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Voyage Galapagos
Cruise the Galapagos aboard the G.A.P Adventurer IV, complete with all necessary comforts, including outside decks for relaxing, a dining room and a bar. Cabins include WC, shower, hot water and air-conditioning, and all meals are provided. As with all G.A.P Adventures yachts, staff includes a certified naturalist guide, ensuring you are in good hands both onboard and on land.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Quito
Day 2 Baltra (L, D)
Early flight to Baltra, in the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival meet our naturalist guide who will assist with the transfer to our boat, the G.A.P Adventurer IV. Visit Bachas Beach in the afternoon.The Galapagos Islands are located about 1000 km (620 miles) off the Pacific coast of South America. The archipelago is comprised of 13 major islands and scores of islets that served as a living laboratory for Charles Darwin, the renowned evolution theorist. Long before Darwin arrived in the Galapagos, seafarers knew these isolated islands as home to some of the strangest and most wonderful wildlife imaginable, including birds that could swim but no longer fly, aquatic iguanas, dragon-like lizards left over from prehistoric times, and the giant Galapagos tortoises for which the islands were named. Covering nearly 5000 square km (3100 square miles), the Galapagos Islands are now a National Park. The Galapagos National Park is the institution that controls the preservation of this environment, assisted by the Charles Darwin Research Station. Inaugurated in 1964 and based in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, the Charles Darwin Research Station is the one place where visitors can easily see the famous Galapagos Tortoises, which may live up to two hundred years. This is also the training centre for naturalist guides who accompany all visitors landing at more than 40 approved sites on the islands, and members of the international scientific community often come to study at the station.The national park charges a visitor fee of $100 USD, payable on arrival, which funds Park maintenance and supervision in the Galapagos, as well as ecological study, conservation and infrastructure development in Ecuador's other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the National Park System are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage.Day 3 Floreana (B, L, D)
Day 5 Santa Cruz (B, L, D)
Day 6 Rabida (B, L, D)
Day 9 Seymour (B)
Day 10 Depart Quito
Depart Quito at any time.Day 1 Quito
Day 2 Santa Cruz (L,D)
Early flight to Baltra, in the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival meet our naturalist guide who will assist with the transfer across Santa Cruz Island to our boat, the G.A.P Adventurer IV. The Galapagos Islands are located about 1000 km (620 miles) off the Pacific coast of South America. The archipelago is comprised of 13 major islands and scores of islets that served as a living laboratory for Charles Darwin, the renowned evolution theorist. Long before Darwin arrived in the Galapagos, seafarers knew these isolated islands as home to some of the strangest and most wonderful wildlife imaginable, including birds that could swim but no longer fly, aquatic iguanas, dragon-like lizards left over from prehistoric times, and the giant Galapagos tortoises for which the islands were named. Covering nearly 5000 square km (3100 square miles), the Galapagos Islands are now a National Park. The Galapagos National Park is the institution that controls the preservation of this environment, assisted by the Charles Darwin Research Station. Inaugurated in 1964 and based in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, the Charles Darwin Research Station is the one place where visitors can easily see the famous Galapagos Tortoises, which may live up to two hundred years. This is also the training centre for naturalist guides who accompany all visitors landing at more than 40 approved sites on the islands, and members of the international scientific community often come to study at the station. The National Park charges a visitor fee of $100 USD, payable on arrival, which funds Park maintenance and supervision in the Galapagos, as well as ecological study, conservation and infrastructure development in Ecuador's other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the National Park System are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage.Day 3 Rabida (B, L, D)
Day 6 North Seymour (B, L, D)
Day 7 Floreana (B, L, D)
Day 9 Santa Cruz (B)
Sail to Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island. Morning visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station to see and learn about giant tortoises and Darwin's famed studies and explorations. Santa Cruz is the most populated island within the archipelago, and Puerto Ayora is its main town. The Charles Darwin Research Station is a 10 minute walk from the centre of the town. Here, an exhibition centre displays photos of recent volcanic eruptions, charts outlining geological formations and drawings of the evolutionary development of endemic species. A corral houses adult Galapagos Tortoises, and a nursery cares for young tortoises until they are about three years old, when their shells have hardened enough to resist attack from feral dogs. We then sail to Baltra Island and transfer to the airport for our flight to Quito. Transfer to our group hotel upon arrival. The rest of the day and is at leisure to enjoy the historic city of Quito.Day 10 Depart Quito
Depart Quito at any time.Trip Details
| Accommodation | Hotels (2 nts), Twin-share cabins on board our motorized yacht (7 nts). |
| Brochure Notes | 1. Passport details, nationality, full name and date of birth must be advised at time of booking. 2. The itinerary may change due to weather or seasonal points of interest. 3. The shorter 6 and 7 day tours do not visit all of the Islands; the time in Quito and in transit remains the same. |
| Departure | Weekly |
| DepEnd | Sat-Mon, Tues-Thurs |
| Group Size | Max 16, Avg 12 |
| Included Highlights | Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station, Incredible wildlife encounters, Daily opportunities for swimming and snorkelling. |
| Meals Included | All meals while in the Galapagos. |
| Recommendation | Too long? For a shorter Galapagos experience, consider our 7-day version of this trip EV07M. |
| StartFinish | ex Quito |
| Testimonial | "It was the most amazing trip of my life. The wildlife in the Galapagos are beyond words." - Rodney Nickle travelled on 10-day Voyage Galapagos |
| Transport | Local flight, Motorized yacht, Van, Zodiacs. |
| Brochure Intro | Cruise the Galapagos aboard the G.A.P Adventurer IV, complete with all necessary comforts, including outside decks for relaxing, a dining room and a bar. Cabins include WC, shower, hot water and air-conditioning, and all meals are provided. As with all G.A.P Adventures yachts, staff includes a certified naturalist guide, ensuring you are in good hands both onboard and on land. |
When can I go?
| Start Date | Finish Date | Places Available |
| 2009-01-06 | 2009-01-15 | 4 |
| 2009-01-13 | 2009-01-22 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-20 | 2009-01-29 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-27 | 2009-02-05 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-03 | 2009-02-12 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-10 | 2009-02-19 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-17 | 2009-02-26 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-24 | 2009-03-05 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-03 | 2009-03-12 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-10 | 2009-03-19 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-17 | 2009-03-26 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-24 | 2009-04-02 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-31 | 2009-04-09 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-07 | 2009-04-16 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-14 | 2009-04-23 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-21 | 2009-04-30 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-28 | 2009-05-07 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-05 | 2009-05-14 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-12 | 2009-05-21 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-19 | 2009-05-28 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-26 | 2009-06-04 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-02 | 2009-06-11 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-09 | 2009-06-18 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-16 | 2009-06-25 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-23 | 2009-07-02 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-30 | 2009-07-09 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-07 | 2009-07-16 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-14 | 2009-07-23 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-21 | 2009-07-30 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-28 | 2009-08-06 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-04 | 2009-08-13 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-11 | 2009-08-20 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-18 | 2009-08-27 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-25 | 2009-09-03 | 7+ |
Trip Price |
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| USD | 2899.00 |
| CAD | 3109.00 |
| EUR | 1979.00 |
| GBP | 1629.00 |
| NZD | 4269.00 |
| AUD | 3429.00 |
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