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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | AIDA MARIA

Aida Maria The sixteen passengers Aida Maria offers the winning combination of comfort and style at a bargain price, making for an unforgettable cruise experience in the Galapagos Islands. Each of the eight double cabins has its own bath, shower, air conditioning, and upper and lower berths. The upper deck provides plenty of space to enjoy sunny Galapagos Island days.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

6 DAY PROGRAM 7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Wed-Mon
(Weekly Departures)
Sat - Fri / Wed - Mon
(Weekly Departures)
Sat - Mon / Wed - Fri
(Weekly Departures)
Pricing
LOW SEASON: $1,485
HIGH SEASON: $1,625
LOW SEASON: $1,825
HIGH SEASON: $2,025
LOW SEASON: $2,465
HIGH SEASON: $2,795
2010 Seasons
LOW: May 01–14 Jun / Sep 15-31 Oct
HIGH: Jun 15–14 Sep / Nov 01-30 Apr
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito or Guayaquil - Baltra - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station, Highlands)
Day 3 - Rabida - Santiago
Day 4 - Bartolome
Day 5 - N.Seymour - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 6 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito or Guayaquil - Baltra - Santa Cruz
Day 3 - S. Plazas - Santa Fe
Day 4 - Española
Day 5 - Floreana
Day 6 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 7 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito or Guayaquil - Baltra - Santa Cruz
Day 3 - S. Plazas - Santa Fe
Day 4 - Española
Day 5 - Floreana
Day 6 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station - Highlands)
Day 7 - Rabida - Santiago
Day 8 - Bartolome
Day 9 - N. Seymour - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 10 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Included / Excluded
Included in tour cost
- 2 nights accommodation in Quito.
- Galapagos Cruise (5D or 8D).
- Meals while in the Galapagos.
- Quito representative.
- Naturalist guide while on yacht.
- Transfers.
- Breakfasts at hotel.
- Southern Explorations pre departure services.
Excluded in tour cost
- Domestic Airfare: Quito / Galapagos / Quito
Low Season: $365
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $420
(Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31)
- Domestic Airfare: Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil
Low Season: $325
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $365
(Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31)
- International airfare.
- Airport taxes.
- Travel insurance.
- Lunch and dinner while in towns or cities.
- Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child).
Note:
- All Galapagos Island Tourist Superior Cruises have land accommodations at 3 star hotels
Boat Specs / Floorplans / Images
  • CAPACITY: 16 Passengers
  • SPEED: 9 Knots
  • ENGINES: 2 CATERPILLAR OF 125 HP, 2 ELECTRICITY GENERATORS 110V. WATER CAPACITY 2200 GALLONS, FUEL 1500 GALLONS OF DIESEL
  • NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT: 2 motor dinghies with capacity for 12 guest each, 2 inflatable life rafts for 12 guests each, beacon radio, fire system, life jackets, radar, GPS, echo sounder.
  • LENGTH: 20 mts
  • ACCOMMODATION: 8 double cabins with private bathrooms, shower (water at outside temperature) air conditioning, sundeck , comfortable bar and lounge areas. TV and VHS
  • CREW: Captain, Naturalist multilingual guide, 2 sailors, chef, mechanic, bartender..
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PHYSICAL RATING

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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Additional $125
- Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.

Prices based on 3% cash discount