Monserrat
(20 Passengers – First Class Vessel “B”)
The Monserrat is a 91ft. motor yacht with capacity for 20 passengers in 10 cabins (7 twins & 3 doubles). Cabins include carpeting, wood paneled interiors, original paintings, elegant granite surfaces in the bathrooms and air-conditioning. Social spaces include a lounge with flat screen TV, bar, dining room, small boutique and 3 sun-decks. For nature lovers, the Monserrat has 2 Naturalist guides per 10 passengers onboard. Take a Galapagos Tour with the Monserrat.
The Monserrat has the “Smart Voyager Certification” for its environmental and security standards.
GSA Program Price Includes:
2 Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil), Galapagos Cruise & 4 Airport/Hotel Transfers.
2012 SPECIAL – ALL INCLUSIVE PROGRAM & FREE AIRFARE
$2460: 7 DAY PROGRAM (w/ 2 nights hotels and shared transfers)
$3320: 10 DAY PROGRAM (w/ 2 nights hotels and shared transfers)
4 STAR HOTELS: QUITO (Dann Carlton Hotel) / GUAYAQUIL (Hotel Palace Guayaquil)
Price good for upper/lower deck – cabin assignment based on availability.
Itinerary
Monserrat I - 2012
7 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Fri (A)
DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO - BALTRA - MOSQUERA
DAY 3 (Mon) ISABELA (Wall of Tears, Galapaguera, Sierra Negra)
DAY 4 (Tue) SOMBRERO CHINO - RABIDA
DAY 5 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)
DAY 6 (Thu) NORTH SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO
DAY 7 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
7 DAY PROGRAM: Sat - Fri (B)
DAY 1 (Sat) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Sun) QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL (Loberia, Galapaguera)
DAY 3 (Mon) SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Brujo, Leon Dormido, Playa Ochoa)
DAY 4 (Tue) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez)
DAY 5 (Wed) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Baroness Overlook)
DAY 6 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands) - BALTRA - QUITO
DAY 7 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
Monserrat I - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Fri (A)
DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Thu) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station)
DAY 3 (Fri) SANTA FE - SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 4 (Sat) SAN CRISTOBAL (Punta Pitt) - LOBOS
DAY 5 (Sun) SAN CRISTOBAL (Interpretation Center, Loberia, Galapaguera)
DAY 6 (Mon) SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Brujo, Leon Dormido, Playa Ochoa)
DAY 7 (Tue) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez)
DAY 8 (Wed) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Baroness Overlook)
DAY 9 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands) - BALTRA - QUITO
DAY 10 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
10 DAY PROGRAM: Wed - Fri (B)
DAY 1 (Wed) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Thu) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station)
DAY 3 (Fri) SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay) - BARTOLOME
DAY 4 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas, Cerro Dragon)
DAY 5 (Sun) SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) - MOSQUERA
DAY 6 (Mon) ISABELA (Wall of Tears, Galapaguera, Sierra Negra)
DAY 7 (Tue) SOMBRERO CHINO - RABIDA
DAY 8 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)
DAY 9 (Thu) NORTH SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO
DAY 10 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*Same island itinerary with different start/end date
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 |
| $2570 - ALL SEASON | $3750 - ALL SEASON |
| $2930 - UPPER DECK | $4095 - UPPER DECK |
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Price includes: Galapagos Cruise (as noted), Galapagos airfare, meals while in the Galapagos, English speaking naturalist guide while in the Galapagos, local representative, Quito city tour, 3 nights hotel & 4 private airport/hotel transfers.
Not included: 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:
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