Natural atractions

Galapagos Islands is home to species of plants, birds, reptiles, and marine life, many of which exist nowhere else on earth.
You can find prehistoric land-iguanas, 600-pound giant tortoises, and 13 species of finches, each with a distinct beak.  Also, sea lions, fur seals, sea turtles, dolphins, whales, blue-footed boobies, and several species of birds like albatrosses and the world’s pinkest flamingos.

Recommended readings

Links (external):
www.rainforestalliance.com www.darwinfoundation.org
www.lonelyplanet.com

Books:
  • Galápagos, A natural History Guide, M.H. Jackson,1990
  • Restoring the tortoise dynasty, Godfrey Merlin,1999
  • The Voyage of the Beagle, Charles Darwin,1860

What you should bring with you:

  • LONG PANTS
    (lightweight, khakis)
  • SHORTS
    (Bermudas or other)
  • SHORT SLEEVED SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS
  • LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS (JUL-NOV)
  • WINDBREAKER or SWEATSHIRT (JUL - NOV)
  • BATHING SUITS (2)
  • WALKING SHOES OR LIGHT HIKING BOOTS
  • RUBBER-SOLED SHOES OR BOAT SHOES
  • SPORT SANDALS WITH A VELCRO STRAP
  • SMALL BACKPACK or KNAPSACK
  • PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE
  • WIDE BRIMMED HAT, BANDANA
  • CAMERA (with extra film, batteries and waterproof bag)
  • UNDERWATER CAMERA
  • SMALL PAIR OF BINOCULARS
  • SUNGLASSES/ STRAP, SUNSCREEN
  • SEA SICKNESS MEDICATION
  • PERSONAL MEDICATION
OUR ECOTOURISM ETHICS CUSTOMIZE YOUR JOURNEY

Galapagos Islands
 
 
Alta
Alta
 
ALTA

Alta is a 140 foot ketch rigged Motor Sailer. She is a very stylish yacht that has that special charm of a sailing ship. Alta has 8 cabins that accommodate up to 16 passengers. Each cabin has its private facilities with toilets and walk in showers. Alta is one of the most charming yachts in the Galapagos and directed for travelers who seek exclusivity and uniqueness.

Alta is a Three Masted Staysail Schooner, a very stylish yacht that has that special charm of a sailing ship. She is 46 m / 140 ft long and capable of 10 knots under power and 14 knots under sail.

Cabin
Cabin		   Dinning room
Dinning room
TYPE: Three Masted Staysail Schooner.
L.O.A.: 140 feet / 46 meters.
BEAM: 21 feet / 6.8 meters.
DRAFT: 10.5 feet / 3.4 meters.
ENGINES: 4 cylinder Alpha diesel, 280 BHP. One 1500 pound thrust Arcturus bowthruster.
GENERATORS: 2 35 Kw 120/240 volt A/C single phase with 2 5KW inverters: 24v D/C to 120/240 volts A/C.
BUILDER: Titleness, Norway
SPEED: 9 knots under power.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 4 cabins with twin beds 4 cabins with double beds * All cabins have private facilities.
CREW: 8 plus naturalist guide.
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT: Sperry Gyrocompass, Furuno 21 mile Si-tex radar, Robertson AP 7 autopilot, knot log, wind speed and direction indicator, Raytheon Loran C, Si-tex, GPS Satellite Navigator, forward looking echo Sounder, NVI (Night Vision Instruments, depthfinders, Decca Navigator, Si-tex video sonar, Furuno weatherfax, Taiyo RDF Simrad watch receiver, two VHF radios. 
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), life jackets, flares and signals, 2 x 18 man life floats. In short, safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds USA Coast Guard Regulations.
COMFORT EQUIPMENT: 1200 gal/day watermaker, air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR Communication Equipment: Furuno single sideband radio, VHF radio, SSB radio.
ELECTRICITY: 110 volts AC / 60 Hz.

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CRUISE 8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS

Day 1   Day 5
Arrival at San Cristóbal Galápagos. (Lobos / Kicker Rock) Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) Island: Charles Darwin Research Station. Highlands
Day 2 Day 6
Tower (Genovesa) Island: Prince Phillip´s Steps. Darwin Bay Floreana (Santa María, Charles) Island: Punta Cormorant. Post Office Bay / Devil´s Crown
Day 3 Day 7
Isabela (Albemarle) Island: Punta Vicente Roca. Fernandina (Narborough) Island: Punta Espinosa. Hood (Española) Island: Punta Suarez. Gardner Bay
Day 4 Day 8
Santiago (San Salvador, James ) Island: James Bay Bartolome (Bartholomew) Island San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Note: Itinerary is subject to change.
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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
High season
8 days / 7 nights
US$3950
Single supp. US$3913
Departures:   Saturday

Included: Not included:
•Accommodations.
•English-speaking certified naturalist guides.
•Guided tours and excursions.
•All Meals.

•Airfare Quito-Galapagos-Quito (US$410 per person). Subject to change
•Entrace fee to the Galapagos National Park (US$100 cash on arrival to the islands)

•Tips and gratuities.
•Optional or suggested services that are on your own.
•Personal expenses.
•Extra beverages and alcoholic drinks.
•Medical costs and hospitalization.
• Meals, souvenirs and other local and personal expenses not specified in the above itinerary are also not included.