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2. 3. 4. ATLANTA 5. ECUADORs Basics

Area: 110,000mi2

Pop: 13,100,000

Four natural regions

Andes Mountains

60,000mi 2of rain forest

10 National Parks

26 Protected areas

18% of Ecuador is protected (32,000mi 2 )

4 World Heritage Sites (2 natural, 2 cultural)

Highways: 27,000mi;Driving on the right

Currency: US $ Dollar; 110v; No DST; GMT -6

People: Always Happy!

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. QUITO 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Sacha Lodge 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. Amazon 35. 36. Straddling the Equator, 1,000 km (600 mi) due west of the Ecuadorian coastline The GalapagosArchipelago ... 37. 38. 39. GEOGRAPHIC SET UP Myths & Realities

• Location:

• • 620 miles (1,000 Km) West off Ecuador

• • Longitude 90W; Latitude 0 00

• Area

• • 7,882 km 2land; 45,000 km 2water(30,000mi 2 )

• • 53,000 km 2total; Length: 430 Km

• Island Distribution

• • 13 major, 6 minor, 42 islets, 256 rocks

• National Park since 1959

• Marine Reserve since 1986

• Populated Islands: Baltra, Santa Cruz, San Cristbal, Isabela and Floreana (approx. 23,000 inhabitants)

40. Galpagos is not that small 41. GEOLOGICAL ORIGIN Plate Tectonics Hot Spot Theory Latest Eruption:May 2007 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. OCEANOGRAPHICSET UP

Galapagos are islands called a tropical desert

Weather oddities are set by a complex system of currents:

• South Equatorial Current

• Cromwell Current

• Peruvian (Humboldt) Current

• El Nio Current

Prevailing winds are the South-east trade winds

Galapagos lies at a storm-free belt in the tropics

47. February July March August 48. GALAPAGOS CLIMATE

• Hot Season(Warm-Rainy)

• • December-May

• • Air Temp: Dec 78F (25.4C)--May 80F (26.8C)

• • • Peak March 85F (29.1C)

• • Water Temp: Dec 73F (23.2C)--May 76F (24.5C)

• • • Peak March 79F (25.5C)

• • Precipitation: Dec 1.6 in-May 2.5 in

• • • Peak March 3.5 in

• • Winds from the North

• • El Fenmeno ENSO (El Nio)

• • Low Marine Productivity

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• Dry Season(Windy-Dry)

• • June-November

• • Air Temp: Jun 77F (25.2C)--Nov 75F (24.4C)

• • • Peak September 72F (23.1C)

• • Water Temp: Jun 72F (23.3C)--Nov 72F (22.8C)

• • • Peak September 70F (21.6C)

• • Precipitation: Jun 1.4in--Nov 0.53in

• • • Peak September 0.39in

• • Winds from the S.East (trade winds)

• • El Fenmeno La Nia (LNNO)

• • High Marine Productivity

GALAPAGOS CLIMATE 50. TROPICAL WEATHER ODDITIES March September Location: Isabela Island 51. 52. 53. But, why is Galpagos so special to the World? 54. Darwins Route to the Galapagos 55. Think Big in Ecuador for 2009 and beyond

Charles Darwins Bicentennial (1809-2009)

150th Anniversary of Origin of Species (1859-2009)

50th Anniversary of Galpagos declaration as a National Park (1959-2009)

Ecuadors Independence Bicentennial (1809-2009)

56. 1809 - 2009 57. Penguins & Coral Reefs 58. Hammerhead Sharks & Fur Sea Lions 59. Marine Iguanas 60. Flightless Cormorant 61. Waved Albatross 62. Darwins Finches 63. Land Iguanas 64. Giant Tortoises 65. 66. Greater Flamingo 67. The Boobies 68. 69. Sea Turtles 70. Hammerhead Sharks 71. Surgeon Fishes 72. Hieroglyphic Hawk Fish 73. Blue-chin Parrot Fish 74. 75. GALAPAGOS EXPEDITION

GALAPAGOS EXPEDITION

Day 1 Quito

Day 2 Quito

Day 3 Riobamba

Day 4 Guayaquil

Day 5 Galapagos/San Cristobal Island

Day 6 Espanola Island/Floreana Island

Day 7 Fernandina Island/Isabela Island

Day 8 Santa Cruz Island/Balta Island/Guayaquil

Day 9 Guayaquil

76. GALAPAGOS DELUXE

GALAPAGOS DE LUXE

Day 1 Quito

Day 2 Otavalo/Quito

Day 3 Quito

Day 4 Baltra Island/Bartolome Island

Day 5 Fernandina Island/Isabela Island

Day 6 Floreana Island

Day 7 Espanola Island

Day 8 Santa Cruz Island

Day 9 Santiago Island/Rabida Island

Day 10 Santa Cruz Island/North Seymour Island

Day 11 Baltra Island/Guayaquil

Day 12 Guayaquil

77. FOLLOWING DARWINS FOOTSTEPS

FOLLOWING DARWINS FOOTSTEPS

Day 1 Quito

Day 2 Otavalo/Quito

Day 3 Cotopaxi/Quito

Day 4 Quito

Day 5 Galapagos/Santa Cruz Island

Day 6 Santa Fe Island

Day 7 Plaza Island

Day 8 Bartolome Island

Day 9 Santa Cruz Island/Baltra Island/Guayaquil

Day 10 Guayaquil

78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 2 3 5 6 2a 2b 5a 5b 3a 3b 6a 6b TRIPLE CABINS (4) CONNECTING CABINS (6) 4 4a 4b 1 1a 1b 1 2 3 4 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97.

10 Islands and 7 visitor sites of the Galpagos National Park

7 sites of the Galpagos Marine Reserve

3 opportunities for longer hikes (additional to the regular outings)

The Yacht La Pinta Difference

Expedition Team: 3 Galpagos Naturalists

The 11:1 ratio is the best in the expedition business of any large vessel

98. 99. QUITO 100. 101.

The Famous Monument right at the Equator

Earths measurements done by French & Ecuadorian scientists

Since the late 1700s we know where the middle actually is!

30 min north of Quito

Dry weather

Great pictures!

102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. CABINS FACTS: Master Suite 250 sq. ft Junior Suite 235 sq. ft Superior 165 sq. ft Standard 125 sq. ft CABINS FACTS: Master Suite 22,80m2 Junior Suite 22,09m2 Superior 15,19m2 Standard 11,56m2 118. 119. Monday Friday Friday Monday 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 128. Activities Finch Bay Hotel

SCUBA DIVING

Worlds Best Diving

Largest Marine Reserve in America

Marine Reserve is also World Heritage Site

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• SEA FINCH : LENGTH 62 FT, WIDTH 15 FT, SPEED 11 KNOTS, AUTHORIZED CAPACITY 20

130. My Adventure in the Galpagos Islands 131. 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. 142. 143. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. 151. The Galapagos Marine Reserve 152. 153. 154. GBB = Glass Bottom Boat 155. 156. Equatorial Stargazing 157. 158. My Adventure in the Galpagos Islands 159. SUSTAINABILITY ATMETROPOLITAN TOURINGDesigning Our Future Francisco DousdebsFebruary, 2009 160.

MTs Environmental Policy

International Certifications

Fundacin Galpagos-Ecuador

SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS AT MT THIS IS WHAT WE DO THIS IS HOW WE COMPLY THIS IS HOW WE CARE Actions Compliance Commitment 161.

At Metropolitan Touring we view the environment as the relationship between human beings and their natural and cultural surroundings. It is everything around us, where we walk, what we see, what we breathe, where we live, and where we work.

Metropolitan Touring applies administration practices, operations and technologies oriented to the reduction of environmental impact. The development of new products is based on sustainability principles, preservation and social support. Our team members are encouraged to apply best environmental practices, both at home and also at work.We share our environmental practices with our guests and clients and motivate them to actively participate.We continuously measure our environmental performance, and communicate our results.

In order to achieve our goals we:

Promoteamong our employees a culture of learning and commitment to environmental issues that will also transcend to their daily lives.

Reducethe use of non-renewable resources in all our operations, as well as solid waste and pollution.

Executeprograms and projects that provide support to social development and environmental protection in the areas where we operate.

Motivatesuppliers to develop sustainable environmental practices aligned to our environmental policy.

Investin specialized technology assuring the lowest levels of environmental impact.

Optimizethe use of the present to guarantee a better future.

Metropolitan Tourings Environmental Policy

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ISM Code:International Safety Management Code, includes all SOLAS Regulations (Safety of Life at Sea).

RINA Registered Vessel:Royal Institution of Naval Architects

ABS Registered Vessel:American Bureau of Shipping

ISPS:International Ship and Port Facility Security Code

MARPOL:Certificate for Maritime Pollution

STCW:Standards for Safety, Training Certification and Watchkeeping

ISO 9000:International Standard Organization Certification for Quality Management. Norm 9001.

ISO 14000:International Standard Organization Certification for Environmental Management. Norm 14001.

Smart Voyager:Sustainability Certification that incorporates community involvement, best environmental practices, and continuous improvement.

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

International Certifications

163. Metropolitan Tourings Commitment for the benefit of the Galpagos Islands

Fundacin Galpagos-Ecuador

164. How do sustainability projects work at Fundacin Galpagos?

FGE was established in 1998.Its mission concentrates in efforts and actions that deal withBrown Issues(those related to social-environmental impact)

Green Issues(Science)

• Physiology of Marine Iguanas

• Albatrosses Reproductive Success

• Sea Temperature Changes

Brown Issues(Population)

• Coastal Clean-Up

• Solid-waste Recycling and usage of recycled products

• Education & Community Support

165. Coastal Clean-Up 166. Coastal Clean-Up 95trips have already collected57,638Kg (126,803 pounds) 167. Solid-Waste Recycling Center Over 2.8 million pounds of solid waste alreadyprocessed 168. Glass uses a lot of space at a sanitary landfill 169. Step 1: Break glass into small pieces and remove all labels 170. Step 2: Grind glass to almost powder 171. 172. Step 3: Make Cement Patio Blocks (Milled Glass + Cement) 173. Step 4: Make It Sustainable For Everyone 174. Compacting and Grinding Plastics 175. Plastic Waste Becomes Options For People 176. Work by Womens Cooperative Manos Mgicas galpagos souvenirs! 177. RECYCLINGRESULTS Thanks to everyones efforts we have recycled1,300,107.79 Kg(2,860,237 lbs) Update:December 2008 Organic garbage for Composting431,294 Kg(948,846 lbs) 1,300,107.79 427,025.90 223.527,97 166.345,68 150.364,09 103.833,61 85.769,98 81.428,56 51.417,00 10.395,00 Total(Kg) 6,084.27 6,084.27 Tetrapack 1,104.33 558 197,50 44,70 141,76 133,59 28,78 Batteries 68,456.99 26,720.20 10.444,67 6.082,35 3.981,48 3.149,09 5.010,14 8.853,06 2.957,00 1.259,00 Paper891,449.31 245,201.09 169.376,10 138.065,39 127.552,73 80.829,69 55.026,73 34.918,58 32.603,00 7.876,00 Cardboard263,491.31 109,461.34 34.560,80 18.268,79 16.858,64 16.887,42 22.995,18 31.761,14 11.777,00 921,00 Glass69,521.58 39,001.00 8.948,90 3.884,45 1.829,48 2.833,82 2.709,15 5.895,78 4.080,00 339,00 PlasticTOTAL 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 Material Kg) 178. Business Practices Enhance Sustainability 179. 180. 181. We love telling the World about it 182. At the end of the day, your travel choice makes a difference 183. Our Associates in Sustainability 184. First Clean Up Trip with Metropolitan Tourings VolunteersMay 11-15, 2008 185. 186. 187. 188. International Recognition for Metropolitan Touring 189. National recognition for Metropolitan Touring 190. Winner to be announced May 16 191.

• We would love to haveExclusive Tours join us in our efforts

192. 193. www.metropolitan-touring.com.pe 194. 195. Limaspectacular!

Located at right at sealevel, Lima is the international air entrance to Peru

City of museums

Richness in colonial architecture

Gastronomic paradise

Entertainment la carte

Rewarding hotels

196. Lima 197. Arequipa 198. Momia Juanita or Lady of Ampato 199. Colca Canyon-home of the Andean Condor 200. Cusco: center of the inka culture

Land of the Inkas and archaeological capital of America

Magnetism that allures people of all races and from all cultures

201. Awana Kancha Community Project 202. Cusco 203. Sacsayhuamn 204. Vista Dome train arriving at Aguas Calientes 205. Zig-Zag Road from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu 206. 207. Machu Picchu 208. Sillustani 209. Titicaca Lake 210. Uros Floating Islands 211. Uros People 212. Trujillo 213. Chan Chan 214. Lord of Sipn 215. 216. www.metropolitan-touring.com.pe 217.