GALAPAGOS FAMILY VACATIONS PACKAGE
DAILY PROGRAM
Treat your family to a memorable Galapagos experience, either aboard one of our luxurious cruise liners under the sun or by embarking on an exciting adventure across the islands. This family holiday will be one to cherish forever.
This package offers you a different way to explore the islands together with your family. You will be able to enjoy soft activities like snorkeling, panga ride, hiking, this package will also offer you the possibility to stay in a hotel with great location.
About the Galapagos Islands:
The Galapagos is an archipelago surrounded by volcanic islands, it consists of 21 islands in total the archipelago is located on the Pacific Ocean right in the equator line 563 miles to the west of continental Ecuador. The islands are part of the Republic of Ecuador, and are known by their vast number of endemic species. The Galapagos was the place where Charles Darwin have made his studies about the theory of evolution. It was declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, due to its diversity and unique species around the islands.
Enjoy your 4 or 5 days with your whole family with extraordinary visits in one of the tortoise centers, do some snorkel and panga ride in unforgettable places around the islands, where you will be able to spot different species like sea lions, sharks, marine turtles and more. Have a short hike to observe some iconic birds of the Galapagos.
The Tour operator has the right to change any itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, regulations of the Galapagos National Park, and events of force majeure.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
✓ Departures every day of the week.
✓ Minimum 3 passengers.
✓ Ask for extension Packages to San Cristobal and Floreana Island.
✓ If you need a PERMANENT guide, it’s available with extra cost.
✓ The ferry to cross from Baltra Island to Santa Cruz Island is shared based service. (First and last day)
✓ Inter-island navigations are on a shared based service.
✓ The daily tours, including bay tours will be given on shared based services.
✓ If you want a PRIVATE speed boat for navigations, ask for the extra cost.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
✓ All nights of accommodation in a double or triple room with breakfast.
✓ Meals as detailed in the itinerary
✓ Public Speed Boat for navigation (open boats)
✓ Bilingual English speaking naturalist guide (local guides) during the excursions
✓ Private land transportation as per the itinerary
✓ Equipment for the sports as detailed in the itinerary.
✓ Confirmed spaces on flight (UIO/GYE-GPS-UIO/GYE)
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
✓ Airfare to Galapagos (round trip).
✓ Airfare from Isabela Island to Baltra airport (Allows 1 checked bag of 15 kg and 1 carry-on bag of 5 kg).
✓ Entrance to the Galapagos National Park ($200 for foreigners and $100 for countries members of Mercosur and CAN).
✓ Transit Control Card (US$ 20).
✓ Isabela Pier Fee (US $10).
✓ Puerto Ayora Pier Fee (US $1).
✓ Water Taxis per/trip (US $1).
✓ Personal expenses and tips.
✓ All drinks. Please bring your own water bottle.
✓ Fee at Isabela airport (USD $ 15).
✓ Meals not mentioned on the itinerary.
✓ VAT for Ecuadorians and local companies.
✓ Wetsuit (Available for rent)
✓ Any item or activity not mentioned in the itinerary.
✓ Medical Insurance.
Every passenger MUST bring their own medical insurance, otherwise they will not be able to enter the Galapagos Islands.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
✓ Procure Medical and/or Travel insurance prior to your trip.
✓ Luggage: We suggest you take a 23kg suitcase and a carry on. This is what is allowed by the local airlines. Please bear in mind that trips in Galapagos take place outdoors and include hikes, swimming, scuba diving, and other physical activities that require comfortable, lightweight, informal clothing.
✓ Clothing: For the hot months (December — May) we recommend a bathing suit, T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses, cap or hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, sport shoes that are good for walking in lava and rocks, and sandals. For the cooler months (June — November), a waterproof jacket or poncho and light pants are necessary. Other important items are lip balm, eye drops, waterproof bags for electronic equipment, binoculars, patches or pills for sea sickness, a photo or video camera and enough film, batteries or chargers and any personal medications that you normally take.
FLEXIBLE AGENDA:
✓ The activities in these programs can be adapted to the passengers’ preferences.
✓ In our programs, we operate in the best places and we strive to achieve the best customer satisfaction.
✓ The programs start every day of the year
✓ We offer all types of categories. It depends on the chosen island and on the availability of rooms in the properties.
✓ For big groups (more than 8 passengers) we recommend a permanent bilingual guide instead of different local guide on every island
✓ Depending on your needs and expectations we can also offer a private speed boats for long trips. (An extra cost applies)
✓ We strive to ensure our tour is unique, allowing you to visit special and interesting places that are typically not offered by other local operators.
✓ If you would like to dive, we will be pleased to offer you daily diving tours starting from Santa Cruz, and San Cristobal Islands.
✓ If you wish to reduce or extend the number of days in Galapagos we can offer an itinerary from 3 up to 15 days.
