Galapagos Travel and Destination Guide

Galapagos Travel and Destination Guide
Highlights
  • Genovesa
  • San Cristobal
  • North Seymour Island
  • Bartolome Island
  • Rabida Island
  • Santa Cruz Island
  • Floreana Island
  • Espanola
  • Santa Fe Island
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The Galapagos Islands are famous for a variety of unusual creatures, from marine iguanas to blue-footed boobies, and you'll get closer to the wildlife than you would anywhere else in the world. The Galapagos Archipelago lies 600 miles off the coast of South America and is reached via a short flight from Quito, Ecuador. The isolation and late discovery by humans, along with a historical lack of predators has set the stage for a unique environmental experiment and developed into perhaps the greatest showcase for evolution to be witnessed anywhere. Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin - step aboard a Galapagos cruise and discover it for yourself!

To view interactive island maps, wildlife guides and deckplans of our ships, please visit our Galapagos Product Page.


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10 days | From $ 2999 USD Budget Galapagos - 10 Day, g3 (EV10AY)

South America > Galapagos

Highlights

Quito, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Bartolomé, Baltra, South Plaza, Rabida, ...

+Galapagos Park Fee: 100 USD
+Transit Control Card: 10 USD
Next Departure: Thu, Aug. 5, 2010
Trip Style: YOLO
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 2
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Experience the wonderful wildlife of the Galapagos on our 16 passenger, air-conditioned 65-foot motor vessel, the g3. Cabins have upper and lower berths with portholes or outside views and private bathrooms. The crew of 8 includes a local naturalist guide, certified by the Galapagos National Park. Recently refurbished, this modern, comfortable yacht includes a bar, lounge and dining room.

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6 days | From $ 1899 USD Voyage Galapagos - 6 Day, g1 (EV06P)

South America > Galapagos

Highlights

Quito, Baltra, Bartolomé, Rabida, Puerto Egas, Santa Cruz

+Galapagos Park Fee: 100 USD
+Transit Control Card: 10 USD
Next Departure: Sat, Sep. 4, 2010
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 2
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Amazing wildlife is the draw of the remote Galapagos Islands, and our yachts are the ideal way to explore them. The 72-foot g1 accommodates 16 passengers in 8 double occupancy ocean view cabins, each with AC and private bath. The 2-level wrap-around deck is ideal for relaxing. Staff includes a certified naturalist guide.

9 days | From $ 1849 USD Galapagos on a Shoestring (SEGS)

South America > Galapagos

Highlights

Quito, San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz, Isabela.

+National Park Fee: 100 USD
+Transit Control Card: 10 USD
Next Departure: Fri, Aug. 13, 2010
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
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Looking for a Galapagos adventure that won't break the bank? Then this is the trip for you! Stay in quaint local accommodations and join the locals on speedboats to discover the islands. Explore the laid-back and lesser visited Isabela Island and take part in a wide range of optional activities, including volcano hikes, snorkelling trips and the most astounding wildlife encounters! This Galapagos adventure combines the best that the islands have to offer while going easy on the pocketbook.

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10 days | From $ 4199 USD Superior Galapagos - 10 Day, g6 (EV10Q)

South America > Galapagos

Highlights

Quito, Baltra, Floreana, Española, Santa Cruz, Rabida, Bartolomé, Plazas, Santa ...

+Galapagos Park Fee: 100 USD
+Transit Control Card: 10 USD
Next Departure: Sat, Sep. 4, 2010
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Superior
Physical Grading: 2
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Cruise the Galapagos in style aboard the g6, the newest and most luxurious vessel in our fleet in the Galapagos Islands, featuring special amenities such as a hydro-massage 4-person jacuzzi plus spacious outside decks for relaxing, a dining room and a bar. This brand new 16-passenger luxury motor catamaran has 8 air-conditioned double-occupancy cabins with lower berths and private bathrooms with hot water, and all meals are provided while on board. Our staff includes a Level III bilingual naturalist guide certified by the Galapagos National Park Authority, as well as a dedicated Cruise Director ensuring you are in good hands both onboard and on land.

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26 days | From $ 4299 USD Galapagos and Peru Encompassed (EA06P)

South America > Galapagos

Highlights

Galapagos Islands, Quito, Nazca Lines, Colca Canyon, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, ...

+Galapagos Park Fee: 100 USD
+Transit Control Card: 10 USD
Next Departure: Sat, Sep. 4, 2010
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 4
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This trip combines the unique wildlife of the Galapagos with our most in-depth exploration of Peru for a complete picture of this diverse region and an unforgettable adventure.

7 days | From N/A Galapagos Isabela Island (TSEGLN)

South America > Ecuador

Highlights

Quito, Baltra, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz

Next Departure: N/A
Trip Style: Independent
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 3
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See a different side of the Galapagos from your base on the archipelago's two largest islands, Isabela and Santa Cruz. Starting from your hotel in Quito, travel by air, road and speedboat to Isabela Island. Start with a horseback tour of Sierra Negra Volcano's massive crater, travelling the next day to a tortoise breeding centre and shark resting grounds. See flamingos in the wild, visit the world-renowned Charles Darwin Research Centre (a must-see!) with plenty of opportunities to snorkel along the way.