Tip Top IV
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. 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.
*The Tip Top IV alternates between a North & South Galapagos Cruise Itinerary, please indicate your preference upon request.
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 & Sept (Galapagos airfare included)
10 Day Program: $2395 / $2595 (upper deck)
Contact us for departure dates and availability. New bookings only.
Itinerary
Tip Top IV - 10 Day ProgramThu - Sat (South Itinerary) DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA FE DAY 3 (Sat) SAN CRISTOBAL - LOBOS DAY 4 (Sun) S. PLAZA - BARTOLOME DAY 5 (Mon) N. SANTA CRUZ (Black Turtle Cove, Bachas Beach) DAY 6 (Tue) ISABELA (Sierra Negra Volcano) - MOSQUERA DAY 7 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay) - SOMBRERO CHINO DAY 8 (Thu) SANTIAGO ISLAND (Puerto Egas) - RABIDA DAY 9 (Fri) N. SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon) - BALTRA - QUITO DAY 10 (Tue) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program) |
Tip Top IV - 10 Day ProgramThu - Sat (North Itinerary) DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - NORTH SEYMOUR DAY 3 (Sat) GENOVESA (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip's Steps) DAY 4 (Sun) ISABELA (Punta Vincente Roca) - FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) DAY 5 (Mon) ISABELA (Urbina Bay, Elizabeth Bay) DAY 6 (Tue) FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant, Post Office Bay) DAY 7 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay) DAY 8 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands, Darwin Station) DAY 9 (Fri) N. SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon) - 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.
10 DAY PROGRAM (North or South Itinerary)
$3025 - CABIN (1-6)
$3225 - CABIN (7-10)
7 DAY PROGRAM (Contact GSA for Itinerary)
$2195 - CABIN (1-6)
$2340- CABIN (7-10)
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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.
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