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 JOURNEY I

The Galapagos Journey I offers comfortable accommodations in 6 standard cabins (14 m2 / 151 square feet, each) located in the main deck and 2 suite cabins (18 m2 / 193 square feet. each) located in the upper deck. All cabins have individual climate control and feature private facilities, locker and closet.

Among its social areas, she has ample a comfortable dinning room, one outside bar located in the upper deck, and a living room equipped with TV, a DVD player, and a stereo system. All this complemented with a Jacuzzi and a spacious sun deck offering a great view of the Galapagos Islands landscapes.

The Galapagos Journey I has 9 friendly crew members supervised by a cruise director who guarantees a World Quality Service. Additionally, she counts with a Naturalist Guide Level II/III, who has been trained and licensed by the Galapagos National Park Service.

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CATEGORY: Luxury Class
TYPE: Motor Catamaran
YEAR: 2006
CAPACITY: 16 passengers
LENGHT: 90,50 ft / 27.60 m
BEAM: 36,08 ft / 11 m
MAIN ENGINES: 2 x John Deere IMO 300 HP each
ELECTRIC SYSTEM: 110v & 220v. 2 gen. marathon 70kw each
ELECTRIC SYSTEM: 2 x 50 kw generators (IMO) (110v and 220v. AC)
SPEED: 10 Knots
WATER CAPACITY: 3000 gallons
INTERIORS: Wooden flooring
EXTERIORS: Teakwood flooring
DIESEL CAPACITY: 2000 gallons.
CONSTRUCTION: Fiberglass.
EQUIPMENT: 2 radars Furon 24 mls, Furon video Sonar, GPS
CREW: 9 + 1 naturalist bilingual guide III
NAVIGATION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT: One 48 miles Radar; Echosounder; GPS; One VHF radio; Epirb; Magnetic compass; 2 Rigid life rafts for 15 passengers each; 30 life jackets; fire & smoke detectors; complete fire system; 2 Zodiac rafts for 10 persons each. Safety equipment complies with international Coast Guard regulations.

Cabin
Cabin
  Deck
Deck


 
AM Baltra Airport - PM Santa Cruz Island: The Highlands AM Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay Snorkeling - PM Bartolome Island Snorkeling and Diving*
AM Santiago Island: Chinese Hat. Snorkeling - PM Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Snorkeling AM Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach - PM Baltra airport
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AM Baltra Airport - PM Plazas Island Snorkeling

AM Floreana Island: Cormorant Point. Snorkeling and Diving - PM Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
AM San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center & ijeretas Hill - PM Lobos Island Snorkeling and Diving* AM Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station - PM Baltra Airport
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AM Espaņola Island: Gardner Bay Snorkeling - PM Espaņola Suarez: Punta Suarez Snorkeling
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AM Baltra Airport - PM Santa Cruz Island: Tortuga Bay beach (Overnight in Santa Cruz)

AM Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay Snorkeling - PM Bartolome Island Snorkeling and Diving*
AM Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station. Diving - PM Santa Cruz Island: The Highlands AM Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach Snorkeling - PM Baltra airport
AM Santiago Island: Chinese Hat. Snorkeling - PM Santiago Island: Puerto. Egas Snorkeling
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AM Baltra airport - PM Plazas Island - Snorkeling AM Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station Diving - AM Santa Cruz Island: The Highlands
AM San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill - PM Lobos Island Snorkeling and Diving* AM Santiago Island: Chinese Hat. Snorkeling - PM Santiago Island: Puerto. Egas Snorkeling
AM Espaņola Island: Gardner Bay Snorkeling - PM Espaņola Suarez: Punta Suarez Snorkeling AM Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay Snorkeling - PM Bartolome Island Snorkeling and Diving*
AM Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Snorkeling and Diving - PM Floreana Island: Post Office Bay AM Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach Snorkeling - PM Baltra airport
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AM Baltra Airport - PM Santa Cruz Island: The Highlands AM San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill - PM Lobos Island Snorkeling and Diving*
AM Santiago Island: Chinese Hat Snorkeling - PM Santiago Island: Puerto Egas AM Espaņola Island: Gardner Bay Snorkeling - PM Espaņola Suarez: Punta Suarez Snorkeling
AM Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay Snorkeling - PM Bartolome Island Snorkeling and Diving* AM Floreana Island: Cormorant Point. Snorkeling and Diving - PM Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
AM Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach Snorkeling - PM Plazas Island Snorkeling AM Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station - PM Baltra Airport
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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
First floor
 
Suites
8 days / 7 nights
US$2955
 
US$3280
8 days / 7 nights
US$2955
 
US$3280
5 days / 4 nights
US$1845
 
US$2075
5 days / 4 nights
US$1845
 
US$2075
4 days / 3 nights
US$1475
 
US$1705
Single supp. from US$----

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)

•Transit card (US$10 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.