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In this edition of Galapagos Holidays' InTouch Traveller newsletter:
- Remota Hotel
A unique travel experience in Chilean Patagonia
- Finch Bay Eco-Resort
A multi-sport program combining yacht based day trips and activities in the Galapagos Islands
- Last-minute cruises
Ready to travel soon? Discounts on cruises from Galapagos to Antarctica
- Travel Tips
Weather tips for a few South American destinations |
 Remota
Galapagos Holidays is excited to offer this unique program for travellers
who want to visit Patagonia and the Torres del
Paine National Park. From Punta Arenas, located near the southern
tip of Chile, you drive 3 hours north to the small town of Puerto Natales. Remota Hotel sits perched on a small hill overlooking the bay of Ultima
Esperanza. The hotel's unique modern architecture is stunning and offers wonderful views from throughout the building. Choose from a menu of
daily excursions and discover the seemingly untouched region that is a world
reserve of beauty and culture. Beyond visits to the spectacular Torres
del Paine National Park, the nearby mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers, and
vast prairies where you will have the chance to visit a local cattle
farm. Walk on the lands of ancestral cultures such as the nomad hunters,
Onas and Huilliches, and learn the captivating legends of the Yamanas
fisherman.
Remota Hotel is available year round.
A nice time
to visit this region is between March and May, when there is little wind, and
the forests and grasslands become tinted with colour. Springtime,
which begins in September, is also nice as trees begin to blossom, the grass and shrubs
bloom, and newborn animals are being born. At this time, the sheep shearing begins and the animals are moved to summer grazing
land.
Departures: Wednesday and Saturdays (3, 4, 7,
10 and 14 nts)
Rates: from US$ 1,548 (3nts)
Includes: lodging, meals with soft drinks or house wine, a menu of 5
daily excursions, use of sauna, open air Jacuzzi and heated pool
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 Finch Bay Eco-Resort
Nicely secluded away from the crowds of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, the main island in the Galapagos archipelago, you'll find the charming Finch Bay Eco Resort on a private seaside location surrounded by mangroves. This is an ideal spot to go about your days with as much or as little activity as you would like. Here guests can cherish the privacy, natural surroundings and superb service offered by the Finch Bay.
The Finch Bay Eco-Resort provides a combination of day excursions to
surrounding islands and multi-sport activities such as bicycling, kayaking and
diving. A nice compliment to your Galapagos cruise or as an alternative to cruising. Island visits include
North Seymour Island, Plaza Island, Santa Fe and Bartolome. Each island is different and presents its own unique wildlife and environment, but amongst the highlights, you may see colourful land iguanas, magnificent frigate birds, penguins and interesting vegetation such as the palo santo trees. At each stop you will enjoy the beauty of the contrasting landscapes. Until the end of April, the
Finch Bay is offering a special bonus of airfare from the mainland. That's a savings of
US$ 423 per person.
Departures: Wednesdays and Sundays (3, 4 or 7 nts)
Rates: from US$ 1053 per person (3 nts) - US$ 2,260 (7 nts)
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Last-minute cruisesAs many people hold off on booking their next trip until there is more
certainty in the economy, some travellers are finding that now is the best time
to take advantage of lower rates and less people at tourist spots. Cruise operators in the
Galapagos Islands, Chile and Antarctica have been offering discounts not only
for the next few months, but also for later in the year. Here are just a
few of the great deals that have come through in recent days:
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| M/V Evolution
(Galapagos Islands)
from US$ 2,775 (7nts)
reg. US$ 4,250
Depart: February 28 | Mare and Via Australis
(Punta Arenas - Ushuaia)
from US$ 1,328 (4 nts)
reg. US$ 1770
Departures: March 10
| M/V Professor Molchanov
(Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula)
from US$ 13,750
reg. US$ 14,750
Depart: December 22 | These rates
are cruise only.
Please contact Galapagos Holidays for a complete list
of inclusions and exclusions |
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Travel Tips:
We are often asked about the best times of the year to
travel. Here are our suggestions for few of the destinations we recommend:
*Galapagos Islands: Year
round is good. September is the rockiest on the seas and coolest temperate, but if you are
a snorkeller, visibility is terrific and many of the boats have wet suits
available. November - May is the warmest time of year. * Peru: Cusco/Machu
Picchu - The rainy season is December-March. May and September are nice
months to travel for nice weather and fewer crowds.
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We look forward to serving you again when South America is in your travel
plans. Let our South America Travel Specialists arrange your next unforgettable holiday adventure
to undiscovered worlds that soon await you.
Thank you for recommending Galapagos Holidays to your friends! |
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