Galaxy
(16 Passengers – First Class Vessel “B”)
The Galaxy yacht cruises the Galapagos at 115 feet. The Galaxy accommodates 16 passengers in 9 beautiful and comfortable double cabins with lower beds, outside views, air conditioning and private bathrooms. On the Galaxy there is an ample dining room, bar, lounge with TV, DVD, library and sundeck. Kayaks are available for you to enjoy your Galapagos tour.
The Galaxy has the “Smart Voyager Certification” for its environmental and security standards.
Note – 13 & 17 Day Galapagos Programs also available – Contact us for availability and details.
GSA Program Price Includes
Selected Galapagos Cruise + 2 Free Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil)
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS 2012: On Select Departures
$1920 – 8 Day Programs
Departure: May 30 – Jun 6
Contact us for availability on select discount departures. Offer good for new bookings only.
Itinerary
Galaxy - 2012
7 DAY PROGRAM: Mon - Sun
DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL - LOBOS
DAY 3 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 4 (Thu) FLOREANA (Baroness Overlook, Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown)
DAY 5 (Fri) SANTA FE - SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 6 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 7 (Sun) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Galaxy - 2012
8 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Fri
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Highlands)
DAY 3 (Sun) ISABELA (Tintoreras, Humedales, Galapaguera, Concha y Perla)
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)
DAY 5 (Tue) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) - ISABELA (Tagus Cove)
DAY 6 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)
DAY 7 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 8 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
8 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Wed
DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Thu) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)
DAY 3 (Fri) BARTOLOME - SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas)
DAY 4 (Sat) NORTH SEYMOUR - MOSQUERA
DAY 5 (Sun) GENOVESA (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
DAY 6 (Mon) SOUTH PLAZAS - SAN CRISTOBAL (Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo)
DAY 7 (Tue) SAN CRISTOBAL (Interpretation Center) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 8 (Wed) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Galaxy - 2012
12 DAY PROGRAM: Mon - Fri
DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL - LOBOS
DAY 3 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 4 (Thu) FLOREANA (Baroness Overlook, Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown)
DAY 5 (Fri) SANTA FE - SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 6 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands)
DAY 7 (Sun) ISABELA (Tintoreras, Humedales, Galapaguera, Concha y Perla)
DAY 8 (Mon) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)
DAY 9 (Tue) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) - ISABELA (Tagus Cove)
DAY 10 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)
DAY 11 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 12 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
12 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Sun
DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Thu) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)
DAY 3 (Fri) BARTOLOME - SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas)
DAY 4 (Sat) NORTH SEYMOUR - MOSQUERA
DAY 5 (Sun) GENOVESA (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
DAY 6 (Mon) SOUTH PLAZAS - SAN CRISTOBAL (Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo)
DAY 7 (Tue) SAN CRISTOBAL - LOBOS
DAY 8 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 9 (Thu) FLOREANA (Baroness Overlook, Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown)
DAY 10 (Fri) SANTE FE - SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 11 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 12 (Sun) 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 | 12 DAY PROGRAM |
| $2090 - LOWER DECK (HS) | $2250 - LOWER DECK (HS) | $3530 - LOWER DECK (HS) |
| $2180 - MAIN & UPPER DECK (HS) | $2360 - MAIN & UPPER DECK (HS) | $3680 - MAIN & UPPER DECK (HS) |
| $1810 - ALL DECKS (LS) | $1995 - ALL DECKS (LS) | $2630 - ALL DECKS (LS) |
HIGH SEASON (HS): JULY, AUGUST AND DECEMBER 15-31
LOW SEASON (LS): REST OF YEAR
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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:
Go South Adventures is proud to promote the CarbonFund.org program - which gives all of us the ability to offset our carbon footprint both at home and while traveling on a Go South Adventure. Learn more at CarbonFund.org, where their motto is: "Reduce what you can. Offset what you can't".
