Name: Galapagos Voyage: Back in Time - Premium Adventure
Brand: Exodus Travels
SKU: GPVA
Price: 9540 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.7 (17510 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

A full week of expedition cruising in the Galapagos archipelago, with two landing sites visited every day, focusing on the north and south.
Guided nature walks, snorkelling excursions, Zodiac rides and use of kayaks to discover the best of each landing site
Sail on the MV Evolution, featuring the most public space and largest cabins of any yacht in its class
Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat
Enjoy the best guest-to-guide ratio (10:1) in the archipelago, with all guides Level III certified
Learn about conservation efforts affecting the Galapagos National Park at the Charles Darwin Research Station

What's this trip about?

The Galapagos Islands are a treasure meant to be experienced with a group of true nature enthusiasts. The MV Evolution, a premium yacht, is the perfect spot to relax between daily hiking and snorkelling excursions, or for joining fellow travellers for a briefing by our knowledgeable naturalist guides. During our premium Galapagos Islands cruise, find yourself just inches from giant tortoises, comical blue-footed boobies, sea lions, penguins, iguanas and many other animals, and gain an appreciation for how remarkable life on Earth can be. Voyage the famed waters of the Galapagos amid the spectacular landscapes and distinct endemic wildlife that so intrigued Charles Darwin, and discover the undeniable wonder of these enchanted isles.Discover the Galapagos National Park from the comfort of the premium MV Evolution

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max

Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17

Flights and transportN/A

Start CityQuito

End CityQuito

Travel Themes

Nature & Wildlife

Activities

Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

Eight breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners
Select wines, local beers, cocktails, spirits, soft drinks, juice, coffee, hot chocolate and tea
One night at the Premium Swisshotel Quito and seven nights' Premium accommodation on the MV Evolution
Arrival transfers in Quito (to/from Swisshotel Quito)
Internal flights from Quito to the Galapagos
Daily shore excursions, interpretive walks, swimming, snorkelling, hiking and panga rides
Snorkelling gear and wetsuits
Use of kayaks during the expedition cruise
Full educational programme, including lectures on history, ecology, marine life and field interpretation
Tips to the Evolution crew (only the cost of tipping the naturalist guide will be extra)
Compulsory Galapagos taxes US$120 (US$220 as of August 1st, 2024)
Named tour leaders who meet Level III certification in the Galapagos National Park, all chosen for their extensive experience and great customer feedback

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Quito

Today is an arrival day into Quito. On arrival, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Arrival transfers are included for everyone, regardless of which flight you arrive on today. Premium accommodation: Swisshotel Quito

Day 2 Fly Quito to San Cristobal; Visit Cerro Brujo & Kicker Rock

Fly 600mi (965km) across the Pacific Ocean to San Cristobal Airport on the Galapagos Islands. After passing through the Galapagos National Park Inspection, you will meet your guide who will accompany your onward journey by bus and Zodiac to board the Evolution yacht. ...

Day 3 South Plaza Island

At only 426ft (130m) wide, South Plaza is one of the smallest islands in the archipelago, yet also one of the richest with lush and diverse flora. On this morning's landing, we'll likely encounter yellow land iguanas on a walk to a grove of prickly-pear cactus. Our tr...

Day 4 Sombrero Chino Island and Santiago Island

The tiny uplifted island of Sombrero Chino – or Chinese Hat – features a primeval landscape of volcanic rubble and lava tubes. Due to its inaccessibility to larger ships, it is one of the least visited islands. There are a few adjacent craters and old, fragile pahoeho...

Day 5 Genovesa Island

Genovesa is often referred to as Bird Island for the vast numbers of pelagic seabirds that nest here. And while Genovesa harbours one of the largest and most diverse bird populations in the Galapagos, there are no land reptiles — with the exception of some very small ...

Day 6 North Seymour Island and Santa Fe Island

North Seymour is teeming with life. Here we'll observe the nesting site for a large population of magnificent frigatebirds and the only place where we can always find males showing their red pouches to attract females. We are also sure to see blue-footed boobies perfo...

Day 7 Floreana Island

The colourful history of Florena includes pirates, whalers and convicts. This morning we'll hike to Post Office Bay, used by navigators to send mail with homebound messengers. The tradition continues to this day and you can join in and try it for yourself. Swim and ka...

Day 8 Santa Cruz Island

This morning we'll visit Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, a small port town with restaurants, hotels, souvenir shops and other faciltiies. This area is also the home of the Charles Darwin Research Station. After breakfast on the Evolution, we'll visit the giant tort...

Day 9 Black Turtle Cove and fly to Quito

On the northern shore of Santa Cruz, Black Turtle Cove has a rich habitat of mangroves. Enjoy a Zodiac ride in this area, drifting silently through the mangroves. After this early morning excursion, we'll disembark the Evolution and head to Baltra Airport. From Baltr...

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Accommodation:

Fantastic accommodation awaits you on this Premium Adventure. Swissôtel Quito We spend our first night at the Swissôtel Quito, which is in the commercial-residential Floresta district. It has a variety of dining options, including Tanoshii, a restaurant serving Japanese specialities including sushi, yakimeshi and teppanyaki. In the evening, you might want to settle into the trip with a cocktail at Bar Le Point, a relaxed venue with occasional live music. MV Evolution Our highlight accommodation and base for the week we are in the Galapagos is the classically styled MV Evolution This yacht was built to allow guests to experience the islands in comfort The interior is fully air-conditioned and offers cabins of four categories on three decks All cabins have ample storage space, a writing desk, bedside tables and private facilities. The cabins are the largest on average in the Galapagos and act as the perfect haven to rest between your excursions The Evolution has more outside space than any other yacht in its class with 360-degree exterior walkarounds While the Evolution may carry a group of just 32 guests, it is generous in size with a host of amenities. From relaxing on the sundeck to reading in the lounge, you’re sure to relish the ambience. Enjoy briefings by naturalist guides in the comfortable lounge or spend time with a snack and your fellow passengers at the canopied bar – a superb place for watching the sun set over the Pacific. After excursions, relax in the hot tub or find a comfortable deckchair to soak in the views. Because there is an ‘open bridge’ policy aboard the Evolution, you are welcome to visit the captain and crew and learn all about the operation and navigation of the ship. A convenient boarding platform makes it easy and safe to board our excursion boats. Cabins All cabins feature private bathrooms with hair dryers and toiletries, climate controls, a writing desk and safe boxes, plus ample storage space. During every excursion, stewards will service your cabin. There are four cabin categories: Deluxe Stateroom (cabins D1 to D4): 183sqft (17sqm) with ocean-view portholes, two twin beds, one queen bed or one king bed Premium Stateroom (cabins C1 to C9): Between 183sqft (17sqm) and 196sqft (18.3sqm) with ocean-view portholes, two twin beds or one queen bed Suites (cabins A2 and A3): Between 194sqft (18sqm) and 202sqft (18.8sqm) with large ocean-view windows and a queen bed or two twin beds Master Suite (cabin A1): 263sqft (24.4sqm) with seating area, large ocean-view windows on both sides and a king bed The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance; however, we may need to make changes to a property of a similar or higher standard after you have booked. We endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance, which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

32

Trip Excludes:

International flights
Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
Tipping for the naturalist guide

Meals included:

Eight breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners are included. Meals are served in one seating in the dining room, and each meal includes international and traditional Ecuadorian cuisine, fresh fruit and sumptuous desserts. Select wines, local beers, cocktails, spirits, soft drinks, juice, coffee, hot chocolate and tea are also included on board. Certain premium brands of wines, beer or spirits are not included but can be purchased onboard.

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