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Golondrina

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Stay in the Galápagos / Cruise / English-speaking guide
Regions visited: Galápagos 

Golondrina

Cruise / Economic Tourist Class

Activities carried out:
Cruise – Hiking – Snorkelling with fins, mask, and snorkel – Panga ride (zodiac excursion) – Discovery of wildlife and flora

Level Easy          * From  1480 $

Itinerary

Accommodation:

The boat has 8 double cabins, all equipped with bunk beds, for a capacity of 16 passengers. Two cabins are located on the upper deck, two on the main deck, and four on the lower deck. Each cabin has a private bathroom with hot water and air conditioning.
The boat is equipped with a lounge with TV, DVD, Hi-Fi system, dining room, bar, and sundeck. Power outlets: 110V and 220V.

Important Information:

The Galápagos National Park sets the itineraries and departure days for each vessel. By being flexible with the dates of your stay, you will be able to choose from a larger number of cruises.

The cruise consists of three activities, carried out in specific areas strictly defined by the Galápagos National Park: land hikes, which are the main activity; snorkeling; and zodiac visits (panga rides).

According to Park regulations, round-trip flights to the Galápagos are scheduled only in the morning. You should consider that during a cruise, you effectively lose a bit more than one full day due to airport procedures, flight duration, and the time difference.

Available in 4, 5 and 8-days

Rates

Please consult us

We try to find the best options for our travelers, considering that prices fluctuate depending on seasons, itineraries, and current promotions.

The price includes :

Bilingual naturalist guide (English / Spanish)
Cruise and island visits
Full board from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day
Water, tea, and coffee

The price does not include :

Round-trip flights to the Galápagos
Entrance fee to the Galápagos National Park: currently USD 200 per person
Migratory control card: USD 20 per person
Isabela port tax
Snorkeling equipment
Shorty wetsuit
Drinks outside meals and alcoholic beverages
Tips and personal expenses

Offers

We regularly receive last-minute departure offers.

Give us your possible date range and we will check the current offers in the boat category you prefer.

Advices

Distant, alone. Unique.

Some guidelines to follow

You don’t go to the Galapagos to sunbathe and relax, but to enjoy nature and learn from it. In just a few days, you will witness scenes of wildlife that are normally reserved for researchers who have spent many years studying animals. And all of this, just a few steps away!
Enjoy this trip and share unique sensations, but don’t forget to respect certain guidelines and basic rules imposed by the Galapagos National Park in order to preserve the ecosystems. None of these rules is arbitrary. The islands now live in a fragile balance and require all our attention and protection.

Visits to these islands are highly regulated to avoid, as much as possible, the impact of tourism. Be aware that in park sites, you must always remain accompanied by your Galapagos National Park guide, and it is forbidden to bring food or to smoke. Regarding the latter, don’t worry too much — compulsive smokers say they forget about cigarettes when faced with the spectacle of the animals!

On the islands, you may only walk on marked trails, but there is already so much to see, such as birds nesting directly on the path, for example… There are other basic rules: do not touch the animals, keep a distance of two meters so as not to disturb them, do not litter, and do not collect anything from the area — no sand, stones, or plants.

IMPORTANTE NOTE

The boat’s tour operator reserves the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, Galápagos National Park regulations, or exceptional events.
To avoid any connection issues, we recommend planning a buffer day between your international flight and your Galápagos flight, both on the outbound and return.

The Galápagos National Park imposes itineraries and visit days for each vessel. If you are flexible with the dates of your stay, you will have a wider choice of cruises.

By regulation of the Park, round-trip flights to the Galápagos take place only in the morning. Consider that during a cruise, you effectively lose a bit more than one day due to airport procedures, flight duration, and time difference.

Please note that each boat manages its logistics with a specific airline, either AVIANCA or LATAM. Boats generally require the purchase of round-trip tickets to the Galápagos in order not to complicate logistics.
Flight prices vary depending on agreements between boats and airlines.
If the client buys their own round-trip tickets to the Galápagos:

  • some boats refuse to sell the cruise,

  • others apply a penalty (varying by boat) and decline responsibility in case of delays,

  • and only a few boats allow full freedom of ticket purchase.

Since tour operators have priority over airline seat allocation, we will handle the reservation and purchase of flights to/from the Galápagos to avoid any logistical issues. You only need to indicate the route you prefer.

Feedback

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We returned to Paris yesterday. I wanted to tell you that we were delighted with our trip to the Galápagos. The cruise fully met our expectations: we saw many species on the islands, and seeing them nesting is truly the best way to observe them up close. May is the best season for this, and we are very happy with our choice. The boat’s crew was very professional and very attentive. The boat, although simple, was very pleasant. We were the only French passengers, but the English-speaking guide allowed us to fully understand his explanations and recommendations. The choice of the cruise — 8 days and this selection of islands — was perfect. We were the only ones who didn’t snorkel, but that allowed us to rest on the boat or swim on a deserted beach while the others were doing the activity. It was ideal for helping me recover from a tiring work year. Everything went perfectly. Your recommendation to combine the cruise with a stay on Isabela was excellent; we loved the island’s tranquility and wild nature. Thank you for your professionalism and your advice. The Galápagos are more than a trip — they are a true encounter with wild and protected nature. We are aware of how privileged we were to experience this journey. Thank you to you and your agency! Sincerely, France and Albert

France and Albert -
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Our cruise on the Golondrina went wonderfully… everything was perfect: magnificent weather, stunning birds, extraordinary snorkeling, an amazing guide, and the Golondrina crew was very friendly!!! Truly an incredible cruise!!! Xavier J

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