Cruise the Galapagos in an upscale yacht (limited to 20 passengers) on this exciting Wilderness Medicine CME course.
The Galapagos are a wildlife treasure. Nothing quite compares to the joy of observing animals in the wild here, or the sense of wonder and privilege felt while spending time with creatures that don’t run or fly away when humans approach.
An outstanding natural history guide will lead us on exciting hiking trips each day through incredible habitats in this unmatched wildlife spectacle.
You’ll enjoy watching the world’s only seagoing lizards, to flightless cormorants and penguins, flamingos, inflatable frigate birds, wave albatrosses, clownish boobies, patriarchal giant tortoises, and 13 species of Darwin finches. There can often be thrilling encounters with animals–up close and in large numbers.
This expedition often provides extraordinary opportunities to swim with marine mammals such as sea lions, fur seals, dolphins, and manta, eagle, and golden rays, as well as thousands of the 300 species of colorful fish.
Wilderness Medicine in the Galapagos Trip Highlights:
- Deluxe, upscale yacht limited to 20 passengers
- Enjoy up close and personal encounters with wildlife in one of the world’s top nature destinations!
- The most comprehensive Galapagos experience available, with nature hikes, swimming, and sea kayaking excursions
- Knowledgeable and personable naturalist on board our yacht to lead all hikes and activities
SCUBA option!
For adventurous and certified divers looking for the best diving sites in the Galapagos Islands, now you can add a diving tour in the Islands along professional masters and instructors to your itinerary. Most divers consider the Galapagos Islands the best diving experience of their careers.
The massive amounts of sharks that swim on the Galapagos waters, the feeding frenzies to be witnessed in several locations, the playful sea lions and the diverse volcanic formations, make this location a unique diving experience.
This is an optional activity for certified divers, which you can enjoy during our cruise tour. The diving experience is the most rewarding complementary activity for those who know the secret of the underwater world. Please call for more information!
CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Center for Emergency Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Itinerary Snapshot
April 1-11, 2022 Itinerary:
(Meals included: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Day 1
Arrive to Quito and check in to hotel, SwissÔtel. Hotel website: http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/quito/
Day 2
Walking tour of historic Quito. B
Day 3
AM – Depart from Quito to Baltra.
PM – Visit Charles Darwin Station with some free time to visit town and shop. B, L & D
Day 4
AM – Mosquera Islet, wet landing. Walking tour followed by snorkeling.
PM – North Seymour Island, dry landing. Walking tour and snorkeling. B, L & D
Day 5
AM – Santa Fe Island, wet landing. Walking tour with snorkeling.
PM – South Plaza Islet, dry landing. B, L & D
Day 6
AM – Kicker Rock circumnavigation & Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve, dry landing.
PM – Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill, dry landing, dry landing. B, L & D
Day 7
AM – Cerro Brujo, wet landing. Walking followed by snorkeling.
PM – Punta Pitt & Islet, wet landing. Walking followed by snorkeling. B, L & D
Day 8
AM – Punta Suarez, dry landing. Walking on the oldest extant island in the archipelago.
PM – Gardner Bay, Osborn or Gardner Islets, wet landing. Walking, then snorkeling. B, L & D
Day 9
AM – Punta Cormoran/Devil’s Crown/Champion, wet landing. Walking tour on varied volcanic terrain, followed by snorkeling/swimming.
PM – Post Office, wet landing. Walking followed by snorkeling/swimming. B, L & D
Day 10
AM – Highlands Tortoise Reserve, dry landing. Then catch return flight to Quito.
PM – Check-in Hotel Casa de Hacienda La Jimenita, near the airport: hotelnuevoaeropuerto.com
Day 11
Fly out of Quito. B
*Note: depending on availability we may choose a different hotel of similar type and equal quality.
April 7-17, 2023
Day 1
Arrive to Quito and check in to hotel, SwissÔtel.
Hotel website: http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/quito/
Day 2
Walking tour of historic Quito. B
Day 3
AM – Depart from Quito to Baltra Airport.
PM – Visit Charles Darwin Station with some free time to visit town and shop. B, L & D
Day 4
AM – Dragon Hill hike, Santa Cruz Island, dry landing.
PM – Bartolome Island, dry or wet landing. Walking, then snorkeling. B, L & D
Day 5
AM – Rabida Island, considered epicenter of Galapagos due to volcanic geologic diversity. Walking tour, followed by snorkeling/swimming.
PM – Buccaneers Cove/Espumilla Beach, Santiago Island. B, L & D
Day 6
AM – Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island, dry landing.
PM – Highlands Tortoise Reserve, dry landing. B, L & D
Day 7
AM – Vicente Roca Point, wet landing. Snorkeling and dinghy ride.
PM – Espinosa Point. Walking tour and snorkeling. B, L & D
Day 8
AM – Urbina Bay, wet landing. Walking tour with snorkeling.
PM – Tagus Cove, dry landing. B, L & D
Day 9
AM – Egas Port, wet landing. Walking tour and snorkeling.
PM – Sullivan Bay, wet landing. Walking tour, snorkeling and beach time. B, L & D
Day 10
AM – Bachas Beach, wet landing. Walking followed by snorkeling and beach time. Then catch return flight to Quito.
PM – Check-in Hotel Casa de Hacienda La Jimenita, near the airport: hotelnuevoaeropuerto.com
Day 11
Fly out of Quito. B
Dr. Peyton Taliaferro –
Absolutely fabulous. The experience was one-of-a-kind! The coursework was interesting and presented in a hands-on comfortable manner. The ship’s crew and staff were first rate and our naturalist guides were exceptionally knowledgeable of the islands.
Brian Rubell –
Exceeded expectations. Very well organized by local outfitter. Go Galapagos Quito and ship staff were fantastic.
Galapagos March 2022