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

 
 

 
CACHALOTE I

Cachalote I is a charming 96 foot schooner, with 86.6 feet of deck space, which offers First Class service. Passengers can relax on one of the three wooden decks while sailing or just anchored in harbour.

Dinning room
Dinning room
  Cabin
Cabins.

Deck
Observation deck
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TYPE: Motor Yacht - Schooner rigged motor sailer. Steel hull
CATEGORY: First Class
L.O.A.: 96 feet
L.O.D.: 86 feet 6 inches.
CAPACITY: 16 passengers
YEAR: 2002
LENGTH: 110 feet
BEAM: 18 feet 6 inches
DRAFT: 4.75 feet / 1.45 m.
CRUISING SPEED: 9 knots.
ENGINES:280 h.p. Caterpillar diesel engine
GENERATORS:two 50 kilowatt generators.
ELECTRIC POWER: 110v and 220v. AC/ DC.
Accomodations: 8 double cabins each with private bath. Hot / cold water shower
WATERMAKER CAPACITY: desalinator
EQUIPMENT: freezer and refrigerator, TV and DVD player. Fully air-conditioned.
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: VHF and SSB marine radios.
CREW: Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, and three sailors
SECURITY: All required electronic safety equipment, tenders with outboard motors, life rafts

CABIN DESCRIPTIONS:

CABIN # 8:
Is on the main deck, near the salon.  1 double bed, closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower - window with ocean view and portholes.

CABINS # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 : on below deck

CABIN # 1:
Lower double / upper single, hanging closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower, portholes.

CABINS # 2, 3, 4, 5, :
Are all the same - Upper and lower berths, small closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower, portholes.

CABINS # 6 and 7:
Located at the below deck, wider lower berth, narrower upper berth, closet, ensuite toilet / sink and shower, portholes.

Allcabins have individual A/C units


 
Baltra / Plazas Isabela: Pta. Moreno & Elizabeth Bay
Sta. Cruz: Darwin Station & Highlands Isabela: Urbina Bay / Fernandina: Pta. Espinosa
Hood (Española): Gardner Bay & Pta. Suarez James (Santiago): Pto. Egas / Bartolome
Floreana: Pta. Cormorant &  Post Office Bay Sta. Cruz: Turtle cove / Baltra
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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
High Season
 
Low Season
8 days / 7 nights
US$2419
 
US$2177
Single supp. US$3629/US$3266

Departures:   Wednesday

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.