Galápagos — Central Islands aboard the Xavier III | Tours

Duration (in days): 10

From: Quito, Ecuador

To: Quito, Ecuador

From£2,749

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Spaces	Start date	End date	Price
Waiting list	22/05/2018	31/05/2018	£2799.00
1	05/06/2018	14/06/2018	£2799.00
Waiting list	19/06/2018	28/06/2018	£2839.00
Waiting list	03/07/2018	12/07/2018	£2839.00
Unavailable	17/07/2018	26/07/2018	£2839.00
2	31/07/2018	09/08/2018	£2839.00
Waiting list	14/08/2018	23/08/2018	£2839.00
Waiting list	28/08/2018	06/09/2018	£2749.00
Unavailable	11/09/2018	20/09/2018	£2749.00
Unavailable	25/09/2018	04/10/2018	£2749.00
Unavailable	09/10/2018	18/10/2018	£2749.00
Unavailable	23/10/2018	01/11/2018	£2749.00
Unavailable	06/11/2018	15/11/2018	£2799.00
Waiting list	20/11/2018	29/11/2018	£2799.00
3	04/12/2018	13/12/2018	£2749.00
2	18/12/2018	27/12/2018	£2839.00
8	01/01/2019	10/01/2019	£2749.00
6	15/01/2019	24/01/2019	£2749.00
10	29/01/2019	07/02/2019	£2749.00
14	12/02/2019	21/02/2019	£2749.00
14	26/02/2019	07/03/2019	£2749.00
10	12/03/2019	21/03/2019	£2799.00
15	26/03/2019	04/04/2019	£2799.00
10	09/04/2019	18/04/2019	£2799.00
Unavailable	23/04/2019	02/05/2019	£2799.00
12	07/05/2019	16/05/2019	£2799.00
6	21/05/2019	30/05/2019	£2799.00
16	04/06/2019	13/06/2019	£2799.00
15	18/06/2019	27/06/2019	£2839.00
13	02/07/2019	11/07/2019	£2839.00
Waiting list	16/07/2019	25/07/2019	£2839.00
16	30/07/2019	08/08/2019	£2839.00
16	13/08/2019	22/08/2019	£2839.00
16	27/08/2019	05/09/2019	£2749.00
16	10/09/2019	19/09/2019	£2749.00
16	24/09/2019	03/10/2019	£2749.00
16	08/10/2019	17/10/2019	£2749.00
16	22/10/2019	31/10/2019	£2749.00
16	05/11/2019	14/11/2019	£2799.00
16	19/11/2019	28/11/2019	£2799.00
16	03/12/2019	12/12/2019	£2749.00
15	17/12/2019	26/12/2019	£2839.00
16	31/12/2019	09/01/2020	£2839.00

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Overview

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend seven nights exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galápagos archipelago in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. In the evenings, return to the Xavier to reflect on the day’s adventures. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms – that’s why you'll never end up on another operator's ship.

Itinerary

Day 1 Quito

Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Quito/Puerto Ayora (1B, 1L, 1D)

Transfer early to the airport for the flight to the Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival meet the Naturalist Guide, who will assist with the transfer to the Xavier, located in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Visit a tortoise ranch in the Santa Cruz highlands and get up close and personal with these ancient creatures.
Day 3 Chinese Hat/Black Turtle Cove (1B, 1L, 1D)

Visit Chinese Hat for snorkelling opportunities and to observe the birds and sea lions before taking an excursion to Black Turtle Cove to see the marine life.
Day 4 Cerro Dragón/Islas Daphne (1B, 1L, 1D)

Visit Cerro Dragón on the west coast of Santa Cruz Island to see land iguanas and a salt water lagoon frequented by flamingos and other species of birds. Continue to Daphne Island in the afternoon to spot birds and wildlife.
Day 5 Islas Plaza/Santa Fé Island (1B, 1L, 1D)

Land at South Plaza in the morning for wildlife spotting opportunities. Afternoon visit to Santa Fé Island for guided walks to observe the wildlife and plentiful marine iguanas. Opportunities for swimming and snorkelling with the sea lions.
Day 6 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (1B, 1L, 1D)

Visit the Interpretation Center on San Cristóbal Island and enjoy free time to explore the port town of Baquerizo Moreno. Visit Isla Lobos in the afternoon to spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and sea lions.
Day 7 North Seymour/Mosquera Island (1B, 1L, 1D)

Explore two tiny islands that are big on wildlife. North Seymour offers great views of nesting seabirds, including frigatebirds and Mosquera is home to large colonies of sea lions.
Day 8 Santiago Island/Bartolomé Island (1B, 1L, 1D)

Visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to witness the giant lava formations contrasting the white-coral sand beach. Continue to Bartolomé Island for a guided tour to see the dramatic volcanic features before hiking to a panoramic viewpoint.
Day 9 Puerto Ayora/Quito (1B)

Disembark in Puerto Ayora and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the giant Galápagos tortoises. Fly back to Quito.
Day 10 Quito (1B)

Depart at any time.

Info

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Service Level

Standard
Travel Style

Marine
Physical Grading

3 - Average
Trip Type

Small Group

Accommodation

Accommodation

Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Xavier in twin-share cabins (7 nts).

Galápagos — Central Islands aboard the Xavier III

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Day 1 Quito

Day 2 Quito/Puerto Ayora (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3 Chinese Hat/Black Turtle Cove (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4 Cerro Dragón/Islas Daphne (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5 Islas Plaza/Santa Fé Island (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 7 North Seymour/Mosquera Island (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 8 Santiago Island/Bartolomé Island (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 9 Puerto Ayora/Quito (1B)

Day 10 Quito (1B)

International Flights

Service Level

Travel Style

Physical Grading

Trip Type

Accommodation

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Galápagos Land & Sea — Central Islands aboard the Xavier III

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Highlands of Ecuador

Colombia, Andes & Galápagos

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Galápagos — Central Islands aboard the Xavier III

Tabbed Group

Day 1 Quito

Day 2 Quito/Puerto Ayora (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3 Chinese Hat/Black Turtle Cove (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4 Cerro Dragón/Islas Daphne (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5 Islas Plaza/Santa Fé Island (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 7 North Seymour/Mosquera Island (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 8 Santiago Island/Bartolomé Island (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 9 Puerto Ayora/Quito (1B)

Day 10 Quito (1B)

International Flights

Service Level

Travel Style

Physical Grading

Trip Type

Accommodation

SEV10MD.png

Galápagos Land & Sea — Central Islands aboard the Xavier III

Local Living Ecuador—Amazon Jungle

Highlands of Ecuador

Colombia, Andes & Galápagos

Inland & Amazon

Galápagos Land & Sea — Central & South Islands aboard the Yolita

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