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For Immediate Release
WILDLAND ADVENTURES ANNOUNCES
GALAPAGOS FAMILY WILDLIFE ODYSSEY
May 21, 2003
Seattle, WA > The Galapagos Islands
are an awe-inspiring place where young
people can observe wildlife up close,
swim with cavorting sea lions, and snorkel
amongst marine iguanas and sea turtles,
while learning the basics of evolution
by first-hand observation. Wildland Adventures
brings kids, parents and grandparents
together on designated 11-day Galapagos
Family Wildlife Odyssey departures
to showcases the bizarre flora and fauna
that inhabit this volcanic archipelago
such as giant tortoise, sea lizards and
blue footed boobies.
The odyssey begins with a private half-day
city tour of colonial Quito, designated
by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. From
Quito, families embark on an eight day
voyage in the wake of Charles Darwin where
he formulated his theory of evolution
in “The Origin of Species.”
Vessels are outfitted with child-sized
snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and life vests.
Sea kayaks are available for fun exploration
of the shoreline. Naturalist guides provide
interpretation on shore excursions that
is oriented toward the interests and knowledge
level of young participants. Kids usually
dine together and appreciate specially
prepared meals including pizza, hot dogs,
pasta and other dishes geared toward younger
palates.
The Galapagos
Family Wildlife Odyssey starts at
$3,370 for adults and $1,920-$3,175 for
children under 12 years of age. School
groups or families of 6 or more can charter
their own yacht for a private departure.
Itineraries include airport transfers,
a private guided tour of Quito, three
nights hotel accommodations in Quito,
guided excursions, all meals on the 8-day
cruise, and a comprehensive pre-departure
information packet. For dates and a more
detailed itinerary, call 1-800-345-4453,
email info@wildland.com,
write to 3516 NE 155th Street, Seattle,
WA 98155 or visit www.wildland.com.
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Since its inception in 1986, ecotourism
has been the cornerstone of Wildland Adventures’
trips, offering cultural and natural history
explorations as a means to protect natural
environments, preserve cultural heritage
and bring direct economic benefits to
local communities through projects such
as the company’s non-profit Travelers
Conservation Trust. Always practicing
what it preaches, Wildland Adventures
keeps its trips to very small groups in
order to limit any impact on the environment.
Owner Kurt Kutay is a founding member
of the Board of Directors of The Ecotourism
Society and the International Galapagos
Tour Operators Association. The company
is also a member of the Center for Responsible
Tourism, a worldwide network of individuals
and organizations working for more socially
and environmentally responsible tourism
and supports the work of Cultural Survival,
which serves to inform the general public
and policy makers about self-determination
of tribal people and ethnic minorities.
Other destinations offered by Wildland
Adventures include Costa Rica, Belize,
the Andes and the Amazon, Patagonia, Alaska,
British Columbia, Africa, New Zealand
and more. For reservations or more information
call 1-800-345-4453, email info@wildland.com,
write to 3516 NE 155th Street, Seattle,
WA 98155 or visit www.wildland.com.
Media Contact:
info@wildland.com
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