Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Monserrat

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  • No booking fees
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-5200
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Quito, Ecuador
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Seven nights cruising the Galápagos National Park aboard the Monserrat.
  • Hike over the dramatic volcanic flows to a viewpoint on Bartolomé.
  • Snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles.
  • Choose to hike along or simply relax on the white-sand beaches of Española Island.
  • Come face-to-face with 100-year-old giant tortoises
The Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Monserrat tour starts and ends in Quito. The Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Monserrat is a safari tour that takes 10 days taking you through Quito, Ecuador and other destinations in Ecuador.

There’s simply no better place to appreciate the magic of this precious little blue planet of ours than the Galápagos Islands. Join us aboard the roomy Monserrat for a mind-expanding cruising adventure through the archipelago's central, southern and eastern islands. Hike the dramatic black lava flows of volcanic Bartolomé Island, snorkel with sea lions and other aquatic beasts, go for a hike on Española or opt to laze about on her white-sand beaches instead. With a pair of naturalist guides on hand to answer your questions, you'll come home with a perspective you simply can’t put a price tag on.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Quito
  • Day 2: Quito/Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
  • Day 3: Cerro Brujo
  • Day 4: Bahía Gardner/Punta Suárez
  • Day 5: Punta Cormorant/Floreana Island
  • Day 6: Puerto Ayora
  • Day 7: Sullivan Bay/Bartolomé Island
  • Day 8: Bachas Beach/Cerro Dragón
  • Day 9: Black Turtle Cove/Quito
  • Day 10: Quito
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel (2 nts), aboard the Monserrat in twin-share or double cabins (7 nts).
Meals
  • 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
    Note: Allow USD80-105 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included.
Transport
  • Plane, motorized yacht, panga, private vehicle.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • 2 CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/Naturalist Guides while in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority), local G Adventures Rep in Quito
Included activities
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard the Monserrat (7 nts)
  • 2 Certified Galápagos National Park Service guide
  • All meals aboard the Monserrat
  • Snorkelling at Isla Lobos, Gardner Islet, Champion Islet, Sullivan Bay, Bartolomé Island and Bachas Beach
  • Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center
  • Post Office Bay Visit
  • Charles Darwin Research Station Visit
  • Highlands giant tortoises excursion
  • Black Turtle Cove Excursion
  • All landings and excursions
  • Snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
  • Internal flights
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Quito are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Monserrat tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Monserrat tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit of 350 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Monserrat 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.

Visa

For this Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands aboard the Monserrat 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.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Travel Style : Marine Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.
  • 2. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
  • 3. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
  • 4. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This 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.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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