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M/V GALAPAGOS LEGEND CRUISE A (MON) : CENTER
( 4 Days and 3 Nights )
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PRICE PER PERSON |
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LOW SEASON |
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HIGH SEASON |
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CABIN CATEGORY |
3 NIGHTS |
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CABIN CATEGORY |
3 NIGHTS |
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Standard* |
USD $2212 |
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Standard* |
USD $2295 |
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Standard Plus |
USD $2505 |
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Standard Plus |
USD $2602 |
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Junior Suite |
USD $2896 |
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Junior Suite |
USD $3013 |
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Legend Suite |
USD $3248 |
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Legend Suite |
USD $3382 |
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Balcony Suite |
USD $3517 |
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Balcony Suite |
USD $3666 |
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• Low season: Jan 06 - Mar 28 /
Dec 01 - Dec 19
• High season: Mar 29 - Nov 30
• Holiday season: Jan 01 - Jan 05 / Dec 20 - Dec 31
NOTES
Children under 12 years old, 25% discount sharing the cabin with 2 adults
Single supplement 50% except for Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays
80% supplement for Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays
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Feb-09 |
Feb-23 |
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Mar-09 |
Mat-23 |
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Apr-06 |
Apr-20 |
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May-04 |
May-18 |
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Jun-01 |
Jun-15 |
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Jun-29 |
Jul-13 |
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Jul-27 |
Aug-10 |
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Aug-24 |
Sep-07 |
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Sep-21 |
Oct-05 |
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Oct-19 |
Nov-02 |
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Nov-16 |
Nov-30 |
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Dec-14 |
Dec-28 |
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DAY 1: MONDAY – BALTRA AIRPORT
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (2 hours flight). Passengers are
picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides and taken on a ten minute
bus drive to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend.
PM – HIGHLANDS – PIT CRATERS (SANTA CRUZ)
Dry landing. A 45-minute bus ride will take us to the Santa Cruz highlands,
located to the northwest of Puerto Ayora, where we will find a natural
reserve
with giant tortoises. These enormous and slow-moving reptiles are
responsible for the island’s name and therefore approaching them in their
humid and forested abode is always an inspiring adventure. They can weigh
between 250 and 300 kg and can live up to 150-200 years. Additionally,
travelers can walk inside surprising lava tubes; we also visit Pit Craters
created from the collapse of surface materials into chamber fissures
underground. It’s a great place spot to spot Vermilion Flycatcher as we walk
inside an endemic Scalesia forest.
Difficulty level: easy
Type of terrain: flat & muddy sometimes (depending on season)
Duration: 45 minutes drive / 1h30 walk
DAY 2: TUESDAY – EGAS PORT / SALT MINES (SANTIAGO)
Wet landing on a beach of black volcanic sand, visited by Darwin in 1835.
The first section of the trail is comprised of volcanic ash (eroded tuff)
and the other
half of partially uneven terrain is comprised of volcanic basaltic rock
lounging the shoreline.
The unique, truly striking layered terrain of Santiago’s shores is home to a
variety of resident and migrant birds, including the bizarre Yellow-crowned
Night Heron and astounding array of marine wildlife including lobster,
starfish and marine iguanas grazing on algae beds alongside Sally Light-foot
Crabs.
Colonies of endemic fur seals swimming in cool water pools formed by
volcanic rocks are also a highlight.
Snorkeling here offers rarities such as octopus and squid. We organize
optional visits to the Salt Mines where you can observe the two species of
sea
lions: fur and Galapagos sea lions.
Difficulty level: intermediate
Type of terrain: the first part flat and then semi rocky.
Duration: 1h30 walk / 1 hour snorkeling
If Salt Mines is chosen:
Duration: 2h30 walk / 30 minutes snorkeling
PM – BARTOLOMÉ
Dry landing. We discover a fascinating moonscape formed by different
volcanic parasitic cones —lava bombs, spatter, cinder cones —as we hike to
the summit for impressive views of the surrounding islands, including the
eroded tuff cone Pinnacle Rock. We also encounter marine iguanas and lava
lizards.
Beach time is a great opportunity to snorkel and see (perhaps swim with)
Galapagos Penguins, sea turtles and White-tipped Reef Sharks among a
great variety of colorful fish. For many visitors, this may turn out to be
the best of snorkeling experiences; the water here is generally clear,
without too much
surf and full of marine life.
Due to its geographical location, the lack of vegetation is immediately
noticeable. Pioneer plants are observed, so called because they are the
first
to establish roots on new ground. They include Tiquilia nesiotica (which is
endemic to the island) and Chamaesyce (known as sand mat or spurge in
English), lava cactus, and Scalesia bushes. Behind the beach we have dunes
covered by mangroves.
Difficulty level: intermediate.
Type of terrain: trail made of steps (370 steps)
Duration: 1h30 walk / 1 hour snorkeling
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY – DRAGON HILL (SANTA CRUZ)
Dry landing. We walk by a brackish lagoon where feeding flamingos can be
occasionally found. The trail leads across typical dry zone vegetation up to
Dragon Hill, an important nesting ground for endemic land iguanas, offering
lovely views of the anchorage and neighboring islands. The forest is home to
mockingbirds, Darwin’s finches, Yellow Warblers and Galapagos Doves.
Difficulty level: intermediate
Type of terrain: rocky
Duration: 2 hours walk
PM – NORTH SEYMOUR
Dry landing. This is perhaps one of the busiest tourist destinations on the
archipelago. Off of Baltra Island (where the airport is located) and not far
from
Santa Cruz, North Seymour is the most accessible for day trips out of Santa
Cruz’s main port, Puerto Ayora.
An approximately two hour walk amidst large nesting colonies of blue-footed
boobies, magnificent and great frigatebirds, and swallow-tailed gulls for an
in depth encounter with sea bird breeding cycles and as well as sea lions.
You will also encounter sea lions, land iguanas, and on a lucky day, you
might even come across a Galapagos Snake.
Difficulty level: intermediate
Type of terrain: rocky
Duration: 2 hours walk
DAY 4: BALTRA AIRPORT
In the morning you will go straight to the airport for return flight to
Guayaquil or Quito.
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RATES INCLUDE:
All-inclusive cruises sharing double accommodation in sea view cabins with
air-conditioning & private facilities.
All meals, welcome & farewell cocktails, water, 24-hour coffee station.
Air Ticket Quito or Guayaquil to/from Galapagos
Two daily visits to different islands with multilingual naturalist guide (upon
request).
Snorkeling and kayaking opportunities.
Activities on board, briefings, lectures.
NOT INCLUDED:
$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Cancellation/medical insurance
Wet suits rental: US$ 25 net per person per each short cruise.
Fuel surcharge US$ 90 net per person for a 3 or 4-night cruise, US$ 180 for a 7
Wet suits rental: US$ 25 net per person for a 3 or 4-night cruise, US$ 50 for a
7
Internet available US$ 32 net per 10 min.
Tips & personal expenses.
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