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:
2 Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil), Galapagos Cruise & 4 Private Airport/Hotel Transfers.

Itinerary

La Pinta - 2012

7 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Sat

DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

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

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

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

La Pinta - 2012

10 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Sat

DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

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 Quito)

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

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
$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 & 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 Deluxe Class Expedition boat programs include 2 nights (5 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)
Note - 2012 Fuel Supplement/Fuel Increase will be noted in 2012 proposals

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:

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  • BBB Online
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  • The International Ecotourism Society
  • Adventure Travel Trade Associates
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