Galapagos - North & Central Islands aboard the Evolution Adventure Tour

Sure, you don't need to cruise the Galápagos from a spiffy boat, but it sure doesn't hurt, does it? Set sail aboard the majestic Evolution for a journey through the archipelago's northern and central islands. Snorkel with playful sea lions at Chinese Hat, discover the sprawling booby and frigatebird colonies of Genovesa Island and pick up some outgoing mail at Post Office Bay. With a pair of Level III naturalist guides ready to lend a hand, you'll return home with a better appreciation for this delicate region than you'd ever thought possible.

Highlights

Seven nights cruising through the Galápagos National Park aboard the Evolution, snorkel with penguins and playful sea lions in a clam cove at Chinese Hat, explore the impressive booby and frigate bird colonies of Genovesa island, send a postcard from the barrel at Port Office Bay and take home others to return yourself, gain a deeper understanding of the ecology of the Galápagos at the Charles Darwin Foundation

What's Included

7 nts in the Galápagos Islands aboard the Evolution. Arrival transfer on Day 1. Flights to and from the Galápagos Islands. All meals aboard the Evolution. 2 Certified Galápagos National Park Service guides and cruise director. All landings, excursions, and transportation. Snorkelling equipment. Sea kayaks. Visit to a wildlife interpretation centre.

Accommodation

Deluxe hotel (2nts) in Quito, aboard the Evolution in twin or double staterooms (7nts).

Meals Included

9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners

Transport

Local flight, Evolution, van, Zodiac.

Group Leader Description

Your G Adventures group trip is met in Quito by a G Adventures representative. The aim of the representative is to give you the required information for the rest of your journey and to assist with changing money, restaurant and excursion suggestions and general information about the city. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting
we think it's the best of both worlds. For your shipboard voyage we have a highly experienced shipboard staff and crew, including a Cruise Director and 2 Galapagos CEO's who are local naturalist guide's certified by the Galapagos National Park.

Solo Travellers

We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Due to the remoteness of the Galapagos islands, onboard our vessels, there is no credit card machines therefore only cash is accepted. It is important that you withdraw enough cash for the duration of your trip, once in the islands, ATM machines are extremely limited and unreliable. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.