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Walking in the waves on the way to Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. Photo Kimberly Roberson

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Highlands tortoiseSally-lightfoot Crab and marine iguanasPath to Tortuga BaySunset at Royal PalmLava tube entrance

Royal Galapagos

12-day adventure on board the Integrity

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 are a welcome introduction to the pace of the Islands.

Our extensive exploration of 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 explore the highlands to visit giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Then we hike to the beautiful white sand beach of Tortuga Bay, all before boarding our yacht Integrity for a week's cruise through the Galapagos.

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

 

Nazca Booby pair. Note their deep olive feet. Photo Weston Walker

Top: Walking in the gentle waves on the way to Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island. (Kimberly Roberson)
Above: Royal Palm Resort in the lush highlands of Santa Cruz Island. (Bill Adams)

 

Highlights

Two nights at the Royal Palm Resort Hotel, Galapagos

Visit tortoises in the wild, hike to Tortuga Bay

8-Day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Integrity

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. 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 Integrity 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 Integrity, 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

2010

Jul 7 - Jul 18

Jul 28 - Aug 8

Aug 11 - Aug 22

Aug 25 - Sep 5

Sep 29 - Oct 10

Oct 20 - Oct 31

Nov 10 - Nov 21

Dec 8 - Dec 19

2011

Jan 5 - Jan 16

Jan 12 - Jan 23

Jan 19 - Jan 30

Jan 26 - Feb 6

Feb 2 - Feb 13

Feb 9 - Feb 20

Feb 16 - Feb 27

mar 2 - Mar 13

Mar 9 - Mar 20

Mar 16 - Mar 27

Mar 23 - Apr 3

Apr 6 - Apr 17

Apr 13 - Apr 24 #

Apr 20 - May 1 #

Apr 27 - May 8

May 4 - May 15

May 11 - May 22

May 18 - May 29

May 25 - Jun 5

Jun 1 - Jun 12

Jun 8 - Jun 19

Jun 15 - Jun 26

Jun 22 - Jul 3

Jun 29 _ Jul 10

Jul 6 - Jul 17

Jul 13 - Jul 24

Jul 20 _ Jul 31

Jul 27 _ Aug 7

Aug 3 - Aug 14

Aug 10 - Aug 21

Aug 17 - Aug 38

Aug 24 - Sep 4

Aug 31 - Sep 11

Sep 7 - Sep 18

Sep 14 - Sep 25

Sep 21 - Oct 2

Sep 28 - Oct 9

Oct 5 - Oct 16

Oct 12 - Oct 23

Oct 19 - Oct 30

Oct 26 - Nov 6

Nov 2 - Nov 13

Nov 9 - Nov 20

Nov 16 - Nov 27

Nov 23 - Dec 4

Nov 30 - Dec 11

Dec 7 - Dec 18

Dec 14 - Dec 25 #

Prices & Supplements

2010

$5795

$5395

2011

$5795

# $6195

Single

Land Single Supplement $650

Small Group

A Small Group Supplement applies if there are fewer than four travelers on your trip.