Galapagos Islands: Land and Sea! Blue-Footed Boobies, Giant Tortoise, Snorkeling
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:00 AM to
Galapagos Islands– Off the west coast of Ecuador, Quito (map)
BUCKET LIST TRIP ALERT!!!
Yes, we are going to the Galapagos Islands next year. This will be an active, but not extreme, adventure: walking, hiking, and snorkeling are part of the schedule. Spend your Summer Solstice with us in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
NOTE: PASSPORT MUST BE GOOD UNTIL DECEMBER 22, 2018 OR LATER. I NEED A COLOR COPY WITH YOUR DEPOSIT.
Here is the itinerary (more details will follow):
DAY 1: Hola Quito
Meet your tour director and check into hotel
DAY 2: Quito landmarks
Quito guided sightseeing tour
Independence Plaza, Government Palace, San Francisco Church visit, Mitad del Mundo visit
DAY 3: Quito–Galápagos
Fly to San Cristóbal Island
Interpretation Center visit
Tijeretas Bay excursion
Coastal hike to Tijeretas Bay, see Frigatebirds, rays, sea lions
Playa Mann beach time
DAY 4: La Galapaguera & La Loberia excursion
La Galapaguera visit
Observe giant tortoises endemic to San Cristóbal Island
Hike to El Junco Lake
La Loberia Beach excursion
Snorkeling at La Loberia Beach, see sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies & lava lizards
DAY 5: San Cristóbal Island–Isabela Island
Transfer to Isabela Island via boat
Primicias Ranch visit
See giant tortoises
View lava tunnels
DAY 6: Sierra Negra Volcano excursion
Full-day guided Sierra Negra Volcano hike
Puerto Villamil beach time
DAY 7: Las Tintoreras excursion
Travel to Tintoreras via boat
Las Tintoreras visit
See marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins & Sally Lightfoot crabs
Snorkeling adventure
See green sea turtles, white tip reef sharks, rays & multicolored fish
Wetlands visit
Playa del Amor, estuary tunnels, Wall of Tears visit
Giant Tortoise Breeding Center guided visit
Flamingo Lake walk
DAY 8: Isabela Island–Santa Cruz Island
Transfer to Santa Cruz Island via boat
Darwin Research Station guided visit
DAY 9: Santa Cruz Island–Quito
Transfer to Baltra Island via Itabaca Canal
Twin Craters visit
Fly to Quito
DAY 10: End tour and Fly home (input sad face here)
TRIP INCLUDES:
Roundtrip economy airfare and taxes to/from Tucson
All meals (starts with dinner day 1 and ends with breakfast day 10)
Airport transfers in Quito
Travel Insurance (over 72 has an additional cost)
English speaking guide/tour director throughout
9 nights hotel (double occupancy) and taxes
All guided tours listed in itinerary (including snorkel gear)/Visa Departure Tax
NOT INCLUDED:
Airline baggage fees
Meals in transit
Tucson airport parking
gratuities
COST:
$5800.00/person (double occupancy)
Single occupancy (private room) ONLY $700.00
DEPOSIT:
$1200/person (if over 72, add insurance supplement here)
Payments of $600/month minimum due by the first of each month
FINAL PAYMENT/MONIES DUE BY MARCH 1, 2018 or earlier.
CREDIT CARDS: If you have to pay with a credit card, I get charged 4%. So 4% will be added to the total trip cost, including any single occ supplement or travel insurance premium increase.
All monies are non-refundable. A signed trip waiver is due from each participant. If you want roommate pairing assistance, I can help but can’t guarantee success. Price is accurate as of posting. Your price is locked in when deposit is received.