Estrella del Mar

(16 Passengers – First Class Vessel “B”)

The Estrella del Mar is a great Galapagos tour vessels that has 8 air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms and hot water. The Estrella del Mar has a comfortable lounge and the dining room is designed with a spacious interior. The Estrella del Mar has an ample sun deck that provides wonderful open and shaded space for excellent views while cruising the Galapagos in style. The Estrella del Mar cabins have upper/lower berths beds.

GSA Program Price Includes
Selected Galapagos Cruise + 2 Free Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil)

Itinerary

Estrella - 2012

7 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Sat

DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)

DAY 2 (Mon) QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL - LOBOS

DAY 3 (Tue) SAN CRISTOBAL (Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo, Leon Dormido)

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

DAY 5 (Thu) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office Bay)

DAY 6 (Fri) NORTH SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

Estrella - 2012

10 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Tue (A)

DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)

DAY 2 (Mon) QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL - LOBOS

DAY 3 (Tue) SAN CRISTOBAL (Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo, Leon Dormido)

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

DAY 5 (Thu) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office Bay)

DAY 6 (Fri) NORTH SEYMOUR - BARTOLOME

DAY 7 (Sat) GENOVESA (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip's Steps)

DAY 8 (Sun) SOUTH PLAZAS - SANTE FE

DAY 9 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.

 

10 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Tue (B)

DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO*(Overnight Hotel)

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

DAY 3 (Tue) SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino) - RABIDA

DAY 4 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Playa Espumilla, Puerto Egas)

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

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

DAY 7 (Sat) ISABELA (Tintoreras, Humadales, Galapaguera, Sierra Negra)

DAY 8 (Sun) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Tortuga Bay)

DAY 9 (Mon) SAN CRISTOBAL (Interpretation Center) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.

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 10 DAY PROGRAM
$1890 - ALL SEASON $2795 - ALL SEASON
$1995 - UPPER DECK $2910 - UPPER DECK
   

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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 First Class boat programs include 2 nights (4 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.

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