Fragata

(16 Passengers – First Class Vessel “B”)

The 75 ft. Fragata accommodates 16 Galapagos cruise passengers; most cabins have twin bed accommodations with 2 cabins having a double bed to share, air conditioning, private bath and shower. The Fragata features a spacious dining room and lounge area, full service bar, ample shaded and open sun decks. In 2002, the Fragata was renovated resulting in a more modern and comfortable Galapagos tour.

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

Itinerary

Fragata - 2012

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

7 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Wed

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

DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino)

DAY 3 (Sat) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) - ISABELA (Urbina Bay)

DAY 4 (Sun) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Tagus Cove)

DAY 5 (Mon) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)

DAY 6 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

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

 

7 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Sat

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

DAY 2 (Mon) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Tortuga Bay, Overnight Pto Ayora**)

DAY 3 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands/El Chato)

DAY 4 (Wed) ISABELA (Humedales, Wall of Tears, Galapaguera, Sierra Negra)

DAY 5 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Whale Bay, Cerro Dragon)

DAY 6 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

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

**First night in Puerto Ayora hotel

Fragata - 2012

10 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Sat (A)

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

DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino)

DAY 3 (Sat) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) - ISABELA (Urbina Bay)

DAY 4 (Sun) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Tagus Cove)

DAY 5 (Mon) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)

DAY 6 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands/El Chato)

DAY 7 (Wed) ISABELA (Humedales, Wall of Tears, Galapaguera, Sierra Negra)

DAY 8 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Whale Bay, Cerro Dragon)

DAY 9 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

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

 

10 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Sat (B)

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

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

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

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

DAY 5 (Mon) SOUTH PLAZAS - SANTE FE

DAY 6 (Tue) SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Brujo, Kicker Rock) - LOBOS

DAY 7 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)

DAY 8 (Thu) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown) - SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station)

DAY 9 (Fri) NORTH SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

DAY 10 (Sat) 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
$2195 - ALL SEASON $3330 - ALL SEASON

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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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