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
 
 
Golondrina
M/Y GOLONDRINA
ITINERARIES:
 
GOLONDRINA

The comfortable double cabins with air conditioning and shared bathrooms are complemented by a spacious dining room and a large upper sun deck, ideal for relaxing in the equatorial sun. Run by a bilingual naturalist guide and friendly crew, and designed to meet all safety regulations, the Golondrina is a good choice for economic touring in the Galapagos.

Cabin
Cabin 		  Deck
Deck
L.O.A.: 75 feet
BEAM: 21 feet
DRAFT: 12 feet
MOTOR: 2 x 200 H.P. Detroit Diesel 8V-71
GENERATORS: 1 x 21 KVA Cummins and
1 x 20 Detroit for 100 and 220 volt; 12 volt DC
SPEED: 9 knots cruising
CAPACITY: 16 Passengers
CREW: (8) captain, multilingual guide, engineer, international cook, barman, waitress and two sailors in separate accommodations
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT: 24 mile Furuno radar, GPS Satellite Navigator, Echo sounder Furuno 1000 ft., speed and distance log, compasses, barometer clock.
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: Kenwood SSB radio, Kenwood VHF radio.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
2 x 16 person tender with 15 HP outboard motor
Life jackets, flares and signals
Fire and smoke detectors; complete fire system.
Accomodations: 16 passengers in single and double cabins, with single lower berth and single upper berth, each cabin with locker, toilet, shower (hot water), washbasin and vanity. Bar saloon, dining room, library, sundeck and social toilet, TV, VCR, stereo music system, air conditioning, diving platform. All cabins and public areas are fully carpeted.
SOCIAL AREAS: bar/saloon, dining room, library, sun deck, TV and VCR room, stereo music system

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CRUISE A, FRIDAY TO TUESDAY (5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS)
NOTE: Itinerary A includes one night at the hotel in Puerto Ayora (the last night)
Day 1   Day 4
FRI: Baltra Apt - Bachas MON: Plaza Is - Charles Darwin Station
Day 2 Day 5
SAT: Rábida Is - Bartolomé Is
 TUE: Santa Cruz Hinghlands - Baltra Apt.
Day 3
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SUN: Genovesa Is
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CRUISE B, MONDAY TO FRIDAY (5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS)

Day 1   Day 4
MON: Baltra Apt - Charles Darwin Station THU: Floreana Is.
Day 2 Day 5
TUE: Santa Cruz Highlands - Santa Fe Is. FRI: North Seymour - Baltra Apt.
Day 3
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WED: Española Is.
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CRUISE C, 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS, FRIDAY TO FRIDAY: A+B

CRUISE D, 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS, MONDAY TO MONDAY: B+A

CRUISE E, 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS, TUESDAY TO TUESDAY: B+A

CRUISE F, 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS, TUESDAY TO FRIDAY (Cruise B)

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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs Price
5 days / 4 nights
US$840
8 days / 7 nights
US$1340
Single supp. US$1512 / US$2412

Departures:   Sunday and Thursday

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.