The Galapagos Islands
Nov. 29 - Dec. 8, 2008
Cost: $4,855 per person (from Quito, Ecuador)
Activity: Easy to Moderate, walking and climbing steps
Accommodations: Luxury Cruising Yacht
This alluringly unique archipelago was first made famous by Charles Darwin when he published his book The Origin of Species by Natural Selection, in 1859. Darwin explored this island chain thoroughly and used his discoveries to revolutionize the way scientists think of life.
This sense of adventure is now open to all interested, as the Galapagos remains a world of everyday discovery and breathtaking mystery. With the aid of two Galapagos naturalists as well as knowledgeable Faculty from the Florida Museum of Natural History, you will have the opportunity of a lifetime to discover the natural history of this one-of-a-kind chain of islands. Not only is this an area of unrivaled biological diversity, but the sheer numbers of animals around you is astonishing. We will have a chance to see giant Galapagos Tortoises, sunbathing Iguanas, Nazca Boobies, Sea Lions, Blue-Footed Boobies and much, much more. There is also an unmatched diversity of sea life which we will have the opportunity to marvel at through glass bottom tandem kayaks and snorkeling gear. We look forward to having you on our expedition to the Galapagos Islands!
Program Leader: Dr. David W. Steadman is the Curator of Ornithology at the Florida
Museum of Natural History. His primary research interests are in the evolution, paleontology, bio-geography, and
conservation biology of tropical birds. His studies have taken him to more than 40 countries, including Ecuador
and the Galapagos Islands. Dave is the author of more than 180 scientific publications, including the recently
released Extinction and Biogeography of Tropical Pacific Birds, published by University of Chicago Press. His
current research includes projects in the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands, Trinidad, Tobago,
and Venezuela.
For registration information, please contact:
Court Whelan - expeditiontravel@gmail.com
General Manager
Expedition Travel
Download the Galapagos Islands trip bochure (PDF)
NOTE: Dates, prices and itineraries are subject to change. Prices are per person based on double occupancy.