The Galapagos Islands are one of the top destinations on the bucket list and it’s not hard to tell why. Giant Tortoises, Blue Footed Boobies, Sally Lightfoot Crabs, Darwin’s Finches, Flightless Cormorants, and that’s just to name a few. There are a million ways to get to the Galapagos and experience the splendor of these isolated islands and the wildlife that abounds in the archipelago. But none is as perfect for Mother’s Day as Intrepid Travel’s Buy One Mom goes free to the Galapagos deal.
From today, May 8, through May 11, celebrate the women who nurtured their own adventurous spirit with the gift of traveling to the Galapagos this Mother’s Day.
This special offer is only available for trips booked during Mother’s Day weekend and for trips before September 30, 2015. You must also provide proof that your mother is who she claims to be at the time of booking. But these are simple steps to take when the end result is exploring one of the world’s most heralded natural wonders. The Galapagos are full of adventure, from hiking and snorkeling to swimming with stingrays and sea turtles. Grab your camera and mom and go on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Here are some examples of what awaits you and your mother, if you decide to travel south:
A look at Galapagos – Southern Islands
This trip includes the southernmost islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz Island, Floreana Island, Española Island, and San Cristóbal Island. Discover charming pink flamingos on Floreana Island, catch a glimpse of Darwin’s finches in the highlands of Santa Cruz, see churning albatrosses at Punta Suárez, and more. One of the most spectacular parts of the trip is diving through (yes through) Kicker Rock – keep your eyes peeled, you may see sharks below.
The five-night, six-day trip, aboard the Daphne, begins in Quito and includes hotel accommodation, five breakfasts, three lunches, and three dinners. Prices start at around $ 2,300.
Galapagos Adventure – Northern Islands
This trip, also on board the Daphne, is seven days and includes five islands: Genovesa Island, Santiago Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Fe Island and San Cristóbal Island. The trip visits the Interpretation Center of San Cristóbal, a visit to the colonies of seabirds in Genovesa, a walk through the Opuntia Forest on Santa Fe Island, snorkeling among the diamond stripes on Darwin beach, the unique flora of Bahia. Sullivan and more.
Included are six breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners, two nights hotel accommodation and four nights aboard the Daphne. Prices start at around $ 2,600.
Glimpse of Galapagos – Central Islands
The Glimpse of Galapagos tour is truly more than a glimpse with visits to six islands including Mosquera Island, Bartolomé Island, Baltra, Santa Cruz Island, South Plaza Island, and Santa Fe Island. The six-night trip includes a hike to the summit of Bartolomé Island, a stop at the Charles Darwin Research Center, snorkeling in the waters off Santa Fe Island, hiking in the Opuntia forest, and more.
Included are five breakfasts, three lunches, three dinners, two nights hotel accommodation, three nights aboard the Nemo III motorized catamaran.
Departures on all itineraries run throughout the summer and include airfare between Quito, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands. Airfare to and from Quito is not included.
Ready to reserve? Choose your Mother’s Day adventure at IntrepidTravel.com/MothersDay.