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| Big Animals Photography
Expeditions 2000 Broadway, Suite 1204, San Francisco, CA. 94115, USA Call Toll Free: 1-877-2CWHALE (1-877-229-4253) Local 1-415-923-9865 |
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My expeditions feature total immersion with BigAnimals in the Galapagos Islands. This concept has been overwhelmingly successful and many of the guests repeat their experience year after year with me for the simple reason to be among the BigAnimals. My guests have witnessed a wide range of BigAnimals, from whale sharks and hammerheads to giant mantas, Galapagos sharks and ocean sunfish. And there's always the possibility that we'll encounter dolphins, sperm whales and orcas along the way and we did. At Darwin, We have had one encounter with a pod of up to 500 Melon Head Whales and last year a pod of over 300 Bottlenose Dolphins that remained with us for half a day.  BigAnimals Total Immersion Galapagos will deliver two full weeks on the water. This unprecedented length of time will allow divers to have more frequent encounters with BigAnimals, which means more opportunities to get stunning photographic shots. However, there is a twist in the two week itinerary for 2009. As it stands now and it could be modified closer to the trip departure date, we will have to return to home base after one week and leave out on the next day back north to Darwin and Wolf... with this in mind, we are still going to get between 11 to 12 days of diving and the bulk of our time at islands up north.
The BigAnimals itinerary is designed around my diving experience in the Galapagos for over 30 years and with the best knowledge of the seasoned skipper of the Sky Dancer. We plan to invest eight to ten days at the most northern islands in the Galapagos Archipelago Islands between Wolf and Darwin. We may also visit the Marshall Area off of Isabella Island, all of these remote locations are are the host to many different species of marine life and underwater attractions that make the Galapagos such a spectacular place. Think BigAnimals-- whale sharks, giant manta rays, eagle rays, schooling hammerhead sharks, amphibious iguanas and numerous pelagic marine wildlife. What is better than seeing the images from the last voyage? Click Here! This is the place to mention that with such an ambitious aquatic itinerary, we will do very limited land exploration and that with the spirit of the new regulations, minimizing the human impact on the fragile land. We will be cruising on board the 130' Sky Dancer, one of the luxurious live-aboard boats with a superb and dedicated local crew. This successful vessel is managed, trained and operated by Peter Hughes Diving.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity. BigAnimals Total Immersion Galapagos has attracted so many enthusiasts that both of our trips in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 were totally sold out. Due to such rewarding feedback from my guests and demand, I have set up an expedition for June 2009. Make your reservations now! This is an outstanding opportunity for people
who have wanted to join a BigAnimals expedition. In the
past, space on our expeditions anywhere else in the
Changes are taking place in Galapagos too.
Galapagos National Park has mandated that only one week charters
are available from now onward to limit the human impact on the
fragile environment. Under special arrangements, I am able
to secure a two week charter in 2009 during the prime time for BigAnimal encounters, between
May and September.
For more information and reservations contact Amos Nachoum, amos@biganimals.com or 415-923-9865. TRIP ITINERARY & INFORMATION General Itinerary: Day 2, May 31: Early morning departure for the
airport and catch the first flight to Galapagos.
Representative of Ecoventure will be on sight with our domestic
flight and assist in the check in. Day 3, June 01: Arrive Wolf Island by noon time, weather permitting and ready to make here at least two dives today. Day 4 - 7, June 02 - 05: We will conduct four dives per
day and alternate according to the weather or stay at anchor between
Darwin and Wolf Island. Day 8, June 6: By mid day, we arrive at Santa Cruse
Island for port clearance and Park registration before we leave back
north after dinner. Day 9, June 7: Arrive Wolf Island in the early afternoon, weather permitting, we will be able to make one or two dives here. Day 10 - 14, June 8 - 12: at Darwin and Wolf.
Chasing for Whale Sharks and schooling Hammerheads, Eagle Squadron,
Galapagos and Silky Sharks. Day 15, June 13: two dives at Punta Marshal for Seals and Manta Rays. We move on toward Gordon Rock for one more dive before we proceed back to the Sky Dancer home port. Day 16, June 14: depart the vessel after breakfast
for a visit at the Charles Darwin and Galapagos National Park exhibit
and history center. Day 17, June 15: catching up with your flights to the destination you have selected... bon voyage! Tour price includes:
Not included in Tour Price:
Payment Policy & Deposit:
For payment - please mail your check to: Information current as of April, 2008. Dates and prices may be subject to change without prior notice. For Booking and/or further
questions, contact Amos: We look forward to you joining us on this adventure of a lifetime! To join us, please complete the Registration Form |
Where: No two week departures available
TRIPS IN 2009: Registration:
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TRIPS IN 2011: Early Registration for 2010 and
2011: Sample roundtrip airfare: Facility: Activities: Temperature: (Information current as of April, 2008. Dates and prices are subject to change without prior notice.) *Plus
search charge of $100 per week, Park and chamber fees. Ground accommodations and flights not included. |
