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July 30–August 8, 2020
The Andean Highlands
India
& The Galápagos Islands
Paul Freedman
Chester D. Tripp Professor of History LEO BUSS
Chair, History of Science,
Professor EmeritusHistory of Medicine
of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Dear Yale Travelers
From the cultural treasures and mountainous
landscapes of the Andean highlands to the verdant island
ecosystem of the Galapagos, this expedition is an opportunity
for the entire family to share in a love of nature and wildlife.
I invite you to journey with Yale aboard the well-appointed
cruising yacht, Isabela II, which has been chartered exclusively
for our group. In an intimate atmosphere of just us Yalies, family
and friends, we’ll create memories together to last a lifetime.
The adventure begins in Quito, Ecuador, with Land Iguana
its gilded churches, cobblestone streets, and Spanish Baroque
architecture. From Quito, we travel to the highlands for two
nights in a lovely hacienda, the base for exploring indigenous
Highlights
markets, natural sanctuaries, and artisan villages. In this Stay at a lovely hacienda in
breathtaking land of snow-capped mountains, the population the highlands of Ecuador.
still retains a rhythm of life marked by centuries-old traditions,
lending a unique character and charm to the region.
Experience Andean
culture at the famous Otavalo
Next we move on to the Galapagos. Located 600 Indian open-air market.
miles off the coast of Ecuador, these islands have been protected
as a national treasure since 1959. Twenty-six of the species found
Explore the Galápagos
Islands for 5 days with
here exist nowhere else in the world, including marine iguana,
expert naturalists.
Darwin’s Finches, and giant tortoises—the creature that inspired
early Spanish explorers to call these islands “Galapagos.” Our Snorkel alongside sea lions,
explorations will cover varied terrain: volcanic cones, lava fields, sea turtles and Galápagos
lush green vegetation in the highlands, and sandy beaches. penguins.
Together, we’ll enjoy nature walks, beautiful beaches, excursions
in a glass bottom boat, snorkeling, kayaking, and sightseeing. Marvel at the giant
Galápagos tortoises,
A highlight of our program will be lectures by our Blue-footed boobies,
study leader, Leo W. Buss, Professor Emeritus Ecology and and frigate birds.
Evolutionary Biology and Curator Emeritus of Invertebrate
Zoology at the Peabody Museum. His research in ecology
and evolution are sure to enhance our understanding of this
fascinating part of the world. We look forward to helping
you and your family plan an extraordinary experience in
South America. To reserve your space, contact us at
(203) 432-1952 or edtravel@yale.edu or register online
at alumnitravel.yale.edu/galapagos20.
With best wishes from Yale,
Lauren Summers
Senior Director, Lifelong Learning and Travel
Yale Alumni Association
alumnitravel.yale.edu/galapagos20 Sea lions
Yale Study Leader
Leo W. Buss, Professor Emeritus of Ecology
and Evolutionary Biology and of Geology and
Geophysics, is widely known for his research in
ecology and evolution. He taught at Yale since he
completed his doctoral work at Johns Hopkins
University in 1979. His book, The Evolution
of Individuality (1987), broke new ground in
understanding evolution. Professor Buss was
named Guggenheim Fellow in 1985 and the MacArthur Foundation
Prize Fellow in 1989. He served as Curator of Invertebrates at Yale's
Peabody Museum and director of the Sears Foundation for Marine
Research and director of the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies. He
exploring the beach
also taught Introductory Biology, Ecology, and Invertebrate Zoology,
and instituted a new freshman and sophomore seminar course entitled
"The Collections of the Peabody Museum," in which Yale students are
engaged in the primary research collections of the museum. Upcoming Trips
Discover Southeast Alaska
July 3 –10, 2020
OTAVALO Professor Anthony
QUITO Leiserowitz
SANTIAGO
BARTOLOMÉ
NORTH Ecuador Cruising the Mekong
SEYMOUR September 24 –Oct. 5, 2020
BALTRA GUAYAQUIL Professor Odd Arne Westad
SOUTH PLAZA
Argentina Total Solar Eclipse
December 8 –18, 2020
SANTA FÉ Professor Meg Urry
SANTA
CRUZ
Machu Picchu
(Extension)
Galápagos Islands
Disembarking a raft
Yale Educational Travel • Yale Alumni Association
Box 209010, New Haven, CT 06520-9010
Reservations: (203) 432-1952 edtravel@yale.edu Blue footed booby
alumnitravel.yale.edu/galapagos20
Itinerary at the rose plantation. Proceed to
Hacienda Cusín, a restored, 17th-
Sunday, August 2
OTAVALO / PUEMBO
Thursday, June 25 century estate in the Ecuadorian Explore the fertile Valley of
Welcome Phone Call Sierra and your home for the next Otavalo, from its landscapes of
Join the group at 4 pm Eastern for a two nights. Hacienda Cusín (B, L, D) mountains, lakes and cornfields, to
pre-trip welcome call with Professor its craft centers, dairy farms, flower
Leo W. Buss to learn more about plantations, and wonderful people.
what to expect and to ask questions. Visit the Charles Visit Cuicocha Crater Lake that
lies within a large caldera created
Thursday, July 30 Darwin Research by a volcanic eruption some 3,100
U.S. / QUITO Station staffed years ago. A gentle hike around the
Depart the U.S. on a flight to Quito,
Ecuador and transfer to the hotel
with international rim offers wonderful views and an
opportunity for wildlife viewing.
upon arrival. Swissotel (meals aloft) scientists conducting Then visit Indian communities to
biological research... see artisans at work in old-fashioned
Friday, July 31 shuttle looms. Lunch is at the historic
QUITO / OTAVALO 18th century Hacienda Pinsaquí
Nestled in a high Andean valley Saturday, August 1 that once hosted such illustrious
9,350 feet above sea level, Quito is OTAVALO guests as Simón Bolívar. Continue
just 14 miles south of the equator Spend the morning at one of South on to Puembo for the night before
and was declared the first “Cultural America’s most famous indigenous a morning flight to the Galápagos.
World Heritage Site” by UNESCO markets, Otavalo, a market that Hotel Rincón de Puembo (B, L)
in 1978. This morning depart on dates back to pre-Inca times and
a city tour of Quito’s wonderfully where colorful handicrafts are Monday, August 3
preserved colonial section, including on display. See Otavalo Indian QUITO/ BALTRA ISLAND /
the graceful plazas and arcades, men with long braided hair, blue SANTA CRUZ (HIGHLANDS)
the Cathedral’s unique gargoyles, ponchos, and white trousers, and Fly this morning to Baltra Island
and the impressive gilded interior women wearing distinctive gold in the center of the Galápagos
of La Compañía church. Then, beads and dark headdresses. Later Archipelago. Upon arrival, transfer
drive north through dramatic choose to visit the Condor Park, by bus to the highlands, where you
mountain scenery towards the town home to the majestic Andean will learn about Santa Cruz's unique
of Otavalo in the northern Sierra. Condor, or saddle up for a horse ecosystems and biodiversity. Lunch
Stop at the Equator Monument for back-ride amongst the beauty of the is served at a local restaurant. Drive
some interesting pictures. Next, Ecuadorian highlands. down from the highlands to visit the
tour one of the most important rose Hacienda Cusín (B, L, D) Charles Darwin Research Station
plantations of the area and learn staffed with international scientists
about cultivation, exportation, and conducting biological research and
bouquet making. Welcome lunch
conservation projects. Observe and Cruz Island and Las Bachas beach. back to the U.S. late evening on August
photograph the giant tortoises that After WWII, US military barges 6 or early morning or early afternoon on
are part of the breeding program to were beached and abandoned here. August 7. The hotel room at the Hilton
release them into the wild. Enjoy Locals referred to the beach as the Colón Guayaquil is included in the
a late afternoon stroll along the “barges” beach, a name that morphed program cost for the night of August 6
main street of Puerto Ayora before to “bachas.” Today it is an important and passengers may choose to use it until
embarking on Yacht Isabela II. In nesting area for the East Pacific their flight home in the evening or stay
the evening, join the captain for a green sea turtle. Located on the the night and depart in the morning on
welcome cocktail and dinner. north shore of Santa Cruz Island, is August 7th. Other flight schedules may
Yacht Isabela II (B, L, D) a glorious white beach, with several become available in 2020.
brackish lagoons, feeding grounds
Tuesday, August 4 of various wading birds, from stilts Saturday, August 8
SANTA FE / SOUTH PLAZA to flamingos. Opportunities to swim GUAYAQUIL / U.S.
A stunning anchorage provides a and/or snorkel from the beach. After breakfast transfer to the
jumping-off point for a visit to this Yacht Isabela II (B, L, D) airport for the international flights
sandy white beach with many sea lion back to the U.S. or continue on to
harems. Galápagos Hawks are often Thursday, August 6 Lima for a post-trip extension to
easily observed. The endemic land BARTOLOME / SANTIAGO Cusco and Machu Picchu. (B)
iguana, unique to this island, may be This morning, a Galápagos
spotted during the walk. Snorkeling icon awaits—Bartolome Island. Important note: The itinerary and
and swimming from the beach, Disembark and hike to its 600- program are subject to change without
kayaking or a ride in a glass-bottom foot summit for a superb view prior notice, due mainly to adjustments
boat rounds off the rewarding of Pinnacle Rock, Sullivan Bay in the policies and regulations of the
experience. In the afternoon visit and the immense lava fields of Galápagos National Park.
South Plaza. The turquoise waters nearby Santiago Island (James.)
here contrast brilliantly with Opportunities to enjoy the beach, OPTIONAL EXTENSION
the white sand and black lava of snorkel, or take a boat ride around MACHU PICCHU
the shoreline. A carpet of scarlet colossal Pinnacle Rock to observe August 8-14, 2020
succulents serves as groundcover the Galápagos Penguins. You may Discover the breathtaking Lost City
for a grove of luminescent green choose to also ride in the glass- of the Inca, Machu Picchu. Fly from
prickly-pear cactus populated by bottom boat for great views of the Guayaquil to Lima, Peru where
Galápagos land iguanas. Keep an underwater world. After lunch, we’ll journey to Cusco, the capital
eye open for the remarkable beaks of board zodiacs to land at Sullivan Bay city of the Inca Empire. From
cactus finches. Along the coastline, on the east coast of Santiago Island. here transfer to the lovely town
one finds sea lion colonies, while Explore a white coral sand beach of Yucay in Urubamba Valley and
sea birds play with the thermals that great for swimming with a trail over overnight in Yucay. The next day
form along the cliffs of this small but a lava field. This is the perfect place embark on a dramatic train ride to
amazing island. Yacht Isabela II (B, L, D) to see and feel the volcanic origin the mystical site of Machu Picchu.
of Galápagos while observing its Return to Cusco where a highlight
Wednesday, August 5 wildlife. Yacht Isabela II (B, L, D) will be a visit to the UNSAAC-Yale
NORTH SEYMOUR / SANTA Center which houses the Machu
CRUZ ISLAND Friday, August 7 Picchu artifacts excavated by Hiram
Morning walk along the coast and BALTRA ISLAND / GUAYAQUIL Bingham. This five-night, six-day
the interior of this island, a favorite At Baltra Island, transfer to the post-tour extension includes first-class
of many visitors. Observe numerous airport to take the flight back to accommodations; all excursions, all
bird colonies, sea lions and marine Guayaquil on the mainland. Upon breakfasts, four lunches and two dinners,
iguanas. Opportunities for snorkeling arrival, check into the hotel to rest air transportation Lima/ Cusco and
and coastal exploration with chances and freshen up. In the early evening, Cusco/Lima; airport taxes; airport-
of spotting fur seals. This uplifted gather for a festive farewell dinner. to-hotel transfers; and the services of a
island is also home to a nesting Hilton Colón Guayaquil (B, D) Peruvian guide. Airfare from Guayaquil
colony of frigate birds and provides to Lima is not included. Additional
great views of the surrounding Please note, depending on your return information and itinerary will be sent to
islands. In the afternoon, visit Santa flight schedule, you may depart for flights confirmed travelers.
Reserve Your Trip To The Andean Highlands & the Galápagos Islands Today
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M/Y Isabela II What is Included:
• Educational program of lectures
Home for this voyage is the intimate 40-passenger yacht M/Y Isabela II, and discussions with Professor
offering an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere perfect for exploring the Leo Buss
Galápagos. Amenities include kayaks, a glass-bottom boat, jacuzzi, fitness • All accommodations as specified in
room, bar, gift shop, natural history library, and sundeck. Wetsuits are the itinerary including a 5-star hotel
available to rent for an additional fee. The dining is excellent, with a in Quito and Guayaquil, 2 nights
good mix of continental cuisine and Ecuadorian specialties. The attentive at a hacienda in the highlands of
Ecuador, and 1 night in Puembo
staff and naturalist guides ensure your safety, comfort, and enjoyment
• A four night cruise aboard the
throughout the cruise. All 20 suites have private bathrooms, small sitting
yacht Isabela II, airport/hotel/pier
areas, and air conditioning. Two of the classic suites have a double bed plus group transfers
accommodation for triple occupancy of a child under 12. The remaining • All meals throughout the Galápagos
classic suites are furnished with twin beds. The M/Y Isabela II also has one cruise and on the mainland as
master suite, which offers a larger bed and more spacious layout. specified in the itinerary
• Internal roundtrip airfare
to the Galápagos Islands
boat deck
(Quito/Galápagos/Guayaquil)
LIFE BOAT •G alápagos National Park entrance
fee; professional English-speaking
guides throughout
• Taxes, service and porterage charges
LIFE BOAT
•B asic gratuities to land based
guides and drivers
cabin deck
What is Not Included:
20 18 16 15 12 10 8 6 4 2 • International airfare
(quoted separately)
21 19 17 11 9 7 5 3 1
• Customary shipboard gratuities;
international departure tax from
Ecuador (usually included in the
main deck cost of an international ticket)
• Excess baggage charges
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
DINING
LOUNGE ROOM • Personal items such as wetsuit rental,
OWNERS laundry, fax or telephone calls
SUITE
• Alcoholic beverages, dishes or
beverages not included with meals
• Room service
Land/Cruise Rates, per person double occupancy • Passport fees
Cabin Category Adult Single Teen* Child**
• Individual transfers
Classic Suite $8,475 $12,445 $7,995 $7,245 • Medical expenses, travel
insurance, optional extensions
Master Suite $8,890 — $8,440 $7,390
or deviations from the scheduled
*Teen is 12-17 years old. tour. Any increases in the in-tour
**Child is 6-11 years old. Must share a hotel room and cabin with an adult or teen. airfare (included as part of the
There are two triple cabins (subject to availability) that can accommodate a child program cost), airport taxes,
under 12 as the third occupant. security, or fuel surcharges
imposed after the initial pricing
Sample airfare JFK/Quito/Guayaquil/JFK of this program are not included
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PHOTOS: (FROM SHUTTERSTOCK.COM) GIANT TORTOISE ©
Optional Post-Trip Extension to Machu Picchu FOTOGRIN • LAND IGUANA © BLUEORANGE STUDIO • CHURCH
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WITH SEA LIONS, PASSENGER STEPPING OFF RAFT, PASSENGERS
Single supplement for the extension is $695. The third person sharing the same room is HIKING, GIRL WITH TORTOISE, PANAMA HAT WEAVERS,
PENGUINS, AND HORSEBACK RIDERS (FROM PROMPERU) MACHU
$200 less. Airfare from Guayaquil to Lima is not included and is approximately $425 and PICCHU (FROM ROYAL ADVENTURES) EXPLORING THE BEACH
is subject to change. Extension prices are based upon a minimum of 10 passengers. (From Unsplash.com) BLUE-FOOTED BOBBIE © andy brunnerThe Andean Highlands July 30–August 8, 2020
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The Andean Highlands July 30–
& the Galápagos Islands August 8, 2020
LEO BUSS Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Sally Quito
lightfoot Enhance your experience
crabs
with lectures and discussions
from Leo Buss.
Embrace two UNESCO
World Heritage Sites: the fabled
Galápagos Islands and Quito’s
celebrated Colonial city center.
Photograph close-up
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