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Galapagos Encounter

7 days - from $2575

An informative look at the forces of nature at work in this remarkable island chain This trip provides a great introduction to the highlights of the northern islands of this spectacular region! From Baltra, we board the M.Y. San Jose and head for Las Bachas, a haven for a plethora of birds including pelicans, frigate birds and blue-footed boobies. It is also the breeding ground for the sea turtle. We explore the volcanic craters of Rabida, complete with a lagoon and a flamingo rookery. We can also swim with fur seals on Santiago Island and, on the volcanic island of Bartolome we hike to the top for spectacular views across the islands. On Santa Cruz, you’ll visit the Charles Darwin Station and travel into the highlands to check out the amazing variety of endemic plant life. There’s also the chance to see the giant Galapagos tortoise from which the island group gets its name. For something a little different we spend our last night ashore on Santa Cruz Island in a hotel in the small village of Porto Ayora. It’s a great way to unwind and to get a feel for island life.

Highlights

  • Colonial Quito
  • Bartolome Island
  • Eating out in Puerto Ayora
  • See the baby tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station
  • See the Magnificent Frigatebird, pirates of the air
  • Walk across history, Sullivan Bay’s, Santiago Island

Itinerary:

Day 1: (Mon) Arrive in Quito and transfer to hotel.2: Morning flight to Baltra, transfer to the M.Y. San Jose. Visit Las Bachas.3: Visit Rabida and Santiago Islands.4: Visit Sullivan Bay and Bartolome Island.5: Santa Cruz Island including Darwin Research Centre and the Highlands. Overnight in Puerto Ayora.6: Transfer by road across Santa Cruz Island to Baltra Airport. Fly to Quito.7: Trip ends in Quito this morning (Sun).
Included: An experienced English-speaking naturalist, arrival transfer, cruise transfers, transport, three-night cruise and activities.
Not Included: Airport departure taxes, international departure transfer, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips, items of a personal nature, Galapagos transit card and the entrance fee to the Galapagos Islands National Park.
Meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Valid From: 01 Jan 07
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Quito to Quito
Trip Reference: PSGE

Dates & Prices

Start End Tour PriceLocal FlightTotal Prepaid Cost in US$ Availability
13 Sep 1019 Sep 10$2175 $460$2635
20 Sep 1026 Sep 10$2175 $400$2575
11 Oct 1017 Oct 10$2175 $400$2575
29 Nov 1005 Dec 10$2195 $460$2655
06 Dec 1012 Dec 10$2175 $460$2635
13 Dec 1019 Dec 10$2175 $460$2635
27 Dec 1002 Jan 11$2195 $460$2655
03 Jan 1109 Jan 11$2195 $490$2685
10 Jan 1116 Jan 11$2195 $490$2685
31 Jan 1106 Feb 11$2195 $490$2685
07 Feb 1113 Feb 11$2195 $490$2685
28 Feb 1106 Mar 11$2195 $490$2685
07 Mar 1113 Mar 11$2195 $490$2685
14 Mar 1120 Mar 11$2195 $490$2685
28 Mar 1103 Apr 11$2195 $490$2685
04 Apr 1110 Apr 11$2195 $490$2685
11 Apr 1117 Apr 11$2195 $490$2685
25 Apr 1101 May 11$2195 $490$2685
09 May 1115 May 11$2195 $425$2620
30 May 1105 Jun 11$2195 $425$2620
06 Jun 1112 Jun 11$2195 $425$2620
13 Jun 1119 Jun 11$2195 $425$2620
20 Jun 1126 Jun 11$2195 $490$2685
27 Jun 1103 Jul 11$2195 $490$2685
04 Jul 1110 Jul 11$2195 $490$2685
18 Jul 1124 Jul 11$2195 $490$2685
25 Jul 1131 Jul 11$2195 $490$2685
01 Aug 1107 Aug 11$2195 $490$2685
22 Aug 1128 Aug 11$2195 $490$2685
05 Sep 1111 Sep 11$2195 $490$2685
12 Sep 1118 Sep 11$2195 $490$2685
19 Sep 1125 Sep 11$2195 $425$2620
03 Oct 1109 Oct 11$2195 $425$2620
10 Oct 1116 Oct 11$2195 $425$2620
31 Oct 1106 Nov 11$2195 $425$2620
07 Nov 1113 Nov 11$2195 $490$2685
28 Nov 1104 Dec 11$2195 $490$2685
05 Dec 1111 Dec 11$2195 $490$2685
12 Dec 1118 Dec 11$2195 $490$2685
26 Dec 1101 Jan 12$2195 $490$2685
02 Jan 1208 Jan 12$2195 $490$2685
09 Jan 1215 Jan 12$2195 $490$2685
16 Jan 1222 Jan 12$2195 $490$2685
23 Jan 1229 Jan 12$2195 $490$2685
30 Jan 1205 Feb 12$2195 $490$2685
06 Feb 1212 Feb 12$2195 $490$2685
13 Feb 1219 Feb 12$2195 $490$2685
20 Feb 1226 Feb 12$2195 $490$2685
27 Feb 1204 Mar 12$2195 $490$2685
05 Mar 1211 Mar 12$2195 $490$2685
12 Mar 1218 Mar 12$2195 $490$2685
19 Mar 1225 Mar 12$2195 $490$2685
26 Mar 1201 Apr 12$2195 $490$2685
02 Apr 1208 Apr 12$2195 $490$2685
09 Apr 1215 Apr 12$2195 $490$2685
16 Apr 1222 Apr 12$2195 $490$2685
23 Apr 1229 Apr 12$2195 $490$2685
30 Apr 1206 May 12$2195 $490$2685
07 May 1213 May 12$2195 $425$2620
14 May 1220 May 12$2195 $425$2620
21 May 1227 May 12$2195 $425$2620
28 May 1203 Jun 12$2195 $425$2620
04 Jun 1210 Jun 12$2195 $425$2620
11 Jun 1217 Jun 12$2195 $425$2620
18 Jun 1224 Jun 12$2195 $490$2685
25 Jun 1201 Jul 12$2195 $490$2685

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.