You Can Join Mote Marine Exploring Charles Darwin's Famous Galapagos Island

By Jamie Tacy

Sarasota, FL - Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will host two separate 10-day Galapagos voyages on March 27 and July 31, 2009. Nearly half the birds, one-third of the plants, and ninety percent of the reptiles found in the Galapagos exist nowhere else in the world. Made famous by Charles Darwin, the Galapagos Islands are no less enthralling now than they were a hundred years ago. Every year, thousands of curious visitors journey to the remote islands to behold the wildlife that inspired The Origin of Species.

The Galapagos experiences are being arranged through International Expeditions, a world leader in nature travel, and Cruise & Tour, which is handling reservations and all travel arrangements. Each of the 10-day journeys to the Galapagos archipelago includes two days in Guayaquil, Ecuador and a full week in the Galapagos. The trip’s base of operations will be on the 204-foot M/V Evolution, which accommodates 32 guests. The expeditions will be hosted by Mote Educator Tim Oldread and accompanied by a crew of 18, plus two local naturalist guides. Cabins booked through the special Mote expedition begin at $4,448.

 Please visit www.mote.org or www.cruisetour.com for more details.