Galápagos

West & Central Islands aboard The Eden

Itinerary: Quito; Santa Cruz Island; Isabela Island; Tagus Cove; Fernandina Island; Puerto Egas; Rábida Island

Get up close and personal with an incredible array of animal species on this tour that explores the central and west islands of the Galápagos. And do it all aboard the Eden, G Adventures’ latest addition to the Galápagos fleet, outfitted with your comfort in mind.

Along the way, you’ll have plenty of time to spot and snap photos of giant land tortoises on Santa Cruz, Darwin’s famed finches in Punta Moreno, and flightless cormorants on Fernandina. Stop off in the small town of Puerto Villamil before an adventurous hike to the rim of the Sierra Negra volcano, to see lava formations, flamingos and some amazing views.

Incredible moments

•Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Eden

•See giant tortoises on Santa Cruz Island

•See flightless cormorants and penguins on Isabela Island

•Visit the largest marine iguana colony in the Galápagos

•Snorkelling at Puerto Egas and North Seymour

Includes

•7 nights tour accommodation (5 nights yacht, 2 nights hotel)

•7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

•Services of a Chief Experience Officer, naturalist guides in Galápagos and local G Adventures representative in Quito

•Use of snorkelling equipment and wetsuits

•All transport between destinations and to/from included activities and internal flight

•Return flights from your chosen UK airport

In the know

Best of Antarctica: Whale Journey – Ocean Endeavour

Itinerary: Buenos Aires; Ushuaia; Drake Passage; South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula

Set sail on a magnificent marine journey like no other, through the icy wilderness of the White Continent. Start your Antarctic expedition from Ushuaia – you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Tierra del Fuego National Park and enjoy its plethora of hiking trails before embarking on your vessel, the Ocean Endeavor.

Ocean Endeavor will be your base from where you can venture out on daily Zodiac trips to discover the local wildlife. Travel across the legendary Drake Passage, looking out for migrating humpback whales, returning to the ship’s fantastic educational lectures or enjoy the many onboard facilities.

Incredible moments

•Discover the Tierra del Fuego National Park

•Travel across the legendary Drake Passage

•Witness the serene migration of humpback whales

•Encounter king and chinstrap penguins, fur and elephant seals and albatross

•Explore areas of the Antarctic by Zodiac

Includes

•12 nights accommodation (2 in Buenos Aires, 1 night in Ushuaia and 9 nights onboard the Ocean Endeavour)

•10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners

•Comprehensive lectures on Antarctic history, geology and biology

•On-board amenities including a bar, jacuzzi, library and gym

•Return flights from your chosen UK airport

Incredible moments

•Dine at Vietnam House in Ho Chi Minh City

•Enjoy unique cultural experiences in up to 12 towns, villages and cities

•Special sunrise experience at Angkor Wat

•Glide along the lush banks of the Mekong to Oknha Tey

•Traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony, Oudong monastery

Includes

•14 nights aboard luxury river ship

Mekong Serenity

•Luxury dining – 31 meals in total with a wide range of beverages

•Services of an APT Cruise Director and expert local guides

•Return flights from your chosen UK airport

Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights

Itinerary: Siem Reap; Kampong Cham; Mekong River; Koh Pen; Angkor Ban; Oknha Tey; Phnom Penh; Oudong; Koh Chen; Tan Chau; Sa Dec; Cai Be; My Tho; Ho Chi Minh City

Cruise the hidden treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia in style aboard the luxury Mekong Serenity. Your tour directors welcome you in Siem Reap – head into Angkor Archaelogical Park and discover the last capital of the Khmer Empire. Enjoy a beautiful sunrise at Angkor Wat before floating through shaded lanes and stilted houses to Angkor Ban. Later, glide across the lush banks of the Mekong to Oknha Tey and receive a Buddhist Blessing at a monastery in Oudong. Complete your tour by dining at Vietnam House in Ho Chi Minh City.

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