Galaven
(20 Passengers – First Class Vessel “B”)
The Galaven is an 88 ft. first class vessel for 20 passengers accommodated in 11 cabins (9 twin & 2 double), all with private bathrooms, air conditioning and ocean views. Galaven offers spacious outdoor seating areas with sun chairs, large interior dining room and a library equipped with a TV & DVD player for daily briefing and presentations. Bilingual Galapagos National Park guides accompany you for all visitor sites.
GSA Program Price Includes
Selected Galapagos Cruise + 2 Free Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil)
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS 2012: On Select Departures
$500 OFF – 2012 Departures
Jun 25 – Jul 4, Jul 23 – Aug 1, Jul 30 – Aug 8, Aug 2 – 9, Aug 6 – 15, Aug 20 – 29, Aug 30 – Sep 5, Nov 8 – 14, Nov 12 – 21, Dec 6 – 12, Dec 10 – 19
Please contact us for select departures availability! Discount applicable to new bookings only.
Itinerary
Galaven - 2012
7 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Wed
DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO – BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ (El Garrapatero Beach)
DAY 3 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (Dragon Hill, Eden Islet or Whale Bay)
DAY 4 (Sun) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant, Devils Crown)
DAY 5 (Mon) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 6 (Tue) SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 7 (Wed) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Galaven - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Mon - Wed (A)
DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO - BALTRA – NORTH SEYMOUR
DAY 3 (Wed) GENOVESA ISLAND (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
DAY 4 (Thu) SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay) - RABIDA
DAY 5 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, El Garrapatero Beach)
DAY 6 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (Dragon Hill, Eden Islet or Whale Bay)
DAY 7 (Sun) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant or Devils Crown)
DAY 8 (Mon) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 9 (Tue) SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 10 (Wed) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
10 DAY PROGRAM: Mon - Wed (B)
DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL (Puerto Chino, La Galapaguera)
DAY 3 (Wed) SANTA FE – SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 4 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Twin Craters)
DAY 5 (Fri) ISABELA (Wall of Tears, Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, Sierra Negra Volcano)
DAY 6 (Sat) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Urbina Bay)
DAY 7 (Sun) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) – ISABELA (Punta Vicente Roca)
DAY 8 (Mon) SANTIAGO (Playa Espumilla or Buccaneer Cove) - BARTOLOME
DAY 9 (Tue) DAPHNE – BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 10 (Wed) 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 | 10 DAY PROGRAM |
| $2070 - ALL SEASON | $2840 - 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.
Carbon Offset Program:
Carbon Offset Program:
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