Galapagos Islands Tour: La Pinta Cruise 7 Night Galapagos Tours

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4,656.00 USD
per person

Fuel surcharge: 203.00 USD

On this Galapagos Islands tour, explorers can now enjoy a unique expedition adventure, with comfort and safety, aboard the 32-guest, 7-night La Pinta cruise around Galapagos Islands.

The tour includes dai-ly outings to explore the wonders of the islands on nature hikes and glass-bottom boat trips around the Galapagos Islands. Tours include swimming and snorkeling activities, whale and dolphin watching, and many wildlife sightseeing opportunities.

The most modern equipment available will be in place on your vessel to enhance your voyage and ensure your Galapagos Islands tour is rewarding and fun.

Itinerary

Included

• Accommodation
• All meals
• Island sightseeing
• Naturalists and lecture services
• Snorkeling gear and transfers

Not Included

• Air transportation to/from Galapagos
• Galapagos National Park admission fee (US $100 subject to change without notice)
• Bar
• Gifts and items of personal nature

Important Facts

The assigned Itinerary is a guide only. Our route and program may vary according to National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes or safety reasons.

• Dry landings: guests step from the dinghy onto rocks or a dock.
• Wet landings: as the dinghy edges onto a sandy beach, guests step into knee-deep water and wade ashore.

Expedition Information

While you don’t need to be an athlete to explore the Galapagos, you should be in good physical shape. Getting in and out of boats for shore landings takes some effort.  Also, the islands’ irregular volcanic terrain may call for some challenging walks.

Galapagos is not a trip where nightlife is a highlight.  Instead, it is the wildlife that shines out.  Therefore, we suggest you leave expensive jewelry, fancy clothing and other such items at home or at your hotel in the mainland. The Galapagos travel experience is one to put you in direct contact with pristine nature and away from the hassle of urban life. 

Travel protection/insurance is highly recommended.

Yacht La Pinta

Luxury, pleasure & comfort. Yacht La Pinta, is the ultimate luxurious expedition adventure in the Galapagos Islands.  The 63-meter (207-foot) yacht accommodates 48 guests.

A full week discovery trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard La Pinta allows encounters with unique fauna, like the famous giant Galapagos tortoises, land and marine iguanas, flamingos, penguins, blue-footed boobies and the unique Darwin’s finches. For intense days of wildlife exploration, yacht La Pinta provides a haven of relaxation and tranquility with tastefully appointed accommodations and all the facilities for a stylish yet informal ambiance.

Guests will also enjoy the Galapagos Marine Reserve – the second largest in the world – including swimming and snorkeling outings as well as whale and dolphin watching during inter-island cruising.

La Pinta guests will experience all aspects of a voyage to Galapagos: discovery, adventure, environmental interpretation, aquatic activities, relaxation, superb service and great dining. Naturalist Guides enhance their interpretative skills with the use of state-of-the-art-expedition equipment.  Our staff embraces a spirit of adventure, while at the same time ensures that you always travel in comfort and safety.

Technical Specifications

• Owner:    ETICA / Metropolitan Touring
• Reconstructed and refitted in Callao, Peru in 2007
• Type of Vessel:   Motor Yacht
• Engines:   2 DEUTZ model SBA 8M 1275 HP
• Length:    63 meters (207 feet)
• Beam:      12 meters (39.37 feet)
• Gross Tonnage: 1541
• Speed:  12 knots
• Electricity:  110-220 Volts 50Hz
• Navigation Equipment:   Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot, radar, and GPS 
• Safety Certificates:   (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM COD 12)
• Fire Detector:   Automatic with control from the bridge
• Life Jackets:   In each cabin
• Inflatable life raft 2 x 50 persons and 6 x 50 persons
• Landing Craft:   3 Pumar inflatable landing craft + glass bottom boat
• Capacity:  48 guests
• Cabins:  24 outside cabins, in the same deck with twin or queen-size beds.
• Double Cabin size:  16 square meters (175 square feet).
• Triple Cabin size:  22 square meters (236 square feet) with sofa bed.
• Decks:  (Sun deck, Cabin deck, Main deck) Three public decks include an ample bar-salon, dining room, natural history library, sky bar and sundeck.
• Wellness:  Jacuzzi, Gym
• Crew:   24
• Naturalists:   4
• Medical Officer:   Permanently on board

Other Services

• Central air conditioning with individual controls in each cabin.
• In-room safe deposit box
• Telephone with direct international dialing
• Closet and luggage storage space
• Multi-channel sound system for closed circuit music and connection for personal iPods, MP3, MP4 
• Conference room with latest A/V equipment
• Boutique
• Satellite Internet connection (three stations) and wireless in designated areas: Bar Lounge, Natural Histoy Library and Solarium (at additional cost)

Expedition Features

• Daily briefings and natural history lectures
• Stargazing programs and equipment
• Communication between naturalists and guests via wireless receiver and earphone
• Snorkeling equipment: masks, snorkels, flotation vests.
• Shortie wet suits (used between June and December)
• Glass-bottom boat
• Sea Kayaks 
• Wellness
• Gym with last generation cardio-vascular equipment
• Jacuzzi, whirlpool  & Hydro massage
• A Medical Doctor is permanently on board
• Infirmary with advanced technology

Boat Deck

Spacious public areas in the Boat Deck include a large Observation Lounge and Bar, which can be used for ‘al fresco’ dining; a smaller outside Sky Bar towards the stern, fore and aft observation decks, sun chairs, a small gym, Jacuzzi and a well-stocked Natural History Library-Conference Room with the most up to date audio visual equipment.

Upper Deck

The Upper Deck occupies the middle of the vessel, with 24 comfortable staterooms, 20 double cabins and 4 triple cabins, all double or twin-bedded, with ocean view, private facilities, personal safe, individually controlled AC, fine linens and duvets and the added touches of a luxurious contemporary decoration.

Main Deck

At the Main Deck are a window-lined Dining Room, with open seating and no formal dress requirements; the Reception Area, Boutique and Doctor’s Office.  The Galley and crew quarters are also located in the Main Deck.