Aida Maria

(16 Passengers – Tourist Superior Vessel)

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.

Note – 17 Day Galapagos Program also available – Contact us for availability and details.

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

Itinerary

Aida Maria - 2012

7 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Fri

DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Bachas Beach)

DAY 3 (Mon) GENOVESA (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip's Steps)

DAY 4 (Tue) BARTOLOME - SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay, Sombrero Chino)

DAY 5 (Wed) DAPHNE - SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove, Cerro Dragon)

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

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

 

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

Aida Maria - 2012

8 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Wed

DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

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

DAY 3 (Fri) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown)

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

DAY 5 (Sun) SAN CRISTOBAL (Leon Dormido, Interpretation Center) - LOBOS

DAY 6 (Mon) SANTE FE - SOUTH PLAZAS

DAY 7 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Quito)

DAY 8 (Wed) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)

 

8 DAY PROGRAM: Mon - Mon

DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Highlands, El Chato)

DAY 3 (Wed) ISABELA (Humedales, Wall of Tears, Galapaguera)

DAY 4 (Thu) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)

DAY 5 (Fri) ISABELA (Tagus Cove) - FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza)

DAY 6 (Sat) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas) - RABIDA

DAY 7 (Sun) NORTH SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Quito)

DAY 8 (Mon) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

Aida Maria - 2012

10 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Mon (A) (Includes Genovesa, Espanola & Floreana)

DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Bachas Beach)

DAY 3 (Mon) GENOVESA (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip's Steps)

DAY 4 (Tue) BARTOLOME - SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay, Sombrero Chino)

DAY 5 (Wed) DAPHNE - SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove, Cerro Dragon)

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

DAY 7 (Fri) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown)

DAY 8 (Sat) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)

DAY 9 (Sun) SAN CRISTOBAL (Leon Dormido, Interpretation Center) - QUITO (Overnight Quito)

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

 

10 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Mon (B) (Includes Isabela & Fernandina)

DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL - LOBOS

DAY 3 (Mon) SANTA FE - SOUTH PLAZAS

DAY 4 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands/El Chato)

DAY 5 (Wed) ISABELA (Humedales, Wall of Tears, Galapaguera)

DAY 6 (Thu) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)

DAY 7 (Fri) ISABELA (Tagus Cove) - FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza)

DAY 8 (Sat) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas) - RABIDA

DAY 9 (Sun) NORTH SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Quito)

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

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

Pricing and Details

2012 PRICING   Contact GSA for preferred date availability and detailed Trip Proposal
2013 Pricing and Dates available on request

7 DAY PROGRAM 8 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
$1585 - Jan to June $1845 - Jan to June $2285 - Jan to June
$1695 - July to Aug $1935 - July to Aug $2455 - July to Aug
$1375 - Sept 2 to 16 $1585 - Sept 2 to 16 $1935 - Sept 2 to 16
$1695 - Oct to Nov $1935 - Oct to Nov $2455 - Oct to Nov
$1375 - Dec 2 to 16 $1585 - Dec 2 to 16 $1935 - Dec 2 to 16
$1695 - Dec 16 to 30 $1935 - Dec 16 to 30 $2455 - Dec 16 to 30

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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 private airport/hotel transfers.

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

*Quote for flights can be provided separately by our discount air partner.

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: (January - June / September - November)
$425 - High Season: (July - August / December)

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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