Tip Top II

(16 Passengers – First Class Vessel “B”)

The Tip Top II (90 ft) Galapagos yacht cruise accommodates 16 passengers in 7 doubles and 2 single cabins, each with private bathroom and shower.  The Tip Top II has ample dining room, bar and lounge areas.  All cabins and public areas are fully carpeted.  The Tip Top II has large sundeck and snorkeling platform that is perfect for snorkeling in the Galapagos. Kayaks available.

Note – 13 & 17 Day Galapagos Programs also available – Contact us for availability and details.

GSA Program Price Includes
Selected Galapagos Cruise + 2 Free Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil) and Galapagos flights

Itinerary

Tip Top II - 2012

7 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Sat

DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)

DAY 2 (Mon) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Dragon Hill)

DAY 3 (Tue) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Devils Crown, Pta Cormorant)

DAY 4 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)

DAY 5 (Thu) SAN CRISTOBAL (Interp Center, Kicker Rock Cerro Brujo)

DAY 6 (Fri) NORTH SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

Tip Top II - 2012

10 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Sat (A) (Central & South Islands)

DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)

DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station)

DAY 3 (Sat) SANTA FE - SOUTH PLAZAS

DAY 4 (Sun) SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino) - RABIDA

DAY 5 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove, Dragon Hill)

DAY 6 (Tue) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Devils Crown, Pta Cormorant)

DAY 7 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)

DAY 8 (Thu) SAN CRISTOBAL (Interp Center, Kicker Rock Cerro Brujo)

DAY 9 (Fri) NORTH SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.

 

10 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Sat (B) (North & West Islands)

DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas)

DAY 3 (Sat) SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay) - BARTOLOME

DAY 4 (Sun) GENOVESA (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)

DAY 5 (Mon) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Buccaneer Cove, Minas de Sal)

DAY 6 (Tue) ISABELA (Punta Vicente Roca) - FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza)

DAY 7 (Wed) ISABELA (Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove, Elizabeth Bay)

DAY 8 (Thu) ISABELA (Tintoreras, Humedales, Wall of Tears, Galapaguera, Sierra Negra)

DAY 9 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)

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

*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.

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
(w/ Galapagos airfare)
10 DAY PROGRAM
(w/ Galapagos airfare)
$2520 - LOWER DECK CABIN (1-6) $3330 - LOWER DECK CABIN (1-6)
$2680 - UPPER DECK CABIN (9,10) $3560 - UPPER DECK CABIN (9,10)

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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, 2 nights hotel, additional tours & private transfers (as purchased and noted in your confirmed itinerary).

Not included: 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 First Class boat programs include 2 nights (4 star hotel).
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Transfers (Quito or Guayaquil): we will provide pricing for our private airport/hotel meet and transfer service with our detailed Trip Proposal.
New Quito International Airport Location - slated to open October 2012, Quito's new international airport is located outside the city in Tababela, 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)

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.

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