Cruise: 4, 5 and 8 days
Program is subject to availability; it is recommended to reserve in
advance.
All cruises may be included in the Ecuador / Galapagos Islands
Mashipura Viajes tour package.
The cruise to the Galapagos Islands on board the Legend is an adventure
designed for nature-lovers who are looking for an amazing experience in
the Galapagos while savoring the spacious friendly surroundings and
services that meet international standards such as top quality cuisine
on board and reliable security systems. Full accommodations are
available and excursions around the islands in the company of expert
guides are provided by the Galapagos National Park Service.
The
tour also includes flights to the Islands from Quito or Guayaquil.
4 - DAYS
CRUISE: MONDAY - THURSDAY
1° DAY: FLIGHT FROM QUITO (OR GUAYAQUIL) - Monday
Full accommodations on board
Baltra Airport
Passengers are picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the
pier to board the Galapagos Legend.
North Seymour
This site is a major nesting colony of blue footed boobies, and has the
largest colony of the magnificent frigate bird.
2° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE – Tuesday
Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
The trail leads up to Dragon Hill which offers a lovely view of the
bay. This is a nesting site for reintroduced land iguanas.
Floreana (Cormorant Point)
This island features endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, Galapagos
daisies, white and black mangrove, and holy stick.
3° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE – Wednesday
Española (Suárez Point)
Besides the sea lion colonies, this is a very important site for bird
watching. A major highlight is their mating season, from May through
December.
San Cristobal
(Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera)
Visit San Cristóbal breeding center and learn about the
National Park’s breeding program with the giant tortoises.
4° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE – FLIGHT TO QUITO (OR GUAYAQUIL)
– Thursday
Santa Cruz (Carrión Point)
Snorkeling to see a variety of tropical fish, manta rays or even
harmless white-tipped reef sharks. Final hours in Seymour North;
transfer to the airport and flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
5 - DAYS
CRUISE: THURSDAY – MONDAY
1° DAY: FLIGHT FROM QUITO (OR GUAYAQUIL) -
Thursday
Full accommodations on board
Baltra Airport
Passengers are picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the
pier to board the Galapagos Legend
Bartholome
After a hike to the summit you’ll be impressed by the view of
the eroded tuff cone of Pinnacle Rock.
2° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE – Friday
Urbina Bay (Isabela)
Visit the volcanic ash beach and coral area. After the walk time for
snorkeling.
Fernandina (Espinosa Point)
See the biggest marine iguanas mingling with sallylight foot crabs, as
well as flightless cormorants nesting sites.
3° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE - Saturday
Santiago (Egas Port)
Most of the landscape is comprised of layers of rocks and lava flows.
Observe great blue herons, striated herons, and yellow-crowned night
herons.
Rábida (Jervis)
The volcano-formed beach is dark red and frequented by sea lions.
It’s considered the geographic center of Galapagos because it
has
the most diverse volcanic rocks on the Islands.
4° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE – Sunday
Santa Cruz
(Charles Darwin Research Station)
Observe the giant tortoises that are part of the reproduction program
and the world’s most famous tortoise, Lonesome George, the
last
surviving specimen of his species.
Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Trek through the highlands of Santa Cruz and visit Cerro Chato where
you’ll be able to observe the famous giant tortoises in their
natural habitat.
5° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE – FLIGHT TO QUITO (OR GUAYAQUIL)
– Monday
Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach)
Encounter many sea birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and have the
opportunity to walk on the white sand beach.
Baltra Airport
Transfer to the airport and flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
8 - DAYS
CRUISE: MONDAY - MONDAY
1° DAY: FLIGHT FROM QUITO (OR GUAYAQUIL) -
Monday
Full accommodations on board
Baltra Airport
Passengers are picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the
pier to board the Galapagos Legend
North Seymour
This site is a major nesting colony of blue footed boobies, and has the
largest colony of the magnificent frigate bird.
2° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE - Tuesday
Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
The trail leads up to Dragon Hill which offers a lovely view of the
bay. This is a nesting site for reintroduced land iguanas.
Floreana (Cormorant Point)
This island features endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, Galapagos
daisies, white and black mangrove, and holy stick.
3° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE - Wednesday
Española (Suarez Point)
Besides the sea lion colonies, this is a very important site for bird
watching. A major highlight is their mating season, from May through
December.
San Cristobal
(Interpretation Center or La Galapaguera)
Visit San Cristobal breeding center and learn about the National
Park’s breeding program with the giant tortoises.
4° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE - Thursday
Santa Cruz (Carrion Point)
Snorkeling to see a variety of tropical fish, manta rays or even
harmless white-tipped reef sharks.
5° DAY: GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE - Friday
Urbina Bay (Isabela)
Visit the volcanic ash beach and coral area. After the walk time for
snorkeling.
Fernandina (Espinosa Point)
See the biggest marine iguanas mingling with sallylight foot crabs, as
well as flightless cormorants nesting sites.
6° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE - Saturday
Santiago (Egas Port)
Most of the landscape is comprised of layers of rocks and lava flows.
Observe great blue herons, striated herons, and yellow-crowned night
herons.
Rabid (Jervis)
The volcano-formed beach is dark red and frequented by sea lions.
It’s considered the geographic center of Galapagos because it
has
the most diverse volcanic rocks on the Islands.
7° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE - Sunday
Santa Cruz
(Charles Darwin Research Station)
Observe the giant tortoises that are part of the reproduction program
and the world’s most famous tortoise, Lonesome George, the
last
surviving specimen of his species.
Santa Cruz (Highlands)
Trek through the highlands of Santa Cruz and visit Chato Hill where
you’ll be able to observe the famous giant tortoises in their
natural habitat.
8° DAY:
GALAPAGOS’S CRUISE – FLIGHT TO QUITO (OR GUAYAQUIL)
– Monday
Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach)
Encounter many sea birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and have the
opportunity to walk on the white sand beach.
Baltra Airport
Transfer to the airport and flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
MASHIPURA RATES FOR LEGEND
| Cabins Category | 3 nights | 3 nights | 4 nights | 4 nights | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| low season | high season | low season | high season | low season | high season | |
| Standar | USD 1250 | USD 1300 | USD 1680 | USD 1730 | USD 2870 | USD 1970 |
| Moon | USD 1440 | USD 1490 | USD 1930 | USD 1980 | USD 3250 | USD 3350 |
| Junior Suite | USD 1720 | USD 1770 | USD 2390 | USD 2440 | USD 3820 | USD 3920 |
| Legend Suite | USD 1940 | USD 1990 | USD 2670 | USD 2720 | USD 4290 | USD 4390 |
| Balcony Suite | USD 2230 | USD 2280 | USD 2940 | USD 2990 | USD 4650 | USD 4750 |
Rates are per person in double accommodation and in USD
To the rates must be added:
Increase of fuel: USD 90 per person for cruises of 3 or 4 nights and USD 180 per person for cruises of 7 nights
The cost of the roundtrip flight from Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands must be added: USD 420 per person
Low season: 5 January – 8 March, 15 May – 20June, 1 September - 30 September, 25 November – 15 December
High season: Rest of the year
RATES VALID ONLY IN CASE OF DIRECT PURCHASE FROM GALAPAGOSTRIPS WEBSITE
ADDITIONAL ACCOMODATION IN QUITO OR GUAYAQUIL
We are able to offer lodging and breakfast in Quito or Guayaquil upon request.
USD 52 per person for double room
USD 98 per person for single room
Quito: Hotel Alameda
Guayaquil: Grand Hotel Guayaquil
PRICES INCLUDE
- Galapagos Islands cruise with full accommodations (beverages not included)
- Excursions around the Galapagos Islands accompanied by an expert guide from the National Park
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 110; children under 12 USD 60)
- Tips
PAYMENT
If you decide to purchase the tour package, it will be necessary to make two (2) deposits in our foreign account: an advance deposit of 50% of the cost of the tour at the time of registration and the balance 30 days before the tour begins.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is mandatory to purchase travel insurance that is essential in case of misfortune, accident or illness during the tour. Under no circumstances will GalapagosTrips cover any unforeseen expenditures of this nature.
TOUR REGISTRATION FEE
There is no required tour registration fee.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR TOUR PACKAGE
Direct registration through this website
The following information is required:
Departure date
Name of tour: Galapagos Legend
Complete name of each of the travelers
Passport number and expiration date of each of the travelers
Complete address of each of the travelers
Mobile and landline telephone numbers and e-mail address of each of the travelers
Birthdates of the travelers
Type of accommodation desired
Possible additional costs required
Possible extended stays required
Once this information has been received, a voucher will be mailed indicating the necessary information related to the tour, costs, and payment arrangements for the money transfers.
CRUISE VESSEL:
GALAPAGOS LEGEND
Category: Deluxe Expedition Ship
Number pax: 100
Cabins: privates with bath and air conditioner
Cruise speed: 17 knots
Length: 92 m
Width: 15 m
Entertainment: pool, chill out area, restaurant, spa, mini cinema,
interactive museum and observatory
All cruises may be included in the “Ecuador / Galapagos Islands” tour package.
Every weeks of the year.
INFORMATION:
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