4 nights Eastern Galápagos
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore San Cristóbal Island
- Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
- Discover Santa Cruz Island
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Trip includes
- Accommodations
- All meals
- Island sightseeing
- Naturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish (guiding in other languages upon request for groups larger than 10 guests: German, French, Italian)
- Snorkeling gear
- Luggage handling
- Medical care on board (but not the cost of medication), taxes and transfers in the islands.
- Shared transfers from main hotels in Quito (Casa Gangotena, Hilton Colon, Sheraton, Marriott, Dann Carlton) and in Guayaquil (Hilton Colon, Oro Verde, Hampton Inn, Sheraton) to airport for flights to / from Galápagos are included in these rates. To coordinate these transfers we must have guest's hotel contact.
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Itinerary
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Metropolitan Touring's 60+ years are characterized by that difference. Creators, promoters, sellers, organisers, coordinators, hosts, pioneers, yes. But above all, friends to all those who have come into contact with the company – and every contact, every bond, a story
In many ways, our company's origins as the pioneers of travel and tours to Galapagos Islands have set our course over the last decades. Their fragility, their specialness, their uniqueness have formed our belief in Galapagos cruises and travel experience that is founded on respectful contact with the natural world, in interpretation, understanding and sharing – and in fun!
Today, we own and operate a trio of vessels (the Santa Cruz and yachts Isabela II and La Pinta) as well as the Finch Bay Eco Hotel on Santa Cruz Island – and all our staff is as committed as they were when we were founded to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Wet Suits available for rent, NET rate US$ 15 + VAT per guest for 5- or 6-day expeditions
- Air transportation to / from Galápagos and airport taxes (subject to change without previous notice)
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee (US$ 100 subject to change without previous notice)*
- Migration Control Card (US$ 20 subject to change without previous notice)*
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverage, gratuities, laundry or valet services, gifts and additional items.
Conceived for operations in remote areas, our state-of-the-art expedition vessel evinces the perfect infrastructure for Galápagos exploration. Carrying its crew’s heritage of decades of experience working in the islands and just over 70 metres long, the generous, five-deck craft holds 50 cabins for 90 guests and features ample, luxury-sized social areas indoors and out that allow guests to make the most of their Galápagos cruise experience.
Important Notes
Please remember that the exact route and programme may vary according to weather and ocean conditions and the wildlife we encounter. It's also subject to change without previous notice due mainly to readjustment of the National Park policies and regulations.
Dry landing: guests step from the panga (dinghy) onto rocks or a dock.
Wet landing: as the dinghy edges onto a sandy beach, guests step into around 20 cm (8 inches) of water and wade ashore.
During Peak Season dates, Metropolitan Touring reserves the right to prioritise reservations taking into account factors such as payment and confirmation dates.
Metropolitan Touring reserves the right to limit the number of twin/double cabins for single use dependent on availability
Twin / Double Cabins for single use have a surcharge of 100%
Regardless the number of cabins occupied, the ship’s authorized maximum operating capacity cannot exceed 90 guests.
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