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
 
 
Tip Top III

TIP TOP III

ITINERARIES:
 
TIP TOP III

A First Class Steel-hulled Motor Yacht, built to impeccably high standard in Guayaquil/Ecuador (2001).

It accommodates 16 passengers in 10 cabins. Each cabin has a private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin and vanity); locker and drawers. The boat is equipped with a bar, dining room, saloon and sun deck. All cabins and public areas are fully carpeted.

Lower cabin
Lower cabin. 		  Upper cabin
Upper cabin.
Living room
Living room. 		 
Dinning room.
CAPACITY: 16 passengers.
Accomodations: Freezer; ice maker; refrigerator; electric range with grill & oven; Reverse osmosis seawater desalinators (1,500 gallons/day); fully air conditioned (Aqua Air Chill Water System); hot & cold freshwater pressure system; royal flush toilets; TV; VCR; stereo music system; Upon request Bauer Nautilus dive compressor; 50 diving cylinders with harness & weight belts.50 diving cylinders with harness & weight belts.
LENGTH: 98 feet
BEAM: 22 feet
DRAFT: 5 feet
CRUISING SPEED: 12 knots
ENGINES:Twin N-14M TA Cummins main engines (525 HP each.)
GENERATORS: Twin 55 MCGGA Cummins-Onan generators (55 kW each.)
ELECTRIC POWER: 220 / 110 Volt
SPEED: 12 knots.
WATER CAPACITY: 6,000 gallons
NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT:Twin RL72C, 24 miles range Raytheon radar's; Raytheon L755 Ecosounder & Chart plotter; 667 Furuno Ecosounder; Raytheon GPS-112;Ritchie magnetic compass, barometer; clock; thermometer; helm indicator; searchlight; horn
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: 1503 Furuno SSB radio; Standard Spectrum VHF radio
SAFETY : ACR RLB-23 Epirb; One DSB inflatable life raft for 12 passengers; One DSB inflatable life raft for 16 passengers; (Solas 74/83); 50 life jackets; fire & smoke detectors; complete fire system; Twin 14 feet Nautical RIB Inflatable boats with 25 HP outboard motor for 10 passengers each. Safety equipment complies with international Coast Guard regulations.

 

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CRUISE 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS, FRIDAY - FRIDAY

Day 1   Day 5
FRI: Arrival Baltra & Las Bachas Beach TUE: South Plaza & Santa Fe Islands
Day 2 Day 6
SAT: Genovesa Island WED: Española Island
Day 3 Day 7
SUN: James Bay & Bartolome Island THU: Floreana Island
Day 4 Day 8
MON: Charles Darwin Research Station & Santa Cruz Highland FRI: North Seymour & Return to Baltra Airport

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CRUISE 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS, FRIDAY - TUESDAY

Day 1   Day 4
FRI: Arrival Baltra & Las Bachas Beach MON: Charles Darwin Research Station & Santa Cruz Highland
Day 2 Day 5
SAT: Genovesa Island TUE: Return to Baltra Airport
Day 3  
SUN: James Bay & Bartolome Island  

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CRUISE 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS, MONDAY - FRIDAY

Day 1   Day 4
MON: Charles Darwin Research Station & Santa Cruz Highland THU: Floreana Island
Day 2 Day 5
TUE: South Plaza & Santa Fe Islands FRI: North Seymour & Return to Baltra Airport
Day 3  
WED: Española Island  

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CRUISE 15 DAYS /14 NIGHTS, FRIDAY - FRIDAY

Day 1   Day 9
Baltra, Sail around Daphne, Las Bachas Beach Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay
Day 2 Day 10
Rabida Island, James Bay Punta Pitt, Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock), Island of Lobos
Day 3 Day 11
Punta Vicente Roca, Punta Espinosa Santa Fe Island, South Plaza Island
Day 4 Day 12
Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip Steps
Day 5 Day 13
Marielas Islands and Elizabeth Bay, Punta Moreno Bartholomew Island, Sullivan Bay
Day 6 Day 14
Marielas Islands and Elizabeth Bay, Punta Moreno Chinese Hat Island, Conway Bay
Day 7 Day 15
Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Post Office Bay North Seymour Island, Return to Baltra
Day 8  
Santa Cruz Highlands, Charles Darwin Station  

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Prices, departures and includes services
Programs
Price per person
8 days / 7 nights (lower deck)
US$2275
5 days / 4 nights (lower deck)
US$1625
Single supp. US$3413/US$2438

Departures:   Sundays

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.