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Galapagos Adventure

11-day adventure on board the Reina Silvia

Your adventure begins in Quito with a tour of the Colonial city and a visit to the Equatorial Monument. Then you fly to the Islands to board the Reina Silvia, the "Queen of Galapagos Yachts," for your 8-day Galapagos exploration.

In the Galapagos Islands, you will hike, swim, snorkel and meander among birds and animals that have no fear of you, that return your curiosity as you enter their world.

During your trip, you'll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn of ongoing conservation efforts and share some time with Lonesome George, the last member of the Pinta tortoise sub-species. You'll also visit penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, frigates, boobies, shearwaters, parrotfish, angelfish, finches, land iguanas, lava lizards, hawks, doves, flightless cormorants, fur seals, and much, much more.

Our guides are simply superb. INCA's level III naturalists 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.

Your Geology classroom—learning about hotspots and plate tectonics—and a view like no other!

The Compania de Jesus, the gilded Jesuit church in Quito.

Highlights

Quito Colonial City tour and visit to Equatorial Monument

Visit Darwin Research Station and Santa Cruz highlands

8-Day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the yacht Reina Silvia

Galapagos Adventure Itinerary Summary

Day 1

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador. Overnight in Quito.

Day 2

Exploring colonial Quito known for its many churches, peaceful squares, fountains, balconied houses, steep narrow streets and secluded gardens. Visit the Equatorial Monument where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere.

Day 3

Fly to Galápagos Islands, board the Reina Silvia and 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. We also have several chances to swim and snorkel during our week. Each night we travel on to another unique island.

Day 10

We have breakfast on board Reina Silvia, 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.

Galapagos Adventure Departures

2010

Mar 4 - Mar 14

Mar 18 - Mar 28

Mar 25 - Apr 4

Apr 1 - Apr 11

Jun 17 - Jun 27

Jul 1 - Jul 11

Jul 22 - Aug 1

Aug 5 - Aug 15

Nov 18 - Nov 28

Dec 23 - Jan 2 •

Dec 30 - Jan 9

Prices & Supplements

2010

$4295 / • = $5095

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 Galapagos Adventure trips after September 1, 2009 include the fuel charge (until further notice).

Single

Land Single Supplement: $450
Inquire for Yacht Single Supplement.