Aida Maria
At 69 feet, the sixteen passenger Aida Maria offers a great combination of comfort, style and price for an unforgettable experience in the Galapagos. Each of the eight 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.
Itinerary
Aida Maria - 7 Day ProgramSat - 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 ProgramSat - 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 |
Details
PRICING
7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
$1675 - LOW SEASON $2225 - LOW SEASON
$1850 - HIGH SEASON $2595 - HIGH SEASON
Low Season: March 1 - 5 / Sept 27 - Dec 20
High Season: July 5 - Sept 3 / Dec 20 - Jan 3, 2010
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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)
Cash Price: Prices listed are cash prices. Credit card payments are subject to a 3% processing fee.
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.
