The best rate you can get to the Galapagos Islands on board a deluxe ship m/v "Galapagos Legend" and visiting the amazing Galapagos Island. An exciting combination of nature, fun, and culture.

With only one hundred people on board you will enjoy exclusivity and a personalized attention. Enjoy the landscapes and view on any of the outer decks..

These Fantastic 7 to 11-Day Fams Include:

      Air ticket to and from Galapagos Islands

      Deluxe Galapagos Cruise: all inclusive 3, 4 or 7 nights standard cabin

      2 daily excursions

      multilingual guidance

      lectures

      snorkeling opportunities

      All Transfers, Tour and Guided Shore Excursions
During your stay in Ecuador:

      3 nights first-class hotel Quito or Guayaquil
      3 breakfasts

      city tour Quito or Guayaquil

      4 transfers, guidance and transportation.

      SLT $1 Million Liability Insurance Coverage
      SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty
      Services of Sunny Land local representatives
      Active Member ASTA TOP

Not included: Galapagos National Park & INGALA tax US$110, tips, personal expenses and meals or anything not specified.

Accomodation based on double room with outside cabins on board.

Optional Extras: Single Room/Cabin supplements subject to availability.

Requirements: These FAM requires international air into AND OUT OF Quito.
Important: Do not issue your International Air Tickets before receiving confirmation of your reservation request.

Rates are per person in double occupancy based on standard cabin.Single supplement 50%. Home-based agents qualify. Space is very limited, and confirmations are on first come first serve basis, subject to availability. Available for all 2011 departures Must be booked by Sept 30, 2011.

Pre-Post Hotel Options: If you require an extra night Sheraton Quito before or after the cruise/tour, a pre/post nights are available at a discounted rates $90 per person in twin per night (classic room).

Conditions: Payment due at time of booking. Fam Payments are non-refundable in case of cancellation.


Travel Agents: Travel Agent employees and affiliated Independent Contractors are welcome. a) Proof of qualification: IATAN ID Card, IATAN List, CLIA ID Card, TRUE ID b) Agents w/out ID cards may qualify with a copy of valid IATA or CLIA certificate and a letter signed by the Agency owner/manager.

Cruise Operates
3 night cruise: Monday to Thursday
4 night cruise: Thursday to Monday
7 night cruise: Mon. to Mon. or Thurs. to Thurs.

About the Cruise

Enjoy the paradise of the Galapagos aboard this 90 passenger 5 star fully a/c cruise ship, with all the commodities of a cruise liner yet small enough for that intimate experience with nature that brings you to The Galapagos.

All cabins are fully carpeted with ocean views, wardrobes, and private facilities offering hot and cold water, hair dryer, safe deposit boxes and other amenities.

In addition the vessel also has the services of a 24hour duty doctor; and, naturalist multilingual guides.

7 Day Tour with 3 Night Cruise - ITINERARY

Itinerary:

Day 1: Quito or Guayaquil Arrival in Quito (or Guayaquil), transfer to hotel

Day 2: Quito Colonial city tour:
Quito displays the largest colonial town of the Americas and is the first Unesco’s World Heritage Site. Enjoy the eclectic architecture ranging from the modern quarters to varied colonial facades on churches and private residences decorated and balconies built along the last five centuries. The tour includes parks like El Ejido and Alameda, the monument of Simon Bolivar, the gothic Basilica of the Heart of Jesús, Independence Square developed during the past five centuries and flanked by the Presidential ant the Archbishop’s palaces dated back to XVII and XVII centuries and, the Metropolitan Cathedral with excellent samples of the Spanish renaissance. Walk along the so called street of the seven crosses and pass by the Jesuit convent, once head quarters of the first university in the country, El Sagrario church with a unique orthodox cross lay out dated back to the seventeenth century and the jewel of the crown, the Jesuit temple of`La Compañía de Jesús, perhaps the most important monument of the baroque art in Quito.From there continue to the plaza of San Francisco, with temple and convent known to be the largest on the once Spanish colonies on the Americas which displays a rich sample of artistic and cultural heritage. Overnight in Quito; or Guayaquil: We visit the Centenario Park devoted to the independence and freedom on the old city from the Spanish domain to continue on to the legendary Barrio Las Peñas, the original and only surviving colonial district of the city where you can have some fantastic panoramic views of the city and Guayas River. Stroll along charming river promenade, Malecón 2000: we’ll admire the Rotonda monument dedicated to San Martin and Bolivar, leaders of South American Independence together with some important historical landmarks such as the Moorish clock tower. We then visit the well known Central Bank Archaeological Museum. Overnight in Guayaquil. Day 3-6 Deluxe Galapagos cruise

Day 3: Monday: North Seymour Dry landing.
An approximately two hour walk amidst large nesting colonies of blue-footed boobies, magnificent frigatebirds, and swallow-tailed gulls for an in depth encounter with sea bird breeding cycles and as well as sea lions. Many marine and some land iguanas can be also encountered.

Day 4: Tuesday - Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill) Dry landing.
We walk by a brackish lagoon where feeding flamingos can be occasionally found. The trail leads across the typical dry zone vegetation up to Dragon Hill, an important nesting ground for the endemic land iguanas, offering lovely views of the anchorage and neighboring islands. Floreana (Cormorant Point) Wet landing on an olive colored beach. We hike from the black mangrove beds to a brackish lagoon, which usually holds one of the largest flamingo populations in the Galapagos. This island features some endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, white and black mangrove, and holy stick. Novice snorkelers can practice on the main beach with playful sea lions and much more. Keep in mind this is an open-water activity; there is nothing to support your body on.

Day 5: Wednesday - Española (Suárez Point) Dry landing.
An island of geological interest, we explore volcanic formations and a riveting wildlife: large sea lion colonies and seabirds including Española mockingbird, Nazca boobies and the spectacular red billed tropic bird. You will also encounter marine iguanas, lava lizards, and the colorful sally lightfoot crabs. A somewhat lengthy hike will bring you amongst Nazca and Blue-footed Boobies, right up to nesting grounds that sometimes overlap the trail. Other birding favorites include Galapagos ground dove, Galapagos hawk, swallow-tailed gulls and the world’s largest colony of waved albatross, an unequivocal highlight during mating season (May-December). Admire the island’s dramatic backdrop, featuring the famous Soplador, a seaward blowhole that shoots water at some 23 m. (75 ft.) in the air. San Cristóbal (La Galapaguera Interpretation Center) Dry landing in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Passengers visit the San Cristóbal giant tortoise Breeding Center to learn about the National Park’s conservation programs. Passengers will also have the opportunity to visit the port village, have a drink or shop for arts and crafts and other souvenirs.

Day 6: Thursday - Santa Cruz (Carrión Point)
A snorkeling activity is programmed, an opportunity to swim with a variety of tropical and subtropical fish, manta rays and perhaps the harmless white-tipped reef shark. Return to the M/VGalapagos Legend, checkout and transfer to airport. Return flight to Quito or Guayaquil. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel for check in and overnight.

Day 7: Quito or Guayaquil Transfer out.
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

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