Galapagos Explorer7 days - from $3020Encounter the southern islands of the Galapagos on this wildlife adventure Flying to Baltra we cross by ferry to Santa Cruz island and continue by road to Puerto Ayora where we’ll visit the Galapagos tortoise research program at Darwin Station. In the afternoon we board the M.Y San Jose and cruise to Leon Domido and the large island of San Cristobal where we visit the new interpretation centre and the rugged volcanic peaks of Cerro Brujo. Next stop is isolated Espanola Island where we find waved albatrosses plus blue-footed and masked boobies, Galapagos hawks, Darwin finches, sea lions and marine iguanas. On the ‘Buccaneer’ hideaway island of Floreana we'll visit Post Office Bay and the island’s volcanic cone, a great spot for snorkelling, full of sea lions and colourful fish. You’ll also encounter the stately, pink flamingos as they wade in the shallow waters of inland lagoons. Arriving back at Santa Cruz Island we'll visit Black Turtle Cove and cruise amongst the mangroves, where the array of wildlife kicks into overdrive! The lagoons are a nursery for many sharks and rays. Amongst all this activity you will also find time to relax sunbath, swim, snorkel and enjoy new friendships. Highlights
Itinerary:Day 1: (Thu) Arrive in Quito and transfer to hotel.2: Fly to Baltra and transfer to Santa Cruz Island. Visit Charles Darwin Research Station. Board San Jose and set sail.3: San Cristobal Island via Leon Dormido and Cerro Brujo. Visit the Interpretation Centre.4: Espanola Island including Bahia Gardner, Punta Suarez and Devil's Crown.5: Cruise to Floreana Island visiting Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant.6: Excursion to Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island and return to Baltra. Fly to Quito.7: Trip ends in Quito this morning (Wed). |
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| Start | End | Tour Price | Local Flight | Total Prepaid Cost in US$ | Availability | |
| 09 Sep 10 | 15 Sep 10 | $2620 | $460 | $3080 |  | |
| 16 Sep 10 | 22 Sep 10 | $2620 | $400 | $3020 | | |
| 23 Sep 10 | 29 Sep 10 | $2620 | $400 | $3020 | | |
| 14 Oct 10 | 20 Oct 10 | $2620 | $400 | $3020 | | |
| 28 Oct 10 | 03 Nov 10 | $2620 | $400 | $3020 | | |
| 11 Nov 10 | 17 Nov 10 | $2620 | $460 | $3080 |  | |
| 02 Dec 10 | 08 Dec 10 | $2650 | $460 | $3110 | | |
| 09 Dec 10 | 15 Dec 10 | $2620 | $460 | $3080 | | |
| 16 Dec 10 | 22 Dec 10 | $2620 | $460 | $3080 | | |
| 30 Dec 10 | 05 Jan 11 | $2650 | $460 | $3110 | | |
| 06 Jan 11 | 12 Jan 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 13 Jan 11 | 19 Jan 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 03 Feb 11 | 09 Feb 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 10 Feb 11 | 16 Feb 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 03 Mar 11 | 09 Mar 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 10 Mar 11 | 16 Mar 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 17 Mar 11 | 23 Mar 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 31 Mar 11 | 06 Apr 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 07 Apr 11 | 13 Apr 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 14 Apr 11 | 20 Apr 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 28 Apr 11 | 04 May 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 12 May 11 | 18 May 11 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 02 Jun 11 | 08 Jun 11 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 09 Jun 11 | 15 Jun 11 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 16 Jun 11 | 22 Jun 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 23 Jun 11 | 29 Jun 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 30 Jun 11 | 06 Jul 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 07 Jul 11 | 13 Jul 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 21 Jul 11 | 27 Jul 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 28 Jul 11 | 03 Aug 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 04 Aug 11 | 10 Aug 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 25 Aug 11 | 31 Aug 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 08 Sep 11 | 14 Sep 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 15 Sep 11 | 21 Sep 11 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 22 Sep 11 | 28 Sep 11 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 06 Oct 11 | 12 Oct 11 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 13 Oct 11 | 19 Oct 11 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 03 Nov 11 | 09 Nov 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 10 Nov 11 | 16 Nov 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 01 Dec 11 | 07 Dec 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 08 Dec 11 | 14 Dec 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 15 Dec 11 | 21 Dec 11 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 29 Dec 11 | 04 Jan 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 05 Jan 12 | 11 Jan 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 12 Jan 12 | 18 Jan 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 19 Jan 12 | 25 Jan 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 26 Jan 12 | 01 Feb 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 02 Feb 12 | 08 Feb 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 09 Feb 12 | 15 Feb 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 16 Feb 12 | 22 Feb 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 23 Feb 12 | 29 Feb 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 01 Mar 12 | 07 Mar 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 08 Mar 12 | 14 Mar 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 15 Mar 12 | 21 Mar 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 22 Mar 12 | 28 Mar 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 29 Mar 12 | 04 Apr 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 05 Apr 12 | 11 Apr 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 12 Apr 12 | 18 Apr 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 19 Apr 12 | 25 Apr 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 26 Apr 12 | 02 May 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 03 May 12 | 09 May 12 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 10 May 12 | 16 May 12 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 17 May 12 | 23 May 12 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 24 May 12 | 30 May 12 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 31 May 12 | 06 Jun 12 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 07 Jun 12 | 13 Jun 12 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 14 Jun 12 | 20 Jun 12 | $2650 | $425 | $3075 | | |
| 21 Jun 12 | 27 Jun 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
| 28 Jun 12 | 04 Jul 12 | $2650 | $490 | $3140 | | |
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.