9-night Beaches and Bays of the Galapagos
A&K Expedition Cruises · Theory · 9 nights · Quito–Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)
Special Offer The Signature Collection
The Signature Collection Sailings offer Exceptional Value and Exclusive Amenities.
What's Included
- An Exclusively Chartered, All-Inclusive Voyage Led by A&K’s Expedition Team
- Pre-Cruise Stay at Stylish, Ideally Located Hotels and A&K-Led Excursions
- Airport Meet and Greet and Transfers
- Private Balcony with Every Onboard Accommodation and Butler Service with Every Suite
- Maximum Personnel-to-Guest Ratio of 1 to 1.3
- Culinary Program Featuring French-Inspired Cuisine, Including House Drinks, Afternoon Tea and Pastries
- 24-Hour Room Service and Breakfast in Bed
- Zodiac Excursions Led by Expert Naturalist Driver-Guides
- Traveller’s Valet® Laundry Service
- All Gratuities, Port Charges and Taxes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on Board and in Hotels
- Onboard Service from an English-Speaking Staff, Including an Accredited Physician
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Itinerary
Oct 15 Quito
Quito is a fantastic place to visit and the best place to start your Latin American journey. Quito is also the entertainment center in Ecuador with new bars and discos opening every week and also the best place to shop, either at the small souvenir shops or at big malls. Quito has many interesting cultural sites, historical sites, museums, private galleries, churches, exhibition centers, and theaters.
Oct 16 Quito
Quito is a fantastic place to visit and the best place to start your Latin American journey. Quito is also the entertainment center in Ecuador with new bars and discos opening every week and also the best place to shop, either at the small souvenir shops or at big malls. Quito has many interesting cultural sites, historical sites, museums, private galleries, churches, exhibition centers, and theaters.
Oct 17 Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)
Oct 18 Cerro Brujo
Cerro Brujo, or “Wizard Hill”, is located on San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands. Home to the only freshwater lake in the Galapagos, Cerro Brujo is provides a perfect environment to bird watch. Among the birds to be seen on the island are yellow warblers, ground finch, oyster catchers, lava herons and the diving blue footed boobies. Wandering along the beach, be careful not to accidentally step on a sea lion – they’re all over the island. The lagoons are perfect to take a quick dip or a snorkel and explore the undersea of the Galapagos. Kicker Rock is viewable from the shoreline, a picturesque tall rock formation split down the middle that is rife with seabirds.
Oct 19 Punta Suarez
Punta Suarez is an amazing sight and one of the most attractive in the Galapagos Islands, because of its plentiful and various wildlife. The island trail leads past sea lions surfing the breaking waves, iguanas basking in the warm sun, and boobies nesting right in the path. The trail continues towards the cliffs and the blowhole - a fissure in the lava from which water spurts high in the air like a geyser.
Oct 20 Floreana Island
The combination of nutrient-rich soil and an adequate water supply make Floreana Island (or Isle Floreana) an island of abundant plant life. Centuries of settlers chose to live and farm on Floreana, giving the island a rich human history. The island offers different visitor sites like the famous Post Office Bay and the Devils Crown, which is said to offer the best snorkeling in the Galapagos. Besides this visitors can spot sting rays and flamingos.
Oct 21 Santa Cruz Highlands
Oct 22 Isla Santa Cruz
Here, the Charles Darwin Station offers insight into ongoing research and conservation in the Galapagos. Also located on this island is Cerro Dragon, one of the best places to spy land iguanas.
Oct 23 South Plaza
South Plaza is an Island located off the east coast of Santa Cruz, belonging to the Galapagos. It is home to a vast amount of species and beautiful flora. The South Plaza is open to the public and cruise ships, however the Northern Plaza is closed to visitors and purposely only available for scientific findings. The South Plaza was formed by Lava and depending on the season the Sesuvium ground vegetation changes colors from orange to purple and intense shades of green.
Oct 24 Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)
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Terms & Additional Information
Fares listed are per person, based on double occupancy and include all gratuities, port charges and taxes.
Active Elements
Active elements include Zodiac boat excursions, walks over uneven terrain and optional, challenging hikes
Minimum Age
Minimum age is 6 years old
First Group Event
Welcome briefing at the hotel at 6:15 a.m. on Day 2
Last Group Event
Disembarkation at 8:30 a.m. on Day 9
Your passport needs to be valid for at least six (6) months after your journey ends and should have a minimum of two (2) blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps for each country visited on your journey.
Our partner VisaCentral offers easy, efficient U.S. passport and visa processing. Visit them online atvisacentral.comor call 844 823 1224 and reference A&K's account number 73001. Service fees apply. Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Visa requirements and laws regarding entry into foreign countries change frequently, and you, as the guest are solely responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary travel documents for entry into all countries during your journey. Non-U.S. citizens should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Holders of U.S. or Canadian passports are not required to obtain a tourist visa for entry intoEcuador.
All guests are required to complete an online Sworn Declaration formdeclaracion.abgalapagos.gob.ec/declaracionwithin 48 hours prior to their flight to the Galapagos Islands. This form is designed to help protect the delicate ecosystem by declaring any items being brought to the islands that could pose a risk. After filling out the form, you'll receive a QR code directly in your email, which you must show to the biosecurity agents at either San Cristobal or Baltra airport.
Check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov/travel) or the World Health Organization (who.int/en) for the latest on required/recommended vaccines for your destination. You'll want to visit your doctor or local travel clinic a couple of months before departure to allow time for any vaccinations to take effect or to fill any prescriptions.
Be sure to register with your nearest embassy or consulate for the destinations included in your journey. U.S. citizens can register through STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (step.state.gov/step). Canadian citizens can enroll in Registration of Canadians Abroad atRegistration of Canadians Abroad.
Visit the U.S. Department of State atstate.govor the Government of Canada atTravel.gc.cafor information on travel advisories or special considerations for travel in various countries.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.