| Galapagos Islands for Birders: 2010 is the last year to effectively bird the Gallapagos. After 2010, several closings (needed to protect the islands) will make birding the islands more difficult and costly. We have several trips scheduled at very reasonable costs. September 19 to 26, 2010 with John Drummond: $2,990. No longer available. October 17 to 24, 2010 with Gustavo Valle-Canes: $3,390. Special endemics trip. November 14 to 24, 2010 with Willy Perez: $3,400. Special endemics trip and special itinerary for special charter. Great value. We hope to offer a more luxurious boat in November (and before Thanksgiving) which will cost about $800 more. Though we can offer Galapagos trips during any week of the year, we are focusing on these dates for special trips for bird watchers interested in seeing the endemic birds of the Galapagos. Galapagos tourist travel is always brisk, so please email charles@pibird.com if you are interested in Galapagos Birding in 2010. |
| Brief Itinerary with Birding and Wildlife Watching Everyday Arrival: Transfer to Quito Hotel (on all trips you can either arrive the night before or two nighs before if you want more time to rest) Galapagos Day 1, Sunday: Early morning transfers to Quito airport for flight to Galapagos (Baltra Island). isit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and begin birding and wildlife watching. Galapagos Day 2, Monday: Floreana Island (Punta Cormorant /Champion Islet /Post Office Bay) Galapagos Day 3, Tuesday: Española Island (Punta Suarez / Gardner Bay ) Galapagos Day 4, Wednesday: San Cristobal Island (Kicker Rock/Lobos Island /Interpretation Center) Galapagos Day 5, Thursday: North Seymour Island and Baltra (for refuel), and day includes Black Turtle Cove (Panga Ride) Galapagos Day 6, Friday: Bartolomé Island and Sullivan Bay Galapagos, Day 7, Saturday: Chinese Hat – Dragon Hill Galapagos Day 8, Sunday: Santa Cruz Highlands, and then transfer to the airport on Baltra. and flight back to Quito. Evening in Quito. Departure: Best to flight out on Monday, but Sunday evening (on late flight is possible). Package includes 8 days exploring Galapagos, 10 nights of lodging (3 in Quito and 7 on Galapagos ship), all breakfasts, and all meals while in the Galapagos, all airport transfers. Services also include bird guide in addition to naturalist guide on the boat. Pricing for September trip with John Drummond has not minimum participation, Gustavo trips require a minimum of six birders. Note: A number of extensions can be added to this trip, taking advantage of the many excellent lodges and birding opportunities throughout Ecuador. Extensions can be added before you journey to the Galapagos or after. |





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| Galapagos Islands for Birders: Come and join our program, we want to share with you the opportunity to see most of the 28 endemic species of the Islands including Charles Mockingbird, Galápagos Martin, all the Darwin finches -including the super rare Mangrove Finch. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy more wildlife watching by snorkeling and to discover first hand the natural history of these unique ecosystems. The Galapagos Islands bear the last unspoiled and pristine ecosystems of the world where animals are tame, because of their recent exposure to human presence. Our trip will be consistent with, and support, the tremendous global effort of conservation to protect these islands. |
