Tip Top IV
(16 Passengers – First Class Vessel “B”)
Tour the Galapagos with the 125 ft. Tip Top IV*. The Tip Top IV was constructed in 2006 and cruises at 12 knots. She accommodates 16 passengers in 10 roomy exterior cabins (with either 1 Double or 2 Twin beds). Each cabin has a private bathroom and shower. The Tip Top IV has a spacious dining room, bar and lounge areas located on the main deck. This Galapagos tour vessel has a large sundeck and a diving platform, perfect for snorkeling and diving. Cruise the Galapagos on one of the newest and most comfortable boats.
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 Airfare
Itinerary
Tip Top IV - 2012
7 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Sat
DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Mon) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove)
DAY 3 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ (Dragon Hill) - RABIDA
DAY 4 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay) - BARTOLOME
DAY 5 (Thu) SANTA FE - SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 6 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas) - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 7 (Sat) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Tip Top IV - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Sat (A) (East & Central Islands)
DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station)
DAY 3 (Sat) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 4 (Sun) SAN CRISTOBAL (Interp Center, Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo)
DAY 5 (Mon) MOSQUERA - SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove)
DAY 6 (Tue) SANTA CRUZ (Dragon Hill) - RABIDA
DAY 7 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay) - BARTOLOME
DAY 8 (Thu) SANTA FE - SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 9 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas) - 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 - NORTH SEYMOUR
DAY 3 (Sat) GENOVESA (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip's Steps)
DAY 4 (Sun) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla, Minas de Sal)
DAY 5 (Mon) ISABELA (Punta Vicente Roca) - FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza)
DAY 6 (Tue) ISABELA (Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Elizabeth Bay)
DAY 7 (Wed) ISABELA (Tintoreras, Humedales, Galapaguera, Sierra Negra)
DAY 8 (Thu) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant, Devils Crown)
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) |
10 DAY PROGRAM (w/ Galapagos airfare) |
| $2690 - LOWER DECK CABIN (1-6) | $3560 - LOWER DECK CABIN (1-6) |
| $2850 - UPPER DECK CABIN (9,10) | $3780 - 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.
Carbon Offset Program:
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