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Royal Galapagos

12-day adventure

Get up close and personal with Galapagos during this 12-day adventure. Sit nose to nose with a grandfather tortoise, 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 the Royal Palm Resort Hotel (Integrity departures) or in Puerto Ayora (Reina Silvia departures) 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 Galapagos 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 Galapagos.

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

Highlights

Two nights at the Royal Palm Resort Hotel or in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos

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

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

Royal Galapagos 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.

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.

Royal Galapagos Departures

choose your yacht and then your trip date; trip prices follow

2012

Integrity

Jan 4 - Jan 15

Jan 11 - Jan 22

Jan 18 - Jan 29

Jan 25 - Feb 5

Feb 1 - Feb 12

Feb 8 - Feb 19

Feb 15 - Feb 26

Feb 22 - Mar 4

Feb 29 - Mar 11

Mar 7 - Mar 18

Mar 14 - Mar 25

Mar 21 - Apr 1

Mar 28 - Apr 8 ‡

Apr 4 - Apr 15 ‡

Apr 11 - Apr 22

Apr 18 - Apr 29

Apr 25 - May 6

May 2 - May 13

May 9 - May 20

May 16 - may 27

May 23 - Jun 3

May 30 - Jun 10

Jun 6 - Jun 17

Jun 13 - Jun 24

Jun 20 - Jul 1

Nov 7 - Nov 18

Nov 14 - Nov 25

Nov 21 - Dec 2

Nov 28 - Dec 9

Dec 5 - Dec 16

Dec 12 - Dec 23

Dec 19 - Dec 30 Ω

2012
Reina Silvia

Jan 25 - Feb 5

Feb 22 - Mar 4

Mar 14 - Mar 25

Apr 4 - Apr 15 ‡

May 2 - May 13

Jun 20 - Jul 1

Jul 11 - Jul 22

Aug 1 - Aug 12

Prices & Supplements

2012

Integrity

$6195

‡ $6595

Ω $6995

Reina Silvia

$5395 double, $4495 triple

‡ $5795 double, $4895 triple

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

Inquire for Reina Silvia or other Integrity yacht Single Staterooms

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.

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 • 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 (Integrity only) 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.