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Follow on Google News | O.A.R.S.’ Introduces New Upscale Galápagos Explorer Itinerary for 2016O.A.R.S. is raising its own bar on intimate small-group departures thanks to a new partnership with the Sieverts family—longtime Galápagos residents and pioneers in the development of Galápagos cruise itineraries.
By: O.A.R.S. O.A.R.S.’ new Galápagos Islands Explorer (http://www.oars.com/ The per person rates start at $5,295 ($4,795 for triple occupancy) plus $530 for the in-country flight to/from Galápagos, $100 National Park Entrance Fee ($50 for children 11 and younger), $20 transit fee and airport taxes. In addition to chef-prepared meals while aboard the yacht, draft beer while cruising, snorkel gear and group airport transfers (for flights to and from the islands), guests will enjoy exotic and abundant wildlife and classic Galápagos sites -- without the crowds associated with larger cruise ships. Each day brings opportunities for swimming with sea lions and snorkeling in the equatorial waters of the Galápagos. Guests will experience the eco-diversity of this renowned cluster of islands, exploring its arid and tropical side while hiking, observing whales and dolphins from an extended bow on the yacht, and visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station. This yacht travels only at night and by breakfast guests find whole new worlds to explore. Cliff faces towering high over the ocean, lava beds, white sand beaches and simmering volcanos compose some of the fascinating scenery here, with numerous endemic birds and animals waiting to be discovered. Quito, Ecuador, is the gateway city with connecting flights into Baltra, Galápagos, the world’s first “green” airport serving this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quito is a similarly U.N. designated site for its distinguished colonial architecture that compliments a bustling urban ambiance. O.A.R.S. is a member of the International Galápagos Tour Operators Association (http://www.igtoa.org/ For more information, questions about specific trips, availability, reservations or a copy of the 2016 O.A.R.S. Adventures catalog call 209-736-4677 or 800-346-6277, email info@oars.com, or visit: http://www.oars.com/ About O.A.R.S. Some 500,000 guests later, O.A.R.S. has been providing award-winning whitewater rafting and adventure travel vacations since 1969. Over the decades the company has set the standard in first-class rafting, sea kayaking, hiking and multi-sport adventures, with destinations and unparalleled experiences on over 35 rivers and coastlines of the world. O.A.R.S. caters to active travelers of all ages and abilities with more than 75 unique itineraries, including one-day and weekend escapes. For consecutive years, O.A.R.S. has been named the “Best River & Sea Outfitter on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure and one of the top two outfitters in the world by Outside Magazine. In 2015, Sunset recognized O.A.R.S.’ Salmon River trip as the “Best Guided Outdoor Trip” of the year and Outside presented O.A.R.S. with two Best of Travel awards: one for “Best River Guide” and one for “Best River Trip.” Media Contact: Steve Markle Phone: 209-753-4797 Email: stevem@oars.com Web: http://www.oars.com/ Follow O.A.R.S. Twitter: https:// Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ Blog: http://www.oars.com/ End
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