Galapagos Voyage: Back in Time - Premium Adventure

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duration 9 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 12-95 yrs
max group size 32
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-35930
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Operated in English

Starts Guayaquil, Ecuador
Ends Guayaquil, Ecuador

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A full week of expedition cruising in the Galapagos archipelago, with two landing sites visited every day, focusing on the north and south
Guided nature walks, snorkelling excursions, Zodiac rides and use of kayaks to discover the best of each landing site
Sail on the MV Evolution, featuring the most public space and largest cabins of any yacht in its class
Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat
Enjoy the best guest-to-guide ratio (10:1) in the archipelago, with all guides Level III certified
Learn about conservation efforts affecting the Galapagos National Park at the Charles Darwin Research Station
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The tour "Galapagos Voyage: Back In Time - Premium Adventure" starts from and ends in Guayaquil. It is a wildlife trip that takes 9 days taking you through Guayaquil, San Cristobal Island, South Plaza Island and 6 other destinations in Ecuador. "Galapagos Voyage: Back In Time - Premium Adventure" is a guided group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

The Galapagos Islands are a treasure meant to be experienced with a group of true nature enthusiasts. The MV Evolution, a premium yacht, is the perfect spot to relax between daily hiking and snorkelling excursions, or for joining fellow travellers for a briefing by our knowledgeable naturalist guides.

During our premium Galapagos Islands cruise, find yourself just inches from giant tortoises, comical blue-footed boobies, sea lions, penguins, iguanas and many other animals, and gain an appreciation for how remarkable life on Earth can be. Voyage the famed waters of the Galapagos amid the spectacular landscapes and distinct endemic wildlife that so intrigued Charles Darwin, and discover the undeniable wonder of these enchanted isles.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrive Quito
Day 2: Fly Quito to San Cristobal; Visit Cerro Brujo & Kicker Rock
Day 3: South Plaza Island
Day 4: Sombrero Chino Island and Santiago Island
Day 5: Genovesa Island
Day 6: North Seymour Island and Santa Fe Island
Day 7: Floreana Island
Day 8: Santa Cruz Island
Day 9: Black Turtle Cove and fly to Quito

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

One night at the Premium Swisshotel Quito and seven nights' Premium accommodation on the MV Evolution,Arrival transfers in Quito (to/from Swisshotel Quito)

Meals

Eight breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners

Transport

Internal flights from Quito to the Galapagos
Use of kayaks during the expedition cruise

Guide

Tips to the Evolution crew (only the cost of tipping the naturalist guide will be extra),Named tour leaders who meet Level III certification in the Galapagos National Park, all chosen for their extensive experience and great customer feedback

Others

Daily shore excursions, interpretive walks, swimming, snorkelling, hiking and panga rides
Snorkelling gear and wetsuits
Full educational programme, including lectures on history, ecology, marine life and field interpretation

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flights
Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
Compulsory Galapagos taxes US$120 (US$220 as of August 1st, 2024), paid locally
Tipping for the naturalist guide

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