Too much "stuff" happening at one time. I dont have a list for N.Z. yet. It is VERY early.
However I have asked for an preliminary itinerary for N.Z. I know the best places to go and once that is done I will post it with a "range" of pricing (so far ahead the exchange rates and what local rates will be is an issue) Once that is out then I will take a list of names and see how it all shapes up. The best value and most fun will be to do the private plane (same kind you would use for regular scheduled air between smaller cities - just must nicer with wider leather seats). I think Tauck Tours uses this plane and this company so we will have to book early to be sure it is ours as we will be going peak season. Some may not like a prop plane. We can get a great value as a group and really have a fantastic trip this way with no waiting around airports etc. There is a lot of "travel" time if you want to see all N.Z offers and this is the way to do it. I think this is a great find.
January 07 really is the best time for N.Z. - we can move into February 07 as well. Earlier not a good idea too many kids on school holidays and places will be packed plus many dont want to be gone over the holiday season from their families. In fact I will get the date the kids go back to school in January and we wont go until they are back in school.
As to the Galapagos, I do think McKeever is right the 3 or 4 day coupled with Machu Picchu is the way to go. Some will want the 7 though as to go that far and not see all the islands is not what they will want to do. That one it is really up to whoever wants to go and when they want to go. I will go again and accompany a group if it forms but the ball is really in LCT court. You all want to go you name the dates and I will make it all work out.
Linda did both the 3 day and the 4 day and she thinks the 3 day is slightly better you do see different things so each schedule has its high points. If we do a November date definitely the 3 days so we go where we see more of the little chicks. Those that want to stay on for the next four days can do so. I suggest Machu Picchu first then the 3 day some fly home then the rest stay on for the remaining four days if they chose. If anyone wants to see the ruins McKeever is talking about they can do that before Machu Picchu. We can all do slightly different things and come together at certain points.
