Ultimate Galapagos - 10 days

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GALAPAGOS CRUISE: CENTRAL, SOUTH & EAST & NORTH ISLANDSEncounter sea lion colonies basking on pristine beaches, giant tortoises, iguanas, blue footed boobies and more in the wildlife rich Galapagos islands, on this once in a lifetime 8 day cruise around the remote and beautiful volcanic islands which once inspired Darwin himself. Spending a night befo...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • The M/C Anahi - Spend 7 nights aboard this first-class catamaran with capacity for 16 passengers. Enjoy the jacuzzi with ocean view and soak up the sunshine on deck. Delight your palate with tasty local cuisine, relax at the bar as you cruise around the beautiful islands at sunset and enjoy comfortable nights in a spacious cabin
    • Explore unforgettable sites and observe incredible wildlife on daily excursions with expert guides. Go kayaking, enjoy panga rides and encounter penguins, turtles and fish as you snorkel and swim in the crystal-clear waters
    • Quito - Explore the UNESCO listed colonial city
    • Santa Cruz Island - Visit this favourite nesting site for sea turtles and home of the famous Charles Darwin Station with its turtle breeding centre
    • Genovesa Island - Find great frigate birds, the red-footed boobies and storm petrels
    • South Plazas Island - Encounter the 1000's of sea lions that call it home
    • Santa Fe Island - Find its famous and unique species of land iguana
    • San Cristobal Island - Discover the only place in the Galapagos to see the three species of boobies and two species of frigates nesting together.
    • San Cristobal Island - Visit El Junco Lagoon or the Galapagos Tortoise Breeding Centre
    • Lobos Island - Marvel at the abundance of sea lions

What's this trip about?

    GALAPAGOS CRUISE: CENTRAL, SOUTH & EAST & NORTH ISLANDSEncounter sea lion colonies basking on pristine beaches, giant tortoises, iguanas, blue footed boobies and more in the wildlife rich Galapagos islands, on this once in a lifetime 8 day cruise around the remote and beautiful volcanic islands which once inspired Darwin himself. Spending a night before and after the cruise in captivating Quito.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityQuito
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Attractions

  • Galapagos Islands
  • Quito
  • Santa Cruz

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 16

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • 2 nights 3 star hotel in Quito, standard room including breakfast. Option to upgrade to a suite upon request.
    • 8 day Galapagos Cruise - 7 nights onboard the M/C Anahi catamaran (First Class category) in a twin or double cabin, on the main deck with en suite and A/C. Option to upgrade to a suite upon request.
    • 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
    • Quito airport arrival transfer on day 1 with an English speaking guide
    • Return flight between Quito and Baltra - Galapagos including airport and port transfers
    • Complementary soft drinks onboard (tea, coffee and water) plus welcome and farewell drinks
    • The services of 9 crew members and an experienced English speaking Naturalist guide
    • Two guided Galapagos excursions a day
    • Kayaking and snorkelling at the permitted points (wetsuits can be hired onboard for an additional fee)

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Quito

Upon arrival at Quito airport you will be met by an English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel in the city. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, independently exploring.

Day : 2 Galapagos Islands

Quito - Galapagos. This morning, you'll be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport for the short flight to Baltra Airport in the Galapagos, where our guide will be waiting for you. Transfer to the M/C Anahi catamaran, your home for the next 8 days. Se...

Day : 3 Genovesa Island

This morning we visit Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island which has a shield volcano with a 600m wide crater. Following a trail which is part coral sand and part slabs of lava, we'll spot nesting colonies of the common frigate, the Nasca booby and the swallow-tailed gulls. ...

Day : 4 South Plazas & Santa Fe

This morning's excursion takes us to South Plaza Island which is home to around 1000 sea lions and several hybrid iguanas, a result of crossing a male marine iguana and a female land iguana. These iguanas are unique, recognizable at first glance by their black or gray...

Day : 5 San Cristobal Island

This morning we explore Punta Pitt at the east end of San Cristobal Island. The trail that we follow takes us to past an olivine beach before ascending to the top of a volcanic tuff hill passing several wonderful viewpoints en route. This is the only site in the Galap...

Day : 6 Galapagos Tortoise Breeding Centre

This morning our tour has two options. The first option starts from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, and involves a visit to the El Junco Lagoon. For hundreds of years, rain water and condensation have caused an accumulation of water in the caldera of an extinct volcano, crea...

Day : 7 Espanola Island

Espanola is one of the most beautiful Galapagos Islands and is also one of the oldest, dating back an estimated 3.3 million years. Espanola has a high percentage of endemism because it is isolated from other islands. Endemic species include the Waved albatross, Darwin...

Day : 8 Floreana Island

Floreana Island is our port of call today. We enjoy a morning excursion to Punta Cormorant on the north Coast of Floreana Island, which has a beautiful lagoon that is home to a large population of flamingos and a fine sand beach which is a nesting area for sea turtles...

Day : 9 Santa Cruz

We finish our Galapagos adventure in Santa Cruz this morning with a morning tour of Charles Darwin Station, which takes in the famous tortoise breeding centre. The Galapagos breeding program is conducted by the park staff with the collaboration of scientists from the ...

Day : 10 Quito

Saturday. Arrangements end after breakfast and hotel check out today.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,285
Price per day$529
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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The cruise operates with a minimum of 8 persons. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room/cabin. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to those who don’t have anyone to share a room/cabin with or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room/cabin. Upgrades to a suite cabin and hotel suite are subject to availability, please contact us for rates.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Airport departure transfer on day 10
    • Tips for the crew, your guide and drivers.
    • Entrance Fees: US$150pp Galapagos park fee & US$25pp transit card, paid in USD

Accommodation

3 star hotel & first class cruise
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No age restrictions
OTG minimum age 5 -  parents have to sign a release of responsibility for children.
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