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:
2 Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil), Galapagos Cruise & 4 Private Airport/Hotel Transfers.
SPECIAL PRICES 2011 (On Select Departures)
$300 off 7 Day Programs: February & March Departures
$300 off 10 Day Programs: February & March Departures
Offer good on new bookings only, please contact us for select departures availability!
Itinerary
Archipel I - 2012
7 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Tue (A) (featuring Isabela Island)
DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
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 Quito)
DAY 7 (Tue) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
7 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Tue (B) (featuring Central & South Islands)
DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
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 Quito)
DAY 7 (Tue) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
Archipel I - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Tue (A) (featuring Central & Isabela Islands)
DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO
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
DAY 10 (Tue) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
10 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Tue (B) (featuring South & Bartolome Islands)
DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO
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
DAY 10 (Tue) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
Archipel I - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Fri (C) (featuring Central & Isabela Islands)
DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO
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
DAY 10 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
10 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Fri (D) (featuring Espanola & Floreana)
DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO
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
DAY 10 (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 | 10 DAY PROGRAM |
| $2270 - ALL SEASON | $3510 - 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 & 4 private airport/hotel transfers.
Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal), international airfare*, airport taxes, travel insurance, holiday and/or fuel surcharge (if applicable, will be noted with trip proposal), entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).
*Quote for flights can be provided separately by our discount air partner.
Accommodation: All First Class boat programs include 2 nights (4 star hotel).
View Sample Accommodations
Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$370 - Low Season: (January - June / September - November)
$425 - High Season: (July - August / December)
Single Supplement (hotel/lodges): Trip cost is based on twin shared hotel accommodations, a single supplement charge is assessed for those traveling alone or preferring single hotel/cabin accommodations.
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".
