Ecuador and Galapagos Travel
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Galapagos Islands Cruises

TRACING DARWINS FOOTSTEPS
ITINERARIES 2012
8 DAYS - ITINERARY A1
SUN Baltra, Bachas Beach
MON plazas, Santa Fe
TUE San Cristobal: Leon Dormido, Isla Lobos, Interpretation Centre
WED Española: Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay, Islets Gardner & Osborn
THU Floreana: Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, Punta Cormorant, Islet Champion
FRI Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, navigation to Isabela (overnight hotel)
SAT Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano, Tintoreras (overnight hotel)
SUN Santa Cruz: Twin craters, Baltra
8 DAYS - ITINERARY B1
FRI Baltra, Charles Darwin Station
SAT Genovesa: Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip steps
SUN Bartolome, Santiago: Sullivan Bay
MON Santa Cruz: Bainbridge islet, Sombrero Chino, Black Turtle Cove
TUE North Seymour, Transfer to Isabela (overnight hotel)
WED Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano, Tortoise breeding centre, Flamingo Pool (overnight hotel)
THU Isabela: wall of tears, wetlands, bike ride, Tintoreras (overnight hotel)
FRI Twin craters, Baltra
8 DAYS - ITINERARY C1
TUE Baltra, Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon
WED Isabela: Tintoreras, wall of tears, wetlands, tortoise breeding centre
THU Isabela: Punta Moreno, Elizabthe Bay
FRI Fernandina: Punta Espinosa, Isabela: Tagus Cove
SAT Santiago: Puerto Egas, Espumilla Beach, Bucaneer Cove
SUN Daphne, Santa Cruz: ElChato Reserve, Garrapatero (overnight hotel)
MON Santa Cruz: Fishing, Charles Darwin Station
TUE Santa Cruz: Twin Craters, Baltra

The 5 and 6 day trips are shortened versions of the above 8day options - please ask our sales staff to explain before booking.

Dive tour add-ons are possible AT EXTRA COST on Friday and Saturday of each 8day trip - ask our staff for details.

Contact us to book a Galapagos tour.

Encantada MOTOR SAIL BOAT

One of our most recommended cruise options! Extremely popular for it`s striking red sailing yacht style, popular service, and original itinerary choices to match - as of 2012 there are also dive options on some of their 8day trips. Past clients have always loved this boat!

"Encantada is small - definately among the smallest of the other boats we saw - but very cozy. The crew were helpful, provided good food/drinks, and attended to every need that we had." (Jean Lee, USA)

"Both of us had a wonderful time and the whole experience was amazing! The chef made delicious meals that catered especially for my food allergies, our guide had lots of experience and was funny and entertaining too, and the cosiness of being on a small boat helped us to develop many new friendships." (Pamela Retamal, Australia)

"A very professional tour which we enjoyed more than we'd dared to hope." (Emma and Kirsty, UK)

"Fantastic. It was a real pleasure to land in wild places with only a dozen people - this is the advantage of a smaller yacht. The crew were very attentive to us and respectful of the wildlife, the food was varied, fresh and tasty, and the itinerary kept us busy and engaged. Highly recommended!"
(Kevin Kelly, USA)

"Great passengers, crew, boat, itinerary, nature, weather & destination. My 40th birthday could not have been more special and I will never forget being sung happy birthday in 7 different languages. Many thanks to all for making this such a special occasion!" (Simon Jones, Encantada)
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SPECIFICATIONS
  • Length: 69ft, 21m
  • Beam: 17ft, 5.2m
  • Speed:  7 knots
  • Crew:  5 + guide
  • Level of guide:  II
  • Capacity: 12 passengers
ACCOMMODATION
  • Number of cabins: 5 twin cabins with bunk beds, 1 cabin with double bed
  • Private bathroom: yes
  • Air conditioning: yes
  • Hot water: yes
  • Sundeck: yes
  • Other:  TV/DVD, dining area, dive platform

SNORKELLING / DIVING

  • Snorkelling: Equipment rental fee - $15 for 5 days, $25 for 8 days
  • Diving possible: no
2012 PRICES PER PERSON
5 days
$1370
6 days
$1620
8 days
$2125
10 days
$2660
* Prices may increase if boat operators put prices up for certain popular dates (especially July / August)
or other agencies sell their charter spaces to us at higher prices.

* All boat information is correct at time of publishing but subject to change by the boat owner or National Park authority.