Americas | Galapagos | Galapagos for Families

Dates	Friday weekly departures (cruise starts on Sunday)

Duration	11 days

Land Cost	$2,420-$4,895 Details

Single Supplement	None

Lodging

Grade	I-II

Group Size	20

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Galapagos for Families

Aboard the Eric, Flamingo & Letty

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About the ships

M/Y Eric, Flamingo I, and Letty are small yachts with identical characteristics. A seasoned captain, 8 dedicated crewmembers, and 2 experienced English-speaking naturalist guides attend to the details of your Galapagos cruise. Each naturalist takes a group of no more than 10 passengers on all shore excursions and shares extensive insights into the Islands' diverse wildlife. Small wooden boats, locally called pangas, ferry passengers to shore for island visits. Outfitted in 1991, the fleet of three 20-passenger first class motor-yachts Eric, Flamingo I, and Letty are 83' long with 24' beams each and exclusively custom-designed for Galapagos excursions, with spacious accommodations for small groups.
Polished teak wood interior features fully air-conditioned cabins, public spaces, a dining room, a well-stocked bar, a conference area (with television, vcr, stereo cassette/cd equipment), and a book and video library. Accommodations include ten cabins located on three decks, each with a large private bathroom, fresh hot-and-cold-water shower, either two twin lower beds or one double bed, a roomy closet, overhead storage, separate climate controls, intercom system, bottled water toiletries, and fresh towels. Snorkeling equipment, wet suits, sea kayaks, and beach towels are provided at no additional charge.
Breakfast and lunch are casual buffets with fresh, creatively prepared produce. Unwind quickly in the evening with creamy soups, ceviches, grilled seafood, roasted potato salad, unique deserts, and other delicacies of both Ecuadorian and international cuisines.

These departures tend to fill up fast! We recommend making your reservations well in advance.

Cruise Costs:
Prices are per person, for 8-day Cruise only. Please see below for additional costs.

No single supplement if willing to share, however, if no share is available 30 days prior to departure, a 15% single supplement will be applied.

2010 Prices:

Lower deck: $3,225 Twin cabin

Lower deck: $3,150 Triple cabin

Middle deck: $3,575 Double-bedded cabin

Upper deck: $3,925 Twin or Double cabin

Child 7-11 * $2,420 lower deck/ $2,945 upper deck

Teen 12-14 * $2,740 lower deck/ $3,340 upper deck

Single Cabin: $4,895 (based on lower deck or best available)

* Each child/teen must be sharing with an adult; only one child/teen discount per cabin.
*Discount prices do not apply on December or holiday departures.

Additional:
$110 National Park entry fee & tourist card; Children 7-11 $60

$430 Quito/Galapagos/Quito airfare; Children 7-11 $230

Hotel packages: hotel 3 nights, transfers & city tour or hotel 2 nights and transfers; inquire for costs

International airfare estimate: $700-900

Fuel Surcharge may apply

Detailed Trip Information

Dates	Friday weekly departures (cruise starts on Sunday)

Duration	11 days 8 days in Galapagos

Land Cost	$2,420-$4,895 Costs are for Cruise Only. Please see above for full details.

Single Supplement	None no single supplement if share is available.

Lodging	delightful yacht & hotel

Grade	I-II regular walking over some rough terrain

Group Size	20

Trip Terms & Conditions

Please note that this trip operates under different payment and cancellation policies than those described in our Terms and Conditions as noted in our Global Expedition Catalog, on our website and elsewhere. Please request these if you do not have them before advancing a deposit.

Included in costs: Meals as noted, each night in double occupancy accommodations, English speaking guides, surface transport, equipment other than personal gear, government tax, airport transfer assistance, in-country ticket reconfirmation & check-in assistance (where permitted), complete pre-departure packet, toll-free pre-departure phone assistance.

Not included in costs: Meals not noted as included, gratuities, beverages (except tea or coffee at meals), park or site entry fees, transit card, international or domestic airfare unless specified, airport departure taxes not included with air tickets, visas, itinerary changes after confirmation, any services not included in itinerary, any costs incurred due to canceled or delayed flights, fuel surcharges, acts of nature or other happenings beyond our control, or other costs as are more fully described in JOURNEYS Terms & Conditions.

Deposit and payment schedule: For reservations requiring 1-2 cabins, a deposit of 30% of the cabin cost is due per person. Balance is due 90 days prior to departure. For reservations requiring 3 or more cabins, a deposit of 30% of the cabin cost is due per person. A second deposit of 30% of the cabin cost is due per person 180 days prior to departure and final payment for is due 90 days prior to departure. All payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. All payments are subject to cancellation if payments are not received by the due dates. Airlines require full payment when tickets are issued. All payments may be made by Visa, Master Card, American Express, or check, and the Reservation Form may be submitted by fax, mail or via our website. *HOLIDAY departures require an increased deposit of 40% from the regular terms and conditions.

Insurance: When you make your application, we strongly recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance in case of emergency situations. Please contact us for a recommended policy.

Airfares: JOURNEYS can make complete air arrangements applicable to your trip as noted in this itinerary. If you wish to redeem frequent flyer mileage or arrange flights directly with the airline, you may do so on your own at no penalty. If you do, please consult with us on exact arrival and departure dates and times before having your tickets issued to avoid errors.

Itinerary Change Fee: There will be a $40 fee for changes once an itinerary has been confirmed and approved. Additional cancellation penalties or change fees may apply as per our terms and conditions. The passenger is responsible for such fees.

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