Galapagos Islands for Birders:

Special charters for birding groups can be
developed to effectively bird the Galapagos
Islands.  These trips usually pick up 26 of the
Galapagos endemics.

This being said, numerous tours exist each
week which most people coming away
feeling this was their trip of the lifetime.  
These trips range from the low $2,000 to just
over $3,500.  There are many choices here.  
Most birder pick up 15 to 20 plus endemics
on these trips.

November 14 to 24, 2012 with Xavier Munoz:  
$3,600.  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 2012.
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.
Galapagos
Typical Yacht:

  • 8 double cabins with private bathroom.
  • Air conditioning and hot water.
  • Fully air conditioned social areas.
  • Covered back deck and sun deck.
  • 8 crew members plus a natural history guide.

  • Diving and snorkeling support (available at additional cost).
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.