Tip Top III
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. 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.
GSA Program Price Includes
2 Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil), Galapagos Cruise & 4 Airport/Hotel Transfers
ALL 2010 DEPARTURES: Galapagos Airfare Included
Galapagos airfare included for ALL regular 7 and 10 day programs!
SELECT DEPARTURES: August through Nov (Galapagos airfare included)
7 Day Program: $1695 / $1840 (upper deck)
10 Day Program: $2395 / $2595 (upper deck)
Contact us for departure dates and availability. New bookings only.
Itinerary
Tip Top III7 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Wed DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) DAY 3 (Sat) RABIDA - BARTOLOME DAY 4 (Sun) GENOVESA (Darwin Bay, Prince Philips Steps) DAY 5 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands, Darwin Station) DAY 6 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ - BALTRA - QUITO DAY 7 (Wed) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program) 7 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Sat DAY 2 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands, Darwin Station) DAY 3 (Tue) S. PLAZA - SANTA FE DAY 4 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez) DAY 5 (Thu) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant) DAY 6 (Fri) N. SANTA CRUZ (Bachas Beach) - BALTRA - QUITO DAY 7 (Sat) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program) |
Tip Top III10 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Sat DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove) DAY 3 (Sat) RABIDA - BARTOLOME DAY 4 (Sun) GENOVESA (Darwin Bay, Prince Philips Steps) DAY 5 (Mon) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands, Darwin Station) DAY 6 (Tue) S. PLAZA - SANTA FE DAY 7 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez) DAY 8 (Thu) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant) Day 9 (Fri) N. SANTA CRUZ (Bachas Beach) - BALTRA - QUITO DAY 10 (Sat) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program) |
Pricing and Details
PRICING Contact GSA for preferred date availability and detailed daily itinerary.
| 7 DAY PROGRAM | 10 DAY PROGRAM |
| $2055 - LOWER DECK CABIN (1-6) | $2775 - LOWER DECK CABIN (1-6) |
| $2195 - UPPER DECK CABIN (7-10) | $2985 - UPPER DECK CABIN (7-10) |
| $3245 - SGL CABIN OPTION | $4445 - SGL CABIN OPTION |
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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 airport/hotel transfers.
Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal, unless otherwise noted), international airfare, airport taxes, travel insurance, boat fuel surcharge (if applicable), entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).
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: (Sep 15 - Oct 31, May 1 - June 14)
$425 - High Season: (June 15 - Sept 14, Nov 1 - April 30)
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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