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Galapagos Islands Holidays
The Galapagos Islands are an ideal holiday destination for wildlife, nature and adventure travel lovers.
They are a paradise of stunning volcanic landscapes and fearless animals. Choose to cruise and sleep aboard a variety of Galapagos boats or sleep on land and explore the islands on hotel-based tours.
The Galapagos archipelago comprises over 50 islands of volcanic origin, that are spread over 4,500 square kilometres, approximately 1,000km off the coast of Ecuador. There are designated visitor sites on each of the islands.
The archipelago is a year round destination and our Galapagos weather section will guide you through monthly highlights.
Our Galapagos Islands section gives more information on the specific islands, where you can see giant tortoises, sea lions, iguanas and blue-footed boobies to name a few.
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GALAPAGOS LINKS
Detailed information about the Galapagos Islands, and various yacht and schooner cruise itineraries. |
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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
About the islands in more depth |
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BOATS & CRUISES
Cruise the Galapagos Islands by yacht |
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Galapagos climate and Weather
Please see our Galapagos weather page for seasonal highlights.
There are two marked seasons in the Galapagos; The warmer months with occasional heavy rain from January to May/June, and the cooler drier months from May/June to December, caused by the Humboldt Current.
From January to June the average sea temperature is around 25°C.
February is the hottest month of the year.
During the cooler months there are overcast skies and little rain in the lowlands, but considerable garúa (mist) and rain in the highlands. The seas can be choppy and cooler, around 20°C. In August and September, you may need a jacket in the evenings.
Divers, please visit our Galapagos diving page for more information about the fantastic diving that the Galapagos offers.
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Sample day on the Galapagos Islands
Aboard our vessels, your
day begins after breakfast when you go ashore with your naturalist
guide in small boats, called "pangas". The well marked paths will
lead you to discover the most fascinating wildlife, from blue footed
boobies, iguanas, sea lions to the rare Galapagos penguins.
Snorkeling is encouraged, and there is an opportunity to explore
underwater almost every day.
Returning to your vessel
midday, a delicious lunch awaits and perhaps a short "siesta", while
sailing on to the next visitor's site. The rest of the afternoon is
spent on shore, before returning to your ship to enjoy a spectacular
sunset.
After dinner, the
naturalist guide will offer a briefing of the next day's activities.
Since each island has its own unique landscape and diverse species
of animal and plant life, every day is a new adventure.
*Occasionally the captain
may find it necessary to vary the itinerary, due to Galapagos
National Park regulations, weather conditions, route availability,
facility for the cruise to reach the desired point of visit, to
prevent the migration and protect the flora and fauna of the
Galapagos Islands, and also for domestic flights alterations and
acts of providence. |
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Crew - Guides / Information
The crews are "Galapagueños", most of our guides, captains and crew members were born and raised in the Galapagos Islands.
They know the area well and are prepared to show you the islands only like a native can do it.
Our Naturalist-English Speaking Guides have studied and been trained at Charles Darwin Scientific Station, and have long years of experience guiding at the Galapagos Islands.
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Flight Information
Flights from Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos depart in the morning of the day your cruise begins, you have to arrive in Quito or Guayaquil at last the night before. Flights from Galapagos
arrive in Quito or Guayaquil in the afternoon or evening of the day your cruise ends (depends on the vessel).
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Low Season from: May 01 to June 14 / September 15 to October 31. |
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Guayaquil - Galapagos - Guayaquil
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$370.00 (£247.90)
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Quito - Galapagos - Guayaquil or vice-versa
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$380.00 (£254.60)
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Quito - Galapagos - Quito
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$410.00 (£274.70)
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Hi Season from: November 01 to April 30 / June 15 to September 14. |
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Guayaquil - Galapagos - Guayaquil
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$400.00 (£268.00)
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Quito - Galapagos - Guayaquil or vice-versa
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$415.00 (£278.05)
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Quito - Galapagos - Quito
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$435.00 (£291.45)
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Information for single passengers
As cabins are for double occupancy, if the vessel is full, a single passenger will share a double cabin with another single passenger. The only way we can guarantee a double cabin for
a single occupancy is by paying at least an extra 50% of the cruise rate p/p as a supplement, some supplements are as high as 100%.
National Park Fee
National Park fee can be subject to change without prior notice. At your arrival at the Galapagos airport, you will be asked by a representative of the Galapagos National Park, to pay
Park fee in cash, at present US$100 per person park entry, and US$10pp tourist card at Quito/Guayaquil airport. |
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