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New York Times

" The 44 Places to go
in 2009 "


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3rd by
The New York Times


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Cachalote

This is a beautifully decorated motor/sailer recently built in 2002 to meet all security standards, according to international marine safety regulations. Cachalote I accommodates 16 passengers.

Enjoy beautiful cruising through the islands...spot dolphins and whales...snorkel with the sea lions...see birds with blue feet, red feet or big red 'balloons' on their necks...enjoy the scenery and volcanoes...and marvel at the colourful beaches

TECHNICAL FEATURES:

TYPE: Motor Yacht - Schooner rigged motor sailer. Steel hull, built in 2002.
CATEGORY: First Class
L.O.A.: 96 feet
BEAM: 18 feet 6 inches
CAPACITY: 16 passengers
ENGINES: 280 h.p. Caterpillar diesel engine
GENERATORS: two 50 kilowatt generators for 220 and 110 A.C., 12 volt D.C.
SPEED: 9 knots cruising
GUEST ACCOMMODATION: 8 double cabins each with private bath. Hot/cold water showers.
CREW: Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, and three sailors

EQUIPMENT:
280 H.P. Caterpillar diesel engine, two 50 kilowatt generators for 220 and 110 A.C., 12 volt D.C. , all required electronic safety equipment, tender with outboard motors, liferafts, freezer and refrigerator, desalinator, TV and DVD player. Fully airconditioned.



APROXIMATE PRICE CATEGORY
I
$ 2.000 +
II
$ 1.501 - $ 2.000
III
$1.001 - $1.500
IV
$ 500 - $ 1.000

Note: All rates are per person in U.S. dollars and subject to change without notice


CACHALOTE ITINERARY

TOWER ITINERARY

8 Days / 7 Nights
Start / End: Wednesday / Wednesday
Drop Off / Pick Up: Baltra / Baltra

WEDNESDAY
Arrive at Baltra airport and Santa Cruz Island (Indefatigable):
Charles Darwin Station

THURSDAY
Plazas
Santa Fé Island (Barrington)

FRIDAY: San Cristóbal Island (Chatham):
Cerro Brujo
Galapaguera & El Junco

SATURDAY: Española Island (Hood):
Gardner Bay
Punta Suarez

SUNDAY: Floreana Island (Charles):
Punta Cormorant, Devils Crown
Post office bay

MONDAY: Santa Cruz Island (Indefatigable):
Dragon Hill, Santiago Island (James)
Sullivan Bay

TUESDAY: Genovesa Island (Tower):
El Barranco
Darwin Bay

WEDNESDAY
Caleta Tortuga (Turtle Cove) and Baltra airport
Return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.



FERNANDINA ITINERARY

8 Days / 7 Nights
Start / End: Wednesday / Wednesday
Drop Off / Pick Up: Baltra / Baltra

WEDNESDAY
Arrive at Baltra airport and Santa Cruz: Highlands
Highlands of Santa Cruz

THURSDAY
Sombrero Chino (Chinese Hat)
Rábida (Jervis)

FRIDAY: Isabela Island (Arbermarle):
Puerto Villamil, Tintoreras and
Sierra Negra

SATURDAY: Isabela Island (Arbermarle):
Punta Moreno
Elizabeth Bay

SUNDAY: Isabela Island (Albermarle):
Urbina Bay
Tagus Cove

MONDAY
Fernandina Island (Narborough): Punta Espinoza
Isabela Island (Albermarle): Punta Vicente Roca

TUESDAY

Santiago Island (James): Puerto Egas
Bartolome Island (Bartholomew)

WEDNESDAY
North Seymour and Baltra airport
Return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.



4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

PLAZAS ITINERARY
WEDNESDAY
Arrive at Baltra airport and Santa Cruz Island (Indefatigable):
Charles Darwin Station

THURSDAY
Plazas
Santa Fé Island (Barrington)

FRIDAY: San Cristóbal Island (Chatham):
Cerro Brujo
Galapaguera & El Junco

SATURDAY:
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (end)
Note: last night at hotel in Pto. Baquerizo



6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS – HOOD ITINERARY

FRIDAY:
Pto Baquerizo Moreno (start)

SATURDAY: Española Island (Hood):
Gardner Bay
Punta Suarez

SUNDAY: Floreana Island (Charles):
Punta Cormorant, Devils Crown
Post office bay

MONDAY: Santa Cruz Island (Indefatigable):
Dragon Hill, Santiago Island (James)
Sullivan Bay

TUESDAY: Genovesa Island (Tower):
El Barranco
Darwin Bay

WEDNESDAY
Caleta Tortuga (Turtle Cove) and Baltra airport
Return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:
  • All the itineraries are subject to change without notice due various factors: safety, weather, mechanical breakdown, unforeseen emergencies, and the discretion of the Captain, Guide, and the Galapagos National Park.
  • We will not be held responsible for any refunds whatsoever for changes to the printed or scheduled itinerary
  • Our cruises sailing dates are guaranteed to depart regardless of the number of passengers booked for a certain date.  In case any circumstances of major force would happen, then we would change you to a boat of similar characteristics, same dates, and same category or upgrade you to a better boat with no extra cost.
USEFUL TIPS:
  • The ideal tour length is the 7night/8days cruise.  Since at least part of the first and last day of the tour will be spent at the airport, the shorter tours also spend less time sailing around the islands.
  • We normally suggest our clients to book their international flight at least two nights before their Galapagos cruise, this way in case you loose a connection, your flight is delayed or the weather conditions are not appropriate for landing you don't jeopardize your trip to the islands.
  • Try to avoid making international connections the same day as the flight from the Galapagos Islands may be delayed or changed to an alternate flight

 
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GALATERRA TRAVEL AGENCY AND TOUR OPERATOR
info@galapagosislands.ec

Address: Libertador Oe5-202 and Santa Teresa
Telefax: 593 2 2537-198 / mobile phone: 593 92 340 521

Quito - Ecuador