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Galapagos Cruise - Samba
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.This trip may be booked as a package, as seen below, or cruise only starting on Day 3 and ending on Day 10.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Quito
Hotel Patio AndaluzHotel Patio Andaluz Arrive in Quito, Ecuador and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Quito at the Hotel Patio Andaluz, or similar hotel.Day 2: Quito
Hotel Patio AndaluzToday is at your leisure. A variety of day tours are available for purchase. Overnight at the Hotel Patio Andaluz, or similar hotel.Day 3: Baltra Island / Embark / Plazas Island - Cruise Only Starts
Depart Quito this morning for your flight to Baltra. Upon arrival, you are transfered to the Samba. Your first outing is on Plazas Island. You spend the next few hours ashore viewing sea lion colonies, land iguanas, swallow-tailed gulls, and red-billed tropicbirds.Day 4: Santa Cruz Island
This morning, you stop in Puerto Ayora to visit the Charles Darwin Research Center. You may also take some time to walk through town for some souvenir shopping. This afternoon, you explore the Puerto Ayora Highlands. Watch the scenery change as you wind your way through all seven vegetation zones found in Galapagos. From June to January you can find giant tortoises on a private farm in the highlands. You may visit Los Gemelos ÂThe TwinsÂ, a pair of large pit craters where you find the bright red male vermilion flycatcher. Or, you may also visit "the tunnels", the largest lava tubes found in Galapagos.Day 5: Española Island
This morning at Garder Bay on Hood Island you snorkel and take a panga ride. Later today at Punta Suarez look for large colonies of blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, marine iguanas, albatrosses, and swallow-tailed gulls.Day 6: Floreana Island
This morning at Punta Cormorant on Floreana you visit a lagoon home to pink flamingos. Later relax on a beautiful white-sand beach where sea turtles nest. You then snorkel at Devil's Crown. Later, you visit the famous historic post office in Post Office Bay. Depart for Isabela Island looking for whales and dolphins on the way.Day 7: Isabela Island
This morning at Punta Moreno on Isabela, take a hike through lava fields. See cormorants and penguins along the way. This afternoon, explore Bahia Elizabeth in the panga.Day 8: Isabela Island / Fernandina Island
Take a long walk along Urvina Bay and see land iguanas and marine iguanas, native and endemic plants and the remains of raised seabed exposing corral heads and other marine fossils. This afternoon, visit Punta Espinoza on Fernandina Island. Expect to see large colonies of marine iguanas, flightless cormorants nesting, penguins, and baby sea lions.Day 9: Santiago Island / Bartolomé Island
Visit Puerto Egas on Santiago Island and enjoy a coastal walk exploring the variety of marine tidal life and Galapagos fur seals. Later, swim and snorkel. This afternoon, visit Bartholomew and hike to get a panoramic view of Pinnacle Rock. Swim and snorkel in the afternoon.Day 10: Santa Cruz / Baltra / Disembark / Quito - Cruise Only Ends
Hotel Patio AndaluzLocated on the north shore of Santa Cruz, Black Turtle Cove is a mangrove swamp. This is a great place to see large schools of Golden Rays, Green Sea Turtles, White-tipped Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Lava Herons, Yellow Warblers and a variety of other bird species. This afternoon, return to Baltra for your flight back to mainland Ecuador. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Patio Andaluz, or similar hotel.Day 11: Quito / Home
This morning, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.Trip Details
| Ship | Samba |
| Just Released Offer | Members of ExpeditionTrips.com save $210 - $310 per person on regular rates. Offer based on availability.Applicable Dates: 8/17/2008, 8/31/2008, 9/7/2008Per Person Discounted Rates: (Package)8/17/2008, 8/31/2008 - $1,9859/7/2008 - $1,885New Reservations Only. |
| Highlights | Offers a quality program with simple accomodation at good value. One of the most experienced operations in the Galapagos. |
| Trip Notes | Diving is available on some trips. Check with ExpeditionTrips.com for details. Advanced divers only.This itinerary is subject to change. ExpeditionTrips.com is not responsible for itinerary changes.Included (Cruise Only):Cabin accommodations aboard ship; all meals aboard ship; all shore activities and excursions; guide and lecture services; transfers and baggage handling between island airport and ship.Not Included (Cruise Only):Hotel nights before/after cruise; transfers in Quito or Guayaquil; international airfare; airfare to/from Galapagos; Galapagos Transit Card ($10 per person), paid in cash upon arrival to airport; international airport departure tax, must be paid in cash; meals and drinks in Quito; beverages on board; gratuities to ship crew and naturalists are left to the discretion of the passenger; travel insurance; passport expenses; snorkeling gear (fins, mask, snorkel), $15 per person / trip; wetsuit rental, $30 per person / week; Galapagos National Park tax (adult: USD$100, children under 12 yrs: $50), must be paid upon arrival to the Galapagos.Included (Package): Three hotel nights in Quito at the Patio Andaluz, or similar (hotel based on availability; hotel upgrades available at additional cost); four transfers in Quito; cabin accommodations aboard ship; all meals aboard ship; all shore activities and excursions; guide and lecture services; transfers and baggage handling between island airport and ship.Not Included (Package):International airfare; airfare to/from Galapagos; Galapagos Transit Card ($10 per person), paid in cash upon arrival to airport; international airport departure tax, paid in cash; meals and drinks in Quito; beverages on board; gratuities to ship crew and naturalists are left to the discretion of the passenger; travel insurance; passport expenses; snorkeling gear (fins, mask, snorkel), $15 per person / trip; wetsuit rental, $30 per person / week; Galapagos National Park tax (adult: USD$100, children under 12 yrs: $50), must be paid upon arrival to the Galapagos.If you are booking a cruise only program, we are happy to add hotels, air and land arrangements as requested, and you will be quoted for services.Airfare between Quito/Guayaquil and the Galapagos Islands:Approximate cost: $375-$450 per adult; $225-$275 per child under 12 (copy of passport required). Prices vary based on shipping company and departure dates. Please note, ExpeditionTrips.com charges a $25 per person service charge to issue these air tickets. |
| Departure Notes | Cruise Only - Starts Tuesdays (8 days)Package - Starts Sundays (11 days)Ship in Dry Dock: Apr 29 - May13; Oct 7 - Nov 4, 2008 |
| Payment Policy | A deposit of $500 per person is required to confirm your reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.Payment Methods Deposit: credit cards are accepted (VISA, MC, AmEx, Discover); Final payment: check or wire. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS FOR FINAL PAYMENT. |
Trip Price |
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| USD | 1910.00 |
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