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
 
 
Parranda
PARRANDA
 
PARRANDA

Parranda is an elegant, spacious Motor Yacht. She is great for travelers who want to experience the Galapagos in comfort and refinement. Fitted with stabilizers to make cruising more comfortable, she is fast, allowing for less travel time between the islands and more time on visits.

The salon is ample and elegantly decorated, with large windows that allow the guests to have a scenic view of the outside. Equipped with TV, VCR and Stereo, this is the place to enjoy our video and CD collection. Aft of the salon is the dining area, which is very pleasant because it is open towards the stern of the yacht. It also has a roof and windows on its sides, so that guests receive fresh air but are protected from the sun. The galley is fully fitted out to enable the chef to maintain the highest standards in cuisine and its presentation. The outside deck is extraordinary. Long and spacious, it has comfortable lounge chairs to read, sleep or relax, and is entirely covered by a canopy to offer protection from the sun.


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TYPE: Motor Yacht.
L.O.A.: 125 feet / 38 meters.
BEAM: 22.10 feet / 7 meters.
DRAFT: 7.4 feet / 2.3 meters.
ENGINES: 2 Detroit Diesel 650 HP / GM 16V-71 N's.
GENERATORS: (2) Perkins 90 KW generators.
BUILDER: Jakobson Shipyard, USA.
SPEED: 12 knots under power
ACCOMODATIONS: 1 superior cabin with double bed, 4 cabins with double bed (convertible to twin beds), 2 cabins with twin beds, 1 cabin with double bed. All cabins have private facilities.
FUEL CAPACITY: 5,400 gallons.
CREW: 7 plus naturalist guide.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:
24 mile Furuno radar, 24 mile Si-tex radar, GPS Satellite Navigator, NVI (Night Vision Instruments), depthfinders, speed and distance log, compasses, barometers, forward looking echo sounder. Safety Equipment: EPIRB (Emergency Position. Indicating Radio system. In short, safety equipment on board either meets or exceeds Beacon), 2 x 10 person open sea life rafts, life jackets, flares and signals, fire extinguishing USA Coast Guard regulations.
COMFORT EQUIPMENT:
Stabilizers, 2 units of 1200 gal/day watermakers, air-conditioning throughout, icemaker, stereo, TV, VCR, extra large cabins.

Cabin
Double cabin		   Dinning room
Dinning room

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$6913

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.
•Transit card (US$10 cash on arrival to the islands) .
•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.