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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | Athala II

Athala II  - this deluxe eight-cabin catamaran was designed specifically for cruising the Galapagos Islands

Athala II - this deluxe eight-cabin catamaran was designed specifically for cruising the Galapagos Islands

Built in Ecuador's port city of Guayaquil in 2007, this deluxe eight-cabin catamaran was designed specifically for cruising the Galapagos Islands in maximum comfort. The steadfast and spacious Athala II offers ample common areas, including an expansive sun deck, cozy indoor and al fresco dining areas, a bar, lounge and hot tub. Its six main-deck double cabins and two upper-deck suites all offer stellar island views. Add delicious cuisine, an attentive crew and knowledgeable naturalist-guides, and the Athala II is sure to please.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

6 DAY PROGRAM 7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Fri-Wed
(Weekly Departures)
Mon-Sun
(Weekly Departures)
Fri-Sun
OR
Mon-Wed
(Weekly Departures)
Pricing
LOW SEASON: $2,590
HIGH SEASON: $2,665
LOW SEASON: $2,665
HIGH SEASON: $3,040
LOW SEASON: $4,160
HIGH SEASON: $4,355
2010 Seasons
LOW: May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31
HIGH: June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - April 30
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
CABIN GALLERIES

MAIN DECK CABINS

Athala II

Main Deck Cabin

Athala II

Main Deck Cabin

Athala II

Main Deck Cabin

Athala II

Main Deck Private Balcony

Athala II

Main Deck Private Balcony

UPPER DECK CABINS

Athala II

Upper Deck Cabin

Athala II

Upper Deck Cabin

Athala II

Upper Deck Cabin

Athala II

Upper Deck Cabin


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Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito - Baltra - Bartolome (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Isabela (Punta Vincente Roca) - Fernandina (Punta Espinoza) (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Santiago (Puerto Egas) - Rabida (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Isla Lobos - San Cristóbal - Quito (B)
Quito accommodations Day 6 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito - San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center Or La Galapaguera) (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Española (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez) (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant) (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - South Plazas (B,L,D)
Day 6 - N. Seymour- Baltra - Quito (B)
Quito accommodations Day 7 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Friday to Sunday
Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito - Baltra - Bartolome (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Isabela (Punta Vincente Roca) - Fernandina (Punta Espinoza) (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Santiago (Puerto Egas) - Rabida (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Isla Lobos - San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center Or La Galapaguera) (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Española (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez) (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant) (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - South Plazas (B,L,D)
Day 9 - N. Seymour - Baltra - Quito
Quito accommodations Day 10 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
 
Monday to Wednesday
Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito - San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center Or La Galapaguera) (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Española (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez) (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant) (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - South Plazas (B,L,D)
Day 6 - N. Seymour - Bartolome (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Isabela (Punta Vincente Roca) - Fernandina (Punta Espinoza) (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Santiago (Puerto Egas) - Rabida (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Isla Lobos - San Cristóbal - Quito (B)
Quito accommodations Day 10 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program
Included / Excluded
Included in tour cost
- 2 nights accommodation in Quito.
- Galapagos Cruise (4D, 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 Luxury Vessels have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
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Deckplans
Athala II Lower Deck

Athala II Lower Deck

Athala II Main Deck

Athala II Main Deck

Athala II Upper Deck

Athala II Upper Deck

Athala II Sun Deck

Athala II Sun Deck

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PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Additional $155
- 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