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Ship Name: S/S Sagitta -
Sailing Vessel - 16 passengers
Activities: Ecotourism, Family Vacations, Sailing, Snorkelling, Wildlife
Viewing
Package - Starts Mondays (11 days)
Cruise Only - Starts Wednesdays (8 days) starts on Day 3 and ends
Day 10
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Double Cabin |
| 2007
Low Season Cruise Only |
$2,592 |
| 2007
High Season Cruise Only |
$2,880 |
| 2007
Low Season Package |
$2,817 |
| 2007
High Season Package |
$3,105 |
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Above rates are per person,
double occupancy.
2007 Low Season Dates: May 01 – Jun 15, Sep 01 – Oct 31
2007 High Season Dates: Jan 01 – Apr 30, Jun 16 – Aug 31,
Nov 01 – Dec 31
2007 Child Rates: Low Season: $1296; High Season: $1440 (under
12 yrs)
2007 Charter: Low Season: $41,476; High Season: $46,084
Galapagos National Park tax is not included
in the package rate and must be paid upon arrival to the Galapagos
(adult: USD$100, children under 12 yrs: USD$50) |
Introduction
 Your
journey onboard the Sagitta in the Galapagos Islands will be no less exciting
than Charles Darwin's expedition hundred of years ago. Much of the same
flora and fauna still thrive on the islands today: the marine and land iguanas,
the giant tortoises and sea lion colonies, the famous Darwin Finch, the
boobies, the flightless cormorant, pink flamingos, the only equatorial penguin,
and the magnificent frigate bird, to name but a few.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Quito
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day
is at your leisure. Overnight in Quito at the Hotel Patio Andaluz, or similar
hotel.
Day 2: Quito
Today is at your leisure. A variety of day tours are available for purchase.
Overnight at the Hotel Patio Andaluz, or similar hotel.
Day 3: Baltra Island / Embark / North Seymour Island -
Cruise Only Starts
Depart Quito this morning for your flight to Baltra. Upon arrival, you are
transferred to the Sagitta. Your first outing is at North Seymour Island
where you observe sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and magnificent frigate
birds.
Day 4: Santa Cruz Island
The Highlands on Santa Cruz Island, which are lush and green, are markedly
different from the arid lower islands. You may be able to observe giant
tortoises in their natural habitat at the Tortoise Reserve or walk through
immense lava tubes. Later today, you stop in Puerto Ayora to visit the Charles
Darwin Research Center.
Day 5: Espanola Island
This morning, explore Gardner Bay on Espanola Island where you snorkel and
take a panga ride. This afternoon, visit Punta Suarez look for large colonies
of blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, marine iguanas, albatrosses, and
swallow-tailed gulls.
Day 6: Floreana Island
This morning at Punta Cormorant on Floreana, you visit a lagoon home to
pink flamingos. Later, relax on a beautiful white-sand beach where sea turtles
nest. You then snorkel at Devil's Crown. Later, you visit the famous historic
post office. Depart for Isabela Island looking for whales and dolphins on
the way.
Day 7: Isabela Island
This morning at Punta Moreno on Isabela, take a hike through lava fields.
See cormorants and penguins along the way. This afternoon, explore Bahia
Elizabeth in the panga.
Day 8: Isabela Island / Fernandina Island
Take a long walk along Urvina Bay and see land iguanas and marine iguanas,
native and endemic plants and the remains of raised seabed exposing corral
heads and other marine fossils. This afternoon, visit Punta Espinoza on
Fernandina Island. Expect to see large colonies of marine iguanas, flightless
cormorants nesting, penguins, and baby sea lions.
Day 9: Santiago Island / Bartolome Island
Visit Puerto Egas on Santiago Island and take a coastal walk exploring the
variety of marine tidal life. Later, swim and snorkel. This afternoon explore
Bartholomew, best known for its dramatic geological formations.
Day 10: Santa Cruz / Baltra Island / Disembark / Quito -
Cruise Only Ends
This morning, you make a final stop at Black Turtle Cove. Here, you may
see marine turtles, manta eels, a large variety of heron, and typical coastal
vegetation. Next, you motor to Baltra, arriving in time to catch your flight
to Quito. This afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Patio
Andaluz, or similar hotel.
Day 11: Quito / Home
This morning, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Notes:
This itinerary is subject to change. ExpeditionTrips.com is not responsible
for itinerary changes.
Included (Package):
3 hotel nights in Quito at the Patio Andaluz, or similar (hotel based on
availability; hotel upgrades available at additional cost); 4 transfers;
Cabin accommodations; all meals aboard vessel; excursions and activities;
snorkeling equipment.
Not Included (Package):
International airfare; airfare to/from Galapagos; International Airport
departure tax, to be paid in cash; meals and drinks in Quito; beverages
on board; gratuities to ship crew and naturalists are left to the discretion
of the passenger; travel insurance; passport expenses; Galapagos National
Park tax (adult: USD$100, children under 12 yrs: USD$50), must be paid upon
arrival to the Galapagos.
If you are booking a cruise only program, we are happy to add hotels, air
and land arrangements as requested, and you will be quoted for services.
Airfare between Quito/Guayaquil and the Galapagos Islands:
Approximate cost: $300-$450 per adult; $200-$275 per child under 12 (copy
of passport required). Prices vary based on shipping company and departure
dates. Please note, ExpeditionTrips.com charges a $25 per person service
charge to issue these air tickets.
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Recommended reading |
Galápagos: A Natural History Guide, Michael Jackson.
Galápagos Wildlife: A Visitor’s Guide, David Horwell, Pete
Oxford.
The Beak of the Finch: A story of Evolution in Our Time, Jonathan
Weiner.
Voyage of the Beagle, Charles Darwin.
A Guide to the Birds of the Galápagos Islands, Isabel Castro and
Antonia Phillips |
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