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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | Athala II (Special! Click here to get $50 Off!)

Athala II 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: $2285
HIGH SEASON: $2285
LOW SEASON: $2605
HIGH SEASON: $2605
LOW SEASON: $3845
HIGH SEASON: $3845
2008 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.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito - San Cristobal - Lobos Island (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Espanola (Gardener Bay, Suarez Point) (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Floreana (Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay) (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station) - Quito
Day 6 - Quito - Home
Optional Extension Program
Day 1 - Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito - Baltra - Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Day 3 - Chinese Hat - Santiago (Egas Port) (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Sullivan Bay - Bartolome (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach) - South Plazas (B, L, D)
Day 6 - San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) - Quito
Day 7 - Quito - Home
Optional Extension Program
Friday to Sunday
Day 1 - Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito - San Cristobal - Lobos Island
Day 3 - Espanola (Gardner Bay, Suarez Point) (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Floreana (Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay) (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station, Highlands) (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Chinese Hat - Santiago (Egas Port) (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Sullivan Bay - Bartolome (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach) - South Plazas (B, L, D)
Day 9 - San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) - Quito
Day 10 - Quito - Home
Optional Extension Program
Monday to Wednesday
Day 1 - Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito - Baltra - Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Day 3 - Chinese Hat - Santiago (Egas Port) (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Sullivan Bay - Bartolome (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach) - South Plazas (B, L, D)
Day 6 - San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) - Lobos Island (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Espanola (Gardner Bay, Suarez Point) (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Floreana (Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay) (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station) - Quito
Day 10 - Quito - 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/Gal/Quito)
Low Season - $360:
May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31
High Season - $415:
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 First Class Vessels have land accommodations at 4 star hotels.
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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