Basic Ecuador & 3 or 4 or 7 Nts Galapagos Cruise

Panorama of Quito photo courtesy of KleintoursDiscover the enchantment of Quito and the magic of the Galapagos on this short land program that gives you the choice of a 3 or 4 or 7 nights cruise and includes your flights between the mainland and the islands

Quito and Guayaquil: 3 nights in a first-class hotel, with shared accommodations in a double room, including breakfast, city tour and transfers.
Galapagos Islands cruise: All-inclusive. 3, 4 or 7 nights aboard the M/V Galapagos Legend, M/Y Coral I or II to enjoy a charming casual marine environment, with accommodations in cabins with a view of the sea, delicious meals, 2 daily excursions to a habitat unlike any other, full of wildlife that has no fear of man. See prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises, exotic birds, plants and beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lava cones and magma flows. Snorkel along untouched beaches with a unique underwater world. Tours and lectures provided by licensed naturalist guides in various languages. Local round-trip air ticket to Galapagos.

Departure days
M/V Legend: 3 night cruise – Saturday; 4 night cruise – Tuesday; 7 night cruise – Tuesday or Saturday
M/Y Corals: 3 night cruise – Friday; 4 night cruise – Monday; 7 night cruise – Monday or Friday

The M/V Galapagos Legend photo courtesy of Kleintours

Cruise Itineraries

M/V Galapagos Legend 3 nights / 4 days Itinerary

  • Day 1 Monday - Galapagos board the M/V Galapagos Legend - North Seymour
  • Day 2 Tuesday - Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill) - Floreana (Cormorant Point)
  • Day 3 Wednesday - Española (Suárez Point) - San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera)
  • Day 4 Thursday - Santa Cruz (Carrión Point) - check-out - 7 nights passengers remain on board

M/V Galapagos Legend 4 nights / 5 days Itinerary

  • Day 1 Thursday - Galapagos board the M/V Galapagos Legend - Bartolomé
  • Day 2 Friday - Urbina Bay (Isabela) - Fernandina (Espinosa Point)
  • Day 3 Saturday - Santiago (Egas Port) - Rábida (Jervis)
  • Day 4 Sunday - Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station) - Santa Cruz (Highlands)
  • Day 5 Monday - Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach)- check-out - 7 nights passengers remain on board

The M/Y Coral I & II photo courtesy of KleintoursM/Y Coral I & Coral II 3 nights / 4 days Itinerary

  • Day 1 Sunday - Galapagos board the Coral Yacht - Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz (Highlands)
  • Day 2 Monday - Española (Suárez Point) - Española (Gardner Bay)
  • Day 3 Tuesday - Floreana (Cormorant Point) - Champion - Floreana (Post office)
  • Day 4 Wednesday - North Seymour - check-out - 7 nights passengers remain on board

M/Y Coral I & Coral II 4 nights / 5 days Itinerary

  • Day 1 Wednesday - Galapagos board the Coral Yacht - Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
  • Day 2 Thursday - Rábida (Jervis) - Santiago (Egas Port)
  • Day 3 Friday - Fernandina (Espinosa Point) - Isabela (Tagus Cove)
  • Day 4 Saturday - Bartolomé - Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove)
  • Day 5 Sunday - Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station) - check-out - 7 nights passengers remain on board

Included: Seat in a car, van or bus on a sharing basis. Guides. Local roundtrip air tickets to Galapagos. Entrance fees to National Parks (except Galapagos), churches & museums. Meals, visits & excursions as specified.

The M/Y Coral I & II photo courtesy of KleintoursNot Included: Galapagos National Park Tax: $ 100 per adult (50% discount for children.) INGALA tax: $ 10. If there is a high occupancy supplement or fuel surcharge, passengers will be notified. Snorkeling equipment. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Medical services, travel insurance, tips & personal expenses

Day per Day Itinerary

  • Day 1 Quito - Arrive in Quito. Transfer in – hotel accommodation

  • Day 2 Quito - Quito colonial city tour exploring the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical old town in the Americas. Visit some of its most important churches such as the majestic La Compañía and iconic San Francisco, repositories of a stunning multi-ethnic artistic and cultural heritage.

  • Day 3 to 5 or 6 or 9 Quito / Galapagos - Transfer from hotel to airport (shuttle service), local round-trip airfare to Galápagos and to and from the dock transfers included. Cruise all-inclusive aboard M/V Galapagos Legend or M/Y Corals. Just like Darwin in 1835 you will tour the “Enchanted Islands,” history’s greatest show on earth and we will be providing you with the best seats on board. Only the special few have the chance to travel through this paradise, sailing on a charming casual ship, with nautical interior decoration of wood and brass especially made for the islands, with wide outer decks. Enjoy the Jacuzzi or swimming pool, the sun deck, the bar, sea view cabins with private facilities and air conditioning. Interactive experience with the wildlife, which seems to have been bewitched, because it has no fear of man Witness spectacular sunsets, swim and snorkel at any time of the year in the warm clear waters of the beaches among tropical fish, manta rays, sea lions, swordfish, sea turtles and other marine wildlife. Our nature guides lead shore excursions twice a day. Attend lectures explaining the geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands are provided in several languages. Our fine array of meals will amaze you, from the buffet breakfast to gourmet dinners, ice cream festivals, and night barbecues.

  • Day 6 or 7 or 10 Galapagos / Guayaquil - Check-out of your cruise and transfer to the airport. Return flight to Guayaquil. Transfer in– hotel accommodation

  • Day 7 or 8 or 11 Guayaquil - Transfer out. End of services.

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