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Year Round Destination |
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The Galapagos Archipelago is located on the Equator
and its climate is sub-tropical, allowing cruises to operate on
a year round basis. Temperatures are determined almost entirely
by the ocean currents that are influenced by the trade winds.
Generally, December to May is warm and sunny; June to November
is cool and breezy. Most birds nest year round, so you can see
courtship, mating, chicks hatching and rearing almost any time
of the year.
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M/V
Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
7 NIGHTS (Saturday to Saturday) |
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M/V
Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
7 NIGHTS (Wednesday to Wednesday) |
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Saturday |
AM |
Fly to the Baltra Airport and board the M/V Galapagos
Explorer II |
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Wednesday |
AM |
Fly to the San Cristobal Airport and board the
M/V Galapagos Explorer II |
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PM |
Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island |
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PM |
Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island (1)
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Sunday |
AM |
Bartholomew Island |
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Thursday |
AM |
Punta Suarez, Española Island |
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PM |
Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
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PM |
Gardner Bay, Española Island |
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Monday |
AM |
Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island |
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Friday |
AM |
Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora Town, Santa Cruz
Island |
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PM |
Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
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PM |
Rabida Island |
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Tuesday |
AM |
Seymour Norte |
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Saturday |
AM |
Bachas Beach (2),
Santa Cruz Island |
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PM |
El Chato (Highlands),lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises,
Santa Cruz Island |
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PM |
Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island |
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Wednesday
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AM
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Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and
Interpretation
Center, San Cristobal Island
(3) |
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Sunday
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AM
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Bartholomew Island
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PM |
Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island (1)
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PM |
Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
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Thursday |
AM |
Punta Suarez, Española Island |
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Monday |
AM |
Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island |
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PM |
Gardner Bay, Española Island |
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PM |
Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
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Friday |
AM |
Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora Town, Santa Cruz
Island |
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Tuesday |
AM |
Seymour Norte |
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PM |
Rabida Island |
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PM |
El Chato (Highlands),lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises,
Santa Cruz Island |
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Saturday |
AM |
Bachas Beach (2),
Santa Cruz Island |
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Wednesday |
AM |
Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and
Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island
(3) |
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PM |
The cruise ends. Departure from Baltra Airport
back to the mainland |
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PM |
The cruise ends. Departure from San Cristobal Airport back
to the mainland |
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M/V Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
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M/V Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
3 NIGTHS (Wednesday to Saturday)
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M/V
Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
4 NIGHTS (Saturday to Wednesday) |
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Wednesday |
AM |
Arrival in
San Cristobal Airport and board the M/V Galapagos Explorer II |
Saturday |
AM |
Arrival by air to Baltra Airport
and board the M/V Galapagos Explorer II |
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PM |
Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal
Island (1)
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PM |
Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island |
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Thursday |
AM |
Punta Suarez, Española
Island |
Sunday |
AM |
Bartholomew Island |
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PM |
Gardner Bay, Española
Island |
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PM |
Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
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Friday |
AM |
Charles Darwin Station
& Puerto Ayora Town, Santa Cruz Island |
Monday |
AM |
Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island |
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PM |
Rabida Island |
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PM |
Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
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Saturday |
AM |
Bachas Beach (2),
Santa Cruz Island |
Tuesday |
AM |
Seymour North |
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PM |
The cruise ends. Departure
from Baltra Airport back to the mainland
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PM |
El Chato (Highlands),lava tunnels
and Wild Giant Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island |
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Wednesday |
AM |
Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas
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or El Junco and Interpretation
Center, San Cristobal Island (3) |
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PM |
The cruise ends. Departure from San Cristobal
Airport back to the mainland |
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| Notes :
(1) Considering the changes in the flight schedules,
we can offer Kicker Rock as an alternative visit if the flight does
not arrive on schedule.
(2) During the days
that our vessel will be refuelling, we will offer to the passengers
El Chato in the Highlands of Santa Cruz.
(3) Considering the posible changes in the flight schedules,
weather conditions and National Park Regulations, we have included several
alternatives to the visits offered to our passengers.
(4) For 7 night cruise passengers during the days that
our vessel will be refuelled, we will offer visit(s) to the Caleta Tortuga
Negra on Santa Cruz Island or Mosquera Island.
Important: The alternatives offered in the itinerary
are not for the passengers selection. The Guide will provide information
about the final program directly to the passengers. All the alternatives
offered are subject to the Galapagos National Park authorization.
NEW SCHEDULE
FOR FLIGHTS TO GALAPAGOS
Starting July 5th. Tame Airlines is going to have new
schedules for the flights on Wednesday and Saturday. Please inform you
passengers of this changes in order to avoid any type of inconveniences
in the departure day:
** Continental time
| WEDNESDAY |
| Flight
No. 195 |
| Quito Departs |
09h00 |
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| Guayaquil Departs |
10h30 |
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| San Cristobal Arrives |
12h00** |
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| Flight
No. 194 |
| San Cristóbal Departs |
12h45** |
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| Guayaquil Arrives |
14h15 |
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| Quito Arrives |
15h45 |
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| SATURDAY |
| Flight
No. 191 |
| Quito Departs |
7h30 |
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| Guayaquil Departs |
09h00 |
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| Baltra Arrives |
10h30** |
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| Flight
No. 190 |
| Baltra Departs |
11h15** |
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| Guayaquil Arrives |
12h45 |
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| Quito Arrives |
14h15 |
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DIVING PROGRAMS
AVAILABLE FOR GALAPAGOS EXPLORER PASSENGERS
Sub-aqua (a Galapagos diving expert operator) is providing the service
during the days that our ship is closest to Santa Cruz. As per our
current itinerary this will be Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. PADI
license and insurance for diving will be required. A minimum of
2 passengers per cruise is required. Details for diving places and
schedules will be provided by our sales staff or you can review
in our web site under activities section. It is very important to
booked the program in advance to make the proper arrangements with
the local operator.
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Temperature (shown in Farenheit) |
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The following chart gives temperature averages and details
for the Galapagos Islands throughout the year, so that you
can better plan your Galapagos vacation. |
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| Temperatures |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
| Max.
Air Temp. |
84 |
86 |
88 |
86 |
82 |
78 |
76 |
74 |
76 |
77 |
78 |
80 |
| Min.
Air Temp. |
70 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
72 |
68 |
66 |
64 |
62 |
64 |
66 |
68 |
| Avg.
Sea Temp. |
74 |
76 |
76 |
76 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
66 |
68 |
70 |
72 |
74 |
| Avg.
Rainfall (in.) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1.5 |
0.75 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.5 |

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