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For Immediate Release
WILDLAND ADVENTURES ANNOUNCES
NEW ACTIVE GALAPAGOS EXPLORATIONS
May 2, 2003
Seattle, WA > The Galapagos Islands
are one of the most beguiling places on
Earth; a place where travelers can observe,
photograph and commune with exotic and
sometimes even bizarre wildlife such as
giant tortoise, marine iguanas and blue-footed
boobies. This year, Wildland Adventures
is offering 11-day Galapagos
Wildlife Odysseys for the more active
traveler. These special departures showcase
the flora and fauna of the archipelago
and also feature longer shore hikes, as
well as more snorkeling, swimming and
sea kayaking opportunities. Certified
recreational divers can also participate
(with a professional dive master) in a
maximum of 3 scuba dives to approximately
45 feet. Divers must be experienced and
comfortable in the water, bring their
own BCD, regulator, and wetsuit along
with proof of dive certification.
The adventure begins with a private half-day
city tour of colonial Quito, designated
by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Guests
fly 600 miles off shore to embark on a
small yacht and spend eight days cruising
Darwin’s Enchanted Islands. Voyaging
from island to island is a showcase of
evolution as expert naturalist guides
point out the unique behavioral and physical
characteristics plants and animals have
developed as they evolve and adapt to
each unique island habitat. All trips
make two shore landings each day and include
visits to the Charles Darwin Research
Center where the giant tortoise is bred
and released into the wild. Wildland Adventures
represents exclusively smaller yachts
(8-20 passengers) selected from a fleet
of only the most modern, safe and comfortable
first class or deluxe vessels, assuring
the highest quality and most in-depth
natural history small group experience
in the archipelago.
The Galapagos
Wildlife Odyssey starts at $2,595
per person and is offered year round.
Itineraries include airport transfers,
round-trip flights from Quito to Galapagos,
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. Clients can choose
from regularly scheduled departures or
arrange a private charter with a group
of just six people.
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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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