La Pinta
(48 Passengers – Deluxe Expedition Vessel)
Galapagos explorers can now enjoy a Deluxe Expedition cruise with comfort and safety aboard the 48-guest yacht La Pinta. Yacht La Pinta offers a relaxed yet lavish expedition atmosphere, with plush outside cabins; the highest standards of service; international cuisine plus celebrated Ecuadorian dishes, and all the amenities that make this Galapagos Expedition the trip of a lifetime.
GSA Program Price Includes
Selected Galapagos Cruise + 2 Free Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil)
Itinerary
La Pinta - 2012
7 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Sat
DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Mon) QUITO – BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ (Highlands/El Chato)
DAY 3 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ (Whale Bay) – SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino)
DAY 4 (Wed) BARTOLOME – SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)
DAY 5 (Thu) GENOVESA (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip's Steps)
DAY 6 (Fri) BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 7 (Sat) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
La Pinta - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Sat
DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO – BALTRA – NORTH SEYMOUR
DAY 3 (Sat) ISABELA (Punta Vicente Roca) – FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza)
DAY 4 (Sun) ISABELA (Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove)
DAY 5 (Mon) RABIDA – SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon)
DAY 6 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands/Los Gemelos)
DAY 7 (Wed) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
DAY 8 (Thu) SANTA FE – SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 9 (Fri) SAN CRISTOBAL - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 10 (Sat) 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 |
| $3265 - Double/Twin Cabin | $5525 - Double/Twin Cabin |
| $4820 - Single Cabin | $8130 - Single Cabin |
PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE (Mar 30-Apr 13 / Dec 21-Jan 04)
$200 - Per Adult
$130 - Per Child
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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, 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 Expedition 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)
Note - 2012 Fuel Supplement/Fuel Increase will be noted in 2012 proposals
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:
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