Meeting Place
Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel
11 Days From $7495
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Overview
Highlights
- Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard a 141-foot luxury yacht
- Visit the Charles Darwin Center and see Galápagos tortoises in the wild
- Swim and snorkel amidst sea lions, penguins and abundant marine life
- Kayak around hidden coves and relax on secluded beaches
- Hike to volcanic formations and exotic wildlife habitats with a naturalist guide
- Soak up ocean sunsets and watch for sea life from the yacht’s observation deck
Adventure Overview
Island-hopping through the Galápagos is the ultimate dream trip. So what better way to experience the best this exotic archipelago has to offer than aboard a 16-passenger luxury yacht? The Integrity is a state-of-the-art, ultra-stable vessel equipped with spacious state-rooms, a chef, full-service bar, hot tub, observation and sun deck, plus a fleet of tandem kayaks for exploring the islands. This 11-day Origins of Species adventure is a chance to pamper yourself while experiencing the exotic wildlife and classic sites of the Galápagos—without the crowds.
During our time cruising on the Integrity, we’ll spend days hiking and kayaking through the volcanic paradise with our naturalist guide who holds an incomparable amount of knowledge about the fascinating flora, fauna and human history of the Galápagos. As we explore each new island, we’ll frolic with sea turtles, swim with friendly sea lions, snorkel in Ecuador’s equatorial waters and observe the myriad marine and bird species of the region. At night, our on-board chef will wow us with seasonal and local cuisine and we’ll have the chance to unwind on the rooftop sun deck as the sun dips below the horizon or soak in the spa under the stars.
In addition to a week-long stay aboard our comfortable and luxurious yacht, this trip also includes two nights near Quito International Airport in Ecuador and a full day and night on the Island of Santa Cruz where we’ll see Galápagos tortoises in the wild and visit the renowned Charles Darwin Research Station.
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- Arrive in Quito and transfer to the hotel
- Catch an early flight to the Galápagos and ferry to the island of Santa Cruz
- Visit a local farm and search for giant tortoises
- Stay overnight at an exclusive resort on Santa Cruz Island and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
- Settle into a spacious cabin with large picture windows and full amenities aboard the 141-foot luxury yacht Integrity
- Enjoy daily soaks in the spa, spectacular sunsets and chef-prepared meals aboard the Integrity
- Hike with the group’s naturalist and learn about the wildlife, geology and history of the various archipelagos
- Access tranquil lagoons and secluded beaches teaming with exotic species like Blue-footed Boobies, marine iguanas, Magnificent Frigatebirds and Sally Lightfoot Crabs
- Kayak around hidden coves and snorkel with penguins, sea lions and an array of colorful marine life
- Explore the lava flows, cinder cones and unique volcanic formations of the islands
- Visit sea turtle nesting sites and perhaps a legendary pirate hideout
- Travel to the airport at Baltra for a flight back to Quito
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Dates & Prices
Prices
2020
Regular Season: $8495
Fall Season: $7495
Winter Holiday: $10,495
Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Deposit:
First deposit: $1200 per person (due at the time of booking)
Second deposit: $5000/person (due 165 days prior to the trip date)
Additional Costs:
- Flight to/from Galápagos $560 per adult | $480 per child 11 and under (prices subject to change)
- National Park Service Entrance Fee: $100 per adult | $50 per child 11 and under (prices subject to change)
- $20 transit fee
- Airport taxes and fees
Upgrades & Supplements:
Owner’s Suite Upgrade
- Stateroom upgrade to the Owner’s Suite is $2400 ($1200 per person based on double occupancy)
Single Stateroom Supplements
- Dedicated single stateroom is $1800
- Single use of a double occupancy stateroom is 1.95 x the per person cost
- Single use of the Owner’s Suite is 2 x the per person cost, plus the suite upgrade
- 11-day land single supplement is $695
Children
$500 discount per child age 8-17 (limit 3 child discounts per family)
Join OARS on any of our multi-day adventures abroad and receive a rebate worth 5% of your international trip fees, redeemable on select adventures throughout the American West.
Departure Dates
2020
Eastern Itinerary
Regular Season
- January 2, 16, 30
- February 13, 27
- March 12, 26
- April 9, 23
- May 7, 21
- June 4, 18
- July 2, 16, 30
- August 13
Fall Season
- October 8, 22
- November 5, 19
- December 3
Winter Holiday
- December 17
Western Itinerary
Regular Season
- January 9, 23
- February 6, 20
- March 5, 19
- April 2, 16, 30
- May 14, 28
- June 11, 25
- July 9, 23
- August 6, 27
Fall Season
- October 1, 15, 29
- November 12, 26
- December 10
Winter Holiday
- December 24
NOTE:
- Eastern itinerary visits the islands of Santa Cruz, Espanola, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, Rabida and Sombrero Chino.
- Western itinerary visits the islands of Santa Cruz, Floreana, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago and North Seymour.
Our Galápagos trips are run by an affiliate company and arranged through O.A.R.S. International, Inc.
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