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Galapagos Wildlife Cruise - Cachalote Explorer

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4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
  • duration 17 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-7961
  • 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/ Guayaquil, Ecuador
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 14 nights aboard a motor yacht exploring the Galapagos Islands
  • Incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals
  • Snorkel with iridescent fish, playful sea lions and turtles
  • Fantastic on-board service with experienced naturalist guide
  • Small group - a maximum of 16 clients on board
The Galapagos Wildlife Cruise - Cachalote Explorer tour starts in Quito and ends in Guayaquil. The Galapagos Wildlife Cruise - Cachalote Explorer is a safari tour that takes 17 days taking you from Quito to Guayaquil and through other destinations in Ecuador.

For those with a serious wildlife interest, this 14-night cruise allows for a full exploration of the entire archipelago as we combine the week-long A and B itineraries of the ‘Galapagos Islands’ trip, enabling us to visit both the eastern and western islands. Sailing to the less visited western islands is sure to be a highlight as we spend time at Isabela, the largest and most volcanically active place in the Galapagos, with a rich variety of marine life. The extraordinary archipelago of the Galapagos left a lasting impression on Darwin and is likely to do the same for you. An enchanted world characterised by stark lava fields, cactus forests, volcanic craters, mangrove lagoons and turquoise waters. Step over snoozing Sea lions, watch the courting rituals of Blue‐footed boobies or snorkel with turtles, sharks and rays.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Quito
  • Day 2: Discover Quito at your leisure
  • Day 3: Fly to Galapagos; visit Santa Cruz highlands and Charles Darwin Centre. Embarkation
  • Day 4: Galapagos Cruise Day 2
  • Day 5: Galapagos Cruise Day 3
  • Day 6: Galapagos Cruise Day 4
  • Day 7: Galapagos Cruise Day 5
  • Day 8: Galapagos Cruise Day 6
  • Day 9: Galapagos Cruise Day 7
  • Day 10: Galapagos Cruise Day 8
  • Day 11: Galapagos Cruise Day 9
  • Day 12: Galapagos Cruise Day 10
  • Day 13: Galapagos Cruise Day 11
  • Day 14: Galapagos Cruise Day 12
  • Day 15: Galapagos Cruise Day 13
  • Day 16: Galapagos Cruise Day 14
  • Day 17: Fly to Guayaquil; end Guayaquil.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners
Transport
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Arrival and departure transfers
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout
Others
  • Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel and fins) available free of charge on board
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Compulsory Galapagos taxes US$120, paid locally
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.8 - Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Nov 30 2018
5 - Excellent
a week in the Galapagos
a brilliant holiday, unfortunately cut short through no fault of the tour company.In the circumstances they handled everything well and re-arranged flights to our complete satisfaction,the itinerary was great, the boat amazing... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Apr 16 2017
5 - Excellent
Galapagos Wildlife Trip
An amazing trip, full of exciting excursions, beautiful landscapes, astounding wildlife encounters, amazing weather, good co-travellers and a very informative and easy going leader! What more could you want of this ... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Apr 16 2017
4 - Very Good
GALAPAGOS WILDLIFE CRUISE + Napo
I'm glad I did the two week cruise to see the different terrain, flora and fauna. A great experience to get so close to wild animals. I can't swim, but with the help of a bouyancy aid and hired snorkel, mask and fins it was... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 30 2017
5 - Excellent
GALAPAGOS WILDLIFE CRUISE
One can always count on this tour operator to provide the best way to discover new territories, and the Galapagos wildlife cruise aboard the "Cachalote" was awesome! The captain & crew are fantastic, I was even able... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Galapagos Wildlife Cruise - Cachalote Explorer 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.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Galapagos Wildlife Cruise - Cachalote Explorer 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 Galapagos Wildlife Cruise - Cachalote Explorer 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 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.
  • 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.
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