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
Selected Galapagos Cruise + 2 Free Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil)
Itinerary
Aida Maria - 2012
7 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Fri
DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
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 Hotel)
DAY 7 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Aida Maria - 2012
8 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Wed
DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
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 Hotel)
DAY 8 (Wed) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
8 DAY PROGRAM: Mon - Mon
DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
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 Hotel)
DAY 8 (Mon) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Aida Maria - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Mon (A) (Includes Genovesa, Espanola & Floreana)
DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
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 Hotel)
DAY 10 (Mon) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
10 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Mon (B) (Includes Isabela & Fernandina)
DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
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 Hotel)
DAY 10 (Mon) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
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 |
| $1485 - Jan to June | $1745 - Jan to June | $2185 - Jan to June |
| $1595 - July to Aug | $1835 - July to Aug | $2355 - July to Aug |
| $1275 - Sept 2 to 16 | $1485 - Sept 2 to 16 | $1835 - Sept 2 to 16 |
| $1595 - Oct to Nov | $1835 - Oct to Nov | $2355 - Oct to Nov |
| $1275 - Dec 2 to 16 | $1485 - Dec 2 to 16 | $1835 - Dec 2 to 16 |
| $1595 - Dec 16 to 30 | $1835 - Dec 16 to 30 | $2355 - 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, additional tours & private transfers (as purchased and noted in your confirmed itinerary).
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 International flights can be provided separately by our discount air partner.
Accommodation: All Tourist Superior boat programs include 2 FREE nights (3 star hotel).
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Transfers (Quito or Guayaquil): we will provide pricing for our private airport/hotel meet and transfer service with our detailed Trip Proposal.
New Quito International Airport Location - slated to open October 2012, Quito's new international airport is located outside the city in Tababela, approximately 45 minutes from Quito's center.
Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$460 - Low Season: (January - June / September - November)
$525 - High Season: (July - August / December)
Single Supplement: Trip cost is based on shared accommodations throughout, a single supplement charge is assessed for passengers traveling alone or preferring single accommodations. Most Galapagos boats offer a shared option for same sex singles willing to share a cabin in order to waive the single supplement (please indicate your single preference when contacting us).
Trip Extensions: Ecuador Day Tours and Ecuador & Amazon Multi-Day Tours are a great way to complement your Galapagos experience.
Carbon Offset Program:
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