Aida Maria

The Aida Maria (69 ft.) offers 16 passengers a great combination of Galapagos cruise comfort, style and price for an unforgettable tour of the Galapagos. Each of the Aida Maria’s 8 double cabins has upper and lower berths, private bath, shower and air conditioning. The upper deck is an excellent way to enjoy sunny Galapagos days and gorgeous sunsets.

GSA Program Price Includes
2 Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil), Galapagos Cruise & 4 Airport/Hotel Transfers

Itinerary

Aida Maria - 7 Day Program

Sat - Fri

DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO

DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Bachas Beach / Black Turtle Cove)

DAY 3 (Mon) SOUTH PLAZA - SANTA FE

DAY 4 (Tue) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez)

DAY 5 (Wed) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Devils Crown, Post Office Bay)

DAY 6 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Center) - BALTRA - QUITO

DAY 7 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)

7 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Tue

DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO

DAY 2 (Thu) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Highlands)

DAY 3 (Fri) RABIDA - SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas)

DAY 4 (Sat) BARTOLOME - SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)

DAY 5 (Sun) NORTH SEYMOUR - SANTA CRUZ (Bachas Beach, Black Turtle Cove)

DAY 6 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) - BALTRA - QUITO

DAY 7 (Tue) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)

Aida Maria - 10 Day Program

Sat - Mon / *Wed - Fri

DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO

DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Bachas Beach / Black Turtle Cove)

DAY 3 (Mon) SOUTH PLAZA - SANTA FE

DAY 4 (Tue) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez)

DAY 5 (Wed) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Devils Crown, Post Office Bay)

DAY 6 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands)

DAY 7 (Fri) RABIDA - SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas)

DAY 8 (Sat) BARTOLOME - SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)

DAY 9 (Sun) N SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO

DAY 10 (Mon) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)

*Same island itinerary with different start/end date

Pricing and Details

PRICING   Contact GSA for preferred date availability and detailed daily itinerary.

7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
$1725 - July to August $2495 - July to August
$1525 - Oct. to Nov $2170 - Oct. to Nov
$1570 - December 4 to 13 $2270 - December 4 to 13
$1795 - December 12 to 31 $2595 - December 12 to 31
   

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Price includes: Galapagos Cruise (as noted), meals while in the Galapagos, English speaking naturalist guide while in the Galapagos, local representative, 2 nights hotel & 4 airport/hotel transfers.

Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal), international airfare, airport taxes, travel insurance, boat fuel surcharge (if applicable), entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).

Accommodation: All Tourist Superior boat programs include 2 nights (3 star hotel).
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Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare: (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$370 - Low Season: (Sep 15 - Oct 31, May 1 - June 14)
$425 - High Season: (June 15 - Sept 14, Nov 1 - April 30)

Single Supplement (hotel/lodges): Trip cost is based on twin shared hotel accommodations, a single supplement charge is assessed for those traveling alone or preferring single hotel/cabin accommodations.

Trip Extensions: Ecuador Day Tours and Ecuador & Amazon Multi-Day Tours are a great way to complement your Galapagos experience.

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