Grand Odyssey
(16 Passengers – Deluxe Vessel)
New in 2011, the Grand Odyssey is a 138ft. deluxe motor yacht, which can accommodate 16 passengers for a luxury Galapagos cruise. The Grand Odyssey has 8 spacious suites for passengers (twin and double beds), 1 Odyssey Suite and interconnected suites for families. All suites have private facilities, panoramic windows, individually controlled air conditioning, minibar and sofa. Meals feature local and international dishes. The Grand Odyssey offers a large solarium with shaded area, two Jacuzzis, comfortable sun loungers and a Mini Spa offering therapies and massages. Social areas include lounge, mini library and video library and a play zone for kids (during family departures). Besides a spacious lounge, dining area, bar and library on the main deck, there is a shaded outside space for “Al fresco” Galapagos dining. Kayaks available.
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)
Itinerary
Grand Odyssey - 2012
7 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Fri
DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO – BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon)
DAY 3 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) – SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino)
DAY 4 (Tue) GENOVESA (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
DAY 5 (Wed) BARTOLOME – SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)
DAY 6 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands) – BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 7 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Grand Odyssey - 2012
8 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Wed
DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Thu) QUITO – BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station)
DAY 3 (Fri) ISABELA (Las Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano)
DAY 4 (Sat) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)
DAY 5 (Sun) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) – ISABELA (Tagus Cove)
DAY 6 (Mon) SANTIAGO (Playa Espumilla, Puerto Egas)
DAY 7 (Tue) LOBOS – SAN CRISTOBAL – 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 Quito)
DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO – SAN CRISTOBAL (La Galapaguera)
DAY 3 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 4 (Thu) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office Bay)
DAY 5 (Fri) SANTA FE – SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 6 (Sat) NORTH SEYMOUR – SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas)
DAY 7 (Sun) MOSQUERA – BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 8 (Mon) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Grand Odyssey - 2012
12 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Wed
DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO – BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon)
DAY 3 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) - SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino)
DAY 4 (Tue) GENOVESA (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip's Steps)
DAY 5 (Wed) BARTOLOME - SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)
DAY 6 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands, Darwin Station)
DAY 7 (Fri) ISABELA (Las Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano)
DAY 8 (Sat) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)
DAY 9 (Sun) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) - ISABELA (Tagus Cove)
DAY 10 (Mon) SANTIAGO (Playa Espumilla, Puerto Egas)
DAY 11 (Tue) LOBOS – SAN CRISTOBAL – QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 12 (Wed) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
12 DAY PROGRAM: Mon - Fri
DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO – SAN CRISTOBAL (La Galapaguera)
DAY 3 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 4 (Thu) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office Bay)
DAY 5 (Fri) SANTA FE - SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 6 (Sat) NORTH SEYMOUR - SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas)
DAY 7 (Sun) MOSQUERA - SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon)
DAY 8 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) - SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino)
DAY 9 (Tue) GENOVESA (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip's Steps)
DAY 10 (Wed) BARTOLOME - SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)
DAY 11 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands) - BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 12 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
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 |
| $3275 - Standard Suite | $3925 - Standard Suite | $6695 - Standard Suite |
| $3980 - Odyssey Suite | $4790 - Odyssey Suite | $8195 - Odyssey Suite |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Price includes: Galapagos Cruise (as noted), meals while in the Galapagos, English speaking naturalist guide while in the Galapagos, local representative, 2 nights hotel, any optional tours & transfers (as purchased and noted).
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 Deluxe Class boat programs include 2 nights (5 star hotel).
View Sample Accommodations
Transfers (Quito or Guayaquil): we will provide pricing for our private airport/hotel meet and transfer service with the detailed Trip Proposal.
Note - New Quito International Airport Location - slated to open October 2012, Quito's new international airport in Tababela is located 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".
