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)

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

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

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
$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).
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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.

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