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Galapagos Adventure

11-day adventure on board the Reina Silvia

Your adventure begins in Quito with a tour of the Colonial city and a visit to the Equatorial Monument. Then you fly to the Islands to board the Reina Silvia, the "Queen of Galapagos Yachts," for your 8-day Galapagos exploration.

In the Galapagos Islands, you will hike, swim, snorkel and meander among birds and animals that have no fear of you, that return your curiosity as you enter their world.

During your trip, you'll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn of ongoing conservation efforts and share some time with Lonesome George, the last member of the Pinta tortoise sub-species. You'll also visit penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, frigates, boobies, shearwaters, parrotfish, angelfish, finches, land iguanas, lava lizards, hawks, doves, flightless cormorants, fur seals, and much, much more.

Our guides are simply superb. INCA's level III naturalists are highly educated, highly experienced, fluent in English, Spanish and often other languages, and share their wealth of knowledge and insight about the islands with ease and delight.

Highlights

Quito Colonial City tour and visit to Equatorial Monument Video Tour of Historic Quito

Visit Darwin Research Station and Santa Cruz highlands

8-Day/7-night Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Reina Silvia

Itinerary Summary

Day 1

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador. Overnight in Quito.

Day 2

Exploring colonial Quito known for its many churches, peaceful squares, fountains, balconied houses, steep narrow streets and secluded gardens. Visit the Equatorial Monument where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere.

Day 3

Fly to Galápagos Islands, board the Reina Silvia and start our 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. We also have several chances to swim and snorkel during our week. Each night we travel on to another unique island.

Day 10

We have breakfast on board Reina Silvia, 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 at this adventure, please read the Detailed Itinerary.

Departures • Galapagos Adventure

2011

Jun 23 - Jul 3

Jul 14 - Jul 24

Aug 4 - Aug 14

Dec 15 - Dec 25 #

Dec 22 - Jan 1 Δ

2012

Jan 5 - Jan 15

More 2012 Reina Silvia departures on our Origins of Species itinerary!

Prices & Supplements • Galapagos Adventure

2011

$4495 double, $3595 triple

# $4895 double, $3995 triple

Δ $5295 double, $4395 triple

2012

$4895 double, $3995 triple

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.

Single

Land Single Supplement: $350

Inquire for Yacht Single Supplement

Fuel Surcharge

On April 15, 2011, the Ecuadorian Government decreed, without warning and effective immediately, 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 • Galapagos Adventure

Included

Included are 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 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.