Join Talula and John on a Spectacular Trip to The Galapagos Islands July 11 – 17, 2008

 

Add Machu Picchu, Kapawi Eco-Lodge (Amazon) and/or extend your cruise

 

Included:  $100 Galapagos Park Fee, All on-tour transportation including internal flights and luggage handling, 1 night at the Alameda Real Hotel in Quito and 4 nights on the deluxe MV Galapagos Explorer II cruise ship,outside cabins. For more details see: (http://www.excitingalapagos.com/html/en/vessel/ship.htm) with all meals while on board, lots of sightseeing, 1 night at the deluxe Hilton Hotel in Guayaquil and flights between Ecuador and the Galapagos.  Air fare quote from your home city and/or Miami upon request. You may arrange your own airfare or use frequent flyer miles if you desire. If you book our General Tours airfare from Miami (home city to Miami can also be added), transportation between the airport and hotels in Ecuador is included.

Rates are per person, based on double occupancy:  (Single rates upon request)

$ 2820.00  Classic cabin                    $ 3008.00  Premium cabin $ 3211.00  Deluxe cabin $ 3585.00  Renaissance cabin                     (only 6 on ship)

Approximate Size 210-250 square feet 235         square feet 215         square feet 284         square feet

The trip is operated by General Tours (in business since 1947).  I have sent many people with this company and some to the Galapagos and the Amazon. They all came back happy with the services of General Tours. There are a limited number of places. Please sign up as soon as possible. This is a trip of a life time!

AARP members:  subtract $100 per person when you submit your AARP number

Additional opportunities:

Cuzco & Machu Picchu – 4 Night Package $ 1669.00 (per person, double occupancy)

Included:  Flight from Quito to Lima, internal flights in Peru, 2 nights at the Las Americas hotel in Lima, 2 nights at the Libertador hotel in Cuzco, sightseeing tours in Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu, round trip train tickets between Cuzco and Aguas Caliente, breakfast daily and 1 lunch, hotel taxes and service charges.

Kapawi Eco-lodge Extension to the Amazon $ 1111.00  (per person, double occupancy)

Included:  Flights to and from Kapawi (award-winning Ecolodge), 3 nights at Kapawi Ecolodge and 1 additional night at the Alameda Real or similar hotel in Quito, lodge activities, breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service charges and all airport transfers with assistance. http://www.galapagosislands.com/html/kapawi_lodge.html

Extend Your Cruise – $ 1058, classic; $1483, premium; $1815, deluxe, $2248, Renaissance (per person, double occupancy)

Visit Espanola, Isla Lobos and Santa Cruz islands.  Stop at the Charles Darwin Research Sation located on Santa Cruz.  On Genovesa Island, hike Prince Phillip’s stairs that lead to a palo santo forest where masked boobies nest.  Included:  3 nights onboard the Explorer II , daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners plus island visits.

Airfare is additional. Let me know your departure city for price. Third person rates upon request. Cabins will be available on a "first come, first served' basis so please book as soon as possible for your first choice of accommodations. You may email me or call me at 703-455-0760 with any questions. We hope you will join us. . Please email us before filling out the form so we can check availability. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. The cancellation policy . For General Tours protection plan, see http://www.generaltours.com/resources/travel_insurance.aspx ,  Please note “cancellation for any reason” does not apply for the Galapagos but the rest works for the General Tours portions.

Mail (or you may fax 603-698-0258 if using a credit card) the coupon to: Talula Guntner, 8096 Powderbrook Lane, Springfield, VA 22153 Make checks to:TalulaTravels.com.  Credit cards are recommended and trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended. See www.TalulaTravels.com and click on TravelGuard.  (Click here for a pdf of this page to simplify sending in the form.)
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World Traveler 3% Cash Discount If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, General Tours will discount the entire cost of your trip by 3%.

 

All rates subject to availability and to change until paid.