10% off this Luxury Galapagos Cruise!Day 1: Arrive Quito
Arrive in Quito at any time and overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Santa Cruz (B,L,D)
Early in the morning transfer to the airport for our flight to the Galapagos Islands. Arrive in Baltra, meet our naturalist guide and transfer to the Luxury Galapagos Adventurer, moored in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Visit the Charles Darwin Station, see giant tortoises and learn about Darwin’s studies of the Galapagos wildlife. Free time to explore or shop in this charming port town.
Day 3: Rabida (B,L,D)
We make our way to Rabida Island where we visit a salt water lagoon rich in wildlife and vegetation. A large sea lion colony provides great photo opportunities.
Day 4: Bartolomé (B,L,D)
Arrive at Bartolomé Island early in the morning and disembark for a short hike. Learn the geological history of Bartolomé as our naturalist explains its dramatic volcanic features, including unusual splatter cones. We may spot rare Galapagos penguins, of which only 800 pairs exist.
Day 5: Santa Fé (B,L,D)
Set sail and reach Santa Fé Island early in the morning, where we learn from our naturalist how mangrove trees survive in the harsh environment, as well as the features and habits of the Galapagos' prehistoric-looking marine iguanas.
Day 6: North Seymour/Quito (B)
A brief visit to North Seymour for one last look at frigate birds, blue-footed boobies and sea lions. Sail to Baltra Island to be transferred to the airport and fly to Quito. Enjoy one last night on the town.
Day 7: Depart Quito (B)
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Note: This tour is also available in a 4 day cruise option. Contact us today for more details.
Boat Specifications:
Length – 99 feet
Beam – 37 feet
2 Detroit Diesel Engines
2 generators
Complete, modern navigation and safety equipment
4 Deluxe cabins with private balcony (2 double beds and 2 twin), 1 Suite cabin (double bed) and 2 Standard twin cabins for a capacity of 16 passengers. 8 double cabins and 2 suites (double beds), all with private bathrooms, max. 20 passengers
Crew: 7 + 1 Bilingual Naturalist Level III & 1 Cruise Director
| Accommodation | Cabin on boat. 2 nights in hotels in Quito. |
| Inclusions | Accommodation, flights, daily excursions, 2 nights accommodation in Quito and meals on boat are included. Park entrance fees, scuba gear and drinks are not included. |
| Difficulty Rating | 1 (low difficulty) |
| Sustainability | Carbon Offsets are not available for this cruise |
| Single Surcharge | $0 (shared cabin with another single of the same sex). 90% surchage if not sharing. |
| Notes | Not included is a $US 110 for National Park Tax. Please note other surcharges may apply according to season, as well as fuel surcharges. |
| Price dependent on: | Availabilty and departure date |
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