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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | SAN JOSE

San Jose Enjoy a cruise to the Galapagos Islands aboard the San Jose. Built in 2004 in Ecuador's main port, Guayaquil, the San Jose is one of the newest yachts in the islands. This 110-foot motor yacht offers spacious double cabins that run completely from port to starboard, measuring an expansive 19 x 8 feet, complete with private bathrooms and great ocean views. Enjoy the sunset from the San Jose's two sun decks with comfortable lounge chairs. For those interested in diving, the San Jose features a large dive platform, diver compressor, dive gear, and experienced dive masters onboard. Enjoy the Galapagos Islands in the comfort of the San Jose.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 Day PROGRAMS 10 DAY PROGRAM
Thu to Wed (Explorer)
Mon to Sun (Encounter)
Mon to Wed (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
EXPLORER: $1665
ENCOUNTER: $1665
LOW SEASON: $2305
HIGH SEASON: $2305
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
EXPLORER
Day 1 - Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora, Darwin Station, Highlands)
Day 3 - San Cristobal (Leon Dormido, Cerro Bruo, Interpretation Center)
Day 4 - Española (Gardner Bay, Punta Suerez)
Day 5 - Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
Day 6 - Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove) - Baltra - Quito
Day 7 - Quito - Home
Optional Extension Program 
ENCOUNTER
Day 1 - Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Fly Quito - Baltra - Santa Cruz (Las Bachas)
Day 3 - Rabida - Santiago Island (Puerto Egas)
Day 4 - Bartolome (Pinnacle Rock, Sullivan Bay)
Day 5 - Santa Cruz Island (Charles Darwin Station, Highlands) - Overnight Hotel
Day 6 - Baltra - Quito
Day 7 - Quito - Home
Optional Extension Program Quito accommodations Day 2 - Fly Quito Baltra - Santa Cruz (Las Bachas)
Day 3 - Rabida - Santiago Island (Puerto Egas)
Day 4 - Bartolome (Pinnacle Rock, Sullivan Bay)
Day 5 - Santa Cruz Island (Charles Darwin Station, Highlands)
Day 6 - Santa Cristobal (Leon Dormido, Cerro Bruo, Interpretation Center)
Day 7 - Española (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez)
Day 8 - Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
Day 9 - Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove) - Baltra - Quito
Day 10 - Quito - 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/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 Galapagos Island Tourist Superior Cruises have land accommodations at 3 star hotels
Boat Specs / Floorplans / Images
  • Two Navigations Radars
  • 2 Sonar and GPS systems
  • EPIRB
  • Satellite signal device
  • Emergency flares
  • Two inflatable emergency rubber boats
  • Life vests in each cabin
  • Two 340 H.P. Detroit diesel engines
  • Two 60 KVA
  • Two Perkins generators
  • Maximum speed of 10 Knots per hour.
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The International Ecotourism Society Leave No Trace American Whitewater Ecuadoran Rivers Institute Adventure Travel Trade Association International Galapagos Tour Operators Association Washington Wilderness Coalition Headwaters Institute

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PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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