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Extended Galápagos

12-day adventure

Get up close and personal with Galápagos during this 12-day adventure. Sit nose to nose with a grandfather tortoise, walk white-sand beaches,swim with sea lions and watch curious frigate birds land to greet you. There's no other place on earth like this!

There, our two nights spent in charming accommodations at at one of our seasonally-selected hotels are a welcome introduction to the pace of the Islands.

Our extensive time on Santa Cruz Island includes a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station where we learn about conservation issues and tortoise hatching and rearing programs. We also explore the highlands to visit giant tortoises in the wild and learn about the unique highland rain-cloud forest, a contrast to the dry, lava coasts we'll see for most of our Galápagos visit.

One of our favorite experiences is our visit to the beautiful white sand beach and bay of Tortuga Bay. There we'll stroll through gentle surf, try out our snorkel gear, hang out with marine iguanas and, in the right season, see nesting pelicans.

All this and more before boarding our yacht for a week's cruise through the Galápagos.

This unique Galápagos highlands adventure is an INCA exclusive. Come see more of the Islands!

Highlights

Two nights on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos

Visit giant tortoises in the wild, hike to Tortuga Bay for beach, swimming and snorkeling

8-Day/7-night Galápagos Islands cruise aboard the Integrity or Reina Silvia

Extended Galápagos Itinerary Summary

Day 1

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador

Day 2-3

The Galápagos! We have two days exploring the varied ecology of Santa Cruz island, while staying at the Royal Palm Resort Hotel in the lush highlands (Integrity) or in the town of Puerto Ayora (Reina Silvia).

During the course of our stay, we will hike in the rainforest, visit giant tortoises in their natural habitat, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, stroll Puerto Ayora, explore lava tubes and sink holes, and hike to the beautiful white sand beach of Tortuga Bay. We'll swim and snorkel, dine well and relax.

Day 4-10

On the evening of Day 4 we board our yacht for dinner and set sail on our Island cruise. We live aboard the yacht and spend as much time exploring the islands as park rules permit. Each night we travel on to the next island.

Please see Our Galápagos Cruising Routes for a list of islands visited on the Western and Eastern routes.

Day 11

We have breakfast on board, then disembark and fly back to Quito for dinner and overnight.

Day 12

Depart for home, or on to other adventures.

For a deeper look at this adventure, please read the Detailed Itinerary.

Extended Galápagos Departures

2013

Integrity

Mar 6 - Mar 17 e

Mar 13 - Mar 24 w

Mar 20 - Mar 31 e ‡

Mar 27 - Apr 7 w ‡

Apr 3 - Apr 14 e

Apr 10 - Apr 21 w

Apr 17 - Apr 28 e

Apr 24 - May 5 w

May 1 - May 12 e

May 8 - May 19 w

May 15 - May 26 e

May 22 - Jun 2 w

May 29 - Jun 9 e

Jun 5 - Jun 16 w

Jun 12 - Jun 23 e

Jun 19 - Jun 30 w

Jun 26 - Jul 7 e

Jul 3 - Jul 14 w

Jul 10 - Jul 21 e

Jul 17 - Jul 28 w

Jul 24 - Aug 4 e

Jul 31 - Aug 11 w

Aug 7 - Aug 18 e

Aug 14 - Aug 25 w

Aug 21 - Sep 1 e

Sep 27 - Oct 6

Oct 2 - Oct 13 e

Oct 9 - Oct 20 w

Oct 16 - Oct 27 e

Oct 23 - Nov 3 w

Oct 30 - Nov 10 e

Nov 6 - Nov 17 w

Nov 13 - Nov 24 e

Nov 20 - Dec 1 w

Nov 27 - Dec 8 e

Dec 4 - Dec 15 w

Dec 11 - Dec 22 e

Dec 18 - Dec 29 wΩ

Dec 25 - Jan 5 e Ω

2013
Reina Silvia

Jan 16 - Jan 27 w

Jan 30 - Feb 10 w

Feb 27 - Mar 10 w

Mar 20 - Mar 31 e‡

Apr 3 - Apr 14 e

May 8 - May 19 w

Jun 12 - Jun 23 e

Jun 26 - Jul 7 e

Nov 01 - Dec 1 w

Dec 18 - Dec 29 w Ω

2014

Integrity

Jan 1 - Jan 12 w

Jan 8 - Jan 19 e

Jan 15 - Jan 26 w

Jan 22 - Feb 2 e

Jan 29 - Feb 9 w

Feb 5 - Feb 16 e

Feb 12 - Feb 23 w

Feb 19 - Mar 2 e

Feb 26 - Mar 9 w

Mar 5 - Mar 16 e

Mar 12 - Mar 23 w

Mar 19 - Mar 30 e

Mar 26 - Apr 6 w

Apr 2 - Apr 13 e

Apr 9 - Apr 20 w ‡

Apr 16 - Apr 27 e ‡

Apr 23 - May 4 w

Apr 30 - May 11 e

May 7 - May 18 w

May 14 - May 25 e

May 21 - Jun 1 w

May 28 - Jun 8 e

Jun 4 - Jun 15 w

Jun 11 - Jun 22 e

Jun 18 - Jun 29 w

Jun 25 - Jul 6 e

Jul 2 - Jul 13 w

Jul 9 - Jul 20 e

Jul 16 - Jul 27 w

Jul 23 - Aug 3 e

Jul 30 - Aug 10 w

Aug 6 - Aug 17 e

Aug 13 - Aug 24 w

Aug 20 - Aug 31 e

Aug 27 - Sep 7 w

Oct 1 - Oct 12 e

Oct 8 - Oct 19 w

Oct 15 - Oct 26 e

Oct 22 - Nov 2 w

Oct 29 - Nov 9 e

Nov 5 - Nov 16 w

Nov 12 - Nov 23 e

Nov 19 - Nov 30 w

Nov 26 - Dec 7 e

Dec 3 - Dec 14 w

Dec 10 - Dec 21 e

Dec 17 - Dec 28 w Ω

Dec 24 - Jan 4 e Ω

2014
Reina Silvia

Jan 1 - Jan 12 w

Mar 26 - Apr 6 w

Apr 9 - Apr 20 w

Jun 11 - Jun 22 e

Jul 2 - Jul 13 w

Jul 9 - Jul 20 e

Dec 24 - Jan 4 e Ω

Routes

e = Eastern Route - map and visitor sites - Eastern route video

w = Western Route - map and visitor sites - Western route video

Santa Cruz Island accommodations are at Galapagos Safari Camp, Finch Bay Eco Hotel or Royal Palm Hotel. Please inquire with the INCA office to find out which hotel has been confirmed for a specific trip date.

Prices & Supplements

2013

Integrity

$6695

‡ $7095 | Easter/Spring

Ω $7495 | Holiday

Reina Silvia

$5795 double, $4895 triple

Ω $6595 double, $5695 triple | Holiday

2014

Integrity

$6795

‡ $7195 | Easter/Spring

Ω $7595 | Holiday

Reina Silvia

$5895 double, $4995 triple

Ω $6695 double, $5795 triple | Holiday

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: $650

Integrity Single Stateroom Supplement: $1800

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.

Small Group

A Small Group Supplement applies if there are fewer than four travelers on your trip.

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 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

Any airfare, airport taxes and fees; Galápagos 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.