M/V GALAPAGOS LEGEND CRUISE A (MON) : CENTER
( 4 Days and 3 Nights )
- 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
4D /3 N – CENTER |
(MON) |
Feb-09 | Feb-23 |
Mar-09 | Mat-23 |
Apr-06 | Apr-20 |
May-04 | May-18 |
Jun-01 | Jun-15 |
Jun-29 | Jul-13 |
Jul-27 | Aug-10 |
Aug-24 | Sep-07 |
Sep-21 | Oct-05 |
Oct-19 | Nov-02 |
Nov-16 | Nov-30 |
Dec-14 | Dec-28 |
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DAY 1: MONDAY – BALTRA AIRPORTDeparture 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 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 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. Difficulty level: intermediate 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. Difficulty level: intermediate. 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 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. Difficulty level: intermediate DAY 4: BALTRA AIRPORTIn the morning you will go straight to the airport for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito. END OF SERVICES
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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.