Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands are one of the world’s most remarkable destinations: an open-air wildlife museum that stirs the explorer within everyone. The archipelago, located about 600 miles west of mainland Ecuador, is home to an astonishing variety of endemic species — enough to inspire a theory that would change the world — and proves an irresistible destination for adventurers and nature-lovers to this day. On this epic adventure spend two full days exploring the Galapagos and all that is has to offer with the addition of a tour of Guayaquil and an overnight in Lima.
Hinweis: Due to the nature of the day trips on this program, it is not suitable for guests who have walking difficulty or utilize a wheelchair. Guests must be able to get in and out of small dinghy boats with little to no assistance. Also, any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
This program begins in Guayaquil, Ecuador therefore your flight must be booked into the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil. Guests will board the ship in San Antonio, Chile and the international flight to Chile is included in this program. The minimum number of guests to operate is 15 guests and there is a maximum of 16 guests for the program.
DAY 1 – 07. Februar 2025
On arrival at the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil, proceed through Immigration formalities, identify and collect your luggage and clear Customs.
After Customs clearance you will meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel which is located near the airport.
Check in time is at 15:00 Uhr. Although every effort will be made to have your room available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is ready upon your arrival.
Mahlzeiten an diesem Tag sind in eigener Regie zu organisieren.
DAY 2 – 08. Februar 2025
After breakfast, meet your guide and drive to the airport where you will take a flight to Galapagos.
Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, a Galapagos Naturalist Guide will welcome the group and help with luggage and guidance towards a public bus that will drive towards the Itabaca Channel. Next board a public ferry for a 5-minute crossing of the azure waters of the channel towards Santa Cruz. On Santa Cruz, board a private vehicle just for our group, to transfer to Puerto Ayora on the other side of the island. Make a short stop to see the Twin Craters
Driving through the rural areas of the island, you will experience the agriculture of the archipelago as well as the diversity of its flora. Surrounded by wild landscapes and different species, keep a lookout for the finches that are famous for being the basis of Darwin´s theory of evolution.
Lunch will be served at a local venue in the highlands.
During your visit to the Santa Cruz Highlands, watch the famous Galapagos land tortoises in their natural environment and learn how the private ranches aid to protect these special animals. You can hear their sounds while they are trying to eat the leaves of the trees or crashing through the undergrowth. Tortoises of all different ages and sizes gather here: small young ones with shining carapaces, and older ones which are a little bit more laggard and cracks in their shells showing evidence of a long life. While seeking the giant tortoises, your local guide will share the story of the origin the lava tunnels located at this area. Formed by the lava floods of the volcanoes, they range from the highlands down to the sea level.
Transfer to Puerto Ayora town, where you will enjoy a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and its famous residents within an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest. These are the headquarters of scientific investigation, conservation, and the National Park administration in the islands. Gain insight into the huge efforts being made by scientists, guides, rangers and park managers to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Charles Darwin Research Station is also part of the "Centro de Crianza Fausto Llerena" which is the breeding center for the tortoises. Tortoises are raised here in the care of researchers and then when ready are re-introduced into their natural environment.
Dann geht es weiter zu Ihrem Hotel zum Check-in. Dinner is served at the hotel after an exciting and memorable day.
HINWEIS: please pack accordingly for the flight from Guayaquil to the Galapagos. Guests can only check in free of charge one suitcase with a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg). Any excess luggage will be stored free of charge in Guayaquil. Guests checking in more than one suitcase or an overweight bag on the flight will need to pay excess or overweight luggage fees at the airport upon check in. The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.
DAY 3 – 09. Februar 2025
Today take a full day boat tour to one of the nearby Islands. The island chosen for the day is subject to confirmation by Galapagos National Park Management much closer to the program operation date. This government institution assigns the island tours based on technical ecological analysis and is dependent on the number of groups visiting the area at the same time. RSSC nor our local ground operator can control which programs are chosen for each day.
Island Tours:
BARTOLOME:
Experience a day in paradise with beautiful white beaches, outer space ambient, clear water, and observe as many native animals start their day.
On the two-hour boat trip breakfast is served while watching the sunrise at sea. There may be an opportunity to observe dolphins and other marine residents very close to the boat in the early hours.
Landing in Bartolome, approximately 300 steps lead up through the moon-like landscape to the highest point of the island. The reward is an amazing view over the islands Santiago, North Seymour, Baltra, Santa Cruz and Rábida. Also in view is Chinese Hat Island, as well as the well-known Pinnacle Rock, which is all that remains of an ancient volcano. The rock is home to a large quantity of sea birds and is the most photographed landscape in the Galapagos Islands.
After changing clothes for a beach visit, board the dinghy-ride for a short ride to Sullivan Bay for snorkeling. Those who don't wish to snorkel may stay on the dinghy to search among the rocks for the diminutive Galapagos Penguin. Back at the beach enjoy some time to relax or swim. The shallow sea invites you to go swimming and snorkeling while we search for Galapagos penguins, sharks, starfish, rays, sea turtles and other exotic and colorful fish. Enjoy the diversity of native residents such as marine iguanas, sea lions, pelicans, and more. After this amazing adventure, lunch is served on the return journey.
SEYMOUR AND BACHAS:
This tour offers the golden chance to get to know Seymour Island and Bachas beach. During the 1-hour boat navigation to Seymour Island, observe the slow awakening of the archipelago as the day begins.
Disembark your boat and board a dinghy for a ride along the rocky coast near a small forest consisting of gray and silver Palo Santo (Holy Stick) trees, which are without leaves for most of the year. Seymour is famous for its large colonies of birds. The unique male frigate birds with their inflated red pouches attract females during breeding season, and the famous Galapagos blue-footed boobies can be observed as well. Other highlights of this excursion are a beach with small cliffs, seagulls, many sea lions, marine iguanas and pelicans, most only an arm's length away.
A freshly cooked lunch consists of two courses and is served on the boat. After lunch, your boat navigates to Bachas beach along the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island. Take a short hike to the flamingo pond just behind the beach, and afterwards refresh with swimming and snorkeling at this isolated paradise beach with white sand and turquoise waters. Sea lions, rays, sea turtles, and tropical fish may join in our underwater experience!
PLAZAS AND PUNTA CARRION:
Board a boat and cruise to South Plaza Island. The island welcomes travelers with a bright colorful red and green carpet of sesuvio, an endemic plant, spread over the Island, as well as the loud, friendly barking of several sea lion families which have settled down on the shore of the channel between North and South Plaza Islands where your boat anchors. The turquoise water of the ocean juxtaposes perfectly with the white shining beaches and the black lava rocks of the coast.
The hike is easy and goes alongside relaxing sea lions and land iguanas which can be found on most parts of the island. The trail leads to the highest cliff where swallow-tailed gulls cross the air screaming. Here lie the sea lions which could not persist against their competitors climbing up the almost vertical wall. At the same time, tropical birds, blue-footed boobies, and other marine frigate birds glide gently in the wind. We suggest guests bring along binoculars in order to get an extraordinary close view of these animals, as well as the other marine life. The view from the highest point over the ocean and the powerful waves breaking at the cliffs is an experience that visitors will not forget.
Afterwards, the trip continues to Punta Carrion, where lunch is served on board the boat. This is a great spot to snorkel and swim among rays, sharks, and hundreds of colorful tropic fish.
SANTA FE:
Formed by uplifting, rather than by a volcano, Santa Fe is known for having one of the most beautiful coves in all the Galapagos. Some of the island’s endemic species include the Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, land iguanas, various types of finches, and the Galapagos mockingbird. The visit includes a hike on a trail past salt bushes where Galapagos hawks as well as the Santa Fe land iguanas tend to roam. Playful sea lions will usually accompany swimmers and snorkelers during beach time.
FLOREANA:
Navigate to the small town of Puerto Velasco Ibarra located on the Floreana Island (approximately 2.5 hours from Santa Cruz). Upon arrival, take local transportation known as “Chiva” to start a 30-minute ride up to the highlands of Floreana Island. The chiva will ascend a dirt road surrounded by typical dry vegetation which transforms into a lush, green vegetation as you gain elevation. In this area, you will also find some farms with banana, coffee, cacao, and other tropical plantations. The short drive will end at the “pampada” from where you will start a beautiful walk to observe the typical flora of the area. Along the way you will also encounter some giant Galapagos tortoises. Continue to the place known as “Asilo de la Paz” (Peace Asylum), a historical place where the German Wittmer family settled down when they arrived to Floreana in 1932. Observe the caves used as their home before moving to the place which is now known as Puerto Velasco Ibarra. Back in town, enjoy lunch prepared in a small, local restaurant.
Next, walk to “La Loberia”, a beautiful bay. The main attraction is the presence of a small colony of sea lions. There is also a great chance to observe marine iguanas resting on the rocks, and in the waters of the bay we may be able to see marine turtles.
ISABELA:
This morning, sail to the town of Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island (approximately 3 hours from Santa Cruz). Upon arrival, visit the Isabela Tortoise Breading and Interpretation Center where your guide will explain the different activities developed by the National Park to protect the fragile environment. Here, you will also find Giant Galapagos Tortoises of different species and sizes.
Afterwards, walk to the place known as “Humedales” (Wetlands). The walk follows a well-maintained path from which you can observe this beautiful place composed by lagoons and rocks and surrounded by four species of mangroves and typical trees of the area. In the lagoons you can observe flamingos and migratory birds.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit "Las Tintoreras”, a scenic area where you will find colonies of marine iguanas, sea lions, and many sharks known as Tintoreras (White-tipped sharks) resting in the channels formed by lava flows. Later, you can do some snorkeling, perhaps in the company of sea lions, penguins and marine turtles.
Regardless of the program selected for the day, your trip ends with a late afternoon return and dinner at your hotel.
Bitte beachten Sie:
Boat tours may be shared with independent guests
Boat sailing during the navigable day tour is usually rough and due to sea conditions, may take longer than 2 hours. The islands to be visited are determined at the sole discretion of the Galapagos National Park Management.
DAY 4 – 10. Februar 2025
This day will be similar to Day 3 but with a different island visited. As with Day 3, the island visited is subject to confirmation closer to program operation. Your day trip ends with a late afternoon return and dinner at your hotel.
DAY 5 – 11. Februar 2025
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Guayaquil. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to a local restaurant for lunch followed by a panoramic city tour of Guayaquil. Guests will be re-united with any luggage that was stored.
Begin along the architecturally-rich main 9 de Octubre Avenue, and then continue to a favorite destination of the locals – Centennial Park – a green area that honors the heroes of Guayaquil’s Independence. The unusual Bolivar Park, also called “park of the iguanas”, comes next. Here, you will have an opportunity to see the colorful iguanas roaming around the park undisturbed and perching on the treetops!
Continue to the Malecon 2000 along the shores of the Guayas River. Pass by the Civic Plaza, the Moorish Tower, City Hall, and the Rotonda Monument. Drive towards the north passing Santa Ana Hill, which is home to Guayaquil’s oldest neighborhood – the Barrio of Las Peñas. Here the homes have been beautifully restored with brightly colored paints and design details.
After your tour, return to the Guayaquil International Airport for an international flight to Lima.
Upon arrival in Lima, you will go through Customs and Immigration and once you have collected your luggage you will meet a local guide who will walk with you to your overnight hotel which is located inside the airport terminal.
A late dinner will be provided at the hotel.
HINWEIS: For the international flight between Guayaquil and Lima, guests can normally check in free of charge 1 suitcase with a maximum weight 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg).
For this reason, a second piece of checked luggage per person (per maximum weight listed above) is included in the cost of this program. Should guests need to check in more than 2 pieces or have any overweight luggage on the flight, they will need to pay the airline fees at the airport upon check in. The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.
DAY 6 – 12. Februar 2025
After an early breakfast, walk back to the Lima Airport check in area for an international flight to Santiago, Chile.
Upon arrival in Santiago, Chile, a local representative will meet the group after customs, immigration and luggage claim, and transfer with you to a local venue for lunch before you proceed to San Antonio port for embarkation. Do note that the walk from the gates to Customs and Immigration can take up 15 minutes depending on your arrival gate.
HINWEIS: Please pack accordingly for the international flight from Lima to Chile. Guests can normally check in free of charge 1 suitcase with a maximum weight 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg).
For this reason, a second piece of checked luggage per person (per maximum weight listed above) is included in the cost of this program. Should guests need to check in more than 2 pieces or have any overweight luggage on the flight, they will need to pay the airline fees at the airport upon check in. The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.
Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:
• Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden.
• Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details (zu diesem Zeitpunkt) werden ausgestellt, wenn Sie Ihre endgültigen Kreuzfahrtunterlagen 21 Tage vor der Kreuzfahrt per E-Mail erhalten. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Die Hotels, die in Ihrem Landprogramm enthalten sind, entsprechen den Hotels in diesem Dokument, falls Sie vor Beginn des Landprogramms keine anderen Informationen erhalten haben.
• Gäste, die nicht wie vereinbart an Tag 1 eines geplanten Landprogramms erscheinen, zählen als „Nicht erschienen“. Ihr Platz im Hotel wird dann freigegeben.
Zusätzliche Übernachtungen
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
• Sollten Sie Extraübernachtungen über die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft buchen, holen wir Sie Ihren Flugzeiten entsprechend ab und bringen Sie zum Hotel. Check-in ist um 15:00 Uhr (Änderungen vorbehalten). Mahlzeiten außer dem Frühstück sowie Aktivitäten organisieren Sie bis zum 2. Tag des Programms in Eigenregie.
• Wenn Sie einen frühen Flug gebucht haben, empfehlen wir, eine zusätzliche Übernachtung zu buchen, da Ihr Zimmer nicht vor 15:00 Uhr bezugsfertig sein wird.
• Wenn Sie zusätzliche Übernachtungen selbst buchen, ist der Transfer nicht inbegriffen.
TAG 1
Arrive at the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil.
You are met at the international arrival door, after collecting your bags at the carrousel and transferred to your hotel.
15:00 Uhr Check in time at your hotel. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed
The remainder of the day is at leisure and any meals are on your own
Overnight at the Hilton Colon Guayaquil Hotel or similar hotel
Abholung und Transfer
• Die endgültigen Kreuzfahrtdokumente werden 21 Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt per E-Mail gesendet. Die Telefonnummer des Betreibers vor Ort finden Sie auf der 1. Seite, sollten Sie den Betreuer für die Abholung nach Ankunft am Flughafen nicht finden. Beachten Sie, dass der Betreuer möglicherweise anderen Gästen hilft und nicht sofort sichtbar ist, wenn Sie den Gepäckabholungs- und Zollbereich verlassen.
• Halten Sie nach einer Person mit einem Schild mit dem Logo der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und möglicherweise Ihrem Namen Ausschau. Bitten Sie im Zweifel Mitarbeiter des Flughafens um Hilfe, um zum Treffpunkt für Transfers zu gelangen oder unseren Betreuer zu informieren.
• Abholung und Transfer werden für Gäste organisiert, die am ersten Tag des Landprogramms anreisen oder wenn zusätzliche Übernachtungen über die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft gebucht werden. Die Abholung erfolgt entsprechend den Flugdaten, die Gäste bitte mindestens 14 Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt einsenden. Gäste, die vor Beginn der Reise in Eigenregie anreisen, erhalten keinen Transfer.
• Sollten wir Ihre Flugdaten nicht erhalten haben oder sich Ihre Flüge ändern, ohne dass das Destination Services Team an Land darüber informiert wurde, können wir keinen Transfer bereitstellen. Gäste müssen in diesem Fall auf eigene Kosten zum Hotel des Landprogramms reisen. Bitte kontaktieren Sie umgehend die Reservierungsabteilung, sollten sich vor der Abreise Flugdaten ändern.
DAY 2 - Timings are dependent on flight details once confirmed
06:30 Uhr Breakfast at the hotel
07:30 Uhr Transfer to the airport
07:45 Uhr Arrival to Guayaquil’s Airport and check in
10:00 Uhr Flight to Baltra (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
10:59 Uhr Arrival to Baltra Airport, meet your Naturalist guide
11:15 Uhr Transfer to the Highlands of Santa Cruz
12:15 Uhr Lunch at a local venue
13:30 Uhr Visit giant tortoise ranch
15:00 Uhr Transfer to Puerto Ayora
15:30 Uhr Hotel check in
19:00 Uhr Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at Blu Lodges Galapagos Hotel or similar hotel
TAG 3
TBA Breakfast at your hotel or boxed breakfast (depending on the navigable tour)
TBA Navigable tour
13:00 Uhr Lunch on board or in a seated venue (depends on the visited island)
15:30 Uhr Return back to the dock and transfer to your hotel
17:00 Uhr Arrival to the hotel
19:00 Uhr Dinner at the hotel or at a local nearby restaurant - TBA
Overnight at Blu Lodges Galapagos Hotel or similar hotel
TAG 4
TBA Breakfast at your hotel or boxed breakfast (depending on the navigable tour)
TBA Navigable tour
13:00 Uhr Lunch on board or in a seated venue (depends on the visited island)
15:30 Uhr Return back to the dock and transfer to your hotel
17:00 Uhr Arrival to the hotel
19:00 Uhr Dinner at the hotel or at a local nearby restaurant - TBA
Overnight at Blu Lodges Galapagos Hotel or similar hotel
DAY 5 - Timings are dependent on flight details once confirmed
06:00 Uhr Breakfast at your hotel
07:00 Uhr Transfer to the Baltra Airport
08:00 Uhr Arrival at the Baltra Airport - check in
10:05 Uhr Flight to Guayaquil (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:56 Uhr Arrival to Guayaquil Airport, reunited with any stored luggage
13:15 Uhr Meet your guide and transfer to lunch venue
13:30 Uhr Lunch at local restaurant
14:45 Uhr Depart for panoramic city tour of Guayaquil
17:20 Uhr Return to the airport for check-in
20:40 Uhr Flight to Lima (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
22:35 Uhr Arrival to the Lima Airport and walk to your airport-based hotel
23:00 Uhr Check in at hotel and late dinner
Overnight at the Costa del Sol Airport Hotel or similar hotel
DAY 6 - Timings are dependent on flight details once confirmed
04:45 Uhr Breakfast at the hotel or boxed breakfast - TBA
05:15 Uhr Transfer to the airport and check in procedures
08:30 Uhr Flight to Santiago, Chile (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
14:00 Uhr Arrival in Santiago, Chile
14:30 Uhr Meet your guide after customs and luggage collection
15:00 Uhr Transfer to local venue for lunch
15:30 Uhr Lunch
16:30 Uhr Drive to the Port of San Antonio
17:30 Uhr Arrival at the pier for embarkation
Ship is scheduled to depart at 19:00 Uhr
Voraussichtliches Wetter:
The Galapagos Islands have a subtropical climate regulated by the cold Humboldt Current and the warm El Nino current. Weather varies during the year. From December until May temperatures range from the low 80°s (26 C°) to the high 90°s (32°) (with possibilities of rain). From June to September temperatures vary from the low 60°s (15 C°) to the high 70°s (21°). This is the garua season (mist in the mornings). From October until December temperatures range from the 70°s (15 C°) to the 80°s (26 C°) (dry season).
Was Sie mitbringen sollten:
It is not necessary to carry much to the Galapagos, pack light and pack smart. Lightweight, fast drying materials are recommended.
Light loose pants, shorts, shirts (short and long sleeved)
Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
Shoes: you will have dry landings (step directly from the dinghy onto dry land) and wet landings (wade to shore from the dinghy through shallow water). You can either bring one pair of “hybrid” shoes that are good for walking and getting wet or one set of footwear for getting wet (sandals or water shoes) and one pair to bring ashore in a backpack for hiking.
Small backpack to carry on land visits for your camera and water
Plastic bag to keep your camera or photographic equipment dry
Snorkeling gear (not essential)
On board the day trip boats, snorkeling gear will be available for all passengers. If you use a fin size smaller than 6-7 or larger than 10-11, please bring your own as these sizes may not be available.
Wetsuit (not essential)
Any required medications and seasick tablets if you are prone to motion sickness on boats
Binoculars
Insect repellent
Landeswährung:
Ecuador’s local currency is US Dollars / Lima’s local currency is the Sol
Stromspannung
Ecuador uses 110 volts, 60 cycle electricity, same as in the USA. Plugs are typically the 2-pronged flat type so US travelers will not typically need a converter or adapter. In Lima, 220V. In case needed, hotels may be able to provide adaptors however we recommend bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices.
Luggage information
Flights Guayaquil – Galapagos – Guayaquil - Guests can only check in free of charge one suitcase with a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg). Any excess luggage will be stored free of charge in Guayaquil. Guests checking in more than one suitcase or an overweight bag on the flight will need to pay excess or overweight luggage fees at the airport upon check in.
For this reason, excess luggage can be stored in Guayaquil while in the Galapagos.
Flights Guayaquil to Lima and Lima to Santiago - Guests will be able to check in up to 2 suitcases with a maximum weight 50 lbs (23 kg) each. Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg). Should guests need to check in more than 2 pieces or have any overweight luggage on these flights, they will need to pay the airline fees at the airport upon check in.
The average cost is approximately $120 USD per extra suitcase per flight and an additional $120 USD for an overweight bag per flight. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.
Make sure all luggage has your name on it and don’t forget to bring with you to the Galapagos any documents, medications and valuables.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1 877 231 5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via the Reservations Team at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:
This program takes place in Ecuador, Peru and Chile. Please note that passport holders are responsible for obtaining the required documentation applicable for entry. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after completion of your journey and should also have sufficient blank pages for visas and immigrations stamps. Guests should check with their local Embassies for the countries visited on this program for any Visa stipulations for their nationality and ensure that proper documentation is obtained if necessary.
Tourist Card (Chile)
A 90-day tourist card is issued to all arriving visitors (normally during the flight to Santiago or upon arrival). Please keep this tourist card with your passport as you may be required to turn this in when leaving Chile. Do not lose this piece of paper.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
To / From Galapagos - Airbus A319
To Lima and Santiago – Airbus A319, A320 or Boeing 787
Unterkunft:
Hilton Colon Guayaquil Hotel
Av. Francisco de Orellana Mz. 111, Guayaquil 090512
Blu Lodges Galapagos Hotel
Ave Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora 200350
Costa Del Sol Airport Hotel Lima
Av. Elmer Faucett SN, Lima 07031, Peru
* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Bewertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sofern Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, wird die Übernachtung in einem der folgenden Hotels auf dieser Liste organisiert:
Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:
•1 night at the Hilton Colon Guayaquil Hotel or similar hotel – Deluxe room
•3 nights at the Blu Lodges Galapagos Hotel or similar hotel – Run of House room with full board in Galapagos (from lunch upon arrival day to breakfast on departure day)
•1 night at the Costa Del Sol Airport Hotel in Lima or similar hotel – Standard room
•Airport assistance in Guayaquil, Lima and Santiago
•Naturalist Guide (provided by the Galapagos National Park) to accompany and guide in the Galapagos Islands
•1 x 250 ml bottle of water per person on each transfer in the mainland
•2 course set-menu lunches with 2 soft drinks in the Galapagos Island during the daily boat tours
•3 course set-menu dinners on Days 2, 3, 4, and 5 includes 2 soft drinks and 2 alcoholic drinks (house wine or local beer to choose from)
•3 course set-menu lunches on Days 2, 5 and 6 includes 2 soft drinks and 2 alcoholic drinks (house wine or local beer to choose from)
•All activities mentioned in the itinerary
•Porterage at the Guayaquil, Lima, and Santiago de Chile airports
•Any excess luggage will be stored free of charge in Guayaquil Transportation with air-conditioning
•Economy class flights per the itinerary (direct flights not guaranteed)
•One additional piece of checked luggage (max 50 lbs / 23 kg) per person on the flights from Guayaquil to Lima and Lima to Santiago
•Local escort to accompany the group throughout the program
Bitte beachten Sie: Gäste, die ihre eigenen Flüge buchen (unabhängig von der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft), sind dafür verantwortlich, dass sie der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft die aktualisierten Abreiseinformationen mitteilen, sodass der Transfer arrangiert werden kann. Wenn Sie unabhängig von der Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft weitere Nächte buchen, kann bei Anreise kein Transfer bereitgestellt werden. Wenn wir nicht bis mindestens 14 Tage im Voraus Ihre Flugdaten erhalten, werden keine Transfers bereitgestellt.
Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:
•Any meals or beverages not listed in the itinerary
•All items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, laundry & curio shop purchases
• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer
• Sonstige Ausgaben im Hotel, einschließlich Minibar und Zimmerservice
•Overweight or excess luggage fees above what is included
•Visa fees if required
Hinweis: Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen. Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Landprogramme sind spätestens 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
