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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | TIP TOP II (Special! Click here to get $25 Off!)

Tip Top II The eighty-five foot Tip Top II was redesigned and upgraded in January 2007 with a new sun deck, larger hull and two additional decks improving this already immaculate yacht. In addition to brand-new audio, video, and multimedia equipment, the yacht also features new state of the art components, including engine, generator, air conditioning, and many other machinery. Originally built in Ecuador's main harbor in 1998, the Tip Top II is the perfect vessel for those seeking comfort, privacy, and a personalized service. The Tip Top II accommodates sixteen passengers in eight cozy double cabins and one single cabin, each with private bathrooms, personal safes, and wardrobes. You will relax in comfort and luxury in the modern dining room, bar, and lounge areas. Some of the Tip Top II's fantastic amenities include a multimedia room, a fully equipped bar, a library filled with a variety of reading materials, and a spacious sundeck. You can rest assured aboard the Tip Top II. She is equipped with the most advanced navigational safety equipment, all of which meets or exceeds international Coast Guard safety regulations. This is a solid choice for the perfect Galapagos Island cruise.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Sun to Sat (Weekly Departures) Thu to Sat (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
CABIN 1-6: $2110
CABIN 9,10: +$145
CABIN 8: +$875 (single) 		CABIN 1-6 $2630
CABIN 9,10: +$165
CABIN 8: +$1175 (single)
2008 Seasons
LOW: May - June / September
HIGH: July - Aug / Oct - April
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Fly Quito - Baltra - North Seymour
Day 3 - S. Plazas - Santa Fe
Day 4 - Espanola
Day 5 - Floreana
Day 6 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - Baltra - Quito
Day 7 - Quito - Home
Optional Extension Program 		Day 1 - Arrive Quito
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Fly Quito - Baltra - Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Day 3 - Rabida - Bartolome
Day 4 - Genovesa
Day 5 - Bachas - N. Seymour
Day 6 - S. Plazas - Santa Fe
Day 7 - Espanola
Day 8 - Floreana
Day 9 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - 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 First Class Vessels have land accommodations at 4 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Floorplans / Images
  • Length: 85 feet
  • 110/220 V. AC current
  • Cruising speed: 9 knots
  • LOWER DECK
    - 6 cabins with two single lower berths (Cabins: 1 - 6)
  • UPPER DECK
    - 2 cabins with two single lower berths (Cabins: 9,10)
  • UPPER DECK
    - 1 cabin with one double lower berth (Cabin: 8)
  • Crew (8) in separate accommodation:
    - Captain
    - Multilingual guide
    - Engineer
    - International cook
    - Barman, waitress
    - Two sailors
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SELECT EXTENSION

ECUADOR DAY EXT Quito City Scenic Tour (3hrs) Quito City Tour + Museum (4hrs) Quito City Tour at Night Middle of the World (3hrs) Quito City Tour + Middle (5hrs) Papallacta Hot Springs (1D) Rafting Rio Blanco (1D) Mountain Bicycling (1D) Otavalo Market (1D) Sea Kayak Cuicocha Lake (1D) Cotopaxi National Park (1D) Bellavista Cloud Forest (1D) ECUADOR MULTI-DAY EXT Otavalo Market Tour (2D) Cotopaxi Tour (2D) Haciendas, Hot Springs & Volcanoes (4D) RAINFOREST ECOLODGES Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge (2D) Sacha Lodge (4/5D) Kapawi Ecolodge (4/5D) Napo Wildlife Center (4/5D)

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