Treasure of the Galapagos

(16 Passengers – First Class Vessel “A”)

The Treasure of the Galapagos is a brand new catamaran that fuses subtle art deco with contemporary elements for Galapagos cruise tours. At 101 feet, the Treasure of the Galapagos is a roomy first class catamaran with the capacity for 16 passengers (4 upper deck cabins, 4 main deck cabins and 1 main deck suite). Cabins include bathroom, hot water, air conditioning, vanity, dressers, in room safe, closed circuit TV, mini bar and outside balcony. Suite has adjoining sitting room with additional chairs. The community areas have 2 lounges, library, TV and DVD area, dining room and sun deck, perfect for Galapagos cruising.

GSA Program Price Includes:
2 Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil), Galapagos Cruise & 4 Private Airport/Hotel Transfers.

Itinerary

Treasure of the Galapagos - 2012

7 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Wed

DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station)

DAY 3 (Sat) NORTH SEYMOUR - BARTOLOME

DAY 4 (Sun) SANTA CRUZ (Tortuga Bay) - SANTA FE

DAY 5 (Mon) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Bahia Gardner)

DAY 6 (Tue) SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Colorado) – QUITO (Overnight Quito)

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

 

7 DAY PROGRAM: Mon - Sun

DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL (Interpretation Center)

DAY 3 (Wed) SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Brujo, Punta Pitt)

DAY 4 (Thu) LOBOS - SAN CRISTOBAL (Playa Ochoa)

DAY 5 (Fri) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)

DAY 6 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (El Chato) - BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Quito)

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

Galapagos Map (Click on Link)

Treasure of the Galapagos - 2012

9 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Sat

DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)

DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station)

DAY 3 (Sun) ISABELA (Tintoreras, Wall of Tears)

DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Punta Moreno, Elizabeth Bay)

DAY 5 (Tue) FERNANDINA (Punta Mangle) - ISABELA (Urbina Bay)

DAY 6 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas) - RABIDA

DAY 7 (Thu) SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino) - SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon)

DAY 8 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas) - BALTRA - QUITO

DAY 9 (Sat) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)

*Same island itinerary with different start/end date

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 10 DAY PROGRAM
$2340 - MAIN & UPPER DECK CABIN $3360 - MAIN & UPPER DECK CABIN
$2980 - MAIN DECK SUITE $4295 - MAIN DECK SUITE

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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 private airport/hotel transfers.

Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal), 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).
View Sample Accommodations

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.

Carbon Offset Program:

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We are proud members of the following organizations

  • BBB Online
  • IGTOA
  • The International Ecotourism Society
  • Adventure Travel Trade Associates
  • GSA and the Rainforest Alliance have formed an alliance to support sustainable tourism in Latin America