, venturing ashore in small groups of ten, you’ll experience these islands in a highly personal, close-up way. And you’ll also be pleased to know of our reputation for environmental integrity. We’re committed to preserving the Galapagos galapagos National Park and we’ve received many plaudits for our efforts. While all penguin species are only found in the Come let our experienced naturalist guides share the secrets of the islands with you. Venture to Southern Hemisphere, the Galapagos Penguin is the the most spectacular sites on land or beneath the sea. Enjoy the courtship dance of the blue-footed only one to live near the equator. Endemic to the or massive waved albatross. Dive with a hammerhead shark or whale shark. Come be amazed. islands, at approximately 14 inches in height it is smaller and more duck-like than its southern cousins of the Antarctic. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS | 3 GALAPAGOS WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM | 2 Darwin galapagos islands (Culpepper) [ archipiélago de colón ]

Wolf (Wenman)

Pinta (Abington) Marchena (Bindloe) Genovesa (Tower) Flightless Cormorant, Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island Pta. Mejía Pta. Espejo Prince Philip’s Steps Darwin Bay

[ a living laboratory of natural selection ] Pta. Albermarle

Ecuador Volcano Wolf Volcano Cape Marshall equator

Pta.Vicente Roca Located about 600 miles west of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands were created five Buccaneer Cove Darwin Espumilla Beach Tagus Cove million years ago by undersea volcanic eruptions. In 1535, Tomás de Berlanga, Bishop Volcano James Bay Santiago Sullivan Bay Pta. Espinoza Puerto Egas (James) Bartolome of Panama, floated into this archipelago and named it Galapagos after the giant tortoises Pta. García North Seymour Sombrero Chino Mosquera La Cumbre Alcedo Daphne he encountered. Pirates used the islands for refuge and to bury their stolen treasure, Volcano Turtle Cove Volcano Rabida Cerro Dragon Baltra (Jervis) Bachas Beach Canal de Itabaca but it wasn't until the end of the 19th century, when it became a regular port of call Guy Fawkes San Cristóbal Fernandina (Chatham) (Narborough) Pinzon Santa Cruz (Duncan) (Indefatigable) Plazas for whaling fleets, that the wildlife was threatened. Elizabeth Bay Leon Dormido Pta. Pitt Cerro Brujo Pta. Moreno The islands’ most celebrated visitor was Charles Darwin, who arrived aboard the Puerto Ayora Playa Ochoa Sierra Negra Volcano Academy Bay Isla Lobos HMS Beagle in 1835. The rare life forms he encountered helped him formulate his Santa Fe Cerro Azul Chico Volcano (Barrington) Pta. Cristóbal Volcano Loberia theory of , which he published in The Origin of Species by Means of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Natural Selection. Pto.Villamil pacific ocean Isabela After visiting the Galapagos in 1941, Herman Melville entitled his book The Encantadas. (Albemarle) Devil’s Crown But it wasn’t until 1959 when it became part of Ecuador’s national park system that this Pta. Cormorant Champion Española Post Office Bay Enderby (Hood) fragile ecosystem with its rare and endemic species came under protection. In 1979 Black Beach Gardner Pta. Suárez Gardner Bay Watson the Galapagos archipelago was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Floreana Pta. Cevallos (Santa Maria, Charles)

giant tortoise

The giant tortoise is probably the best known of all Galapagos and even gave the archipelago its name; Galapago means “saddle” in Spanish which refers to the saddle-back shape of the shell.They can weigh up to 250 kg. and live for more than 100 years. WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM | 4 Red-billed Tropicbird ISLANDS | 5 GALAPAGOS “Ecoventura has demonstrated its commitment to the conservation of natural the galapagos islands resources and social well-being in Ecuador. Its proactive stance has been a source of inspiration for conservation organizations that believe in the development of [ journey to the unknown ] sustainable tourism.”

— Ronald Sanabria, Sustainable Tourism Director for the Rainforest Alliance THE ECOVENTURA EXPERIENCE | 7 THE ECOVENTURA WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM | 6 [ greening the galapagos ]

Ecoventura is committed to preserving the Galapagos Islands as a unique and priceless UNESCO World Heritage site.Through various efforts in conservation and sustainability, we are able to offer highly personalized eco-adventures aboard our fleet of modern motor-yachts while at the same time abiding by our claim as a responsible tour operator.

SMART ECOLOGICAL CERTIFICATION GALAPAGOS MARINE BIODIVERSITY FUND Smart Voyager is a Galapagos conservation program Ecoventura guests have the opportunity to support created by the highly respected Rainforest Alliance a new fund administered by the World Wildlife Fund organization and its Ecuador-based partner, Conservación in support of the Galapagos National Park Service. y Desarrollo. Smart Voyager awards its green seal of The fund targets environmental education and marine approval to tour operators who meet a set of conservation by strengthening the local communities’ conservation standards. Ecoventura was one of the ability to manage natural resources. GMBF puts donated first to receive Smart Voyager certification. In addition, funds to work on the ground, addressing critical issues, in 2005 the Rainforest Alliance awarded Ecoventura’s reversing ecological damage and conserving Galapagos president, Santiago Dunn, the prestigious Individual for the future. Sustainable Standard-Setter award.

ECUADOR’S FIRST CARBON NEUTRAL COMPANY The Carbon Neutral Company is a leading provider of strategic solutions to help companies assess and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2006, Ecoventura became the first “carbon neutral” company in Ecuador

by measuring the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from their four boats and reducing them wherever possible. We then offset the unavoidable emissions through a portfolio of climate-friendly projects including reforestation in Chiapas, Mexico, renewable energy projects in Sri Lanka and India, and methane recapture in the U.S. THE ECOVENTURA EXPERIENCE | 9 THE ECOVENTURA WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM | 8 some people sail through life [ others experience it ]

Experience moment after moment of wonder in a land where time stands still. Our comprehensive 7-night cruises explore the entire archipelago. And thanks to an outstanding guide-to-guest ratio, you’ll venture ashore in small groups of no more than ten fellow explorers, experiencing this magical realm in the most authentic and educational way possible. We offer all kinds of active exploration. Go on a nature walk and marvel at pre-historic land iguanas and lava lizards. Slip into a sea kayak and discover hidden tide pools, mangrove forests, beaches of red, green and black sand and the hardened lava fields smeared into the edges of the shores. Swim ecoventura welcomes families back and forth across the equator with sea lions that perform an underwater ballet. Go birding to

look for the . Or put on your own mask and enter the delicate balance of life underwater, Families with children are welcome throughout the year. However, during watching schools of graceful spotted eagle rays gliding beneath you. school breaks, there are designated family departures that offers the best of a Exploring the undersea is a major part of the Galapagos experience where cold and warm waters science museum, zoo, aviary, marine park and a cruise vacation all rolled into one. intermingle and where fur sea lions, sea turtles, dolphins, whales and tame reef sharks thrive. Our naturalists know how to bring these Islands they love to life and to balance We provide complimentary snorkeling equipment, wet suits and kayaks. learning with fun for the entire family. After dinner, attend a briefing by one of our naturalists. With so few guests, your guide can take These departures feature age-appropriate activities and kid-friendly meals. the time to explore a topic that interests you personally. They are geared toward helping younger children and teens to understand and appreciate the delicate balance of this fragile ecosystem. On board, children are welcome to visit the bridge and learn about astronomy, navigational charts and tie nautical knots with our Captain.They can enjoy special parties including movies and popcorn, ice cream sundae social and our special King Neptune costume party and talent show.

waved albatross

With a wing span of 7 to 8 feet and a weight of up to 11 pounds, the waved albatross is the largest Galapagos bird. On land they walk with a waddle and appear very clumsy, but in the air, they are among the most graceful of sea . THE ECOVENTURA EXPERIENCE | 11 THE ECOVENTURA WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM |10 WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM | 12 miles west of Ecuador, constitute one of the shrines of modern science.” ofmodern constituteoneoftheshrines miles west ofEcuador, volcanic nubs pushedupabove theoceanssurfacefive hundred "These islands, — David Quammen, Flight oftheIguana the modern fleet of ecoventura [ m/y eric, flamingo I, letty & m/y sky dancer ] ECOVENTURA FLEET | 13 ECOVENTURA m/y eric, flamingo I & letty [ exploring the islands intimately and in depth ]

Ecoventura’s signature fleet includes three identical yachts custom-designed for Galapagos cruising: the M/Y Eric, Flamingo I and Letty. Built in 1991 and refurbished annually, these superior first-class sister yachts accommodate no more than 20 guests and feature three decks of spacious staterooms with polished teak interiors trimmed with shiny brass fittings. Accommodations include ten double outside-facing cabins with a window or porthole view, one double bed or two twin lower beds, fully air-conditioned with private bath (hot and cold water showers), soap/shampoo dispensers, hair dryer, closet, drawers, intercom and separate climate controls for your comfort. There’s a dining room, well-stocked bar and conference area with a flat screen TV and panoramic picture windows. Or you can relax in a lounge chair on the sun deck, enjoying sea breezes, sunshine or a sky full of stars. WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM | 14 WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ 7-night expeditions depart every Sunday fromSanCristóbal every 7-night expeditionsdepart ofrnero o reig ihT,DVDConference roomfor with player briefings andlibrary TV, cuisine andinternational Ecuadorian Dining roomfeaturing 10 fully air-conditioned bathrooms outsidestateroomswithprivate Observation areasandopensundeck Observation Fully-stocked bar motoryacht first-class 20-guest superior cruise highlights Booby Deck ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ he el al,snacksandnon-alcoholicbeverages Three mealsdaily, suits and clear-bottom kayaks custom wet equipment, snorkeling Complimentary guide– maximum 10guests daily with English-speakingnaturalist 2 excursions Captain enjoy withour compliments ’ s welcome andfarewell cocktailparties Iguana Deck Dolphin Deck

SIGNATURE YACHTS | 15 m/y eric, flamingo I & letty [ signature yachts ]

You’ll venture ashore in rubber infladable dinghies, locally called pangas, in small groups of ten led by one of our experienced English-speaking guides.That’s important since you can get to know the Galapagos more intimately aboard a smaller ship. A seasoned Captain, eight dedicated crew members and two experienced English-speaking naturalist guides attend to the details of your cruise, beginning with transfers from the airport on San Cristóbal to your private yacht. You’ll start each day with an early breakfast including fresh fruit juices, eggs cooked to and a wide array of fresh fruit, followed by a morning excursion.The lunch buffet features a variety of crisp salads, fresh produce and pastas, meat and fish specialties.You’ll have time for a siesta before another excursion in the afternoon. Before dinner, naturalists hold a briefing for the next day’s activities. Relax and enjoy a leisurely dinner with local delicacies such as ceviche, grilled seafood and enticing deserts.The Captain often dines with everyone on board.There’s a greater sense of camaraderie and shared excitement, and it’s easier to mix and mingle with the staff and fellow guests. Later, we navigate to the next island, arriving in the morning for a new adventure ashore.

L.O.A.: 83 feet / 25 meters Beam: 24 feet / 7 meters Draft: 6 feet / 1.8 meters Gross Tons: 240 Cruising Speed: 10-12 knots Engines: (2) 402 HOP Caterpillar, 8-cylinder turbo diesel Generators: (2) Perking 90 KY generators Water Capacity: 5,000 gallons / 18,921 liters Watermaker Capacity: 2,530 gallons per day / 9,575 liters per day

SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Capacity: 5,400 gallons / 20,435 liters WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM | 16 WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM DOLPHIN DECK

BOOBY DECK

IGUANA DECK

DOLPHIN DECK Cabins have two twin lower beds or one double bed and picture windows (cabins average 95 square feet / 8.8 square meters)

BOOBY DECK Cabins have one double bed and picture windows (cabins average 90 square feet / 8.4 square meters)

IGUANA DECK Cabins have two twin lower beds with port lights or two twin lower beds and one upper berth to accommodate triples

CABIN SPECIFICATIONS (cabins average 110 square meters / 10.2 square meters) SIGNATURE YACHTS | 17 YACHTS SIGNATURE m/y sky dancer [ premium dive live-aboard ]

Swept by both the cold waters of Antarctica and warm currents from the tropical Pacific, the underwater world of the Galapagos is as uniquely enchanting as the islands themselves. Here penguins swim with tropical fish and iguana feed underwater. Fur sea lions, hammerhead sharks, turtles and the magnificent mantas are just a fraction of the species that thrive in one of the world’s top dive spots. Remember, the entire archipelago has been declared a marine reserve, which protects marine life 15 nautical miles off shore and prohibits industrial fishing 40 nautical miles off shore. Aboard the M/Y Sky Dancer, you can explore Darwin’s living laboratory while luxuriating in all the creature

comforts of a Peter Hughes DivingTM custom-built dive vessel for up to 16 divers. Accommodations include eight private en-suite cabins with two twin or one king size bed with window view or port light, private head/shower, mirrored cabinet and wardrobe, bathrobes, hairdryer and toiletries. The elegant M/Y Sky Dancer is fully air conditioned and features a spacious lounge area and fine dining. Two dive masters and up to four dives a day ensure that your voyage transcends into a treasured adventure. cruise highlights enjoy with our compliments ➢ 7-night expeditions from San Cristóbal ➢ All beverages including wines and liquors ➢ Diving at Wolf and Darwin islands ➢ Up to four dives daily and land excursions ➢ Naturalist dive instructor and dive master ➢ Dive deck assistance and fresh water rinses ➢ Ecuadorian and international cuisine ➢ All Peter Hughes amenities including terrycloth ➢ Main salon with audio/video entertainment center bathrobes, fresh hot towels after every dive ➢ Zodiac & dive platforms with fresh water showers and morning beverage service ➢ Dive equipment and camera rentals ➢ Ample space for personal gear storage ➢ Nitrox fills WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM | 18 WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM

Lido Deck Scalloped HammerheadShark SPECIFICATIONS Safety Aides: EPIRB (emergency position indicator radio beacon) positionindicatorradio EPIRB(emergency 110and220volts echo colorradar, GMDSS, VHFandHI-SUBradios, two high/two low pressure Safety Aides: 2,400miles Navigational Aids: 6,000gallons 8,000gallons Voltage: 4,500gallonsperday Compressors: Desalinator Production: 12knots Water Capacity: Fuel Capacity: Range: Cruising Speed: Beam: 24 L.O.A.: 100 feet feet sounder, Furuno GPS Furuno sounder, Luxury Dive Live-AboardLuxury DOLPHIN DECK MAIN DECK LIDO DECK

DIVE LIVE-ABOARD | 19 ecuador [ land of contrast ]

Ecuador contains some of South America’s most spectacular scenery and Ecoventura’s post-cruise options are a seamless way of extending your travels ashore. Whether you choose to spend just the day or a night or two, we offer a selection of options that range from city tours in Guayaquil and Quito to overland trips through the Avenue of the Volcanoes or to the famous market at Otavalo. Stay in a jungle lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Or reach for the sky on a 6-night journey to Machu Picchu hidden high above the clouds in the Peruvian Andes.The choice is yours.

QUITO – UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE GUAYAQUIL – PEARL OF THE PACIFIC Ecuador’s Andean capital sits almost upon the equator, Ecuador’s largest city and seaport has gone through a yet at such a high altitude (almost twice as high as metamorphosis over the past few years. Its crown Denver), its climate is superb - warm days, cool nights - all jewel is the Malecón 2000, a two-mile pedestrian in a setting few cities in the world can match. walkway along the Guayas River, with restaurants, cafés Climb Cerro Panecillo to see the striking panoramas: and shops, botanical gardens and a contemporary art an emerald valley punctuated by whitewashed houses museum. Many buildings in the city have been topped with red-tiled roofs and encircled by a ring refurbished, especially in Las Peñas, Guayaquil’s oldest of snowcapped volcanic cones. Walk the steep and neighborhood, where centuries-old houses line narrow, atmospheric streets. winding cobbled streets of the old town with its rich Another new attraction is the Guayaquil Historical colonial architecture, churches, monasteries and Park, an in situs museum of the region’s history museums. A host of treasures rim the majestic and culture. Here you’ll find a wildlife park with the Plaza de la Independencia including the 19th-century flora and fauna that once populated the area including Cathedral and Presidential Palace. Built in 1605, the parrots, tapirs and deer, a historic zone that recreates church of La Compañia with its ornate baroque Guayaquil from the early 1900s, and an area that facades is a stunning display of art and architecture - celebrates the indigenous cultures complete with both inside and out. And don’t miss the Capilla del recreated haciendas and people in native dress. Hombre (Chapel of Man), the former home and private museum of Oswaldo Guayasamin, a legend of Ecuadorian art, paintings, sculpture and jewelry, on permanent exhibit. WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM | 20 AVENUE OF THE VOLCANOES, COTOPAXI & CENTRAL MARKETS

Discover the spectacular scenery of Cotopaxi National Park and the Avenue of the Volcanoes, where

OTAVALO & THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS 11 massive, brooding, snow-covered peaks overlook The Andean region north of Quito is famous for brooks and rivers, small villages and terraced farmlands. crystal lakes, traditional adobe villages, snowcapped You can visit a market nearly every day of the week volcanoes and bustling markets.The famous market where natives dressed in colorful ponchos come at Otavalo with its magnificent Andean setting is from miles around to trade their livestock, handicrafts one of the largest in South America. In spite of its and gossip. Or go hiking or biking in the park, named popularity, the indigenous people continue to maintain after the highest active volcano in the world. Cotopaxi, their ethnic identity, wearing traditional blue ponchos with its perfectly shaped cone is home to such high- and speaking Quichua, their native language. Here altitude birds as the Punta hawk and even the you’ll find an array of native, locally-made crafts Andean condor. including alpaca sweaters, ponchos, Panama hats (an Ecuadorian creation despite its name), hammocks LA CIENEGA and woven tapestries.You’ll also visit Calderón, famous This 400-year old hacienda with its beautiful gardens for its bread-dough figures, and Cotacachi with its fine and view of Cotopaxi Volcano is a colonial jewel. leather goods. Its massive walls have been witness to some of the most important events in the history of Ecuador.

Suggested Hotels: SAN AUGUSTIN DEL CALLO HACIENDA CUSIN & MONESTARIO DE CUSIN Experience daily life on a working hacienda at San This exquisitely restored 17th-century estate offers Augustin del Callo, built in the 15th-century on the great food and charming guest rooms and cottages, site of an Inca palace and once an important many furnished with antiques and log-burning fireplaces. Augustinian convent.

LA MIRAGE GARDEN HOTEL & SPA This luxury country inn built on the grounds of a 200-year-old hacienda is the only Relais & Châteaux property in Ecuador. All rooms are essentially suites with separate sitting areas, fireplaces and fine antiques. The outdoor gardens are also magnificent and there’s a spa and an outstanding restaurant. EXTENSIONS | 21 ecuadorian rainforest [ jungle lodges ]

The Ecuadorian Amazon, El Oriente, is home to more species of plants and animals than in the rest of the world's ecosystems combined: brilliant hummingbirds, toucans, macaws, parrots - over 400 species of birds alone! Beneath the green canopies wander tapirs, capybaras, peccaries and even jaguar. Scores of howler monkeys swing from vine to vine and streams, rivers and lakes support an exciting number of species from the vicious caimans and piranhas to freshwater dolphins and gentle manatees. Here along the Napo River in the heart of the rainforest, jungle lodges offer comfortable accommodations and excellent access to the awesome wildlife. Escorted by a naturalist and native guide, you can hike or venture in dugout canoes to the backwaters of this vibrant ecosystem, discovering the remarkable diversity wildlife and enjoying cultural encounters in tribal villages tucked deep in the jungle.

LA SELVA LODGE surroundings. Sacha is home to one of the largest Deep in the virgin forest, La Selva is situated on a butterfly farms in Ecuador.The observation tower splendid hilltop setting overlooking Garzacocha built around a giant kapok tree is an excellent look- Lake. Built entirely of local materials and delightfully out for birders, and a just-completed 940-foot designed to blend with its natural setting, this small, canopy walkway provides an unbelievable opportunity intimate eco-hotel can accommodate up to 40 to spot animals and epiphytes seldom seen from guests in 16 bungalows with private baths and a the ground. lodge with dining room and bar/lounge overlooking the lake. La Selva is well known for its "gourmet" NAPO WILDLIFE CENTER jungle cuisine, and there's also a butterfly farm and From accessible parrot clay licks to giant otters, Napo a 135-foot tower for a true bird's-eye view of the Wildlife Center shows off spectacular wildlife in Yasuní forest canopy. National Park. It is the newest luxury hotel in the region, an ecotourism project that includes the SACHA LODGE conservation of over 52,000 acres of some of the With its stunning lakeside setting and experienced most important rainforest in the national park.The enthusiastic staff, Sacha Lodge provides a superb Center accommodates up to 20 guests in 10 private base from which to explore the rainforest.There bungalows with lake views.There's a dining room, bar are 26 duplex cabins (accommodating up 52 guests) and lounge, and an adjacent observation tower. with private baths and high thatched roofs designed The Center is uniquely located in the ancestral with native materials and well concealed in the lush WWW.ECOVENTURA.COM | 22 territory of the Anangu Quichua community. machu picchu [ lost city of the incas ]

Hidden high in the Andes and lost to the world the narrow, winding Urubamba Valley, known as for centuries, Machu Picchu was rediscovered in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with picturesque 1911 by retired U.S. Senator Hiram Bingham. A villages like Pisac, known for its colorful market, and journey to this lofty citadel is a once-in-a-life- Ollaytaytambo built on top of original time experience. Inca foundations. Our 6-night land extension includes two nights Abandoned by the Incas, fabled Machu Picchu in Lima, Peru’s Andean capital, built on both sides is located high above the clouds in a spectacular of the Rio Rimac at the foot of the Cerro San setting overlooking the deep canyon of the Cristóbal.The colonial area around Plaza de Armas is Urubamba River.The citadel served as a place of a pedestrian district lined with splendid 17th-century worship and stargazing, and as a private hacienda for architecture. Lima has many fine museums and Inca royalty. private art collections with pre-Columbian artifacts, Ecoventura’s 6-night Machu Picchu extension is stunning relics from the Cuzco era and beautiful available in three different categories based on hotel works of colonial art. and transportation.The deluxe tour includes travel Cuzco is an Andean jewel and UNESCO World on the Hiram Bingham Orient Express train and Cultural Heritage site.Visit the cathedral and La lodging at the most luxurious hotels in Peru, the Compañia, the convent of Santo Domingo and the Premium First Class tour offers the best value fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Just an hour away lies and the Standard tour is our most affordable. EXTENSIONS | 23 testimonials [ passengers’ experience ]

“The Letty was FABULOUS!!! I keep telling everyone “We just returned from celebrating our honeymoon that if you can only take one vacation for the rest on the Flamingo I in the Galapagos. Besides having of your life, go to the Galapagos Islands and go on a phenomenal visit with the wildlife (in and on the an Ecoventura boat. I especially loved the 20 water) and reveling in the scenery, we also thoroughly passenger limit.The small boat experience can't be enjoyed the social life. We've never toured with a beat. Another thing I found to be so impressive were more across-the-board delightful group of employees the ecologically responsible policies you adhere to. than we found on the Flamingo I.”

I can never say enough positive things about — Maria Doyle and A.J. Rogers your company.” “We enjoyed the luxuries of the Eric, the good food — Valerie Morello and great level of service provided by all the crew. “This turned out to be the trip of a lifetime. More importantly, the manner in which Ecoventura I cannot say enough good things about the quality of makes it possible for visitors to experience nature the Ecoventura staff. Everyone from the booking in small groups when traveling on the Flamingo I is agent, to the crew on the Letty, to the naturalists who a rare and greatly appreciated experience.” accompanied us on all our adventures, were truly — Emilie Barber extraordinary people.”

— Jennifer Rennet

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[ GALAPAGOS - 2007 TARIFFS ]

Eric, Flamingo & Letty M/Y ERIC, FLAMINGO 1 & LETTY Additional information & services Method of payment: We accept only agency check or per- FIT RATES (7 NIGHTS) sonal check. Late bookings or late payments (25 days or less (valid Jan 07 2007 to Jan 05 2008) prior to departure) require payment by cashier’s check or wire transfer only and may be subject to additional fees. DOUBLE TRIPLE SINGLE Documentation: Documents include your boarding pass for IGUANA DECK $ 2450 $ 2300 $ 3775 the Galapagos cruise and vouchers for additional services BOOBY DECK $ 2775 (if applicable) including hotel, transfers and tours. Airline tickets for the flight to Galapagos will be provided in Ecuador. DOLPHIN DECK $ 2995 Documents are mailed upon receipt of final payment. Mailing instructions and cruise date and passenger names must accom- SINGLE cabins are assigned by Ecoventura to the best cabin pany your payment. Late final payment will delay the receipt available at the time of sailing. Same gender share requests of documents. The agency or passengers will be charged any are available on the Iguana deck only. Shares that remain fees for overnight or courier expenses. A service charge of unmatched 30 days prior to departure are subject to a 15% $50 will be applicable for any change or reissue of supplement. TRIPLE cabins are available on the Iguana deck documents for any reason within 30 days of departure. only in cabins I9 and I10. Passenger information form: Galapagos Network requires Rates include: Cabin accommodation, all meals and snacks, all passenger details be sent 60 days prior to departure when non-alcoholic beverages, Captain’s welcome and farewell final payment is due. If all the information is not available at 60 cocktail, guided shore excursions, use of wet suits, snorkeling days, please send complete information together at the same equipment and kayaks, transfers in the Islands between the time no later than 30 days prior to departure. airport and dock. Required information includes: 1) Full names of all passengers as they appear on the passport, Rates do not include: International Airfare, Airfare to Galapa- passport number, expiration, nationality and date of birth. gos, Galapagos entrance fee, alcoholic beverages, gratuities to 2) Hotel contact in Ecuador prior to the cruise, name of guides and crew, purchases on board, travel insurance, Ecuador ground operator in Ecuador providing any tours prior to the departure tax. cruise or itinerary, international arrival and departure flight schedule to Ecuador. 3) Any special dietary requests, allergies or medical conditions CHARTER RATES: 8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS need to be included. If you wish to celebrate a birthday or anni- (2O passenger maximum) versary, or reserve a wet suit, please let us know on this form. SEASONAL WEEKS $ 49,760 Transportation Contract: All passengers are required to sign an assumption of risk and release of liability agreement as per JAN 07-14, FEB 25-04 MAR, MAR 04-11, APR 29-05 MAY, our terms outlined in the transportation agreement. You will MAY 06-13, MAY 13-20, MAY 20-27, MAY 27-03 JUN, be given the form upon check in at the airport in Guayaquil JUN 03-10, AUG 26-02 SEP, SEP 02-09, SEP 09-16, or Quito. You will be asked to sign the form and present it to SEP 16-23, SEP 23-30, SEP 30-07 OCT, OCT 07-14, the guides on board upon embarkation. In order to review OCT 14-21, OCT 21-28, OCT 28-04 NOV, NOV 04-11, the contract before you leave home, a copy of the transpor- NOV 11-18, NOV 25-02 DEC, DEC 02-09, DEC 09-16 tation agreement can be requested any time from Galapagos Network or downloaded from our web site. No passenger PEAK WEEKS $ 52,210 will be given boarding privileges until their signed contract is JAN 14-21, JAN 21-28, JAN 28-04 FEB, FEB 04-11, received or on file with Ecoventura. FEB 11-18, FEB 18-25, MAR 11-18, MAR 18-25, Yacht & Itinerary stipulations: Passengers will be assigned MAR 25-01 APR, APR 15-22, APR22-29, JUN 10-17, by Ecoventura to any of the three identical sister yachts Eric, JUN 17-24, JUN 24-01 JUL, JUL 01-08, JUL 08-15, Flamingo or Letty at the company’s discretion. On a 7-night / JUL 15-22, JUL 22-29, JUL 29-05 AUG, AUG 05-12, 8-day itinerary, passengers will visit twelve visitor sites. The first AUG 12-19, AUG 19-26, NOV 18-25, DEC 16-23 and last day of the cruise are transportation days and no island visits are guaranteed. Ecoventura reserves the right at its sole HOLIDAY WEEKS $ 54,660 discretion and that of the Captain of the vessel without liability APR 01-08, APR 08-15, DEC 23-30, DEC 30-06 JAN for damages or refund of any kind to deviate from the vessel’s advertised or ordinary itinerary. Ecoventura will not be held liable for any refund whatsoever due to changes to the printed

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