THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

ON THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLES DARWIN’S VISIT WITH PROFESSOR EMERITUS JELLE DE BOER

June 11–20, 2010

2010 marks the 175^th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s visit to the Galapagos Islands.

While traveling as the naturalist on board the H.M.S. Beagle in 1835, Darwin closely observed its volcanism and its diverse ecology, which would later confirm his theory of evolution. With Professor of Earth Science Emeritus Jelle de Boer we’ll retrace Darwin’s route, explore the islands’ terrain — desert landscapes, lush highland forests, nutrient-rich waters, and volcanic soils.

We’ll visit both Fernandina and Isabela Islands, the Galapagos’ most volcanically active islands, and get up close to giant tortoises, comical blue-footed boobies, sea lions, penguins, and iguanas. There will be plenty of time throughout our tour to snorkel alongside sea lions, or relax in the clear waters of the Pacific. The 32-guest Evolution is the ideal ship for touring to the Galapagos Islands, and will be comfortable home away from home with its spacious cabins, terrific amenities, and great food.

Price: $4,798 plus airfare

A Machu Picchu pre-program and an Otavalo Market post-program are available.

See the brochure for more information, or contact Gail Briggs at gbriggs@wesleyan.edu or call (860) 685-3979.