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:   2 Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil), Galapagos Cruise & 4 Private Airport/Hotel Transfers and Galapagos flights.

Itinerary

Tip Top IV - 2012

7 DAY PROGRAM: Sun - Sat

DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

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 Quito)

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

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

Tip Top IV - 2012

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

DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

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 Quito)

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

 

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

DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

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 Quito)

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

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)
$2790 - LOWER DECK CABIN (1-6) $3660 - LOWER DECK CABIN (1-6)
$2950 - UPPER DECK CABIN (9,10) $3880 - 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 & 4 private airport/hotel transfers.

Not included: International airfare*, airport taxes, travel insurance, holiday and/or fuel surcharge (if applicable, will be noted with trip proposal), entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).

*Quote for 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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Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$370 - Low Season: (January - June / September - November)
$425 - High Season: (July - August / December)

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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