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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

6 DAY PROGRAM 7 DAY PROGRAM 10 DAY PROGRAM
TBD Sun - Sat (Weekly Departures) Thu - Sat (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
CABIN 1-6: $2,075
CABIN 9,10: +$225
CABIN 7,8: $2,975 (single) 		CABIN 1-6: $2,385
CABIN 9,10: +$265
CABIN 7,8: $3,475 (single) 		CABIN 1-6 $3,005
CABIN 9,10: +$355
CABIN 7,8: $4,480 (single)
2010 Seasons
LOW: May - June / September
HIGH: July - Aug / Oct - April
Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itinerary
TBD Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito or Guayaquil - Baltra - North Seymour
Day 3 - S. Plazas - Santa Fe
Day 4 - Española
Day 5 - Floreana
Day 6 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 7 - Quito or Guayaquil - Home
Optional Extension Program 		Day 1 - Arrive Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 2 - Quito or Guayaquil - Baltra - Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Day 3 - Rabida - Bartolome
Day 4 - Genovesa
Day 5 - Bachas - N. Seymour
Day 6 - S. Plazas - Santa Fe
Day 7 - Española
Day 8 - Floreana
Day 9 - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) - Baltra - Quito or Guayaquil
Quito accommodations Day 10 - Quito or Guayaquil - 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 / 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 First Class Vessels have land accommodations at 4 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Deckplans / 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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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