Galapagos Cruise - Celebrity Xpedition
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The Galapagos Islands are considered one of the most spectacular and pristine National Parks in the world. Visitors delight in the abundant, unusual, and surprisingly approachable wildlife--from Galapagos giant tortoises to playful sea lions to the fascinating Blue-footed Boobies.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Quito, Ecuador
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador. A uniformed Celebrity representative with a sign will be waiting for you with directions for your transfer to the hotel, the JW Marriott.Day 2: Quito, Ecuador
This morning, enjoy a full complimentary buffet breakfast at your hotel. Following, board your private bus for an all day city tour of Quito. Explore the Âold town, stop at Mirador for a view of the city, visit the Equator, and do a little shopping, and enjoy lunch in San Antonio. This evening, return to your hotel for dinner in one of the three hotel restaurants.Day 3: Baltra Island / Embark / North Seymour Island
Today, fly from Quito to Baltra to embark the Celebrity Xpedition. In the afternoon, sail to North Seymour, a flat low-lying island where blue-footed boobies nest, sea lions play and the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos congregates. Tonight, attend the CaptainÂs Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party.Day 4: San Cristobal Island / Española Island
Puerto Baquerizo, the principal town on San Cristobal, is the capital of the province of Galapagos. This afternoon, visit Espanola Island, the only place where the waved albatross nests. With rocky outcroppings, sea cliffs and a blowhole that spews water up to 75 feet in the air when the surf rushes in, Espanola belongs on your ÂdonÂt miss list.Day 5: Floreana Island
The landing site of Cormorant Point, on the northern part of the island, is on a green sand beach colored by olivine crystals. A trail will take you to a lake often inhabited by flamingos and shore birds, and continues on to an important nesting site for turtles. In the afternoon, you will visit Baroness Outlook. During the 1930s, Floreana became a fashionable port of call for luxury yachts, and Baroness von Wagner de Bosquet was among the European settlers on the island. The drama that occurred during this notorious period has never been fully explained.Day 6: Santa Cruz Island / Bartolome Island
This morning, tour Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz, a beautiful pristine white-sand beach with clear blue water. This area is a major egg-laying site for Pacific green turtles, but pelicans and flamingos feel equally at home here, too. On Bartolome, with its moon-like surface, you will feel like youÂre in another world. Be sure to trek over the islandÂs lava tubes and tuff cones, and take in the views from the famed Pinnacle Rock.Day 7: Isabela Island / Fernandina Island
On the west coast of Isabela, youÂll visit Elizabeth Bay, home to a colony of Galapagos penguins living on a series of small rocky islets. The flat lava of Punta Espinosa offers a stark and barren landscape, but you can observe flightless cormorants, sea lions, marine iguanas.Day 8: San Salvador Island / Santa Cruz Island
Follow Puerto Egas, a coastal trail on Isla Santiago, and your rewards will be many: fur sea lions, Sally Lightfoot crabs and grottos made from black lava. In the afternoon, visit Cerro Dragon, also known as Dragon Hill. This area is nestled on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. Covered by mangroves, it shelters one of the few populations of land iguanas on earth.Day 9: Santa Cruz Island
This morning, stop in Puerto Ayora to visit the Charles Darwin Research Center. Make time to visit the Rearing Center for giant tortoises, and learn more about island conservation and ongoing research. You may also take some time to walk through town for some souvenir shopping. This afternoon, you explore the Puerto Ayora Highlands. You may also visit Los Gemelos ÂThe TwinsÂ, a pair of large pit craters, the "the tunnels", the largest lava tubes found in Galapagos.Day 10: Baltra Island / Disembark / Mainland Ecuador
Disembark in Baltra and board your departure flight for Quito. Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel. At 4PM, join a shopping tour to the outdoor market. This evening, join the Farewell Dinner at the Historic Theatre Restaurant at 6:30PM.Day 11: Ecuador / Home
Early this morning, enjoy a full complimentary buffet breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the airport for your return flight home.Trip Information
| Ship | Celebrity Xpedition |
| Just Released Offer | Members of ExpeditionTrips.com save up to $1250 per person!Applicable Date: 7/31/2005Per Person Discounted Rates:Ocean View Stateroom (purple): $3300; Deluxe Stateroom (red): $3500; Premium Stateroom (green): $3700; Xpedition Suite (orange): $4600Per Person Regular Rates:Ocean View Stateroom (purple): $3650; Deluxe Stateroom (red): $3850; Premium Stateroom (green): $4950; Xpedition Suite (orange): $5850 |
| Highlights | 5-star service and meals, very comfortable cabins, a solid but "lighter" natural history program. Not as experienced as many operators. |
| Trip Notes | SCUBA DIVING SUPPLEMENT: There are two dives available while onboard, one at $120 US, and the other at $140 per person. Rate includes the dive and equipment. Offered on Wednesdays. Divers must have proof of certification, and it is strongly recommended that they have experience with at least 20 logged dives or advanced dive certification due to strong currents, cold water, thermo-clines and large marine life. Please inquire for full details (minimum 4 divers).This itinerary is subject to change. ExpeditionTrips.com is not responsible for itinerary changes.Included (Package): Meals during the land portion of the package in Quito, Ecuador; transfers from the Quito Airport to your hotel and back to the airport; Two nights in a shared double occupancy room at a hotel in Quito prior to your flight to Baltra (a continental breakfast each morning is included); A guided tour of Quito (4 hours); Air transportation (coach class on either scheduled or charter service) from Quito, Ecuador to Baltra; Transfers from the airport in Baltra to Celebrity Xpedition; Voyage aboard Celebrity Xpedition as indicated in the applicable itinerary; Accommodation in staterooms with air-conditioning, private bathroom and showers; All meals and complimentary beverages on board the vessel (including select wines, champagnes, spirits, soft drinks, regular coffee and tea); Complimentary room service; Most onboard entertainment, including programs or lectures by onboard naturalists or experienced expedition staff; Scheduled daily visits to the islands conducted by multilingual naturalist guides; Gratuities while on board for the crew and lecturers, as well as gratuities for the naturalist guides; The Galapagos National Park admission fee (US$100 per person); Transfers from Celebrity Xpedition to the airport in Baltra; Air transportation (coach class on either scheduled or charter service) from Baltra to Quito; Transfers from the Quito Airport to your hotel; One night at a hotel (a continental breakfast each morning is included); Transfer from your hotel to the Quito Airport.Not Included (Package): Air transportation between home city and Quito; Galapagos Transit Card (effective Jan 2008, $10 per person, prepay); Any food or beverages obtained off of Celebrity Xpedition (except as noted); Purchases of souvenirs, gifts and other personal items on board; Personal services such as spa, laundry, telecommunication charges and hair-styling; Rental of equipment; Baggage, travel/cancellation and personal insurance; Optional pre/post packages; Certain premium beverages; government taxes and fees (US$100 per person); international departure airport tax, to be paid in cash; Note, for new reservations, a fuel surcharge of $5.00 USD per guest, per day for the first two occupants of a stateroom (subject to a maximum of $140.00 USD per stateroom) will apply to all voyages departing on or after February 1, 2008.Cruise only option is not available aboard this vessel. |
| Departure Notes | Package - Starts Fridays |
| Payment Policy | A deposit of $450 per person (double occupancy staterooms) is required to confirm your reservation. The deposit for single, triple, or quad staterooms shall vary. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Payment Methods: Credit cards are accepted for both deposit and final payments (VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover). |
| Trip Price | |
| USD | 3299.00 |
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