New Scientist 14Feb2020

Discovery

Tours

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Highlights of the tour include:

k Explore eight varied islands including

Isabela, Espanola and Fernandina

k Exclusive behind the scenes access at

the Galapagos Science Centre

k Jo Ruxton will give talks on board

covering marine conservation as well as

accompanying the daily excursions

k Local naturalist guides will accompany

the voyage and give seminars at sea and

on land

Darwin’s Galapagos

with Jo Ruxton

Explore the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of a luxury

small-berth yacht accompanied by marine conservationist and

documentary producer Jo Ruxton

A paradise for natural history, animal and geology lovers, we have curated a distinctive trip

which includes the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site of Quito followed by eight days

exploring at sea and exclusive behind the scenes access at the Galapagos Science Centre.

The spacious and stylish yacht Natural Paradise is small enough to get into bays that larger

expedition ships cannot go near, so you get to experience Galapagos as Darwin did.

Galapagos sea lions, marine iguanas lounging on the shores, blue-footed boobies patrolling

the skies, giant tortoises, sally lightfoot crabs and green sea turtles are just a few of the

animals native to this fascinating archipelago.

ECUADOR

k Lots of opportunities to visit the many

islands by panga boat and snorkel in these

amazing waters

k Observe a wide variety of wildlife including

reef sharks, nazca, blue-footed boobies, sea

lions, Galapagos penguins, seahorses, sea

turtles and the strange yet fascinating mola.

k Explore Latin America’s largest and best-

preserved historic centre and colonial quarters

in Ecuador’s capital, Quito

In partnership with Steppes Travel

Departing:

7 June 2020

11 days for £6,995 (approx $8,885)

To book call

+44 1285 601 571

(UK hours Mon to Thu 9-5:30 Fri 9-5 GMT)

Or email

newscientist@

steppestravel.com