Galapagos Voyage: Back in Time - Premium Adventure
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Bird watching
- Wildlife
- Marine wildlife
- Family
- Luxury
- Customizable
- 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
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- 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 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.
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Day 1: Arrive Quito
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Day 2: Fly Quito to San Cristobal; Visit Cerro Brujo & Kicker Rock
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Day 3: South Plaza Island
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Day 4: Sombrero Chino Island and Santiago Island
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Day 5: Genovesa Island
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Day 6: North Seymour Island and Santa Fe Island
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Day 7: Floreana Island 
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Day 8: Santa Cruz Island
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Day 9: Black Turtle Cove and fly to Quito
- One night at the Premium Swisshotel Quito and seven nights' Premium accommodation on the MV Evolution,Arrival transfers in Quito (to/from Swisshotel Quito)
- Eight breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners
- Internal flights from Quito to the Galapagos
- Use of kayaks during the expedition cruise
- 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
- 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
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Compulsory Galapagos taxes US$120 (US$220 as of August 1st, 2024), paid locally
- Tipping for the naturalist guide
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
- Protected Travel within your own bubble.
- Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
- Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
- Earn US$ 350+ in travel credits.
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- No credit card or booking fees.
- 100% financial protection.
- Carbon neutral tours.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Galapagos Voyage: Back in Time - Premium Adventure tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 18 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 18 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceGalapagos Voyage: Back in Time - Premium Adventure tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Galapagos Voyage: Back in Time - Premium Adventure tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.