HONEYMOONS, INCENTIVES AND WEDDING PACKAGES
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
DAILY PROGRAM – 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
This amazing package offers you the opportunity to explore the Galapagos Islands by land and sea. You will spend 3 or 4 nights on a cruise which can be in different categories from luxury to tourist. The departures depend on the cruise and could be on different days of the week.
The remaining nights will be spent in a camp which represents a totally new form of staying on the Enchanted Islands. Here you have the chance to discover the unique biodiversity of Galapagos in a camping accommodation that brings you closest to nature as possible.
Also, you can relax in an amazing Spa, a holistic center that offers body treatments like various types of oriental and occidental massages, facial treatments, pedicure and waxing. Moreover, you can relax in the sauna and the Turkish bath or enjoy one of the different massages. The perfectly trained staff will make this an unforgettable experience.
Departure: Depending on the selected cruise
Accommodation: Double cabins / double tents
Group minimum: 2 passengers
This package is organized in luxury tents located at the Safari Camp on the highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
DAILY PROGRAM 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
Depending on your departure dates you will get the itinerary with the specific islands to visit.
Catamaran Archipell
Departures: Monday and Thursday
Accommodation: 6 twin cabins (12 passengers)
2 matrimonial cabins (4 passengers)
Day 1: Arrival to Quito or Guayaquil
Our guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight. -/-/-
Day 2: San Cristobal, La Galapaguera
Our guide will be waiting for you in San Cristobal Airport and once the group of passengers is completed he will accompany you to the Archipell Catamaran which anchors at Baquerizo Moreno harbor. After arrival on board, we will check in and give you general information. You will have lunch on board. Afterwards you will start with your first excursion to the Galapaguera which is located in the northeast part of San Cristobal Island. It has been created to conserve the San Cristobal tortoise species. The center has the goal to lead and guide the tourists in conservation topics and environment protection. An attractive trail with native plants leads to meeting giant tortoises in their natural habitat. (B/L/D)
Day 3: South Plazas Island – Santa Fe Island
South Plazas has unique Sesuvium plants and Opuntia cactuses scattered across the landscape which provide some of the most interesting wildlife observation available in the Galapagos. Land iguanas are easily seen from the trail, frequently under the shade of cactuses, waiting for a prickly pear to fall.
Santa Fe is one of the most entertaining destinations for shore excursions in the Galapagos Islands. It has two trail choices for visitors, one of which takes you to the tallest Opuntia cactus in the Galapagos, while the other trail takes you into the highlands where land iguanas can be seen. After a long walk, the opportunity to swim in calm waters or snorkel with playful sea lions will be pretty tempting. (B/L/D)
Day 4: Floreana, Asilo de la Paz (Peace Asylum) – Loberia
Peace Asylum is a visitor site where a freshwater artisan spring is located. This spring attracted pirates, whalers and even the settlers to Floreana which is one of the very few places with fresh water in the Galapagos all year long. La Cueva de los Piratas (Pirates’ Cave) is where pirates carved temporary shelter out of soft stone and is also where the first settlers found refuge.
La Loberia is a small beach which is home to a colony of sea lions, as well as some marine iguanas. It is possible to walk there from the town for some recreational snorkeling. If you are lucky, the sea lions will come out to join you! Extremely fortunate snorkelers may spot a ray or a shark. (B/L/D)
Day 5: Santa Cruz Island – The Charles Darwin Research Station – Highlands – Tortuga Bay
Charles Darwin Research Station consists of an information center, a museum, a library and a tortoise breeding station. In the tortoise breeding station you can encounter tortoises of different subspecies, which are getting prepared for reintroduction to their natural habitats.
The Highlands of Santa Cruz have incredible zones of vegetation. There you will visit the private farm “Las Primicias”. This reserve offers you one of the best possibilities to see the huge tortoises of Santa Cruz Island in their natural habitat. You can observe them from a very short distance.
Tortuga Bay is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galapagos. The sunsets here are just stunning. It is also a favorite place for sea turtles (which gave the name to the beach), sea lions, marine iguanas, pelicans, flamingos and lava gulls which are endemic to the Islands. From there you will have a transfer to one of the camps on the Islands. (B/L/D)
Day 6: Daily Tour to Plazas, Seymour, Bartolomé, Sta. Fe and Floreana Island (Final destination depends on availability)
You will enjoy breakfast at the Camp. Then you will be transferred to the Itabaca Channel or the harbor of Puerto Ayora. You will have a daily tour to one of the aforementioned islands depending on boat’s availability. Lunch on board. Return to the camp and lodging. (B/BL/D)
Day 7: Santa Cruz Island – Bay Tour – Chi Spa
In the morning, we will take a tour around the bay. We will visit Punta Estrada, the Germans’ Beach, Channels of Love and the Grietas. During this trip, you will be able to observe seabirds and sea lions and you can do snorkeling. Lunch in Puerto Ayora. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a wonderful relaxed time at the Chi Spa. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Galapagos Camp – Twins
Our final excursion will be to “Los Gemelos” (The Twins). Two enormous collapsed lava chambers, inspiring a visual reminder of the power of nature. The short, easy hike to each of the twins is teeming with endemic flora and fauna. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Transfer to Baltra Airport
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Baltra airport. (B)
✓ B= Breakfast
✓ L= Lunch
✓ BL= Box Lunch
✓ D= Dinner
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather, National Park regulations or greater force.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
✓ Departures every day of the week.
✓ Minimum 2 passenger.
✓ 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.
