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Galapagos Cruise - Discover Central, North & West Islands in 8 Days aboard the Monserrat

8 days
Start and end in Baltra Island
4.0
1 traveler review
Galapagos Cruise - Discover Central, North & West Islands in 8 Days aboard the Monserrat - Via Natura Ecuador
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 20
Age range 18 to 100
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Highlights

  • Fly to Baltra and board the Monserrat
  • Explore lava tunnels and giant tortoises
  • Snorkel with penguins at Chinese Hat
  • Observe red-footed boobies at Genovesa
  • Walk among sea lions at North Seymour

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 BALTRA ISLAND / STA. CRUZ HIGHLANDS (THURSDAY)
  2. Day 2 DRAGON HILL / CHINESE HAT (FRIDAY)
  3. Day 3 EL BARRANCO / DARWIN BAY (SATURDAY)
  4. Day 4 BLACK TURTLE COVE / BACHAS BEACH (SUNDAY)
  5. Tag 5 US COVE / URBINA BAY (MONDAY)
  6. Day 6 ESPINOZA POINT / VICENTE ROCA POINT (TUESDAY)
  7. Day 7 PUERTO EGAS / BUCCANNER COVE (WEDNESDAY)
  8. Day 8 NORTH SEYMOUR / BALTRA ISLAND (THURSDAY)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
4.6
(14 reviews)

Number of tours

8

Age Range

18 to 75 years old

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within 3 days

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Customer Reviews

  • Galapagos Cruise - Discover Central, North & West Islands in 8 Days aboard the Monserrat reviewer 1
    · March 24th, 2022
    The staff was excellent. Our guide Oswaldo was extremely attentive and very knowledgeable. The second guide for the second 4 days, Adrian, was also very knowledgeable. The trip was a little more strenuous than we expected with 2 hikes and 2 snorkels most days. Loved the dinghy rides along the cliffs! Saw all the birds and animals we wanted to see. Food was good. The boat could use some maintenance and the shade for our bathroom window could be seen through by anyone walking by. Very glad wecwent!
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    Via Natura Ecuador commented on this review
    Dear Sharon, greetings from Ecuador. Thank you very much for your comments and recommendations. We are very glad to know you had the life-changing experience that you were looking for and enjoyed your time in the Galapagos. We also appreciate your... Show more
    Trip date: March 2022

Dates & Availability

8 days
Galapagos Cruise - Discover Central, North & West Islands in 8 Days aboard the Monserrat
From Baltra Island to Baltra Island

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  • A

    Alexandra

    Asked on August 7th, 2024

    Does the boat have air conditioning

    Tour Details
    • Via Natura EcuadorOperatorWritten August 2024

      As per your question, yes! The boat has air conditioning.

  • J

    Joe

    Asked on July 26th, 2024

    The only flight that I have tp purchase for this tour is the international flight to and from Baltra, Am I right? The 8 days will be land and boat transportations?

    Flights / Transfers
    Transport
    • Via Natura EcuadorOperatorWritten July 2024

      As per your question, indeed! You only need flights to/from Baltra.

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    Gregory

    Asked on October 9th, 2023

    Will there be wetsuits available on board to use during water activities?

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    • Via Natura EcuadorOperatorWritten October 2023

      Wetsuits are available in different sizes complimentary, on a first come first served basis.

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      Gregory

      TravelerWritten October 2023

      Do you have anything available between November 14-25th? I'm also wondering about the flight situation (mainland to the islands and back). Some of the tours you list include a mandatory flight charge and some do not.

    • Via Natura EcuadorOperatorWritten October 2023

      We can issue flights for $525 per person, or you can issue on your own. We highly recommend you to issue our same operational flights so you do not lose connection with the cruise.

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    Ross

    Asked on June 29th, 2022

    Is the price listed for a single traveler having their own cabin? Will this cruise with a similar price be available in February and March 2023? What is the difference between this cruise and a cruise that costs $11,000 for a solo traveler? Does the cost include the Galapogos National Park entrance fees at each island? Is the extra airfare from Quito to Baltra? Does this cruise take precautions to be ecologically safe? Is the cruise focussed on the natural environment, land and sea?

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    Tour Details
    • Via Natura EcuadorOperatorWritten June 2022

      Price listed are based on a double cabin, with 2 travelers. Solo travelers would have to pay a single supplement which is a 50% additional in order to enjoy the comfort and privacy of a cabin for yourself. We have super promotions at the moment! The price in 2023 for this 8 day cruise would be of $4490 on lower deck and $4780 on upper deck (50% single supplement not included). The Galapagos National Park entrance fee is paid only once, at the time that you arrive to Galapagos airport. You do not need to pay this fee at each island. Galapagos National Park entrance fee is not included, the cost of this is $100. Also, you have to pay the Galapagos Transit Card, which is $20. The extra airfare is round trip. It could be either from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra and return. Monserrat was specially built to cruise in the Galapagos islands in the most comfortable way while providing the highest levels of safety and care for the environment. The Monserrat is a Naturalist Cruise that focuses on the land and marine wildlife of the archipelago.

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    Cristina

    Asked on January 10th, 2022

    We would like to book this trip with the 30% discount. However we have already our own flights booked from Guayaquil to Baltra. So we would like to book this tour for two people excluding the flights. Is this possible?

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    Price / Availability
    • Via Natura EcuadorOperatorWritten January 2022

      I deleted the air tickets from the invoice so you can book the cruise alone. Please, let me know if you have any additional questions or need any further assistance from me.

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    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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