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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!

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

Itinerary Summary

Day 1

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador. Overnight in Quito.

Day 2

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

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

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

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

Jan 5 - Jan 15 Σ

Jan 26 - Feb 5

Feb 23 - Mar 4

Mar 15 - Mar 25

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

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.

Fuel Surcharge

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

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.