Intrepid Travel takes Canadians to celebrate Darwin’s bicentennial birthday in Galapagos

2009 is going to be a banner year to visit the Galapagos Islands, as residents celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his book The Origin of Species. After all, it was a visit to the Galapagos Islands that prompted Darwin to formulate his theories on natural selection. And adventure tour specialist Intrepid Travel has the perfect way to experience the beauty and wildlife of the Islands.

Amazing wildlife, both on land and under water, inspired Darwin and continues to draw travelers to the remote Islands located in the Pacific Ocean west of South America. Travelers discover the outstanding natural beauty, fascinating history and unique wildlife by foot, boat, bike and even on snorkeling outings. They can learn about Darwin's evolutionary theories, spot colourful, bizarre and beautiful creatures and experience an archipelago unique in this world.

The area around Floreana Island is well known for spotting dolphins and albatross. Adventurers looking for incredible diving and snorkeling head to Enderby Islet, Champions Bay or Devils Crown. Santa Cruz features amazingly long lava tunnels and breathtaking panoramic views of the islands. Travelers on Intrepid’s Galapagos adventure tour head to Tortuga Bay, a stunning white sand beach, to see the comical marine iguanas or to hit the waves and have a go at body boarding or surfing.

A trip to the Galapagos is the experience of a lifetime. Intrepid's 10 day Galapagos trip costs $2335 Cdn (plus a park entry fee of $100 USD) plus airfare. For more information, visit http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/GXF

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About Intrepid Travel: Founded in 1989, Intrepid Travel is one of the world's leading small group adventure tour operators, with over 400 itineraries to over 90 destinations around the world. Travellers can choose from 11 different travel styles ranging from Basix to Comfort, from Family to its newest trip style, OUT Adventures for the LGBT market – each sharing a common philosophy of exploring the world’s most amazing places and having incredible real-life experiences along the way.

A signature component of Intrepid's adventure travel itineraries ensures that clients go off the beaten track, meeting the local residents whether it's traveling on local public transport or visiting them in their homes.

Intrepid is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and has a network of 28 offices and nearly 800 employees globally. Intrepid’s North American presence includes a Canadian office and reservations center in Toronto, which both handles consumer business for Canada and supports Travel Agent Sales for Canada and the U.S., as well as U.S. marketing and reservations center, based in Boulder, CO which handles the U.S. consumer business.

Winner: Wanderlust Magazine's 2008 Tour Guide of the Year: Intrepid's Esam Adb El Salam
Winner: 2007 Pacific Area Tourism Association Gold Award for Corporate Environmental Program
Winner: 2007 British Travel Awards for Environmentally Responsible Tourism – Small Tour Operator category
Highly Commended: 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards

December 23, 2008   Posted in: Galapagos Islands