Galapagos by Kayak

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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Galapagos is all about wildlife. A wild menagerie of remarkable animals thrives on these remote islands, scattered nearly 700 miles (1000 km) off the coast of Ecuador. The seclusion of this archipelago honed the development of unique animals, untouched and unafraid of human civilization.
- See though the Galapagos now allows a limited number of visitors to its enchanted shores, careful habitat-management preserves this charmed ecosystem. The beauty of a sea kayak as a vessel for wildlife viewing lies in its non-intrusive, eco-friendly presence.
- Exoerience this 8-day itinerary, live the wonders of the Galapagos by getting down to sea level in this exquisite marine environment. Giant tortoises, iguanas, blue-footed-boobies, and Darwin’s finches delight on island reaches, while penguins, sea lions, and an endless palette of underwater life beckon from the surf in this "Bucket List" adventure.
- The “up-close-and-personal” nature of this itinerary allows for 5 nights spent camping on the beach on two different islands, and plenty of time on the water for paddling.
- You’ll also enjoy the classic Galapagos highlights, like a visit to the wild tortoises farm and volcanic lava tunnels, with ample time to explore beautiful and fascinating beaches as well as the pockets of interesting animal populations that make the Galapagos unique. Finally, no Galapagos trip is
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Trip includes
- Professional ROW Guide and Galapagos Naturalist guide
- Double accommodation in hotels or tents
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Panga (support skiff) transportation
- Kayak equipment including fiberglass kayaks, paddles, pfds (lifevests)
- All camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, self-inflating sleeping pads, kitchen gear, etc.
- Airport transfers if arriving/departing per itinerary.
- Visits as noted
- Bottled water
Itinerary

Accommodations: Airport Hotel
Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and the ideal gateway to Ecuador with frequent flights and a conveniently-located airport. All flights to the Galapagos stop here, so our tour is designed to take advantage of this convenience. ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Mainao
A representative will meet you and the rest of the group in the lobby of the hotel to transfer you to the airport for your two-hour flight to the islands. Upon arrival on the island of Balt...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Mainao
In the morning, we will drive through the town of Bellavista, before we reach the beautiful El Garrapatero Beach, there is a farm that specialized in the production of sugar and they do so t...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Blue Marlin Hotel
One thing you will quickly notice about being on the equator is that day and night each last 12 hours. We rise early and after breakfast we catch the 7am boat to the island of San Cris...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Rise and join breakfast as we prepare for our longest paddle yet. We head north along the coast several miles, with low-lying hills and the central mountains of San Cristobal in our view. As we paddle, we are likely to be sh...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Immersed in all of the uniqueness of nature in the Galapagos Islands, today is a day to get better acquainted with the underwater marvels. We board a comfortable motorboat that is the perfect platform for our explorations. W...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
As the sun rises the activity of birds and lapping waves are likely to wake you. This is a highlight of actually camping on the Galapagos Islands that just isn’t the same when on a boat. Truly it is a most magical way to wak...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Airport Hotel
This is our last morning in the islands. After packing your things, we board our boat to return to town. No time for breakfast this morning but we will have coffee and cookies available on the boat. Once ...
Transfer to airport provided by the hotel. Fly home or to points beyond for other exploration. Note that many people add extensions to visit mainland Ecuador, the Amazon and/or Peru.
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Dates & Availability
Current Rates & Dates
Aug 17, 2015 to Aug 25, 2015
Adult: $3,730
Child: $3,730
Nov 07, 2015 to Nov 15, 2015
Adult: $3,730
Child: $3,730
Dec 26, 2015 to Jan 01, 2016
Adult: $3,730
Child: $3,730
Prices above reflect the lowest tiered price.
2015: 4-7 guests = $3930
2015: 7-8 guests = $3730
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Mar 2020
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Roundtrip international flight to Guayaquil
- Internal flights (Round trip Galapagos) $510– subject to change
- Galapagos National Park Entrance fee. $100 – subject to change
- Galapagos Transit Card $10
- Gratuities for guides and staff
- Insurance of any type
- Personal expenses
- Cost of hospitalization and evacuation if necessary
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Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing. All monies are non-refundable 75 days or less prior to trip departure. You are welcome to find a suitable replacement for yourself, who would then reimburse you, and send us their own reservation, health and assumption of risk forms well in advance of the trip. Please strongly consider purchasing travel insurance upon booking as every year someone regrets not doing so. PLEASE NOTE: DEPOSITS ARE NEVER REFUNDABLE.
Cancelled Trips
Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. reserves the right to change an itinerary or cancel any trip due to: Acts of God, weather, inadequate sign up, or any unforeseen problems. If we cancel a trip, clients will be offered either transfer to another comparable trip, credit towards a future trip, or a full refund. Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. is not responsible for your travel expenses such as airline tickets (including fees/change fees/penalties/air flight cancellation), hotel charges, medical and emergency expenses, equipment purchases, delays or changes in your travel to and from our tour.
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