Archipel I

(16 Passengers – First Class Vessel “B”)

The Archipel I catamaran, with the length of 88 ft, is equipped with solar panels for electrical generation. Archipel I has 8 cabins to accommodate 16 passengers: 4 cabins with twin beds and 4 cabins with a double bed. All with private bathroom & shower, hot water and fully air-conditioned. The Archipel I offers a spacious dining room, TV, DVD , stereo, library, bar, and spacious sundeck with reclining chairs. All the cabins are exterior and located on the main deck with outside views.

Note – 13 & 14 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

Archipel I - 2012

7 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Tue (A) (featuring Isabela Island)

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

DAY 2 (Thu) QUITO – BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ (Highlands/El Chato)

DAY 3 (Fri) ISABELA (Las Tintoreras, Humedales)

DAY 4 (Sat) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)

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

DAY 6 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas) – BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

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

 

7 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Tue (B) (featuring Central & South Islands)

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

DAY 2 (Thu) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Highlands/Gemelos)

DAY 3 (Fri) FLOREANA (Pta Cormorant, Post Office Bay, Baroness Overlook)

DAY 4 (Sat) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suárez)

DAY 5 (Sun) SAN CRISTOBAL (Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo)

DAY 6 (Mon) LOBOS – SAN CRISTOBAL – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

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

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

Archipel I - 2012

10 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Tue (A) (featuring Central & Isabela Islands)

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

DAY 2 (Mon) QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL (La Galapaguera)

DAY 3 (Tue) SOUTH PLAZAS – SANTA FE

DAY 4 (Wed) FLOREANA (Pirates Cave, Loberia)

DAY 5 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands/El Chato)

DAY 6 (Fri) ISABELA (Las Tintoreras, Humedales)

DAY 7 (Sat) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)

DAY 8 (Sun) ISABELA (Tagus Cove) - FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza)

DAY 9 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas) – 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) (featuring South & Bartolome Islands)

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

DAY 2 (Mon) QUITO - BALTRA - NORTH SEYMOUR

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

DAY 4 (Wed) BARTOLOME – SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)

DAY 5 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands/Gemelos)

DAY 6 (Fri) FLOREANA (Pta Cormorant, Post Office Bay, Baroness Overlook)

DAY 7 (Sat) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suárez)

DAY 8 (Sun) SAN CRISTOBAL (Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo)

DAY 9 (Mon) LOBOS – SAN CRISTOBAL – 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)

Archipel I - 2012

10 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Fri (C) (featuring Central & Isabela Islands)

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

DAY 2 (Thu) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ

DAY 3 (Fri) ISABELA (Las Tintoreras, Humedales)

DAY 4 (Sat) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)

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

DAY 6 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ - NORTH SEYMOUR

DAY 7 (Tue) BARTOLOME - SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)

DAY 8 (Wed) ISABELA (Wall of Tears, Galapaguera)

DAY 9 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands/Los Gemelos) – BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

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

 

10 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Fri (D) (featuring Espanola & Floreana)

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

DAY 2 (Thu) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Highlands/Los Gemelos)

DAY 3 (Fri) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Post Office Bay, Baroness Overlook)

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

DAY 5 (Sun) SAN CRISTOBAL (Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo)

DAY 6 (Mon) LOBOS - SAN CRISTOBAL (La Galapaguera)

DAY 7 (Tue) SOUTH PLAZAS - SANTA FE

DAY 8 (Wed) FLOREANA (Pirates Cave, Loberia)

DAY 9 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ – BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

DAY 10 (Fri) 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
$2170 - ALL SEASON $3410 - 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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