Visiting Galapagos Islands

Nautical and wildlife adventure “Galapagos Islands”

Nautical holiday extension of 5 days (4 nights) or 8 days (7 nights) on the Galápagos Islands

The Galápagos Islands, magic volcanic archipelago, present innumerable attractions which inspire any passionate traveler’s dreams: twisted lava flow, craters, bays and paradisiacal beaches…. these splendid landscapes enchant the gaze. But the spectacle is everywhere, on ground, in the air and under water: innumerable marine birds, terrestrial or marine giant tortoises, multicolored iguanas, sea-lions, penguins, fish, etc; all very easy to approach and photograph, and the list of them is end less! You will be also astonished by the large variety of vegetation on the islands, arid (cactus) or tropical!

Highlights
- A nautical extension to discover all of the richness of the archipelago.
- Splendid sites composed of volcanic landscapes, paradisiacal bays and beaches.
- A unique and preserved, mainly endemic fauna.
- An original much diversified flora

To discover all of these treasures, we propose a navigable extension of 5 or 8 days, which is adaptable following our programs in Ecuador.

All boat trips depart on a fixed day each week. Due to this logistic, if you are opting for an extension, you may have some lag time between the end of your trip prior to the beginning of your extension. In this case, you would need to add additional nights in Quito. the total duration of the extension depends on the ending day of the normal program in Ecuador: the extension can last longer, in this case you will need to add additional nights atQuito.

The Galápagos extensions are individual extensions, which means that the boat is not reserved just for Moutain World Travel. You will be, in general, with people whom you do not know, of various nationalities.

We do not reserve the places in the Galapagos Islands in advance. The possibility of carrying out this extension is thus subject to availability at the time of your registration (exemple: continent-islands airline availibility, spots on the boats).

Our advice:
- We recommend that you bring your personnal snorkling equipment (or buy it in Quito during your trip), because, even if the boats provide the material in general, quality can be poor or they can be out-of-stock.

A boat is used for lodging and as a way of transportation. The route and the boat that we propose to you here, is given as an example. According to the availability at the time of your registration, the routes and the visited islands could be different.


YACHT MILLENIUM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length 82 feet
Beam 33 feet 2 Detroit diesel engines
2 Detroit diesel generators
Security Full radio, radar and security equipment
Capacity 16 passengers, 8 double cabins

5 Days $1800
8 Days $2400
Single supplement: 80%

What’s Included
- Accommodation on board in double cabins with private facility, bunk beds, air conditioning
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Bilingual Naturalist guide (English-Spanish).
- /hot water, coffe tea
- Snorkeling equipment

What’s Not Included
- Airfare Quito – Galápagos – Quito.
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee
- Extra drinks
- Tip
- Personal expenses
- Optional scuba diving.


SAILING BOAT ANGELIQUE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
LOA: 74 feet
BEAM: 21 feet
DRAFT: 8 feet
MAST: 2
SAIL: 6
YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION:1895, Holland
RENOVATION: 1974, Holland - 2005, Guayaquil, Ecuador
MOTOR: Caterpillar 343, 380HP
GENERATOR: 2x Perkins 45KVH
CURRENT: 110 V / 220 V
AIR CONDITIONING: In all cabins and social areas
RADIO: VHF, HF, GPS, Satellite
SPEED: 8 Knots
CAPACITY: 16 Passengers
ACCOMMODATION: 8 double cabins with private facilities, hot/cold water, bunk beds, Air Conditioning
SOCIAL AREAS: TV, DVD, music, Bar and Library
CREW: 7 + 1 bilingual Naturalist Guide Level II

5 Days

8 Days Monday – Monday and Thursday - Thursday

5 Days $1100
8 Days $1600
Discounts: 20% children under 12 years
Single supplement: 80%

What’s Included
- Accommodation on board in double cabins with private facility, bunk beds, air conditioning
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Bilingual Naturalist guide (English-Spanish).
- /hot water, coffe tea
- Snorkeling equipment

What’s Not Included
- Airfare Quito – Galápagos – Quito.
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee
- Extra drinks
- Tip
- Personal expenses- Optional scuba diving.


YACHT VALKIRIA

GALAPAGOS islands multi sport adventure and cultural cruises
Multisport and multi adventure cruises in the Galapagos islands are very popular new alternatives to the typical galapagos tours, every year it is estimated that thousands of adventurous people come to see what everyone everyone is talking about and more! In the past, tours were conducted on very small fast boat without minimum safety and survival equipment. These outboard motorboats ran on gasoline, which according to international regulations is not allowed for transporting tourists. All of this has changed with the arrival of two modern vessels specifically thought out for our adventures. These comfortable, service oriented modern vessels are, of course, equipped with all of the necessary safety and communication devices.If you are contemplating an out of this world, multi adventure tour, SIC VALKIRIA awaits you!

Built in france,the beautiful VALKIRIA, designed by Philippe Jeantot is a welcoming catamaran.
For cruising around the Galapagos in style, this beautiful yacht accommodates 10 guests in 5 large double cabins with full size beds each with bathrooms and showers, indoor and outdoor dining areas, full navigational equipment which features all US and EU communication and safety required electronics, a solar panel which makes it completely ecological with all instruments and systems working on battery.The S/C Valkiria is the perfect choice for a luxurious trip in the Galapagos. Whatever your requirements are: sailing, surfing visiting ports or just relaxing, Valkiria is your choice.

LOA: 51 feet
BEAM: 27,5 feet
DRAFT: 3,3 feet
GUESTS: 10 people
ACCOMMODATIONS: 5 double cabins with private bathrooms
CREW: 4+1 bilingual naturalist guide
SOCIAL AREAS: Bar,Lounge,small library
Complete navigation and safety equipment, 1 dingy with 10 hp outboard motor,life raft,Radar,Gps,Echo sounder,auto pilot,Sart ,Epirb,class 1 life jackets.

This new adventure cruising around the Galapagos is a great alternative to the typical tour in the Galapagos. Finally new options have opened and new areas that were never visited before are available during this cruise.
We immerse you in the natural wildlife of the Galapagos islands by swimming with sea lions, observing blue footed boobies or frigate bird nesting areas, or by visiting the incredible underwater life while snorkelling.
Visit the top of mostly active volcanoes which took part in the formation of these islands. Not offered on any regular cruise, visiting the volcanoes along with the unique opportunity to observe the local population; seeing how they interact with nature in harmony and learning how they arrived lends to a one of kind experience.
Our operational days are flexible and we can start any day of the week and adjust to your requirements.

5 Days $1500
8 Days $2200
Single supplement: 80%

What’s Included
Accommodation on board and/or hotel Puerto Ayora.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Snacks after visits.
Bilingual Naturalist guide (English-Spanish).
Fresh water, tea, coffee.

What’s Not Included
Airfare Quito – Galápagos – Quito.
Galápagos National Park entrance fee
Extra drinks.
Tips.
Personal expenses.
Snorkeling gear (mask, tube, fins…)

Extra costs
National Park entrance fee: $100 per person
Round trip air fare (Quito - Galapagos): $450

Nights in Quito (including airport transfer)

BB (Bed & Breakfast): night and breakfast
HB (Half Board): night and breakfast, dinner
Double occupancy room: you have two people sharing a room (you must register together).
Single: supplement for a single room, which is mandatory if you register alone.
This service is subject to availability at the time of your reservation.