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Galapagos Cruise - Eclipse

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

On the morning of your third day, you'll fly to Baltra or San Cristobal to begin your 11 day Galapagos cruise aboard the spacious 210 ft Eclipse. This 48 passenger vessel features generously spacious staterooms and common areas.

After your cruise, we fly you back to the mainland where you'll have another night to enjoy Quito and overnight at your luxury hotel before you depart for home.

Galapagos Cruises: 2012 Eclipse

11 – Day Itinerary - Genovesa Route

Boat dates only.

(F) Family departures

Genovesa Dates
Feb. 4 - 11	Feb. 18 - 25	Mar. 3 - 10
Mar. 17 - 24	Mar. 31 - 07 Apr (F)	Apr. 14 - 21 (F)
Apr. 28 - 05 May	May 12 - 19	May 26 - 02 Jun.
Jun. 9 - 16	Jun. 23 - 30 (F)	July 7 - 14 (F)
Jul. 21 - 28 (F)	Aug. 4 - 11	Aug. 18 - 25 (F)
Oct. 13 - 20	Oct. 27 - 03 Nov.	Nov. 10 - 17
Nov. 24 - 01 Dec. (F)	Dec. 08 - 15 (F)	Dec. 22 - 29 (F)

8 - day itineraries are available with 5 nights in the islands Call for details--only available on the Genovesa itinerary.

Thursday through Sunday
Day 1: Thursday
Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Friday 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: Saturday
Morning: Flight to Galapagos arrive Baltra
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island – Black Turtle Cove

Day 4: Sunday
Morning: Rabida Island
Afternoon: Santiago Island - Puerto Egas

Day 5: Monday
Morning: Isabela Island – Tagus Cove
Afternoon: Fernandina Island - Punta Espinoza

Day 6 : Tuesday
Morning: Isabela Island – Urbina Bay
Afternoon: Isabela Island – Punta Vincente Roca

Day 7: Wednesday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island – Charles Darwin Research Station
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island - Highlands

Day 8: Thursday
Morning: Genovesa Island - El Barranco
Afternoon: Genovesa Island - Darwin Bay Beach

Day 9: Friday
Morning: Bartolome Island
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island – Cerro Dragon

Day 10: Saturday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island – Bachas Beach
Afternoon: Fly to Quito, transfer to Hotel

Day 11: Sunday

Transfer to airport to depart for home

11 – Day Itinerary - Espanola Route

Dates are boat only.
(F) Family departures.

Espanola Dates
Jan. 28 - 04 Feb	Feb. 11 - 18	Feb. 25 - 03 Mar.
Mar. 10 - 17	Mar. 24 - 31	Apr. 07 - 14 (F)
Apr. 21 - 28	May 05 - 12	May 19 - 26
Jun. 2 - 09	Jun. 16 - 23 (F)	July 30 - 07 Jul. (F)
Jul. 14 - 21 (F)	Jul. 28 - 04 Aug 4 (F)	Aug. 11 - 18 (F)
Aug. 25 - 01 Sep.	Oct. 27 - 03 Nov.	Nov. 17 - 24
Dec. 01 - 08 (F)	Dec. 15 - 22 (F)	Dec. 29 - 05 Jan. (F)

Thursday through Sunday
Day 1: Thursday
Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Friday 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: Saturday
Morning: Flight to Galapagos arrive Baltra
Afternoon: North Seymour Island

Day 4: Sunday
Morning: South Plaza Island
Afternoon: Santa Fe Island

Day 5: Monday
Morning: San Cristobal Island – Punta Pitt
Afternoon: San Cristobal Island - Cerro Brujo

Day 6 : Tuesday
Morning: Floreana Island – Post Office
Afternoon: Floreana Island – Punta Cormorant

Day 7: Wednesday
Morning: Isabela Island – Elizabeth Bay
Afternoon: Isabela Island - Punta Moreno

Day 8: Thursday
Morning: Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Center
Afternoon: Santa Cruz - Highlands

Day 9: Friday
Morning: Espanola Island - Gardner Bay
Afternoon: Espanola Island – Punta Suarez

Day 10: Saturday
Morning: Baltra – Mosquera Islet
Afternoon: Fly to Quito, transfer to Hotel

Day 11: Sunday

Transfer to airport to depart for home

Eclipse 2012 Rates

Cabins	Low Season Pkg. price 11D/10N	High Season Pkg. price 11D/10N	Low Season Cruise Only 8D/7N	High Season Cruise Only 8D/7N
Deluxe Stateroom (Boat Deck, Cabins 17-20)	$6,795	$7,095	$6,100	$6,400
Superior Stateroom (Boat Deck, 21-28)	$6,395	$6,645	$5,700	$5,950
Stateroom Main Deck, Cabins 3-15	$5,840	$6,095	$5,150	$5,400
Single Stateroom (Main Deck 1-2)	$5,995	$6,295	$5,300	$5,600

* Low Season: October/November, December 1, 8 and 15 only for 2012.

Notes: Prices are USD.

Included: three nights hotel in Quito at a luxury hotel, airport transfers, Quito city tour, cruise, meals while on cruise, and all guide services.

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.

Additional fees: $635 per adult for domestic airfare, transit fee and Galapagos National Park Fees (subject to change).

Fuel surcharge will be added at $260 per person per week for 2012.

Single supplements: Based on Stateroom cabin, (Main Deck Cabins 1-2) $200 additional charges apply for single for land services. Single supplements are assesed at 1.5 x in the twin staterooms 3-15 and 2 x twin rate in superior and deluxe staterooms 17-28.

Family Departures 2012:

Sailing dates only: March 31-07 April; April 7-14; April 14-21; June 16-23; June 23-30; June 30-07 July; July 7-14; July 14-21; July 21-28; July 28-04 Aug. Aug. 4-11; Aug. 11-18; Aug. 18-25; Aug. 25-01 Sept.; Dec. 1-8; Dec. 8-15; Dec. 15-22; Dec. 22-29; Dec. 29-05 Jan. 2013.

Taking children to the Galapagos Islands is an immensely rewarding experience. For this reason we have developed selected family departures during the months of March, April, June, July, August and December. Children under 10 are restricted to family departure dates with 4 years old being the youngest allowed on those departures.

Specialist guides educate and entertain the children throughout the day with groups of 10, while you enjoy the cruise at your own pace, in the knowledge that your children are in safe hands and making their own discoveries about the history of evolution and the wonders of the islands.

Children under age 12 sharing with one adult will receive 25% discount on ship cabin only.

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 or similar with a return to Quito. Contact us for preferred pricing

All prices per person, based on double occupancy.

The Eclipse

Cabins and Amenities

The Eclipse is a 210 ft expedition vessel that accommodates up to 48 passengers in staterooms, each with a seaview. Fully air-conditioned, the spacious cabins have either a double or twin bed arrangement and well-appointed bathrooms with fresh towels provided every day and the complimentary use of bathrobes.

There is a well-equipped lounge for relaxation and for the nightly briefings on the day's discoveries and the following day's activities. In addition to the elegant indoor dining room, there is an al fresco dining area located around the jacuzzi, where you can enjoy the islands' spectacular scenery over a delicious lunch. There is also has a well-stocked library for quiet study and reading.

One of the most popular areas on board the Eclipse is the observation/sun deck, ideal for stargazing, whale watching or simply relaxing in the comfortable sun loungers. The ship also has a bar, pool bar and a boutique for the purchase of our exclusive range of souvenirs and Eclipse apparel.