South America:Galapagos
Galapagos Explorer
Tour Highlights:
- Take a comprehensive voyage on a 7 night cruise to classic Galapagos environments & less-traveled isles.
- See abundant wildlife including strange animal subspecies that gave rise to Darwin’s theory of evolution.
- Sail the Galapagos on your choice of luxury ships or yachts.
- Enjoy small-group nature excursions, swimming & snorkeling opportunities.
- Tour Quito’s colonial district, artisan studios & equator monument.
Day 1: Arrive Quito, Ecuador
Begin your holiday with a flight to Quito, a city of perpetual springtime in an exceptional mountain setting. You are welcomed on arrival and transferred to your hotel. JW Marriott Hotel
Day 2: Quito
A full-day private tour of Quito begins in the colonial heart of the old center along its narrow, winding cobblestone streets, magnificent churches and wide-open squares. The architecture reveals the Spanish colonial influence in the balconies, tile roofs, thick columns and central patios. Discover the incomparably rich La Compania church and San Francisco Square. Drive up Panecillo Hill for glorious views of the city and surroundings. Enjoy a typical Ecuador lunch overlooking the serene countryside. Visit the Equatorial Monument, where you can stand in the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. JW Marriott Hotel (B,L,D)
Days 3-9: Galapagos Islands
Depart the mainland by air to the Galapagos, where you are welcomed aboard your cruise ship or yacht. Cast off this afternoon to the first of the varied Galapagos environments featured on your seven-night program.
While your specific itinerary depends on your ship or yacht selection and seasonal factors, you are certain to enjoy up-close encounters with an abundance of native wildlife which accept your presence and behave completely undisturbed as you see and photograph them up close, often from within arm’s reach. Awaken early each day and enjoy breakfast before transferring to shore to begin exploring another intriguing island environment. In addition to your morning and afternoon hikes and panga excursions, there is time for snorkeling, swimming, and just savoring the rugged volcanic beauty and photo opportunities. For nature lovers, the Galapagos experience is unparalleled. Choice of cruise ship (B,L,D-daily)
Day 10: Galapagos / Quito
After a final shore excursion in the Galapagos, disembark and fly back to civilization. Arriving in Quito, you are transferred to your hotel. JW Marriott Hotel (B,L)
Day 11: Quito / Depart
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)
Rates/Departures:
| GALAPAGOS EXPLORER | Double | Single Supplement | Comments |
Explorer II - 100 pax Jan 08 - 14, May 01 - Jun 15, Nov 23 - Dec 15, 2010 | $4450 | $2950 | Classic Suite |
| $4750 | $3190 | Premium Suite | |
| $5290 | $3650 | Deluxe Suite | |
| $5590 | $3890 | Renaissance Suite | |
Explorer II - 100 pax Jan 01 - 07, Jan 15 - Apr 30, Jun 16 - Nov 22, Dec 16 - 31, 2010 | $4650 | $3150 | Classic Suite |
| $4990 | $3390 | Premium Suite | |
| $5590 | $3890 | Deluxe Suite | |
| $5890 | $4150 | Renaissance Suite | |
| Santa Cruz - 90 pax | $4650 | Please Call | Main Deck Standard |
| $4850 | Please Call | Upper Deck Standard | |
| $5190 | $2400 | Boat Deck Standard | |
| $5390 | Please Call | Boat Deck Stand. Plus | |
| $5550 | Please Call | Boat Deck Superior | |
| $5750 | Please Call | Boat Deck Jr Suite | |
| $6450 | Please Call | Boat Deck Mstr. Suite |
| Galapagos Explorer | Double | Single Supplement | Comments |
| Eclipse - 48 pax | $5990 | Please Call | Main Deck |
| $6490 | Please Call | Boat Deck Superior | |
| $6890 | Please Call | Boat Deck Deluxe | |
| N/A | $6490 | Single Stateroom | |
| La Pinta - 48 pax | $5790 | N/A | All Cabins |
| N/A | $8490 | Single Cabin | |
| Isabela II - 40 pax | $4890 | N/A | Standard Cabin |
| $5150 | N/A | Classic Cabin | |
| $5350 | N/A | Master Suite | |
| Single | $6390 | Single Cabin | |
| Journey I - 16 pax catamaran | $5090 | $3290 | Standard Cabin |
| $5790 | $3790 | Suite | |
| Journey II - 16 pax | $5090 | $3290 | Standard Cabin |
| Odyssey - 16 pax | $6390 | $5550 | Standard Cabin |
| Athala - 16 pax | $5590 | $3450 | Double Stateroom |
| Nina - 16 pax | $5990 | $1490 | Double Stateroom |
| Grace - 16 pax | $6350 | $4250 | Carolina Deck |
| $6650 | $4450 | Albert Deck (twins) | |
| $7090 | $4790 | Albert Deck (Master Ste.) | |
| Alta - 16 pax yacht | $5850 | $3850 | Cabins 3-8 |
| $6050 | $3990 | Cabins 1-2 |
| Please Note: For all Galapagos tours, rates shown do not include holiday surcharges for Easter & Christmas. |
All rates are land/cruise basis only. Airfare between Ecuador mainland and Galapagos is additional: $520 per person (subject to change). International airfares are available upon request. All rates are based on a minimum of 2 guests traveling. The single supplements indicated are based on a single room supplement after the two passenger minimum is met. For solo travelers, additional supplements will apply. Please note that a Galapagos Fuel Surcharge may apply.