Tip Top III
(16 Passengers – First Class Vessel “B”)
The Tip Top III is 100 feet long and cruises the Galapagos at a solid 12 knots. The Tip Top III accommodates 16 passengers in 10 roomy exterior cabins, with private bathroom and shower. The Tip Top III has a spacious dining room, bar and lounge areas located on the main deck. The vessel has a large sundeck and a platform for Galapagos snorkeling. Tour the Galapagos on the Tip Tip III. 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 III - 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.
Tip Top III - 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 & Western 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.
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 Included) |
10 DAY PROGRAM (w/ Galapagos Airfare Included) |
| $2520 - LOWER DECK CABIN (1-6) | $3330 - LOWER DECK CABIN (1-6) |
| $2680 - UPPER DECK CABIN (9-10) | $3560 - UPPER DECK CABIN (9-10) |
| $4050 - SINGLE CABIN (7-8) | $5350 - SINGLE CABIN (7-8) |
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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.
Carbon Offset Program:
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