WTN’s Galapagos Tour For Women

• Arrival/departure transfers when arriving and departing with the group
• Accommodation based on double occupancy at Quito hotel listed or similar
• 7-night Galapagos Cruise on the M/Y Beluga based on double occupancy
• Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
• Ground transportation by private coach
• Bottled water
• All activities as described in the detailed itinerary
• Entrance fees, including Galapagos park and transit fees (US$120)
• Internal flights: Quito to San Cristobal round trip (USD$530)
• Services of a local expert guide in Quito
• Services of bilingual Naturalist Guide on board the cruise
• Gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel and group meals (as indicated above)
• Taxes (as indicated above)
• Services of your Womens Travel Network tour host

• Round trip airfare from your home
• Airport transfers, if not travelling with the group
• Alcoholic beverages and bar expenses
• Fuel surcharges on the boat or flights, if applicable.
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel insurance
• Additional arrangements required due to any emergency or other situation
• Any item not mentioned in “What’s included”

Moderate

You will be getting in and out of Zodiacs (pangas) for wet and dry landings with assistance from the crew. On land we plan to walk at a leisurely pace, with frequent stops, on ground that is sometimes rough/rocky and hilly. Sturdy hiking shoes or boots strongly advised. A trekking pole is also useful for extra balance. If you have any concerns about being able to participate in this trip, please contact us for further information. A good level of fitness is important for this trip.

We are staying in a four-star hotel in Quito. Your 7 night cruise is on the M/Y Beluga. This steel hulled motor yacht is 33.5 metres long, accommodating 16 passengers and 8 crew. She travels at a speed of 12 knots, allowing us to get to 6 islands comfortably during our expedition cruise. She is well appointed with cozye air-conditioned cabins with private bath and ample lounge and observation deck space.

While on tour in Galapagos
We will be travelling by private motor yacht, zodiacs and private coaches

Joining Instructions
The tour commences with a group transfer from Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito (based on group flight schedule.) The tour ends with a group transfer from the hotel to the Quito airport (based on group flight schedule.) Please contact us to verify the timing of this transfer prior to making any flight arrangements.

International Flights
*Roundtrip international flights are not included in the cost of your tour and must be arranged separately. Our team are happy to assist you in booking your flights, this way we can do our best to keep the group together. If you’d prefer to book your own flights, please check with us first to ensure the trip has been confirmed before booking and to verify the timing of these group transfers to ensure your flight schedule fits our program. When you book a pre or post trip night with Worldwide Quest, your airport transfer will be included. If you are making your own pre or post trip arrangements, these transfers can be provided at an additional cost.

We expect temperatures to range from 22°C – 32°C with occasional short, heavy showers. The water temperature averages 24°C. Although the Galapagos Islands straddle the equator, the tropical heat is tempered by Pacific Ocean breezes and cold ocean currents. It is always a good idea to have a sweater handy in the evening.

You will require a passport for your trip to Ecuador. Please ensure it is valid for at least 6 months beyond your scheduled return home. At the time of writing, visas are not required for Canadian or US passport holders.

We recommend you see your travel doctor to prepare for this trip.

If you are travelling on your own and would like to share accommodation, we would be happy to try to match you with a suitable roommate. We do our best to ask each woman some questions to help our matchmaking process 🙂
If we are unable to find you the right match, the single cost applies.

We’d like to make sure that you know about our Worldwide Explorers Club. Travel twice with us and we’ll say a special thank you by taking 5% off all your subsequent trips. The bonus applies to our brochure trips only, is non-transferrable, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or credit.  Note that some exceptions may apply as indicated on the tour’s Detailed Itinerary.

For Reservations, to Request a Detailed Itinerary or to Discuss the Trip details use the “Get More Information About This Tour” contact form on this page

Or contact our reservations team directly:

Email:  travel@worldwidequest.com

Phone: (416) 633-5666 or toll free at 1-800-387-1483

Or contact Womens Travel Network directly:
Email:  info@womenstravelnetwork.ca
Website: www.womenstravelnetwork.ca

TICO REG. # 2667946

If our Tour Ready criteria are not met, your tour will not operate and we will transfer your payments to your choice of tour within 2 years of your initial travel date.

Our tours will proceed when all the following Four-point Tour Ready criteria are met:

• The Canadian government does not have an ‘avoid all travel’ to the country or region within a country for any part of the tour.
• No region of the tour has any significant COVID-19 related restrictions.
• There is reliable airline access for arrival and departure.
• Worldwide Quest and our in-country partners are confident that your trip can operate safely and enjoyably.

Payment Details:
A non-refundable deposit of US$750 per person is required to reserve a space on this tour. A second non-refundable deposit of US$2000 is required six months prior to departure. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

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