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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS PROGRAM Our philosophy is based on an environment without any formalisms or strict etiquette as in other luxury vessels but maintaining some important aspects like excellence in quality services. T Our customers’ safety and the conservation and respect for the environment are our main priorities. Our vessels comply with local and international standards enforced by ISM (International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention). Our crews are all highly trained in safety procedures and have years of experience at sea. M/V GALAPAGOS LEGEND Our Deluxe Expedition Ship; with 100-passenger capacity, has all the commodities of a cruise line, yet it is still small enough for a more intimate experience with nature, following local and international safety regulations for navigation and responsible conservation in the Islands. The extra room space offers outside cabins, inter-connected doors and lower adjoin berths. This vessel also exhibits spacious social areas interior and exterior such as an auditorium, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, comfortable lounges, large observation decks, dining rooms, outside bar and BBQ. Special services such as long distance call, snorkeling opportunities, kids corner, 24h doctor, SPA, specialized lectures, chill outs, cabins with balconies, safety boxes additionally of 3, 4 and 7 night cruises with guaranteed departures every Monday and Thursday, will fulfill your clients´ needs. Operational days: Monday & Thursday 3 night cruise: From Monday to Thursday. 4 night cruise: From Thursday to Monday. 7 night cruise: From Monday to Monday or Thursday to Thursday. M/Y CORAL l or II The deluxe twin yachts with 36 and 20 passenger capacity with 18 and 11 outside cabins in 3 categories, granting an upscale intimate experience. These yachts also follow international and local regulations for navigation and responsible conservation in the Islands. The variety of social areas such as outside whirlpools on board each yacht, comfortable lounges, observation decks, dining rooms, bars and BBQ will fulfill your clients´ needs. Operational days: Sunday & Wednesday 3 night cruise: From Sunday to Wednesday. 4 night cruise: From Wednesday to Sunday. 7 night cruise: From Sunday to Sunday or Wednesday to Wednesday.

Galapagos cruise options and 2011 GROSS RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION: LOW SEASON: Jan. 5 – Mar. 28 / May. 15 – Jun. 20 / Sep. 1 – 30 / Nov. 25 – Dec. 15.

hosterianj.com HIGH SEASON: Rest of the year. 5 DAY / 4 NIGHT CRUISE

M/V GALAPAGOS LEGEND (Thursday – Monday)

CABIN TYPE Standard Cabin Moon Cabin Junior Suite Legend Suite Balcony Suite

LOW SEASON RATE US$ 1.740.00 US$ 1.990.00 US$ 2.490.00 US$ 2.790.00 US$ 3.090.00

HIGH SEASON RATE US$ 1.790.00 US$ 2.040.00 US$ 2.540.00 US$ 2.840.00 US$ 3.140.00

M/Y CORAL I or II (Wednesday – Sunday)

CABIN TYPE Standard Cabin Moon Cabin Junior Cabin

LOW SEASON RATE US$ 1.740.00 US$ 1.990.00 US$ 2.490.00

HIGH SEASON RATE US$ 1.790.00 US$ 2.040.00 US$ 2.540.00

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Transfer to port and dinghy ride to ship. Air-conditioning cabins & private facilities All meals Welcome & farewel cocktails 24 hour coffee station Two daily visits to different islands with multilingual naturalist guide (upon request) Snorkeling opportunities Activities on board (briefings, lectures) Shuttle service to/from Galapagos flight in Quito & Guayaquil Airport and port assistance, transfers to port and dinghy ride to ship.

The rates do not include (net rates per person subject to change beyond KT control):

 Reduced Air Ticket Quito or Guayaquil to/from Galapagos, US$ 380 per person. For logistics purposes and schedules of ships, air tickets to the Galapagos are automatically confirmed and sold with KT’s cruises to guarantee all the formalities and assistance required at mainland and Galapagos airports  Galapagos National Park Tax: US$ 100.00 per person. This tax can be paid directly by the passengers (cash only) or can be invoiced and prepaid by KT under request.  Galapagos National Institute Migration Control Card: US$ 10.00 per person.  Wet suits rental: US$ 25.00 net per person for a 3 or 4-night cruise.  Tips & personal expenses.  Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.  Medical services, travel insurance and others not specified.  Fuel surcharge and snorkeling equipment rental if any, clients will be notified. LEGEND ITINERARY

hosterianj.com 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHT CRUISE Day 1: Thursday - Galapagos (Baltra Airport) Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (aprox.. 2 and half hour flight). Passengers will be picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the pier to the M/V Galapagos Legend. Bartolome Dry landing. Passengers will see volcanic formations like lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones. After a hike to the summit you’ll be impressed by the view of the surrounding islands, including the eroded tuff cone of Pinnacle Rock. During the hike to the summit, travellers will often see colonies of marine iguanas, lava lizards, tiquilla, lava cactus, Scalecia tree and others. Visitors will be able to snorkel and see the Galapagos penguin, sea turtles, and white tipped sharks from a safe distance. Day 2: Friday - Urbina Bay (Isabela) Wet landing. Passengers will visit the volcanic ash beach and coral area. Depending on the season you may be able to observe giant tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. After the walk we will have time for snorkeling. Fernandina (Espinosa Point) Dry landing. Visitors will see the biggest marine iguanas mingling with sally-light foot crabs, as well as flightless cormorants nesting sites, Galapagos penguins, Galapagos hawks, and sea lions. Among the flora and volcanic formations observers will spot brachycereus cactus, and “pa-hoe-hoe” lava and “AA” lava formations. Numerous mangrove beds extend into the sea. Day 3: Saturday - Santiago (Egas Port) Wet landing on a beach of dark sand (volcanic ash). Most of the landscape is comprised of layers of rocks and lava flows. Here you can see great blue herons, striated herons, yellow-crowned night herons and American oystercatchers. Passengers will see marine iguanas grazing upon algae beds alongside red sally light-foot crabs. There is a colony of fur-seals swimming in pools of cool water. This is a place where you can swim, snorkel and look for squid, starfish and a variety of colorful tropical fish. Rabida (Jervis) Wet landing. The volcano-formed beach is dark red and frequented by sea lions. It’s considered the geographic center of Galapagos because it has the most diverse volcanic rocks on the Islands. You’ll hike to a salt water lagoon, where flamingos can sometimes be found. July through September is a good time to observe brown pelicans nesting in the salty bushes. Boobies and 9 species of Darwin’s finches can also be observed. You can take a dinghy ride by the reefs, as well as snorkel. Day 4: Sunday - Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station)

hosterianj.com Here you will be able to observe the giant tortoises that are part of the reproduction program and the world’s most famous tortoise, Lonesome George, the last surviving specimen of his species. Visitors can also admire the prickly-pear cactus forest and many land birds. Later on, you’ll have some free time to walk around town and shop for souvenirs. Santa Cruz (Highlands) Travellers can trek through the highlands of Santa Cruz and visit Cerro Chato, where you’ll be able to observe the famous giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Additionally, travellers can walk inside the dormant lava tubes. Day 5: Monday - Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach) Wet landing. This beach is located on north side of Santa Cruz Island. Here you will encounter many sea birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and have the opportunity to swim on the white sand beach. Return to the Galapagos Legend, check out and transfer to the Baltra’s airport. Return flight to Quito via Guayaquil. For 7 nights cruise passengers remain on board. CORAL ITINERARY 5D / 4N CRUISE Day 1: Wednesday - Galapagos Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (aprox. 2 and half hour flight). Passengers will be picked up by our guides at the airport and taken to the Coral I and Coral II. Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill) Wet landing. Visitors walk to a saltwater lagoon which is occasionally visited by pink flamingos. Then you’ll hike up to Dragon Hill, which offers a beautiful view of the bay. This area is a nesting site for numerous reintroduced land iguanas. There is also a peculiar scalesia tree forest. Day 2: Thursday - Rabida (Jervis) Wet landing. The volcano-formed beach is dark red and frequented by sea lions. It’s considered the geographic center of Galapagos because it has the most diverse volcanic rocks on the Islands. You’ll hike to a salt water lagoon, where flamingos can sometimes be found. July through September is a good time to observe brown pelicans nesting in the salty bushes. Boobies and 9 species of Darwin’s finches can also be observed. You can take a dinghy ride by the reefs, as well as snorkel. Santiago (Egas Port) Wet landing on a beach of dark sand (volcanic ash). Most of the landscape is comprised of layers of rocks and lava flows. Here you can see great blue herons, striated herons, yellow-crowned night herons and American oystercatchers.

hosterianj.com Passengers will see marine iguanas grazing upon algae beds alongside red sally light-foot crabs. There is a colony of fur-seals swimming in pools of cool water. This is a place where you can swim, snorkel and look for squid, starfish and a variety of colorful tropical fish. Day 3: Friday - Fernandina (Espinosa Point) Dry landing. Visitors will see the biggest marine iguanas mingling with sally-light foot crabs, as well as flightless cormorants nesting sites, Galapagos penguins, Galapagos hawks, and sea lions. Among the flora and volcanic formations observers will spot brachycereus cactus, and “pa-hoe-hoe” lava and “AA” lava formations. Numerous mangrove beds extend into the sea. Isabela (Tagus Cove) Dry landing on Galapagos’ largest island. Visitors will learn about the eruption of five volcanoes that formed this island. The trail leads to Darwin’s salt water lagoon and an excellent view of the lava fields and volcanic formations. You’ll take a dinghy to observe marine life. Frequently, Galapagos penguins can be seen here. Opportunity for snorkeling. Graffiti believed to have been made by 19th century pirates helps passengers better appreciate the relationship between the islands and tourism today. Day 4: Saturday - Bartolome Dry landing. Passengers will see volcanic formations such as lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones. After hiking to the summit you can enjoy a great view of the surrounding islands, including Pinnacle Rock’s eroded tuff cone. On the way to the summit, you’ll often see colonies of marine iguanas, lava lizards, tiquilla and various cacti. You’ll be able to snorkel and see the Galapagos penguin, sea turtles, and white tipped sharks from a safe distance. Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove) Located near Las Bachas beach on the north side of the island. Passengers will take a dinghy though the mangrove. The motor is turned off to allow close observation of marine turtles, white tipped reef sharks, spotted eagle rays, and yellow rays. Day 5: Sunday - Santa Cruz Charles Darwin Research Station Here you will be able to observe the giant tortoises that are part of the reproduction program and the world’s most famous tortoise, Lonesome George, the last surviving specimen of his species. Visitors can also admire the prickly-pear cactus forest and many land birds. Later on, you’ll have some free time to walk around town and shop for souvenirs. Disembark at Baltra. Passengers will take a bus to the airport for the flight back to the mainland via Guayaquil to Quito. 7 nights ITINERARY can start in the west or in the east and can begin Sunday or Wednesday.