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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | ALTA

Alta Built in Norway, the Alta is a three-masted schooner that combines authentic shipboard elegance with an expert sailing crew for an unforgettable experience. At one hundred forty feet, the Alta is unparalleled in craft and comfort. Her eight cabins accommodate up to sixteen passengers, offering tastefully furnished rooms, complete with lockers, drawers, and private bathrooms with hot showers. The Alta offers fabulous amenities, including air-conditioning throughout the entire ship, autopilot capabilities, satellite telefax, an elegant lounge, a luxurious dining cabin, world-class international cuisine, an audio visual room, and a spacious sundeck complete with comfortable lounge chairs. This spectacular ship is one of the finest in the Galapagos Islands.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Alta does not offer a 7 day program Sat to Mon (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
  CABIN 7: $4555
CABIN 1-6, 8: +$200
ACTIVE DEPARTURES: +$150
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2008 Seasons
LOW: Sept 3 - Oct 14 / Dec 3 - Dec 16
HIGH: Jan 1 - Sept 2 / Oct 15 - Dec 2 / Dec 17 - Dec 31
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itinerary
  Day 1 - Friday: Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Saturday: Arrival Galapagos / Interpretation Center & Playa Ochoa, San Cristobal
Day 3 - Sunday: Prince Philip's Steps & Darwin Bay, Tower
Day 4 - Monday: Tagus Cove, Isabela / Punta Espinosa, Fernandina
Day 5 - Tuesday: Urvina Bay & Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela
Day 6 - Wednesday: Bartolome - Santiago (James Bay)
Day 7 - Thursday: Highlands (Twins & El Chato) & Darwin Station &, Santa Cruz
Day 8 - Friday: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay, Española
Day 9 - Saturday: Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) / Depart San Cristobal Return Quito
Day 10 - Quito - Home
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/Gal/Quito)
Low Season - $355:
May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31
High Season - $410:
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 Luxury Cruises have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Floorplans / Images
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PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Additional $215
- 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