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Galapagos explorer from $2035

GALAPAGOS THE M/V EXPLORER

4, 5, 8  days Cruising around the Galapagos Islands

Beginning operation in January of 1998, the Galapagos Explorer II brings a new dimension of service to the Galapagos Islands.

This luxury 100 passenger ship is designed for the traveler who wants to enjoy ecotourism in complete comfort. Offering 50 double suites, ranging from the Classic Suite to the spectacular Renaissance Suite, the Galapagos Explorer II features an elegant restaurant, lounge, swimming pool, library, internet, computers and hospital facility, as well as such amenities in each suite, as flat TV's, refrigerator and mini-bar.

Naturalist guides trained at the Darwin Station, lead daily shore excursions and offer evening briefings, on the 3, 4 and 7 night itineraries.

CRUISE "A" 4 days/3 nights Wednesday-Saturday

CRUISE "B" 5 Days/4 nights - Saturday - Wednesday

One Week Cruise 8days/7nights Wed to Wed or Sat to Sat

2008 CRUISE RATES GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II

Category

3n Cruise A

Wed-Sat

4n Cruise B: Sat-Wed

7n Cruise C W-W or S-S

H

L

H

L

H

L

Renaissance Suite Exp.Erickson

$2035

1840

2715

2455

4500

4175

Deluxe .Suite

Erickson

$1910

1730

2540

2300

4220

3820

Premium Suite

Marco Polo

$1655

1495

2205

1995

3650

3305

Classic Suite

Magellan-Columb.

$1500

1355

2000

1850

3325

3090

2008

LOW SEASON:

Jan. 08-14; May 01 to Jun.15 and Nov 24-Dec 15

HIGH SEASON= Rest of the year

Dry Dock= Sep.01-29

All rates per person-sharing double. Children under 15 years old pay 50% of cruise cost (accompanied by an adult).

Not included: International airfare; domestic air Guayaquil or Quito to Galapagos (about $400-475), Insurance, Galapagos National Park entrance ....about $100 per person.

ABOUT THE SUITES:

The suites average 250 sq.feet and offer:
Private bath with marble vanity (personal hair dryer), refrigerator, TV set. The ship has an internal TV system that allows you to have 3 channels. Entertainment movies. Documentaries on the islands or natural history in general and the daily program, you will find this channels available every time you come back from your visits to the islands
Two twin beds or one queen bed and small sitting area. Telephone for national or international calls.

AIRFARE

From Miami to Quito (or Guayaquil) and from Quito to Galapagos -approximately **$960.00 . Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours for updates on airfares.

THREE NIGHTS ITINERARY

(Wednesday to Saturday)

Wednesday
AM: AM Arrival in San Cristobal Airport
PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristóbal
Thursday
AM: Punta Suarez, Española Island
PM: Bahia Gardner, Española Island
Friday
AM:Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora, Sta. Cruz Island
PM:Rabida Island**
Saturday
AM:Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island
Departure from Baltra

FOUR NIGHTS

(Saturday to Wednesday)

Saturday
AM: Arrival by air to Baltra Airport
PM: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island
Sunday

AM: Bartholomew Island
PM:Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
Monday
AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
PM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
Tuesday
AM: Seymour Norte
PM: El Chato (Highlands), lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises Santa Cruz Island
Wednesday
AM: Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island
Departure from San Cristobal

Galapagos Islands Map and M/V Explorer Route

For further information about these programs have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours

1-800-327-0080 or send mail to: tara@taratours.com

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