2014 Dates TBA
The Galapagos Islands are the ideal destination for your next vacation travel adventure. Famous for a variety of unusual creatures from marine iguanas to blue-footed boobies, you’ll get closer to the wildlife than you would in the zoo! Six hundred miles west of Ecuador, these volcanic islands experience unusual Pacific Ocean currents that bring unique climate and nutrients to the birds and animas that have adapted to fit these conditions. With no natural land enemies, the animals and birds are unfazed by people. Comprised of 19 islands, 42 islets and 256 prominent rocks that span a 20,000 square mile are on the equator, the Galapagos are a national park and Marine Reserve. Your days in the Islands will be filled with briefings, snorkeling, wildlife viewing and relaxing.
Galapagos Islands Travel Tours
We will be using the luxury Millenium cruise yacht. It has 6 comfortable double cabins with air-conditioning, private bathroom and a private ocean view and 2 suites with a Jacuzzi. There is an elegant dining room and 4 different solariums where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the islands, sun deck, library, and water purifier.
The 8-day trips begin and end in Guayaquil, Ecuador in South America. Delta, American and Continental fly in here.
The climate at this time of the year is ideal—tropical heat tempered by Pacific breezes. During May is it rainy, sunny and warm—80-90 degrees.
Most walking ashore is over rocky lava terrain; walking shoes with rubber soles are recommended. Book Tour Now!
Escorted Group Tour Packages
Day 1 Arrive in Guayaquil Grand Hotel, Guayaquil – No Meals
Day 2 Fly to Galapagos Visit Sea Lion Island – Breakfast at the Grand Hotel and L, D on the yacht
Day 3 Punta Pitt and Galapaguera Natural – San Cristobal Island – B, L, D on the yacht
Day 4 Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock–off the Coast of San Cristobal Island – B, L, D on the yacht
Day 5 Punta Suarez and Gardner Bay–Hood Island (Espanola Island) – B, L, D on the yacht
Day 6 Punta Cormorant, Post Office Bay, Devil’s Crown–Floreana Island – B, L, D on the yacht
Day 7 Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)- Return to Guayaquil in the afternoon Grand Hotel, Guayaquil – B on yacht, D in Guayaquil
Day 8 Depart Guayaquil – Breakfast included
The 2012 package price is $3965 (USD)per person per double room/cabin and includes: 7 nights lodging, 17 meals, 4 airport transfers, all land transfers on Islands (airport, yacht, islands), licensed Galapagos bi-lingual naturalist guide, 2 in-country flights, all tips in Guayaquil. It does not include: $100 (USD) cash to be paid to Galapagos National park, $10.00 (USD) cash Galapagos Transit card, meals not specified in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages or sodas on board (meals include water, tea, coffee), tips on board the yacht to personnel and guide, snorkeling equipment rental, international flights and trip cancellation insurance.
