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Origin of Species
11-day adventure
We journey back in time, to a remote place like no other, for an experience that will forever change the way you view life on this planet. We hike, swim, snorkel and meander among birds and animals that have no fear of us, that return our curiosity as we enter their world. Come home renewed!
In order to reduce the impact on several highly visited sites, new Galápagos National Park rules prohibit a vessel from visiting any particular visitor site more than once every two weeks. We have selected what we think are the best possible two itineraries for you, which will run on alternating weeks. One focuses more on the western islands with several visits on Isabela; the other focuses on the eastern islands with several visits on San Cristobal.
One thing that will not change is that we will start in Galapagos with a stay at the Royal Palm Resort (Integrity) or Angermeyer Waterfront Inn in Puerto Ayora (Reina Silvia), and visit to the Darwin Research Station and the Santa Cruz Highlands, so we can have an entire extra day to spend at visitor sites out in the islands.
If you are unsure which you might prefer, we'd be happy to help you. For the ultimate Galapagos experience, cruise for two weeks and do both itineraries!
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Top: Galapagos yacht Integrity at anchor by South Plazas island.
Above: Male Great Frigatebird displaying his distinctive inflated throat pouch to attract a mate. (Wes Walker)
Highlights |
Overnight on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
Visit Galapagos tortoises in the wild and Charles Darwin Research Station
8-Day/7-night Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the yacht Integrity or Reina Silvia
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Day 1 |
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador. Overnight in Quito. |
Day 2
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Fly to Galápagos Islands. Visit Santa Cruz Island's lush highlands en route to the Royal Palm Resort (Integrity) or Angermeyer Waterfront Inn (Reina Silvia). After lunch, search for giant tortoises in the wild and learn about the endemic plant species. Welcome dinner and overnight. |
Day 3 |
Visit lava tunnels en route to the Charles Darwin Research Station to see its' conservation and hatching programs. Lunch in Puerto Ayora. Board the yacht at dinnertime. Start our Island cruise! |
Day 4-9 |
Live aboard the yacht and spend as much time exploring the islands as park rules permit. We have at least two shore visits each day, timed to avoid the large cruise ship groups. We have several chances to swim and snorkel during our week. Each night we travel on to another unique island. |
Day 10 |
Have breakfast on board the yacht, then disembark and fly back to Quito for dinner and overnight. |
Day 11 |
Depart for home, or on to other adventures. |
For a deeper look into this adventure, please see the Detailed Itinerary. |
Departures Origin of Species
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2012
Integrity  |
Jan 5 - Jan 15
Jan 12 - Jan 22
Jan 19 - Jan 29
Jan 26 - Feb 5
Feb 2 - Feb 12
Feb 9 - Feb 19
Feb 16 - Feb 26
Feb 23 - Mar 4
Mar 1 - Mar 11
Mar 8 - Mar 18
Mar 15 - Mar 25
Mar 22 - Apr 1
Mar 29 - Apr 8 ‡
Apr 5 - Apr 15 ‡
Apr 12 - Apr 22
Apr 19 - Apr 29
Apr 26 - May 6
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May 3 - May 13
May 10 - May 20
May 17 - May 27
May 24 - Jun 3
May 31 - Jun 10
Jun 7 - Jun 17
Jun 14 - Jun 24
Jun 21 - Jul 1
Jun 28 - Jul 8
Jul 5 - Jul 15
Jul 12 - Jul 22
Jul 19 - Jul 29
Jul 26 - Aug 5
Aug 2 - Aug 12
Aug 9 - Aug 19
Aug 16 - Aug 26
Aug 23 - Sep 2
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Sep 27 - Oct 7
Oct 4 - Oct 14
Oct 11 - Oct 21
Oct 18 - Oct 28
Oct 25 - Nov 4
Nov 1 - Nov 11
Nov 8 - Nov 18
Nov 15 - Nov 25
Nov 22 - Dec 2
Nov 29 - Dec 9
Dec 6 - Dec 16
Dec 13 - Dec 23
Dec 20 - Dec 30 Ω
Dec 27 - Jan 6 Ω |
2012
Reina Silvia
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Jan 5 - Jan 15 Σ
Jan 26 - Feb 5
Feb 23 - Mar 4
Mar 15 - Mar 25
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Apr 5 - Apr 15 ‡
May 3 - May 13
Jun 21 - Jul 1
Jul 12 - Jul 22 |
Aug 2 - Aug 12
Dec 27 - Jan 6 Ω |
Prices & Supplements Origin of Species |
2012 |
Integrity
$5695
‡ $6095
Ω $6495 |
Reina Silvia
$4895 double, $3995 triple
‡ $5295 double, $4395 triple
Ω $5695 double, $4795 triple
Σ operating on Galapagos Adventure itinerary |
Suites  |
Integrity
Owner's Suite:
$1800 per person |
Reina Silvia
Main Deck Suite:
$500 per person
Upper Deck Suite:
$700 per person |
Single |
Land Single Supplement: $450
Integrity Single Stateroom Supplement: $1800
Inquire for Reina Silvia or other Integrity yacht Single Staterooms |
Triple option
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The Reina Silvia has the option for a triple stateroom upon request. The triple price is for three people sharing a stateroom, and will apply only when there are three guests in the stateroom. Otherwise, the stateroom will be considered a double.
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Fuel Surcharge
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On April 15, 2011, the Ecuadorian Government decreed a 30% increase in the price of fuel for all yachts and ships in the Galápagos Islands.
After fruitless protestations and appeals, the yacht owner has reluctantly imposed a per person Fuel Surcharge of $175 on the Reina Silvia and $200 on the Integrity, effective for all departures after July 1, 2011.
This applies to all travelers including those already booked. |
Notes Origin of Species |
Included
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Roundtrip airport transfers as specified in itinerary, all yacht and hotel accommodations (double occupancy, unless Single purchased) as specified in itinerary; all meals while on yacht and as specified in itinerary; all non-alcoholic beverages and all draft beer (Integrity only) while on yacht; all guides, activities, tours and sightseeing arrangements as specified in itinerary; use of kayaks and snorkel equipment while on yacht as specified in itinerary. |
Not Included |
Not included are any airfare, airport taxes and fees; Galapagos National Park Fee; Galápagos yacht Fuel Surcharge; tips for yacht crews, guides or naturalists (at your discretion); wetsuits; excess baggage charges, or other items of a personal nature.
Price also excludes any insurance coverage for trip cancellation-interruption, travel accident, travel delay, baggage delay or baggage theft (we recommend you obtain coverage for these items), medical or hospitalization expenses. |
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