2007 Galapagos Cruises
Packages and Prices

This is a very detailed page, but all the pricing information is here. First, please read the section below on How to Choose a Cruise Package, then, proceed below to the Galapagos Prices. If you would rather talk to a person about these arrangements, just give us a call at 800-688-1822. We are happy to help.

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How to Choose a Cruise Package
We offer a package that includes transfers and hotel nights on the mainland or you can also book the cruise portion only. See the more detailed descriptions of the packages below.When choosing a package there are some important things to keep in mind:

Scheduling Requirments
You will need to fly from the USA to mainland Ecuador the day before the scheduled start of the Galapagos program. All flights to the Galapagos Islands leave from mainland Ecuador in the early morning. In order to catch these early flights, you will have to arrive in Ecuador the day before the actual start of the cruise.

You will need to stay in a hotel on mainland Ecuador the first and the last nights of your trip. Because most international flights from the USA arrive in the evening, you will need a hotel night prior to the flight to the Galapagos Islands. Usually we recommend that passengers spend the night in Guayaquil. Likewise, after the cruise you will need a hotel night in order to make the early morning flights back to the United States. This night we usually recommend be spent in Quito. We can arrange nights at quite comfortable and well located hotels in both cities.

Package Descriptions Galapagos Cruise Only: This includes only Galapagos cruise with no airfare or any hotel nights. If you have other plans in South America, we will be happy to work with you on a cruise only basis. Galapagos Cruise and Hotel: This includes the Galapagos cruises, all airport transfers and two nights lodging in a Four Star Hotel in Quito or Guayaquil. This is our most popular package, since the hotel nights are included in the program simplifying all the arrangements. Every trip to the Galapagos necessitates a hotel night before and one after the Galapagos cruise itself.

2) Cruise and Hotel Galapagos (10 D / 9 N with 8D / 7N Cruise)

This is our most popular package, since the hotel nights are included in the program simplifying all the arrangements. These prices include: the cruise, 2 hotel nights in an excellent hotel in Quito or Guayaquil, all airport transfers and breakfasts (if allowed by transfer times). Additional hotel nights are available and costs $70 per person per night (double occupancy) or $140 (single occupancy). **See Pricing Notes

Vessel / Accommodations	Double	Single**	Triple	Day of Vessel Departure and Return
Deluxe* Yachts Eric/Letty/Flamingo,    Iguana Deck	$2,703	$4,099	$2,300	Sunday to Sunday
Deluxe* Yachts Eric/Letty/Flamingo,    Booby Deck	$3,028	$4,099	n/a	Sunday to Sunday
Deluxe* Yachts Eric/Letty/Flamingo,    Dolphin Deck	$3,248	$4,099	n/a	Sunday to Sunday
Deluxe* Yacht Beluga	$3,143	$4,659	$3,143	Friday to Friday
Deluxe* Yacht Beluga, (bunk beds)	$3,033	n/a	n/a	Friday to Friday
First Class Motor Sailor Cachalote	$2,452	$3.622	n/a	Wed to Wed

3) Airfare from Mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands

In order to participate in a cruise it is very likely that you will have to purchase your airplane tickets from mainland Ecuador to the Galapagos together with the Galapagos package. The tickets are prepaid and will be given to you in Ecuador. Choose from the following routes:

Flight Route (Please note that rates are subject to change without notice)	High Season June 15- Sep 14, Nov 1- Dec 31		Low Season Sep 15- Oct 31, May 1 - June 14
	Adult	Child	Adult	Child
Quito/Galapagos/Quito	$392	$201	$336	$173
Quito/Galapagos/Guayaquil	$370	$190	$319	$178
Guayaquil/Galapagos/Quito	$370	$190	$319	$178
Guayaquil/Galapagos/Guayaquil	$348	$179	$302	$157

Seasonal Discounts

Discounted rates are per person and subject to change without notice.

Yacht Beluga	Discount of $290 per passenger in double occupancy from the cruises costs for May, June, Sept and October.
Motor Sailor Cachalote	Discount of $220 per passenger in double occupancy from the cruises costs for May, June, Sept and October.

What's included in the price?
Prices: Except where otherwise noted, all prices are per person double occupancy and subject to change without notice. Payment is by check or wire transfer only.

Prices Include: Meals on the cruises, transfers as described in the itineraries, breakfast in any hotels included in the itineraries.

Prices Do Not Include: Galapagos National Park Fees: (around $100), airport departure taxes; gratuities, excess baggage fees, items of a personal nature, soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. These expenses must be paid in cash and US currency is strongly recommended.

**Single Travelers: Should you be travelling alone and not require a cabin to yourself, we are often able to find a same sex roommate to share your cabin which makes you eligible for the double occupancy cruise rate. Please note that we cannot find roommates for shared accommodations in the hotels on the mainland. For those passengers travelling alone who employ the double occupancy rate on a Galapagos Cruise and will however be in a single occupancy hotel room before or after the cruise, there is the additional cost of $55 per hotel night. On the vessels Eric/ Letty/ Flamingo, single travelers cannot select particular decks.

*What is a Deluxe Yacht? These yachts are considered "deluxe" by South American standards. The vessels are spacious and very comfortable, but since the word "deluxe" is subjective, if you have concerns about the accommodations, please give us a call for further information.

How to Sign Up for a Galapagos Trip: Give us a call at 800-688-1822 to reserve the space. Don't worry, it is easy to get ready for our trips.

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