Unforgettable Galapagos experience onboard M/S Alta
Built in Scandinavia-- the land of fjords and ice, and great sailors, the Alta is a three-masted schooner combining authentic shipboard elegance with her expert sailing crew for an unforgettable experience. The ambiance and amenities on this Motor Sailor are superb. With a total length of one hundred forty feet, ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Galapagos Is, Ecuador
- Trip Length:
- 8 days
- Price Range:
- From $4000 to $5000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Adventure-seeker
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Built in Scandinavia-- the land of fjords and ice, and great sailors, the Alta is a three-masted schooner combining authentic shipboard elegance with her expert sailing crew for an unforgettable experience. The ambiance and amenities on this Motor Sailor are superb. With a total length of one hundred forty feet, the Alta is unparalleled for comfort. Her eight cabins can accommodate up to sixteen passengers, offering tastefully furnished rooms, complete with lockers, drawers, and private bathrooms with hot showers. The Alta offers fabulous amenities, including air-conditioning throughout the entire ship, autopilot capabilities, satellite telefax, an elegant and fabulously appointed lounge, a state of the art luxurious dining cabin featuring world-class international cuisine; an audio visual room second to none anywhere, and the Altas trademark spacious sundeck-- complete with comfortable lounge chairs. Sit and view the remarkable scenery of the Galapagos, enjoy your time on board, or sneak a snooze in the sunshine... no one will mind. This spectacular ship is one of the finest in the Galapagos Islands.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Galapagos Is
Welcome to Galapagos, Ecuador.
Commercial Flight
Flight to Galapagos.
River or Barge Cruise
At the Airport crew members of M/S Alta welcome you at the Airport and bring you to the yacht where you have lunch.
PM: Ochoa Beach.
Day 2 - At Sea
River or Barge Cruise
AM: Barranco (Genovesa Island).
PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island).
Day 3 - At Sea
River or Barge Cruise
AM: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island).
PM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island).
Day 4 - At Sea
River or Barge Cruise
AM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island).
PM: Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island).
Day 5 - At Sea
River or Barge Cruise
AM: Bartolome Island.
PM: Puerto Egas (Santiago Island).
Day 6 - At Sea
River or Barge Cruise
AM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island).
PM: Highlands (Santa Cruz Island).
Day 7 - At Sea
River or Barge Cruise
AM: Punta Suarez (Espanola Island).
PM: Gardner Bay (Espanola Island).
Day 8 - Galapagos Is
AM: Kicker Rock after transfer to the Airport for your flight to the Ecuadorian mainland.
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