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Galapagos Islands

A Cruise to explore the Galapagos: yacht-based cruises around the Enchanted Isles.
Ref: EX-AAG
13 days from £2295 (minimum 1 passengers)
Destination: Ecuador  

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Galapagos Islands The Galapagos archipelago is one of the world’s prime ecological sites. Named after the giant tortoise which is its most famous resident, this extensive group of islands straddles the equator 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. Getting there is a lengthy process, and tourism, though controlled, is rudimentary and expensive, but a visit to the Galįpagos can nevertheless be a unique experience. Avoiding the large cruise ships, we offer what is unquestionably the best way to see the islands and their wildlife: a sleep-on-board cruise on one of the small motor yachts, which have minimum environmental impact and allow access to areas that large boats cannot reach. In a week we will explore the main island sites, see a comprehensive selection of the wildlife, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, and have plenty of time throughout for swimming and snorkelling, often in the company of gregarious families of sea-lions. The boats - though not luxurious - are quite comfortable, and there is an English-speaking, registered Galįpagos guide on board.
Regional flights with KLM
For just £25 we can offer flights from the following airports for this trip: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, London city airport, Humberside, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Teeside and Stansted into Amsterdam to connect with your onward flight.

Trip Profile
A yacht-based cruise, for those who enjoy living and sleeping on a boat and want to cover as much of the islands as possible.

Group & Staff
min. 2, max. 16, plus English-speaking, registered Galįpagos guide.

Accommodation
7 nights on motor yacht, 3 nights in hotel.

Food
Full board on the boat, breakfast in Quito.
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Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Quito; free time to relax.
Day 3
Quito city tour.
Day 4
Early morning flight to Baltra; board boat and visit North Seymour.
Day 5
Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands of Santa Cruz.
Day 6
Sail to southernmost island of Espanola: Garner Bay and Punta Suarez.
Day 7
Floreana: Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay.
Day 8
Sail to Isabela, visit Punta Moreno and Urbina Bay.
Day 9
Visit Tagus Cove on Isabela, sail on to Punta Espinoza (Fernandina).
Day 10
Puerto Egas and Bartolome.
Day 11
Visit Turtle Cove and sail back to Baltra. Fly to Quito.
Day 12
Depart Quito.
Day 13
Arrive London.

Departures Between
Price from
05 Dec 04
*£2295
16 Jan 05
06 Feb 05
06 Mar 05
17 Apr 05
*£2345
*Prices subject to confirmation

 

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Local taxes US$100 (approx. £65), paid locally
Insurance £77

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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Galapagos Islands

A Cruise to explore the Galapagos: yacht-based cruises around the Enchanted Isles.

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