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6-night Galápagos Islands - Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise

Cruise Line:
Hurtigruten/HX
Ship:
MS Santa Cruz II
Destination:
Roundtrip Quito
Departure Date:
6/29/2024
Length:
6
Offer ID:
1502000
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Itinerary

Destination
Arrival
Departure
Land Tour: Quito
6/29/2024
6/29/2024

Quito is a fantastic place to visit and the best place to start your Latin American journey. Quito is also the entertainment center in Ecuador with new bars and discos opening every week and also the best place to shop, either at the small souvenir shops or at big malls. Quito has many interesting cultural sites, historical sites, museums, private galleries, churches, exhibition centers, and theaters.

Land Tour: Quito
6/30/2024
6/30/2024

Quito is a fantastic place to visit and the best place to start your Latin American journey. Quito is also the entertainment center in Ecuador with new bars and discos opening every week and also the best place to shop, either at the small souvenir shops or at big malls. Quito has many interesting cultural sites, historical sites, museums, private galleries, churches, exhibition centers, and theaters.

Land Tour: Mitad del Mundo
6/30/2024
6/30/2024

No information currently available.

Land Tour: Quito
7/1/2024
7/1/2024

Quito is a fantastic place to visit and the best place to start your Latin American journey. Quito is also the entertainment center in Ecuador with new bars and discos opening every week and also the best place to shop, either at the small souvenir shops or at big malls. Quito has many interesting cultural sites, historical sites, museums, private galleries, churches, exhibition centers, and theaters.

Land Tour: Air Travel
7/1/2024
7/1/2024

No information currently available.

Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
7/1/2024
7/1/2024

No information currently available.

Isla Baltra
7/1/2024
7/1/2024

Today Baltra is the most important airport of Galápagos and a small navy base for Ecuador. Baltra has suffered most from human settling and does not have any visitor sites. Many cruises start from the its harbour and already there pelicans and noddies will welcome you.
To the north lies Mosquera, a small sandy bank with a large colony of sea lions. Go swimming and snorkeling on the beach.

Cerro Dragon
7/1/2024
7/1/2024

Cerro Dragon is a Galapagos Island with small lagoons with flamingos, Palo Santo trees, Opuntia cactus.

Isla Santiago (Buccaneer Cove)
7/2/2024
7/2/2024

No information currently available.

Isla Santiago (Puerto Egas)
7/2/2024
7/2/2024

Santiago's Puerto Egas is the perfect place to explore dark, sandy beaches and spot birds and marine iguanas.

Isla Rabida
7/3/2024
7/3/2024

Known for its striking dark-red color, this island is home to a picturesque saltwater lagoon where white-tailed pintail ducks and flamingos congregate.

Isla Bartolome
7/3/2024
7/3/2024

This small, barren island offers guests the opportunity to observe firsthand its volcanic formations and moon-like landscape.

Genovesa (Tower) Island
7/4/2024
7/4/2024

The island is home to Darwin Bay and colonies of Frigates, Red Footed and Masked Boobies. Just behind the beach one sees inland tide pools and outcrops of black rock and saltbushes, frequented by feeding Wandering Tattlers, Turnstones, Whimbrels, Lava Gulls and Fiddler Crabs.  Genovesa, as a result of its isolation, remains an undisturbed nesting ground for these birds, who fish in its rich waters, and lacks introduced as well as native land animals and reptiles-the only reptile, in fact, is a small subspecies of marine iguana. This island is a must for bird enthusiasts of all ages.

Isla Santa Cruz Ferry Dock
7/5/2024
7/5/2024

No information currently available.

Land Tour: Santa Cruz Highlands
7/5/2024
7/5/2024

No information currently available.

Land Tour: Isla Baltra Ferry Dock
7/5/2024
7/5/2024

No information currently available.

Land Tour: Isla Baltra
7/5/2024
7/5/2024

Today Baltra is the most important airport of Galápagos and a small navy base for Ecuador. Baltra has suffered most from human settling and does not have any visitor sites. Many cruises start from the its harbour and already there pelicans and noddies will welcome you.
To the north lies Mosquera, a small sandy bank with a large colony of sea lions. Go swimming and snorkeling on the beach.

Land Tour: Air Travel
7/5/2024
7/5/2024

No information currently available.

Land Tour: Quito
7/5/2024
7/5/2024

Quito is a fantastic place to visit and the best place to start your Latin American journey. Quito is also the entertainment center in Ecuador with new bars and discos opening every week and also the best place to shop, either at the small souvenir shops or at big malls. Quito has many interesting cultural sites, historical sites, museums, private galleries, churches, exhibition centers, and theaters.

Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.

Departure Date:
6/29/2024
Number of Nights
6
Cruise Inclusions:

Flights

  • Roundtrip flights in economy class (from Quito to Baltra, and Baltra to Guayaquil. Or, you can continue from Guayaquil to Quito. Flight to Quito must be requested at the time of booking. Please contact us to continue on to Quito at the end of your tour.)

Hotel

  • Two nights at a hotel in Quito before the expedition cruise, including breakfast and dinner on day 2

Transfers

  • Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Quito before the expedition cruise
  • Transfers between the airport and the ship in Baltra

Excursion

  • Full-day excursion: Historic Quito and Middle of the World, including lunch, before the expedition cruise

Extras

  • Galápagos Islands National Park admission fee
  • Transit Control Card for the Galápagos Islands
  • Access to the airport lounge at the Quito (or Guayaquil) airport upon return from the Galápagos Islands for guests flying internationally on the day of disembarkation

Expedition Cruise

  • Stay in a cabin of your choice
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages*
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
  • Complimentary reusable water bottle
  • English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
  • Range of included activities
  • Complimentary wetsuit rental
  • Welcome and farewell cocktails

Onboard activities

  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
  • Use of our Science Center, which features a small library and microscope
  • The Citizen Science Program allows guests to contribute to ongoing scientific research projects.
  • Our onboard professional photographer will give photography tips and teach techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife photos.
  • Use of the ship’s hot tubs and gym
  • Join informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.

Landing activities

  • Escorted landings with small panga boats
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
  • Expedition photographers will be on hand to assist you.

Notes

  • All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
  • Your flight from Baltra will go to Quito. If you wish to end your expedition in Guayaquil, please advise your booking agent.
  • Quito’s altitude is approximately 9,350 feet above sea level. You may experience mild altitude sickness during your stay.
  • Excursions and activities are subject to change
  • Please ensure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • No gratuities are expected
Remarks:

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, valid for North American residents only and are subject to availability and change without notice and voyage only. The ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Itinerary and port orde

All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.

Offer ID:
1502000

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