Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary C)
Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary C)
Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary C)
10 Days Starting in Quito and ending in Guayaquil
Visiting: Ecuador, Galapagos Islands
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WGAC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
This 8 day south-eastern tour aboard the catamaran Archipel I cruises along the oldest islands in the Galapagos. Visit three of the four inhabited islands of the archipelago, featuring their intriguing colonization history: San Cristobal, Floreana and Santa Cruz. Land at two untouched islands: the extraordinary crown-jewel of Santa Fe and the not to be missed highlight South Plaza. Visit the lively colonies of famous Espanola and the exclusive Pitt Point with its red-footed boobies. Lobos Islet gives the unforgettable opportunity to snorkel with playful Sea lions.
Highlights
Itinerary
Land Only clients should aim to arrive at the hotel this afternoon/evening.
Free transfers are available for all clients. A local guide will welcome you
to Quito and explain the schedule for the next few days.
*Accommodation: Hotel Casona de la Ronda (or similar)*
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Day 2
Today is free to relax, recover from the flight and explore the fascinating
city of Quito. Quito is the second highest capital in the world, standing at
2850m on the western cordillera of the Andes. It is one of the smaller and
more attractive of the colonial capitals of South America. Because of the
altitude visitors to Quito are advised to take it easy at first.
*Accommodation: Hotel Casona de la Ronda (or similar)*
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Day 3
*Morning Fly to Galapagos:* Transfer to Quito Airport and fly to Baltra
Airport in the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival to the Islands, you will pass
through the airport inspection point to make sure that no foreign plant or
animals are introduced to the island, and to pay the National Park Entrance
Fee. Your guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage and escort you
on a short bus ride to the harbour where a dinghy will be waiting to take you
to the yacht.
*Afternoon Highlands (Santa Cruz)*: Santa Cruz offers excellent
opportunities for viewing wild Galapagos giant tortoises, roaming through
pastures in the agricultural zone and in the transition zone of adjacent El
Chato Tortoise Reserve.
*Accommodation:* *Archipel I*
Day 4
*Morning Cormorant Point:* Please don't expect flightless cormorants at
Cormorant Point (they live exclusively in West Galapagos). Instead, you may
have the only opportunity in the East to spot Galapagos penguins from the
dinghy, or a flamingo lagoon against the pockmarked backdrop of extinct tuff
cones and scented palo santo bushes.
*Afternoon Post Office Bay:* Bring your postcards and post them in the
peculiar tradtional barrel on this historic site that seems to be located at
the end of the world.
*Accommodation: Archipel I*
Day 5
*Morning Gardner Bay:* Being one of the crown jewels of the Galapagos,
Espanola gives you the exclusive opportunity to become an eyewitness of
evolution.
*Afternoon Suarez Point:* Espanola's west tip is a true birdwatcher's and
photographer's dream. Feel as though you're within an exciting nature
documentary and hike a short distance past the most colourful Marine
iguanas.
*Accommodation: Archipel I*
Day 6
*Morning Pitt Point:* Two wind sculptured tuff cones at Pitt Point constitute
the easternmost end of Galapagos and were the first sight of land of HMS
Beagle with Darwin aboard.
*Afternoon Witch Hill:* Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the lovely setting of
Witch Hill's crescent-shaped natural beach of soft powdery sand.
*Accommodation: Archipel I*
Day 7
*Morning Lobos Islet:* The Asylum of Peace hike goes past a mesmerising cave
and visits a fascinating freshwater spring. La Loberia beach is an ideal spot
to enjoy the ocean, as well as the cute Sea lions that live there.
*Afternoon Colorado Hill: *One thing becomes clear on your visit to the
Galapagos giant tortoise breeding centre on Colorado Hill: it's hard work to
save the last local giants of San Cristobal.
*Accommodation: Archipel I*
Day 8
*Morning South Plaza:** *Popular South Plaza is not to be missed! This
bizarre 'Jurassic islet' is the best place to see the emblematic 'Galapagos
dragons', which crawl across it.
*Afternoon Sante Fe:** *Sante Fe is another crown jewel of the Galapagos,
where the pale Barrington land iguana and practically every other creature is
unique to the archipelago or this island alone.
*Accommodation: Archipel I*
Day 9
*Morning Champion Islet:* Floreana offers some of the most spectacular
snorkelling sites, such as Champion Islet. Galapagos Sea lions will be
waiting to play with you if you're lucky. From the dinghy, birdwatchers will
have the chance to amplify their growing spot lists with the almost
extinct /Charles mockingbird./
*Afternoon Loberia & Asylum of Peace:* The Asylum of Peach hike goes past a
mesmerising cave and visits a fascinating freshwater spring. La Loberia beach
is an ideal spot to enjoy the ocean, as well as the Sea lions that live
there.
*Accommodation: Archipel I*
Day 10
*Morning Charles Darwin Research Station:* The most memorable part of the
Charles Darwin Research Station will probably be the successful breeding
centre and its celebrity 'Lonesome George'.
*Afternoon transfer out to Baltra Airport:* Assisted by the naturalist guide
and some crew members, the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to Baltra,
where we will take the airport shuttle. From here we fly to Guayaquil where
it's possible to connect with international flights this evening from 6pm
onwards.
What's Included
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners.
* All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
* All accommodation
* All transport and listed activities
* Tour leader throughout
* Snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel and fins) available free of charge on
board
* We can include flights from the UK. Please contact us for a quote.
What's Not Included
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Compulsory Galapagos taxes US$120, paid locally
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Travel insurance
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Visas or vaccinations
Accommodation
The Archipel I catamaran has an outside lounge and dining area, an inside lounge/bar and a spacious sun deck, perfect for relaxing and observing the incredible Galapagos landscape. There are two cabins with double beds and six twin cabins with two single beds. All cabins have air conditioning and private bathrooms. Beach towels are provided and there are two sea kayaks for passenger use.
Please note, a lot of the travelling between islands is done overnight, so some cabin noise and movement should be expected.
Boat specifications:
Catamaran
16-passenger capacity with two double cabins and six twin cabins
Crew: Nine plus one naturalist guide
Length: 88ft (27m)
Beam: 36ft (11m)
Virtual 360 Tour – Archipel I – https://catamaranarchipel.com/VR/ARCHIPELL.html
Single rooms can be arranged for a supplement for the hotel nights in Quito, subject to availability – please enquire at the time of booking. Unfortunately, we cannot offer single cabins on board the boat in the Galapagos, and you will be paired with another traveller of the same sex for the seven nights on board.
Food
All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners included.
On board meals are plentiful with a wide choice of international and local
cuisine. Breakfasts will usually consist of cheese, meats, eggs, cereal,
toasts, yoghurts and fruits. Snacks are provided mid-morning and
mid-afternoon, and for lunches and dinner soup usually precedes the main
course.
Alcoholic drinks are available on board (approx. US$4 per beer, US$35 for a
bottle of wine, around US$8 for selected cocktails) and the crew request that
you do not bring your own alcohol with you. Drinking water, tea, coffee and
juice is freely available at no additional charge.
The chef can prepare meals for vegetarians and those with other dietary
requirements provided advance notice is given - please inform us at the time
of booking.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
16
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
16+ age people can go on this tour.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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