| Quick Info |
Price: From USD 1990
Days: 5 or 8
Ship: Explorer
Place: Galapagos Islands. |
| Overview |
Eight day or five day in the Galapagos Explorer II had designed their programs in a way that the passenger can perceive the islands in different aspects, from underwater activities, bird watch, wild life observation, guided hikes, as walks along the multicolor beaches of the Galapagos islands. The islands are visited twice a day and the groups are guided by their own naturalists’ guides, delivering a really close encounter with nature.
At the arrival passengers are divided in groups of 16 persons at most. Each group is guided by a naturalist guided authorized by the Galapagos National Park. The guides are bilingual and are very experienced on the islands matters.
Each visit last 1h30 and are performed in different types of terrains. In order to make the activities we recommend having a good physical condition and the desire to discover this paradise respecting the environment and keeping it the most natural as possible.
On board the vessel will provide with plastic water bottle for refill. In the cabins there are water jars available and dispensators on each deck. Special meals or diets, we are in capacity to take care of special requirements in the passengers meals, we needed to receive the information with a minimum of 60 days of anticipation.
Medical assistance, we have a medical office that is available the 24 hours. If the passenger has suffered some health problem previous to boarding, this must be informed before its arrival to be able to give the required assistance. |
PRICE 2010 (USD)
SEASON
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STATEROOMS
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DECK
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8 DAYS
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5 DAYS
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HIGH SEASON
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Renaissance Suite
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Explorer Erickson
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4730
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2880
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De Luxe Balcony
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Suite Erickson
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4440
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2700
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Premium Suite
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Marco Polo
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3850
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2340
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Classic Suite
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Magellan Columbus
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3490
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2120
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LOW SEASON
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Renaissance Suite
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Explorer Erickson |
4420
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2700
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| De Luxe Balcony |
Suite Erickson |
4150 |
2520
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| Premium Suite |
Marco Polo |
3590 |
2190 |
| Clssic Suite |
Magellan Columbus
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3260 |
1990 |
- Low Season: January 8 to 14, May 1 to June 15, November 24 to December 15
- These rates are per person. Single and Triple occupancy rates in Renaissance, De Luxe, Premium, or Classic Suite are available upon passengers’ request.
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| ◊ PRICE INCLUDES |
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• All soft drinks (tea, coffee)
• All transfers in Galápagos
• Guided visits to the islands
• All meals
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| ◊ PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE |
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• Air tickets to and from the Galapagos Islands ($410 Quito-Galapagos-Quito)
• Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee USD100,00 per adult / USD50,00 per child under 12 years
• Galapagos Government Fuel Tax USD180,00 per person (adults and children)
• Tourist Transit Card TCT at USD10,00 per person (adults & children)
• Accommodation in Quito or Guayaquil and Airport transfers
• Guide and crew gratuities
• Premium liquor, beer and cocktails onboard
• Tips and personal expenses.
Suplement and discount:
• Consumption from the frigobar located in the suites are payable by the guest and at the rate indicated on the menu.
• The Galapagos Islands and/or other tax fees are subject to change without prior notice.
• Children under 12 years of age pay 50% of the rate accompanied by an adult.
• For Holiday’s cruises children under 12 years of age pay 75% of the rate accompanied by an adult in the same cabin.
• One discount apply per cabin. Children under 7 years of age are not permitted on board.
• Updated March 14th, 2008
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| Detailed Itinerary |
| • OPTION: 4 night and 5 days |
 Saturday
Arrival to Baltra airport. Transfer to Galapagos Explorer II
PM: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz island
Sunday
AM: Bartholomew island
PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago island
Monday
AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina island
PM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela island
Tuesday:
AM: North Seymour
PM: High lands and lava tunnels, Santa Cruz island
Wednesday:
AM: Visit to Lobería or Isla Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco or Interpretation center, San Cristobal island**
PM: Transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport.
IMPORTANT:**Considering the changes on the flights schedules, weather conditions, and Galapagos National Park rules we have consider some alternatives to the visits that may be offered to the passengers in the first and last day cruise. The guide will inform the final program. |
| • OPTION 1: 7night and 8 days |
 Wednesday:
Arrival to Pto. Baquerizo Moreno airport. Transfer to the Galapagos Explorer II
PM: Wizard Hill, San Cristobal Island
Thursday:
AM: Punta Suárez, Española Island
PM: Gardner Bay, Española Island
Friday:
AM: Charles Darwin station and Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island
Saturday:
AM.: Playa Bachas, Santa Cruz island
PM: Cerro Dragón, Santa Cruz island
Sunday:
AM: Bartholomew island
PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago island
Monday:
AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina island
PM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela island
Tuesday:
AM: North Seymour
PM: High lands and lava tunnels, Santa Cruz island
Wednesday:
AM: Visit to Lobería or Isla Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco or Interpretation center, San Cristobal island**
PM: Transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport.
IMPORTANT:**Considering the changes on the flights schedules, weather conditions, and Galapagos National Park rules we have consider some alternatives to the visits that may be offered to the passengers in the first and last day cruise. The guide will inform the final program.
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| • OPTION 2: 7 night and 8 days |
 Saturday:
Arrival to Baltra airport. Transfer to Galapagos Explorer II
PM: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz island
Sunday:
AM: Bartholomew island
PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago island
Monday:
AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina island
PM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela island
Tuesday:
AM: North Seymour
PM: High lands and lava tunnels, Santa Cruz island
Wednesday:
AM: Visit to Lobería or Isla Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco or Interpretation center, San Cristobal island**
PM: Wizard Hill, San Cristobal Island**
Thursday:
AM: Punta Suárez, Española Island
PM: Gardner Bay, Española Island
Friday:
AM: Charles Darwin station and Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island
Saturday:
AM.: Playa Bachas, Santa Cruz island
Transfer to Baltra airport to take the flight back to the continent.
IMPORTANT:**Considering the changes on the flights schedules, weather conditions, and Galapagos National Park rules we have consider some alternatives to the visits that may be offered to the passengers in the first and last day cruise. The guide will inform the final program.
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Explorer, Masked Boobies
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Explorer, Discovering The Islands
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Explorer, Masked Boobies
Explorer, Galapagos Birdwatching
Explorer, Discovering The Islands
Explorer, Amazing Landscapes
Explorer, Ship's View
Explorer, Dining Room
Explorer, Wonderful Islands
Explorer, Tortoise
Explorer, Penguins
Explorer, You Will Enjoy A Delicious Food
Explorer, Iguana And A Crab
Explorer, Cabins
Explorer, Activities
Explorer, The Islands That You Will Never Forget
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