GT-116 – QUITO AND THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS ON THE LUXURY M/Y LA PINTA
Eight Days Program
Includes Five day cruise – Galapagos Northern Islands (Monday – Friday)
Hotel Hilton Colon International (Deluxe)
M/Y LA PINTA
Yacht La Pinta, has been designed for the ultimate luxurious expedition adventure in the Galapagos Islands. The 207-foot yacht accommodates 48 guests. A full week discovery trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard La Pinta allows encounters with unique fauna, like the famous giant Galapagos tortoises in the wild, land and marine iguanas, flamingos, penguins, blue-footed boobies and the famous Darwin’s finches.
After intense days of wildlife exploration, yacht La Pinta provides a haven of relaxation and tranquility with tastefully appointed accommodations and all the facilities for a stylish yet informal ambiance. Guest will also enjoy the Galapagos Marine Reserve the second largest in the world with various snorkeling outings, chances for swimming and whale and dolphin watching during inter-island cruising.
DEPARTURE DATES FROM USA:
For itinerary with Northern Islands cruise
2013: July 27, August 24, September 7, September 21, November 2, December 14
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Saturday – USA / Quito
Depart and arrival in Quito. Upon arrival assistance and private transfer to hotel.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 2: Sunday – Quito City Tour
Breakfast. Have day city tour of modern and colonial Quito.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
DAY 3: Monday – Quito / Galapagos Islands
Private transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Baltra Airport, transfer to the Itabaca Channel. Explore Santa Cruz Island and its Highlands. Lunch at a local restaurant.Afternoon visit to El Chato in Santa Cruz Island (L/D)
DAY 4: Tuesday – Galapagos Islands
Bahía Ballena – Whale Bay (Santa Cruz Island) & Sombrero Chino Islet (B/L/D)
DAY 5: Wednesday – Galapagos Islands
Bartolomé Island & Sullivan Bay (James Island) (B/L/D)
DAY 6: Thursday – Galapagos Islands
Darwin Bay (Tower/Genovesa Island) & Prince Philip’s Steps (Tower/Genovesa Island) (B/L/D)
DAY 7: Friday – Depart Galapagos Islands
Baltra Island. Disembark on Baltra Island. Transfer to the airport to take the flight back to Quito. Private transfer from airport to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel. (B)
DAY 8: Saturday – Depart Quito
Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer from hotel to airport for your flight to your next destination.
FROM: $3,419.00 Rate per person based on double occupancy includes local round trip air between Quito and Galapagos. Please check with us for special roundtrip air from Miami to Quito.
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