Galápagos 2017A personally escorted tour

Galápagos is an extraordinary place. Nowhere else can youexperience such close encounters with remarkable animalslike giant tortoises, marine iguanas, flightless cormorants,blue-footed and red-footed boobies, Galápagos penguins,and sea lions galore. The sheer amount of wildlife is amazingand even more exceptional is the behaviour of the wildlife,which actually seems oblivious to your presence.

For a truly magical Galápagos expedition, join our proprietorsRichard and Dawn Furlong aboard the privately charteredCelebrity Xperience. We’ll explore the islands for a full week,with an option to join an exciting pre-voyage tour of Ecuadorvisiting Quito, Cuenca and Guayaquil.

19-day tour: 26th October to 13th November 201712-day tour: 2nd to 13th November 2017

For your financial security the air holidays and flights in thisbrochure are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Our ATOL number is 3710.3710

www.furlongs.co.ukTelephone 01892 785 785

>> Situated 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, theGalápagos Islands are a living laboratory, offering visitorsa unique interaction with nature.

>> The Celebrity Xperience is an upscale expedition vessel,large enough to travel in comfort and safety, smallenough to negotiate inter-island landings with agility. Sheaccommodates up to 48 guests ... half the number usuallyfound on a ship of this size. This means you enjoygenerous accommodation and, at the same time, benefitfrom the atmosphere and exclusivity of a smaller yacht.

>> Expert naturalists accompany small groups onlandings. There are also opportunities to swim, snorkeland kayak.

>> The Furlongs Travel proprietors escort throughout.They have been hosting Galápagos tours for over 10 years,and their first-hand knowledge and experience will helpyou get the most from this holiday of a lifetime.

>> New for 2017, enjoy complimentary bar servicethroughout the voyage including wines and beers at lunchand dinner.

www.furlongs.co.ukTelephone 01892 785 785

Shutterstock photo credits: Two Blue-footed Boobies © Adwo. Land Iguana ©Gudkov Andrey. Male Frigate Bird ©Brendan van Son. Galápagos Giant Tortoise © Kletr. Cotopaxi © KseniaRagozina. Ingapirca Temple of the Sun© Ammit Jack. Textiles © Steve 100.Red-billed Tropicbird © KongsakSumano. Sally Lightfoot Crab © StacyFunderburke. Blue-footed Booby eyes© Steffen Foerster. Bartolomé Island ©Jess Kraft.

Exterior and interior images ofCelebrity Xperience © OA Adventures /Celebrity Cruises.

19-day itinerary

A spectacular week sailing the Galápagos Islands with a team of expert naturalists, plus an excitingpre-voyage tour of Ecuador visitingQuito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil.

Thu 26 Oct 2017UK to Quito, EcuadorWe fly to Quito in Ecuador, and stay3-nights at the charming PatioAndaluz Hotel. l*/s*/d_______________________________

Fri 27 Oct 2017Quito City TourQuito was UNESCO’s first WorldHeritage City and today we include ahalf-day guided CITY WALK of thecolonial centre. Dinner at therenowned Theatrum Restaurant. b/d_______________________________

Sat 28 Oct 2017CotopaxiAn included excursion to COTOPAxIPROVINCE, home of one of theworld’s highest active volcanoes.Lunch included at a splendid colonialstyle hacienda. b/l/d

Sun 29 Oct 2017Quito to CuencaWe fly from Quito to the beautifulcity of CUENCA for a 4-night stay atthe centrally located El DoradoHotel. b/d

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Mon 30 Oct 2017Cuenca City Tour / panama HatsIncluded is a half-day CUENCA CITYTOUR visiting the busy centralmarket, modern art museum,cathedral and the Homero OrtegaPanama Hat Company. b/d

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Tue 31 Oct 2017IngapircaIncluded excursion to INGAPIRCA,Ecuador’s most important Inca-Cañari archaeological site. Originallybuilt in the 15th century, the site islocated on the royal highwaybetween Quito and Cuzco. The highquality stonework indicates itsimportance. b/l/d

Wed 1 Nov 2017Textiles and CeramicsCuenca is the centre of Ecuador’sarts and crafts region and today youwill visit Eduardo Vega’s ceramicsstudio and the Jimenez family IKATweaving house near Gualaceo. b/d

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Thu 2 Nov 2017Cuenca to GuayaquilA spectacular drive from Cuenca viathe cloud and rain forest, down tothe coast. Our journey takes usthrough EL CAJAS NATIONAL PARK,known for its stunning scenery andnumerous small lakes. In Guayaquilwe stay 2 nights at the deluxeWyndham Hotel. b/pl/d

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Fri 3 Nov 2017Guayaquil City Tour An included half-day CITY TOURvisiting Independence Square,Centenary Park, La RotundaMonument, and the award-winningMalécon Waterfront. b/d

Sat 4 Nov 2017Guayaquil to GalápagosWe fly to Galápagos to embarkCELEBRITY xPERIENCE for aspectacular 7-night expeditionvoyage. After lunch on board, joinour expert naturalists for a zodiacride in a mangrove-lined inlet to spotfor sea turtles, rays and sharks. BlackTurtle Cove is also a nesting site forsea birds, including blue-footedboobies. b/l/d

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Sun 5 Nov 2017Rábida / santiagoThe red volcanic rocks of RábidaIsland are home to a sea lion colonyand a pelican nesting site. Landingon Santiago Island this afternoon wehope to see marina iguanas, oystercatchers and Galápagos Hawk. b/l/d

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Mon 6 Nov 2017Isabela / FernandinaWe hike from Tagus Cove for anincredible view over Darwin Lakeand enjoy an afternoon visit to PuntaEspinoza to spot for uniqueGalápagos species including theflightless cormorant, marina iguanasand penguins. b/l/d

Tue 7 Nov 2017Urbina bay / Vicente RocaUrbina Bay is famous for its largeland iguanas, giant tortoises andNazca boobies. Vicente Roca,famous for Green Turtles, is awonderful snorkeling site. b/l/d_____________________________

Wed 8 Nov 2017santa CruzVisit the Charles Darwin ResearchCentre and travel to the highlands todiscover giant tortoises in the wild.b/l/d_____________________________

Thu 9 Nov 2017GenovesaYellow-crowned night herons, pintailducks, swallow-tailed and lava gulls,great frigate birds, Nazca and red-footed boobies, storm petrels and,with luck, the short-eared owl. b/l/d_____________________________

Fri 10 Nov 2017bartolomé / Cerro dragonOne of the most iconic sites inGalápagos. A beautiful beach,Pinnacle Rock, and a hike up aboardwalk for a jaw-dropping view.b/l/d

Sat 11 Nov 2017bachas beach, santa Cruz IslandA pre-breakfast landing on a whitesand beach which is a favouritenesting site of sea turtles. Latemorning we take our flight back toGuayaquil for an overnight stay atthe deluxe Wyndham Hotel. b/l/d_____________________________

Sun 12 Nov 2017Guayaquil free dayEnjoy a stroll along the MaléconWaterfront, do some last minuteshopping or join an optionalexcursion to Guayaquil’s popularHISTORIC PARK. Afternoon snackincluded before our departure fromGuayaquil Airport for our overnightflight back to Europe. b/aT/d*_____________________________

Mon 13 Nov 2017arrive UKWe connect at Amsterdam airportand land back in the UK late-afternoon. b*

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s Snack, pl Packed lunch, aT Afternoon tea

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If you have limited time, why not joinour 12-day itinerary featuring the fullweek in Galápagos plus 3 nights inEcuador? You’ll fly from the UK on2nd November, and join us for twonights at the Wyndham Hotel inGuayaquil. On 4th November we flyto Galápagos to enjoy the full sevennight voyage, before returning toEcuador mainland for an overnightstay prior to flying home to the UK.

Flights included are scheduled services in economy class. Business class upgrades aresubject to availability and applicablesupplement, please enquire. Our anticipateditinerary is with KLM via Amsterdam, with aday flight outbound and a night flight on thereturn.

Galápagos park fees, government fees andtaxes are included at current rates but subjectto change and therefore a potentialsupplementary charge.

Our Galápagos itinerary and landings are subject to change without notice at therequest of the National Park Service or due tolocal conditions. www.furlongs.co.uk

Telephone 01892 785 785

12-day itinerary

Darwin Bay

Dragon Hill Baltra

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FLOREANA

ESPAñOLA

ISABELA

SAN CRISTÓBAL

GENOVESA

Cerro Brujo

Puerto Ayora

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FERNANDINA RABIDA

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Bartolomé

Seymour North

Vicente Roca

Punta Espinoza

UrbinaBay

James Bay

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Chartered privately by Furlongs Travel, CELEBRITY XPERIENCEis an upscale expedition vessel accommodating just 48guests. There are 26 good-sized cabins across five categories,all with en-suite, air conditioning and ocean-view windows orlarge portholes. Public spaces include a chic indoor diningroom and an al-fresco deck where guests can dine with theislands’ stunning scenery as a backdrop. Breakfast, lunch anddinner are included daily. The lounge provides a relaxingatmosphere for nightly briefings, and the spacious sun deckis popular for wildlife viewing, and for relaxing on thecomfortable sun loungers. A varied choice of activitiesinclude shore visits, zodiac rides, snorkeling and kayaking.Equipment including short wetsuits and snorkel gear isprovided for use free of charge. The onboard naturalist teamconsists of 4 qualified Galápagos National Park guides soyou’ll go ashore with a maximum of 12 guests per guide.

While space and facilities are typical of a larger vessel, theCELEBRITY XPERIENCE boasts the atmosphere and exclusivityof a small private yacht.

Deck plans and further ship and cabin information is availableonline at www.furlongs.co.uk.

Deluxe Ocean View - 160 sq ft

Deluxe Ocean View - 160 sq ft

Premium Ocean View - 175 sq ft

Elite Ocean View - 200 sq ft

Single - 110 sq ft

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19-day tour prices

£7,702 £7,452 £9,502 £9,252

£8,240 £7,990

£8,777 £8,527

£9,207 £8,957

£8,804 £8,554

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>> International flights ex UK ✓ ✓

>> Domestic flight, Quito to Cuenca ✓

>> Galápagos flights, round trip ✓ ✓

>> 3-nights at Patio Andaluz Hotel Quito ✓

>> 4-nights at El Dorado Hotel Cuenca ✓

>> 3-nights at Wyndham Hotel Guayaquil ✓ ✓

>> Breakfasts and dinners in Ecuador ✓ ✓

>> Lunches on Cotopaxi and Ingapirca tours ✓

>> Quito city walk, Cotopaxi excursion, Cuenca ✓

city tour, Ingapirca excursion, textiles/ceramics

tour, entry to El Cajas National Park

>> Guayaquil city tour ✓ ✓

>> 7-night Galápagos expedition voyage, all meals ✓ ✓

and snacks on board, complimentary bar including

wines and spirits, complimentary internet, kayak

and snorkel opportunities

>> Galápagos landings with qualified local guides. ✓ ✓

>> Galápagos National Park fees and transit card fees ✓ ✓

>> Airport transfers and all sightseeing transportation ✓ ✓

>> Prepaid airport taxes, port charges and all tips ✓ ✓

>> Comprehensive tickets and information pack ✓ ✓

>> Personally escorted ✓ ✓

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Bookings are subject to terms and conditions shown on the separate leaflet and available to view at www.furlongs.co.uk. First deposit upon booking is£1,500 per person. A second deposit £1,500 pp is due 1st March 2017 and the balance is payable 90 days before departure. Due to the commitment requiredby tour suppliers, special cancellation terms apply for this tour. The amount of cancellation charge depends on how far in advance of departure you notifyus, but will be a minimum of 25% of the total value of your booking. As we are offering low deposit terms initially, this may mean you will need to pay extramonies in addition to initial deposit payments if you have to cancel. All guests must have their own comprehensive travel insurance. Please ensure this is inplace to protect against potential cancellation fees.

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FLIGHT CHOICE q Economy q Business Class (subject to availability and supplement)

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