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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | TIP TOP III

Tip Top III The Tip Top III was constructed in 2001 and built to be a slightly larger and more comfortable version of its sister ship, the Tip Top II. This ninety-eight foot vessel is one of the most modern, comfy, and luxurious of all the Galapagos small motor yachts. Cruising at a solid twelve knots, you will have all you need to accommodate the perfect Galapagos Islands cruise. Sixteen passengers stay in ten roomy exterior cabins, complete with lockers, drawers, hot water showers, toilets, washbasins, and vanities. All three decks have wall-to-wall carpeting and air conditioning, making for a comfortable experience, no matter where you find yourself. Whether you want to watch a movie in the audio visual room, read in the library, enjoy a delicious dinner in the modern dining room, or have a relaxing drink at the bar, the Tip Top III is sure to please. The vessel is equipped with a spacious sundeck and a diving platform, perfect for snorkeling and diving. Sail the Galapagos on one of the newest and most comfortable boats for the experience of a lifetime.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
Sun - Sat (Weekly Departures) Thu - Sat (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
CABIN 1-6: $2110
CABIN 9,10: +$145
CABIN 7,8: +$875 (single)
CABIN 1-6 $2630
CABIN 9,10: +$165
CABIN 7,8: +$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: 98 feet
  • 110/220 V. AC current
  • Cruising speed: 12 knots
  • Snorkeling gear available for rent.
  • Guest Accommodation
    - LOWER DECK - 2 cabins with one double lower berth and one single upper berth (cabins: 1 & 2)
    - LOWER DECK - 4 cabins with one double lower berth and one single lower berth (cabins: 3 - 6)
    - UPPER DECK - 2 cabins with one double lower berth (cabins: 7 & 8)
    - UPPER DECK - 2 cabins with two single lower berths (cabins: 9 & 10)
  • Crew (8) in separate accommodation:
    - Captain
    - Multilingual guide
    - Engineer
    - International cook
    - Barman & waitress
    - Two sailors
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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 $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