Discover Galapagos
Cruise the islands of the Galapagos. This fantastic cruise will take us to many islands where we will see and enjoy an amazing diversity of animal and sea life. An experienced naturalist guide will lead our group’s adventure. We will travel and live aboard a small yacht or sailing schooner ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Galapagos, Ecuador; Galapagos Is, Ecuador; Quito, Ecuador
- Trip Length:
- 10 days
- Price Range:
- From $4630 to $5330 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
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Jan 08, 2010 to Jan 18, 2010
- Recommended for:
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Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (21 - 24)
Adults (25 - 29)
Adults (30 - 39)
Adults (40 - 64)
Seniors (65+)
Adventure-seeker, Married
Birthday Celebration, Family Trip, Girlfriend Getaway
Detailed Trip Description
Cruise the islands of the Galapagos. This fantastic cruise will take us to many islands where we will see and enjoy an amazing diversity of animal and sea life. An experienced naturalist guide will lead our group’s adventure. We will travel and live aboard a small yacht or sailing schooner as the smaller ships offer a more personalized experience. Referred to as “the journey of a lifetime”, the Galapagos offers a combination of natural beauty, amazing wildlife, beautiful vessels and fascinating natural history.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Quito
Arrive Quito
Fly into Quito, where we will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel, located in the heart of the city. Overnight at hotel in Quito.
Day 2 - Galapagos
Fly out to Galapagos
We fly 600 miles out over the Pacific Ocean to arrive at the Galapagos Islands where we will be met at the airport and transferred to our ship.
Days 3-8 - Galapagos Is
In the Islands
Itineraries vary from vessel to vessel, but we will spend these days exploring the islands in depth. Our boat will travel between several different islands, so that you can experience a wide variety of the unique wildlife and environments that the Galapagos offers. Each island presents a unique experience, and often there are species found nowhere else in the world. The giant Galapagos Tortoise, the marine iguana, the waved albatross, the Galapagos penguin, and flightless cormorants are just a few of the species we will see. There will also be daily opportunities to snorkel, where you can see what's below the surface: giant sea turtles, rays, and sea lions, to name just a few. Each day you will enjoy excellent cuisine, and the company of an expert bilingual naturalist guide.
Day 9 - Quito
Fly back to Quito
We will enjoy a final morning in the Islands before flying out from the Galapagos back to Quito, arriving in the late afternoon. Hotel in Quito.
Day 10 - Quito
Depart
Fly home or continue your trip in mainland Ecuador or perhaps to Peru & Machu Picchu. Possible extensions include visits to the Amazon Jungle, local markets, volcanoes, and stays at historic haciendas.
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