10D Galapagos in Depth,
Ecuador

From USD $4,765 per person Plus USD 100 Galapagos Park Fee Plus USD 10 for Transit Control Card
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.

10D Galapagos in Depth

10D Galapagos in Depth

This is the ultimate Galapagos exploration!
Onboard our vessel the M.Y. San Jose you will be treated to a very special experience. The Galapagos Islands, 1000 kilometres off the coast of Ecuador, are a World Heritage sanctuary. As a result of the extreme isolation of the islands, nearly a quarter of all species are endemic and much of the wildlife has no instinctive fear of man. On your explorations of the islands the wildlife will astound you. Blue-footed, red-footed, and masked boobies are found alongside pelicans and frigate birds. There are giant Galapagos tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals, dolphins, whales and sea turtles – a myriad of fascinating wildlife to be discovered.

Our 10-day program is the ultimate Galapagos exploration and is our most popular voyage. It is designed to offer you the best opportunities to experience the magnificent flora and fauna that make the Galapagos unique.

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Itinerary

Itinerary

  • Day 01 / Arrive in Quito and transfer to hotel.
  • Day 02 / Morning flight to Baltra, transfer to the M.Y. San Jose. Visit Las Bachas.
  • Day 03 / Visit Rabida and Santiago Islands.
  • Day 04 / Visit Sullivan Bay and Bartolome Island.
  • Day 05 / Santa Cruz Island, including Darwin Research Station and the Highlands.
  • Day 06 / San Cristobal Island via Leon Dormido and Cerro Brujo. Visit the Interpretation Centre.
  • Day 07 / Espanola Island including Bahia Gardner, Punta Suarez and Devil’s Crown.
  • Day 08 / Cruise to Floreana Island visiting Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant.
  • Day 09 / Final excursion to Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island before returning to Baltra. Fly to Quito.
  • Day 10 / Trip ends in Quito this morning.

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Prices & Dates

Trip Prices

  • USD $4,765 Per Person

Trip Dates

  • 2011 Trips depart twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Inclusions

What’s Included

  • Return flights from Quito to the Galapagos Islands.
  • Accommodation onboard the First Class vessel the M.Y. San Jose in one of just eight well-appointed, air-conditioned, twin share, lower berth cabins with private facilities. Use of a comfortable lounge and sun deck.
  • The services of an expert English-speaking naturalist guide and a crew of 8 on board the Galapagos vessel.
  • All Zodiac and shore excursions during the voyage: Las Bachas, Rabida Island, Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay, Santa Cruz Island including the Highlands and Black Turtle Cove, Cristobal Island, Leon Dormido, Cerro Brujo, Interpretation Centre, Espanola Island including Bahia Gardner, Punta Suarez and Devil’s Crown, and Floreana Island including Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant.
  • Hike to the top of a once-active volcano on Bartolome Island.
  • Visit to the tortoise research and breeding program at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
  • All meals aboard the M.Y. San Jose, served in a comfortable dining room.
  • Use of snorkelling equipment during the voyage.
  • Arrival transfer from Quito international airport to hotel.

Accommodation, Transport & Meals

Transport

  • Boat
  • Minibus
  • Zodiac

Accommodation

  • 7 nights Cruise
  • 2 nights Comfortable hotel

Meals

  • 9 breakfasts
  • 7 lunches
  • 7 dinners

Transfers

  • An arrival transfer is included with this tour. Please ensure you let us know your flight arrival details.

Not Included

International flights, airport departure taxes, international departure transfer, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips, items of a personal nature, Galapagos transit card and the entrance fee to Galapagos Islands National Park, Wetsuit Hire US$25.

Brochure Notes

  • Passport details, nationality, full name and date of birth must be advised at time of booking.
  • All vessel itineraries are governed by the Galapagos National Park authority and are subject to change without notice.
  • The shorter 6 and 7 day tours do not visit all of the Islands; the time in Quito and in transit remains the same.