Join us on board our 100 passenger Expedition ship, the Galapagos Legend, for a voyage of discovery through the Enchanted Isles.

We will feature lectures by experienced naturalists. Island visits will be in small groups of 16 people or `less, each is escorted by a certified Galapagos National Park guide.

 

Galapagos Islands Luxury vacation on board the deluxe class Expedition ship, the M/V Galapagos Legend

Day 1 Saturday
Guayaquil or Quito
Welcome to Ecuador! You will be met, assisted with baggage, and trasnfered to your luxury class hotel in Quito(Swissotel or similar) or Guayaquil(Oro Verde or similar).
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Day 2 Sunday
Guayaquil or Quito
Colonial City Tour of Quito
(4 HOURS)
Visit the colonial center of Quito and see a variety of colonial churches, plazas and museums. Finally, drive up to el Panecillo Hill to have a spectacular view of Quito and to see the amazing 20 meter high statue of  the winged virgin over looking the city.
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Guayaquil City Tour
(3 HOURS)
Experience downtown Guayaquil; walk through Las Penas, a lively 1900's neighborhood, experience the bustling riverfront at Malecon 2000 and the many attractions featured at this walkway.
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Day 3 Monday
Eastern Islands
Guayaquil or Quito, Baltra, Cruise, Santa Cruz
Morning flight, Guayaquil or Quito to Baltra (Galapagos). Board Expedition ship, the Galapagos Legend. Lunch by pool. Dragon Hill (dry landing), land iguanas & flamingos. Dinner, evening lectures. BLD
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Day 4 Tuesday
Cruise, Genovesa
Prince Phillips Steps (Genovesa), dry & wet landing. Red footed boobies & frigate birds. Palo Santo trees. Lunch. Darwin Bay (wet landing). Sea lions, lava gulls, night herons & fiddler crabs. swim or snorkel. Dinner, evening lectures. BLD
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Day 5 Wednesday
Cruise, Hispaniola, San Cristobal
Dry landing, Punta Suarez (Hispaniola). Masked & blue footed boobies, waved albatross, hood mocking birds, tropic birds, lava lizards and marine iguanas. Blowhole. Lunch. Dry landing, San Cristobal, interpretation Center. Dinner, evening lectures. BLD
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Day 6 Thursday Morning                               
Cruise, Black Turtle Cove, Baltra
Arrive at Black Turtle Cove in the north of Santa Cruz Island. Visit the mangroves and observe sea turtles, white tipped reef sharks, and rays. Those staying on-board will continue cruising the Western Islands. Late morning departures board a bus, and drive to the airport for a return flight to the mainland, stopping in both Guayaquil & Quito. (B,L,[D]) Extensions are available.
Western Islands
Baltra, Cruise, Bartolome
Welcome at Baltra Airport! New arrivals transfer and board. Orientation. Afternoon disembark at Bartolome Island with hiking and snorkeling. Penguins, iguanas, and other wildlife encounters. ([B],L,D)
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Day 7 Friday
Cruise, Fernandina, Isabela
Dry landing, Espinoza point (Fernandina). marine iguanas, flightless cormorants & Galapagos penguins. Lava fields. Lunch. Dry landing, Tagus Cove (Isabela). Darwin's salt water lagoon. Penguins, Hawks & frigate birds. Dinner, evening lectures. BLD
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Day 8 Saturday
Cruise, Isabela
Cruise through Bolívar channel, possible to see whales or dolphins. Dry landing, Point Moreno (Isabela). Green sea turtles, oystercatchers, reef sharks & flamingos   in salt water lagoons. Lunch. Wet landing, Urbina Bay (Isabela). Giant tortoises & land iguanas. Swim or snorkel. Dinner, evening lectures. BLD
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Day 9 Sunday
Cruise, Santa Cruz
Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Station(Santa Cruz). Turtle and iguana breeding centers. Find "lonesome George". Lunch in the highlands. Giant turtles in the wild, finches, "Los Gemelos" craters lava tubes. Dinner, evening lectures. BLD
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Day 10 Monday
Cruise, Baltra, Guayaquil or Quito
Wet landing, Baltra Beach, marine iguanas & sea lions bodysurfing. Swim or snorkel. Return flight to Guayaquil or Quito. Upon arrival you will be met and transfered to your hotel. B
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Day 11 Tuesday
Guayaquil or Quito
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for homebound flight($25USD departurte tax from Quito, $10 from Guayaquil) or trip extension. Thank you for joining a Latin Trails Expedition. B

Itineraries are always subject to change without previous notice due to operational purposes, policies of the Galapagos National park authorities, wheather conditions and for comfort of our passengers.

Meet / depart
Guayaquil or Quito- Ecuador /
Guayaquil or Quito- Ecuador

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Includes
All Transfers
All meals(breakfast
B, lunch L, dinner D)
3 hotel nights in Quito or Guayaquil
Galapagos cruise
Guided excursions
Briefings and lectures
Bottled water on
cruise ship and
purified water with
all meals.

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Not Included
Use of snorkeling
equipment, soft
drinks and alcoholic
beverages,
gratuities, personal
expenses.
Airfare to Ecuador is extra.

Airfare between
Quito and Galapagos, roundtrip
$ 393.00
Guayaquil and
Galapagos, roundtrip
$ 366.00

Galapagos Park
entrance fee
$100.00

Airport tax Ecuador
$25
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Excursions to the Islands
There are 2 daily visits to the islands, in the morning and in the afternoon, accompanied by our naturalist guides. The visits usually include walking, hiking and snorkeling, and in some places beach activity, swimming and shopping.

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Dry Landings: Passengers step directly from a dinghy to rocks or a dock, therefore we recommend: walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, water, insect repellent and a light jacket.

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Wet Landings: The dinghy edges up to a beach, passengers step into knee-deep water assisted by crew members and guides, therefore we recommend: swimming suit or shorts, walking shoes or slippers, towel (that will be provided by the crew while disembarking), sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, plastic bag, well insulated cameras and a windbreaker.

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Snorkeling
Marine life in Galapagos is abundant, for that reason, these is a great place for snorkeling. And for those people that do not have their own equipment, you may rent it on board.

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Food on board
The fine dining on board the M/V Galapagos Legend have been praised many times by passengers from all around the world. The menu includes international and local cuisine presenting exotic dishes with a large variety of meats, tropical fruits and vegetables, offering a wide array of possibilities. We prepare fresh bread on board every day. We cater vegetarian and other specific dietary needs.

Customized for Galapagos Expedition cruises in December 2001.

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Departure dates
Every Saturday and Tuesday all year round.