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Galapagos Cruises - Journey I

Journey I Journey I

Your Galapagos trip starts with two nights in Quito, Ecuador, the World Heritage city that sits high in the Andes. You will stay at the five-star Swissotel, located near Old Town in this historic city. The day after your arrival, you're invited on a complimentary guided half day city tour of Quito. As an alternative, add on a day trip to the world famous enormous Otavalo Market where you can shop for high quality hand crafted items. 

On the third day, you'll fly from Quito to Santa Cruz or San Cristobel, depending on your itinerary. There, you'll board the Journey I, a power catamaran built in Guayaquil, Ecuador in 2006 specifically for navigating the waters of the Galapagos Islands. She offers comfortable accommodations in 6 twin bed cabins on the main deck and two suite cabins on the upper deck. Journey I has been awarded Smart Voyager certification, ensuring that the boat complies with the highest levels of social and environmental standards.

You'll cruise through the Enchanted Islands, then return to Quito, where you'll have another night to enjoy the rich culture of this South American city.


We offer various Galapagos trips aboard the Journey I, ranging from 7 to 18 days. Some trips of the same length follow different itineraries. Following are several itineraries for the popular 7, 8, or 11 day trips.  All trips begin in Quito and include your hotel and a city tour. From there you will fly to either Baltra or San Cristobal, depending on your itinerary, and begin your cruise aboard Journey I. Please contact our office for details and availability of other itineraries.

Trip itineraries are offered every other week. Check with our office for the itinerary that suites your dates.

11– Day Itinerary  - Option 1

Wednesday Through Saturday

Day 1: Wednesday
Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Thursday


Quito City Tour
Quito, situated in a circle of mountainous peaks, is the world's second highest capital and has one of the most magnificent settings in the world. Designated as a UN World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, Quito boasts one of the finest colonial centers in Latin America. Spend a half-day with your private guide exploring the spectacular city.

Optional:
The Otavalo Indian Market Day Trip
Otavalo is the most famous Indian market in Ecuador and much of South America: ponchos, exquisite sweaters, wool rugs, leatherwork, wooden goods, and Indian jewelry are sold here. The Otavalo Indians, for whom the town is named, cling proudly to their ancient culture and mode of dress. This is a must see visit. Contact us for this optional day trip pricing.

Day 3 : Friday
Morning: Flight to Galapagos
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

Day 4 : Saturday
Morning: Isabela Island: White Tipped Reef Shark Canal
Afternoon: Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano

Day 5 : Sunday
Morning: Isabela Island: Punta Moreno. 
Afternoon: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay. 

Day 6 : Monday
Morning: Isabela Island:Urbina Bay.
Afternoon: Isablea Island: Tagus Cove. 

Day 7 : Tuesday
Morning: Fernandina: Ezpinoza Point.
Afternoon: Fernandina: Vincente Roca Point

Day 8 : Wednesday
Morning: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas.
Afternoon: Rabida Island

Day 9 : Thursday
Morning: Santiago: Chinese Hat
Afternoon: Bartolome Island

Day 10 : Friday
Morning: North Seymor - Santa Cruz.
Afternoon: Fly back to Quito and transfer to your hotel

Day 11 : Saturday- Depart for home.

11– Day Itinerary  - Option 2

Wednesday Through Saturday

Day 1: Wednesday
Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Thursday

Quito City Tour
Quito, situated in a circle of mountainous peaks, is the world's second highest capital and has one of the most magnificent settings in the world. Designated as a UN World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, Quito boasts one of the finest colonial centers in Latin America. Spend a half-day with your private guide exploring the spectacular city.

Optional:
The Otavalo Indian Market Day Trip
Otavalo is the most famous Indian market in Ecuador and much of South America: ponchos, exquisite sweaters, wool rugs, leatherwork, wooden goods, and Indian jewelry are sold here. The Otavalo Indians, for whom the town is named, cling proudly to their ancient culture and mode of dress. This is a must see visit. Contact us for this optional day trip pricing.

Day 3 : Friday
Morning: Flight to Galapagos.
Afternoon: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach

Day 4 : Saturday
Morning: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay.
Afternoon: Genovesa Island: El Barranco

Day 5 : Sunday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island: Plazas
Afternoon: Santa Cruz: Santa Fe

Day 6 : Monday *
Morning: San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Afternoon: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock

Day 7 : Tuesday **
Morning: San Cristobal Island Interpretation Center
Afternoon: San Cristobal: La Loberia

Day 8 : Wednesday
Morning: Espanola Island: Punta Suarez.
Afternoon: Espanola Island: Gardner Bay

Day 9 : Thursday
Morning: Floreana Isla: Cormorant Point.
Afternoon: Florenana: Post Office Bay

Day 10 : Friday
Morning: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
Afternoon: Fly back to Quito and transfer to your hotel.

Day 11 : Saturday- Depart for home.

* Guests disembark the Galapagos this day for the 7 Day trips

** Guests disembark the Galapagos this day for the 8 Day trips.



Journey I  2012

Cabin

7 Day

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*4 Day

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8 Day

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*5 Day

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11-Day

Pkg

*8 Day

cruise

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Upper Deck Suite (2)

$3,095/
*$2,495
$4,095/
*$3,495

$5,695/

*$5,095

Standard Ocean View (6)

$2,695/
*$2,095

$3,495/

*$2,895

$4,795/

*$4,195

Package prices include:

Prices are USD and include: three nights hotel in Quito at a luxury hotel, airport transfers, Quito city tour, cruise, meals while on cruise, and all guide services. Gratuities not included. Additional fees: $645 per adult includes domestic airfare and Galapagos National Park Fees (subject to change). Airport departure taxes not included.

*Cruise only packages do not include hotels, tranfers, or Quito city tour.

Single supplements:

Supplement is 75% of the cruise price.

Not included: Gratuities, airport departure taxes, visas or passports, laundry or perosnal items while on the ship, air tickets from your home to Ecuador, alcoholic beverages, and travel insurance.

Family Departures:

Children under 12 receive a 30% discount off of the cruise price.

Optional Cruise Package Add-on:

The Otavalo Indian Market Day Trip

This day-long outing includes: a scenic three-hour drive from Quito, morning at Otavalo market, visit to the famous leatherwork village of Cotacachi, and a stop for lunch at beautiful Hacienda Cusin with a return to Quito. Contact us for preferred pricing

 All prices per person, based on double occupancy  Fuel tax surcharges may be applicable


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Journey I is a power catamaran boat built in Guayaquil, Ecuador in 2006 specifically for Galapagos travel. Stable, spacious, and fast, Journey I is an excellent choice for travelers who want a quality Galapagos experience at an affordable price.
Accomodations consist of 6 twin bed cabins (14 m2 / 151 sft) on the main deck and 2 suite cabins (18 m2 / 193 sft) on the upper deck. All cabins offer great ocean views, and are air conditioned with private baths. Common areas include a sundeck, library, TV-DVD room, dining room,  bar and lounge and a Jacuzzi.

Journey I Deck Plan

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We offer several itineraries aboard the Journey. All itineraries include two days in Quito before your Galapagos tour and one day after. Maps below show total trip length.

7 day
(4 days in Galapagos)
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8 day Latin_Trails_Journey_B_5_day_itinerary
11 day Option 1 Latin_Trails_Journey_C1_8_day_itinerary
11 day Option 2 Latin_Trails_Journey_C_8_day_itinerary
14 day Latin_Trails_Journey_D_11_day_itinerary
15 day Latin_Trails_Journey_E_12_day_itinerary_2


 

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