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Origin of Species

11-day adventure on board the Integrity

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!

Your yacht, the Integrity, combines big ship luxury with small group flexibility and intimacy.

An INCA exclusive: by starting in Galapagos with a stay at the Royal Palm Resort and visits to the Darwin Research Station and the Santa Cruz Highlands, we have an entire extra day to spend in the outer islands. That's why we can offer both Hood (Española) and Tower (Genovesa) in a one-week, small yacht cruise.

Our guides are simply superb. INCA's Level III Galapagos Naturalists (the highest rating) 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.

Just a few more ways INCA is special!

Marine iguanas and colorful Sally Lightfoot crabs line the rocky shores of Galapagos.

Two Galapagos Sea Lions basking on the lava.

Highlights

Overnight at the Royal Palm Resort, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Visit Galapagos tortoises in the wild and Charles Darwin Research Station

8-Day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the yacht Integrity

Origins of Species 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. Welcome dinner and overnight at The Royal Palm Resort.

Day 3

Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and see its' conservation and hatching programs. Tour Academy Bay. Board the Integrity 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, timing them 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 Integrity, 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.

Origins of Species Departures

2010

Jan 7 - Jan 17

Jan 14 - Jan 24

Jan 21 - Jan 31

Jan 28 - Feb 7

Feb 4 - Feb 14

Feb 11 - Feb 21

Feb 18 - Feb 28

Feb 25 - Mar 7

Mar 4 - Mar 14

Mar 11 - Mar 21

Mar 18 - Mar 28

Mar 25 - Apr 4 †

Apr 1 - Apr 11 †

Apr 8 - Apr 18

Apr 15 - Apr 25

Apr 22 - May 2

Apr 29 - May 9

May 6 - May 16

May 13 - May 23

May 20 - May 30

May 27 - Jun 6

Jun 3 - Jun 13

Jun 10 - Jun 20

Jun 17 - Jun 27

Jun 24 - Jul 4

Jul 1 - Jul 11

Jul 8 - Jul 18

Jul 15 - Jul 25

Jul 22 - Aug 1

Jul 29 - Aug 8

Aug 5 - Aug 15

Aug 12 - Aug 22

Aug 19 - Aug 29

Aug 26 - Sep 5

Sep 30- Oct 10 •

Oct 7 - Oct 17 •

Oct 14 - Oct 24 •

Oct 21 - Oct 31 •

Oct 28 - Nov 7 •

Nov 4 - Nov 14 •

Nov 11 - Nov 21 •

Nov 18 - Nov 28 •

Nov 25 - Dec 5 •

Dec 2 - Dec 12 •

Dec 9 - Dec 19 •

Dec 16 - Dec 26 •‡

Dec 23 - Jan 2 •‡

Dec 30 - Jan 09 ‡

Prices & Supplements

2010

$5295 / † = $5695 / • = $4895 Fall Season / • = $6095
‡ = Operating as our Galapagos Adventure itinerary

§ Fuel Charge

On February 25, 2008 the Ecuadorian Government imposed a substantial fuel surcharge upon all Galapagos yacht and ship departures after June 1, 2008.

All 2009 Galápagos trips noted with the symbol § are subject to a fuel surcharge, and will remain so until the Ecuadorian Government decrees otherwise.

All 2010 trip prices include the fuel charge.

Single

Land Single Supplement: $450
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