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Luxury experience, with only 100 passengers on board this boutique ship. Trip cost includes a charter flight from Quito to the Galapagos where you board the ship.
Luxury experience, with only 100 passengers on board this boutique ship. Trip cost includes a charter flight from Quito to the Galapagos where you board the ship.
QUITO - The capital and second-largest city in Ecuador, Quito sits high in the Andes with an elevation of 9,300 ft/2,835 m. Not so long ago, Quito had a rough reputation as a deteriorating city with crime problems, but a concerted effort to revitalize the city, restore historical buildings, clean up the bus system and make the city more tourist-friendly has paid off, and Quito is well worth the trip. Because of its elevation, Quito has a pleasant, moderate climate despite being just south of the equator.
The first thing you will notice about Quito is the mountains that surround the city, including the active volcano Mount Pichincha to the west of the city.
The next thing you will notice is the air pollution, which is held in place by those mountains (Quito occupies a long, narrow valley). Quito is Ecuador's principal transportation hub, and although efforts are being made to improve air quality, it remains bad. If you just dive into the haze, however, you'll find sights that make it all worthwhile.
ISLA BALTRA - Today Baltra is the most important airport of Galápagos and a small navy base for Ecuador. Baltra has suffered most from human settling and does not have any visitor sites. Many cruises start from the its harbour and already there pelicans and noddies will welcome you. To the north lies Mosquera, a small sandy bank with a large colony of sea lions. You can go swimming and snorkeling from the beach.
ISLA SANTIAGO (PUERTO EGAS) - Santiago's Puerto Egas is the perfect place to explore dark, sandy beaches and spot birds and marine iguanas.
ELIZABETH BAY - This side of Isla Isabella is a paradise for sea turtles. Endemic Flightless Cormorants and the marvelous Galapagos Penguins are in their prime habitat here. Nowhere else in the world do they find themselves more at home.
LAS BACHAS - Santa Cruz is the center of tourism in the Galapagos. The white-sand beach of Las Bachas on Isla Santa Cruz is a major egg-laying site for Pacific green turtles, but pelicans and flamingos feel at home here, too. Puerto Ayora, the largest settlement in the Galapagos, is homeport to many yachts, as well as home to Galapagos National Park Service and Charles Darwin Research Station. A large island with a variety of geology, wildlife and vegetation, all the Galapagos life zones are present on Santa Cruz.
NORTH SEYMOUR - Located off the northern tip of Baltra, this island is home to the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos, as well as blue-footed boobies and playful sea lions.
Airfare Additional - Please call for Air Inclusion Rates
Price starting at $10,992.00 per person/Double occupancy
Please call for Single occupancy rates
Cruise Only Fares are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy
Day One
QUITO
Day Two
QUITO
Day Three
ISLA BALTRA
Day Four
ISLA SANTIAGO (PUERTO EGAS) & ISLA RABIDA
Day Five
ELIZABETH BAY
Day Six
ISLA ISABELA (CALETA TAGUS)
Day Seven
ISLA SANTIAGO ISLA BARTOLOME
Day Eight
LAS BACHAS & ISLA DAPHNE & NORTH SEYMOUR
Day Nine
ISLA SAN CRISTOBAL (PUERTO BAQUERIZO MORENO & PUNTA PITT
Day Ten
PUERTO AYORA
Day Eleven
ISLA BALTRA
Day Twelve
QUITO
-Comfortable walking shoes
-Hat and Sunscreen
-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)
-Medicine and spare prescriptions
-Extra glasses and/or contacts
-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle
-Binoculars
-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)
-Ear plugs and sleep mask
-Mini-Sewing Kit
-Toiletries and Tissues
-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)
-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film
This travel experience is perfect for those who want to see everything their destination has to offer. With the ability to navigate hills and uneven ground (1-2 hours with little difficulty), as well as climb into various modes of transportation, you'll be able to explore every corner of your destination without missing a thing. Plus, with some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure, you'll have the perfect harmony of flexibility and exploration.
Pre and post experiences in Quito
Private, chartered flight to Baltra, Galapagos and return to Quito
7-night Galapagos cruise
Round trip flight from Quito to Baltra
All Meals including room service
All Transfers
All Beverages (Top Shelf)
All Gratuities
All onboard programming
All shore excursions lead by expert GNP Naturalists
All snorkeling equipment
Use of binoculars and bathrobes
Internet Service
GNP entrance fee and tourist card fee
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