Galapagos aboard Celebrity Xperience 8 Days "Southern Loop"
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One of the best small ships sailing in the Galapagos Islands: Celebrity Xperience

Celebrity Xperience is an upscale expedition vessel that offers unparalleled levels of comfort and service. Large enough to travel the Pacific in comfort and safety, small enough to dock at remote ports and negotiate inter-island landings with agility, the Xperience is the perfect size for an expedition-style adventure and the choice for travelers who prefer the intimate, comfortable atmosphere and attentive service of a smaller boutique vessel to a larger cruise ship. She features outstanding open-air spaces, comfortable cabins, and spectacular al fresco dining.

The 24 spacious staterooms accommodate up to 48 passengers – just half the number usually found on a ship this size. This means that passengers can enjoy the generous accommodation of a larger vessel, while preserving the atmosphere and exclusivity of a smaller yacht. Exploring with a small group of like-minded fellow travellers, guests can experience our unrivalled itineraries led by certified naturalist guides.

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Galapagos aboard Celebrity Xperience 8 Days "Northern Loop"
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Luxury

One of the best small ships sailing in the Galapagos Islands: Celebrity Xperience

Celebrity Xperience is an upscale expedition vessel that offers unparalleled levels of comfort and service. Large enough to travel the Pacific in comfort and safety, small enough to dock at remote ports and negotiate inter-island landings with agility, the Xperience is the perfect size for an expedition-style adventure and the choice for travelers who prefer the intimate, comfortable atmosphere and attentive service of a smaller boutique vessel to a larger cruise ship. She features outstanding open-air spaces, comfortable cabins, and spectacular al fresco dining.

The 24 spacious staterooms accommodate up to 48 passengers – just half the number usually found on a ship this size. This means that passengers can enjoy the generous accommodation of a larger vessel, while preserving the atmosphere and exclusivity of a smaller yacht. Exploring with a small group of like-minded fellow travellers, guests can experience our unrivalled itineraries led by certified naturalist guides.

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ECUADOR:15 DAYS
Mainland Ecuador
Superior Tourist

Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in America. It lies on both the Northen and the Sourthen Hemispheres and is divided by the Equator line, thus the name of the country. Ecuador has 4 diverse and unique regions: the Amazon Rain forest, the highlands Andes, the Coast, and the Galapagos Archipelago.

These four regions are subdivided into provinces. Besides its exuberant biodiversity, Ecuador is home to an impressive variety of ethnic groups, includind communities who still practice ancient cultural traditions.

Quito: Capital city of Ecuador. The 2nd highest capital of South America rests along the foothills of the Pichincha volcano to 2800 m. height above sea level. It was originally inhabited by the pre-inca tribe. Quitus, whose name signifies “ Middle of the Earth” since the city is located 15 miles south of the Equator. Its history and fusion of cultures makes Quito a complex and fascinating city to discover, It is no wonder the city has been a recipient to international awards such as UNESCO´s First World Heritage Site in 1978 honoring the largest and best-preserved historical centers of America. In 2013, it was awarded the title of "The Leading Destination of South America" by the World Travel Awards.

Andes: Many of the provinces in Ecuador`s highlands are named after the most important mountain or volcano on its territory: Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, and Chimborazo. Most of the names of the mountains have their origin in an indigenous tongue, mostly Quichua. The word “Andes” itself comes from ANTI, which means “where the sun rises”.

Amazonia: The Amazon Region of Ecuador known as "The East" is formed by the following provinces, from north to south: Sucumbios, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Morona Santiago and Zamora Chinchipe. It is characterized by its warm, humid and rainy climate. The temperature varies between 23 º C and 26 º C. Ecuador has two parks that cover the Amazon Basin: Cuyabeno National Park, Yasuní National Park.

This tropical region is home to thousands of indigenous people belonging to some 200 different nationalities. Among the best known are the Siona, Secoya, Cofan, Shuar, Zaparo, Huaorani and Quichua. The indigenous tribes that inhabit the Ecuadorian jungle are the ancestral guardians of the biological inheritance of this region of the world. Having lived there for over 10,000 years, they know plants, their animals and their secrets better than anyone else.

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Galapagos aboard Catamaran Lonesome George 4 Days 4B
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Tourist

This beautiful catamaran accommodates 16 people in 8 large double cabins, with 4 twin size beds, 2 triples and 2 singles beds each equipped with electric baths, hot water showers, air conditioning, electricity 12 and 120 volts. It also has dining areas inside and outside, complete navigation equipment, solar panel with which all instruments and systems are working the boat, which makes it completely ecological.

You will appreciate firsthand the wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, enjoy swimming with sea lions, observing blue-footed boobies or frigates nesting areas, admiring the incredible life under the sea, while snorkeling with rays, turtles, sharks and visiting the lava fields and volcaneos that helped the formation of these islands, not to mention the beautiful beaches.

You can also do activities like kayaking along the coast ** or diving **
** These activities are not included in the standard price of the cruise, with an additional payment that could be included in your trip. For more information, consult your agent for more details.

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Galapagos aboard the Alya Catamaran 5 Days " A "

Luxury - Cruise

Includes:

Transport
flights
Sight Seeing
Food
Hotels

The Alya’s catamaran design guarantees you smooth sailing in the seas surrounding the Galapagos Islands.

This luxury-class, 16-passenger boat offers the travelers a choice of eight-, five-and four-day cruises through the archipelago. The itineraries include snorkeling, kayaking and hiking.

After the day’s excursions, relax in the library viewing a movie from the DVD collection, or on the sundeck while enjoying a drink from one of the catamaran’s two bars. You’ll rest well in one of the nine pleasant cabins, eight of which have private balconies. 4 cabins in upper deck and 5 in main deck, all the beds can be double or twin. Private facilities in each cabin: private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air conditioned, hair dryer, telephone for internal communication on board, safe box, and high speaker. Throughout, the Alya is elegantly and tastefully decorated.

The Alya’s eight crew members and bilingual, certified naturalist guide will assure you a safe and informative journey through the Galapagos Islands.

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DAY	ISLAND	PLACES
THU	Seymour	AM: Baltra Airport PM: North Seymour
FRI	Genovesa	AM: Darwin Bay PM: El Barranco
SAT	Santiago Bartolome	AM: Sullivan Bay PM: Bartholome Island
SUN	Santa Cruz	AM: Dragon Hill PM: Black Turtle Cove
MON	Santa Cruz	AM: Charles Darwin Station Baltra Airport

ITINERARY DAY BY DAY:

Day 1

BALTRA ISLAND AIRPORT : ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO THE BOAT - NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND

PM: NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND

Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lava containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterized by its arid vegetation zone

Highlights :

Land & marine iguanas, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions; snorkeling: rays, reef shark, fish, garden eels .

Possible Activities :

Dinghy ride & hiking (1.5 miles/ 2.5 km)

Type of Landing:

Dry landing

Difficulty:

Moderate / difficutl

Day 2

GENOVESA ISLAND : DARWIN BAY - EL BARRANCO

AM: DARWIN BAY

This white sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view off a cliff

Highlights :

Nazca boobies, red- footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, mangroves, coral pebbles beach, snorkeling: rays, colorful reef fish and hammerhead sharks

Possible Activities :

Hiking (0.9 miles/1.5 km), snorkeling, kayaking & dinghy ride

Type of Landing :

Wet landing

Difficulty :

Easy / moderate

PM: EL BARRANCO

Also known as Prince Phillip's Steps, El Barranco’s steep, rocky paths leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves .

Highlights :	Red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, storm-petrels, Galapagos doves .
Possible Activities:	Hiking (0.9 miles/2 km)
Type of Landing:	Dry, difficult landing
Difficulty :	Moderate

Day 3

SANTIAGO ISLAND : SULLIVAN BAY - BARTHOLOMEW ISLAND

AM: SULLIVAN BAY

A coral beach landing leads you towards a lava field as far as the eye can see. Hunt and peck over the two distinguished types of lava, pahoehoe and 'a'a, for signs of plant life that have managed to emerge over the past 100 years since the most recent volcanic explosion. A truly amazing volcanic experience…up close and personal!

Highlights :

Variety of lava formations and landscapes, pahoehoe lava which is found primarily in Hawai'i and the Galapagos islands, 'a'a lava, and pristine coral sand beach

Possible Activities :

Walk, snorkel, swim

Type of Landing:

Wet landing

Difficulty:

Easy to moderate. Be sure to wear good solid walking shoes or boots as the 'a'a lava is very sharp and pointy

PM: BARTHOLOME ISLAND

Home of the famous Pinnacle Rock, Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black and even green volcanic formations. A trail of stairs leads to the summit of the volcano, boasting one of the best views of the islands. The beach is perfect for snorkeling and possible sightings of the Galapagos penguin.

Highlights:

Pinnacle rock, panoramic view, moonlike landscape, penguins, pioneer plants, lava cactus; snorkeling: penguins, reef sharks, rays, and great colorful fish

Possible Activities:

Dinghy ride, snorkeling & hiking (1.2 miles/ 2 km)

Type of Landing :

Dry and wet landings

Difficulty:

Moderate/difficult. Walk up to the top of volcano 114 meters, 375 wooden steps

Day 4

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND : DRAGON HILL - BLACK TURTLE COVE

AM: DRAGON HILL

Situated on Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill is one of the newest visitor sites accessible to tourists in the Galapagos Islands. One of the lengthier Galapagos walking trails will lead visitors along a beach and up a trail to the lagoon lookout where bright flamingos, pintail ducks, and land iguanas can be spotted.

Highlights :

Land iguana nesting spot, Galapagos flamingos, common stilts, palo santo trees and cacti forest

Possible Activities:

Walking and hiking

Type of Landing :

Dry landing

Difficulty :

Easy to moderate: the trail may get muddy at times, and there is uneven rocky terrain.

PM: BLACK TURTLE COVE

Black Turtle Cove is situated in the northern part of Santa Cruz. This inlet is surrounded by mangroves and is only accessible by dinghy. The shallow cove is a safe haven for young marine life. Black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here.

Highlights :

Baby hammerhead shark, rays, sea turtles, sea birds. .

Possible Activities :

Dinghy ride

Type of Landing :

No landing

Difficulty:

Easy

Day 5

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND : TORTOISE BREEDING CENTER - TRANSFER TO BALTRA AIRPORT

AM: TORTOISE BREEDING CENTER

The Charles Darwin Research Station is home to turtles ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long. Subspecies of turtles interact with one another and many of the older turtles are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years old and strong enough to survive on their own .

Highlights :

Giant tortoises in captivity

Possible Activities:

Walking

Type of Landing:

Dry landing

Difficulty:

Easy

After this morning excursion you will be taken to the airport for your flight to the mainland.

Important: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide and captain will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.

Year of Construction	2017
Type	Luxury Motor Catamaran
Length	105 ft (32 m)
Beam	43 ft (13 m)
Draft	5,6 ft (1.70 m)
Cruising Speed	12 knots
Capacity	16 passengers 9 Crew members + 1 Cruise Director + 1 Bilingual Guide
Engines	2 Cumming Motors 350 HP
Water capacity	2.500 gallons
Diesel capacity	2.500 gallons
Electric Power	110V and 220V
Accommodation:	Main Deck: One 205ft² / 19m² double cabin. Four 215ft² / 20m² double cabins with private balcony. Dining room and Lounge Upper Deck: Four 172ft² / 16m² double cabins (all with private balcony).
Safety & Navigation:	All equipment meets / exceeds the international safety standards: Life vests GPS Sonar Naval radars Fire detection and prevention systems.

Details

Cost Includes:

Transfers in Galapagos
Accommodation in double cabin
All meals during the cruise
Professional Bilingual Guide level II
Visits & Excursions according itinerary
Snorkel Gear (mask, tube and fins)
Kayak
Purify water, coffee and tea available during the cruise

Cost Excludes:

Local flight to/from Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
Galapagos Transit card
Isabela Island dock Tax
Soft & alcoholic Drinks
Tips
Services not indicated

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