6-Day / 5-Night Eastern Itinerary
Monday to Saturday
All guests must arrive in Ecuador at least one day prior to facilitate flight connections.
6-DAY / 5-NIGHT Eastern ITINERARY
Itinerary
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Guests arriving on our group flight will be met and transferred for a visit to the tortoise reserve of San Cristóbal Island for a special opportunity to view the islands' most famous reptile: the giant tortoise. What a privilege to see an endangered species! Next, visit the Interpretation Center to discover the Islands' geological, natural, and human history. In the early evening, you will board INTEGRITY for orientation, dinner, and set sail on our island cruise.
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AM — Santa Fé — After landing on a white beach usually covered with sea lions, you’ll walk into a giant Opuntia cactus grove where you’ll have the opportunity to see the endemic land iguanas. The land visit will be followed by snorkeling and/or kayaking in the turquoise waters of the bay, full of sea lions, rays, urchins, eels, and fish of all colors.
PM — South Plaza — You will see another species of Galapagos land iguana as well as cactus finches. Both North and South Plazas were formed by geological uplift and tilt to the north, with cliffs on their southern coasts. On small islands like this, terrestrial and marine species interact more than on the larger islands, and the occasional hybrid iguana (land and marine) with its “zebra-like” stripes can often be observed. The south-facing cliffs swarm with a myriad of bird species. Bachelor sea lions climb steep cliffs in the late afternoon to spend nights away from the larger dominant bulls.
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AM — Darwin Beach — At the north side of Darwin Bay, this beach was formed by the rim of a sunken crater. Red mangroves along the hiking trail provide habitat for yellow warblers, yellow-crowned night herons, and pintail ducks. The highlight of this site is the incredible abundance of Red-footed Boobies, Great Frigatebirds, Swallow-tailed Gulls, and Yellow-crowned Night Herons. Although the most abundant booby in the islands, this is one of the few places visitors can observe Red-footed Boobies.
PM — Prince Phillip’s Steps — While riding in a panga along the base of the eastern cliffs of Darwin Bay, you’ll scour the cliff crevices for all kinds of animal life. You’ll come to a rockfall that forms a natural staircase up the cliffs, known as Prince Phillip’s Steps or the “Stairway to Seabird Heaven.” Walk through massive colonies of Red-footed and Nazca Boobies and an extraordinary Palo Santo forest on the way to a lava ridge where thousands of storm petrels dart about while shorteared owls stalk them for prey.
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AM — Sullivan Bay (Santiago) — Walk across a recent lava flow and view its beautiful structural characteristics. Formed in the second half of the 19th Century, the flow is too young for much plant or animal life. It is the lava itself and the contrasting black pahoehoe flow and the reddish-yellow tuff cones that are the stars of this visit. The colors and shapes of the lava are fantastic for photos.
PM — Bartolomé — Arguably the most recognized landmark in Galapagos, Pinnacle Rock juts straight out of Bartolomé’s northern bay. Snorkeling in the bay provides visitors with a chance to swim with Galapagos Penguins. Climbing up the 600-m trail to the top of the island provides spectacular views of Pinnacle Rock, Santiago Island, and Daphne Major and Minor.
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AM — Rábida — Land at Red Beach where wading birds and ghost crabs dot the sand. Behind the beach is a saltwater lagoon where Pintail ducks and Common Stilts are frequently seen along with a group of bachelor sea lions. Brown pelicans nest in the nearby salt brush. A short trail inland provides a chance to observe finches, Galapagos Doves, Yellow Warblers, and mockingbirds, as well as the occasional snake.
PM — Sombrero Chino — The turquoise waters near Sombrero Chino provide one of your best opportunities to see Galapagos Penguins. A panga ride in search of wildlife is followed by a snorkel that often includes sharks, sea lions, penguins, and rays. You will land at a beautiful white sand beach for a short walk along a trail that meanders over varying types of lava.
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AM — You’ll have breakfast on board Integrity, then disembark at Baltra Island, where guests using our group flights will have access to the VIP departure lounge before boarding.
2024 Departure Dates
FIT: $6,995
Charter: $105,000
2025 Departure Dates
FIT: $7,195
Charter: $110,000
2026 Departure Dates
FIT: $7695
CHARTER: $115,000
Please refer to live availability for any applicable special promotions. Special promotions are offered for a limited period and may be withdrawn without notice. All promotions are applicable to new bookings only and are not combinable with any other discounts.
INCLUDED
All Galapagos airport transfers to/from group flights
6-day / 5-night cruise
All meals, complimentary soft drinks, house wine & beer, coffee, tea, and juice
Complimentary laundry service available
Complimentary and unlimited use of internet
Complimentary use of wetsuits, masks, fins & snorkels
Complimentary use of eight 2-person sea-kayaks, where permitted by the National Park
SUPPLEMENTS & DISCOUNTS
Owner’s Suite upgrade: $1600 ($800 per person, double occupancy)
Children age 6-17: 10% discount (limit 1 discount per accompanying adult)
Child discount not applicable to special offers
Child discount not applicable at Christmas or New YearsSingle Guest Supplements
No single supplement for single staterooms (limit 2 per voyage)
95% single supplement for single use of double-occupancy staterooms
NOT INCLUDED
Group Flights: Cost: $555 per person (effective April 01, 2024).n
LATAM flight 1419 (Mondays) departs Quito 10:42 AM, departs Guayaquil 12:17 AM, arrives San Cristobal 1:06 PM
LATAM flight 1410 (Saturdays) departs Baltra 10:13 AM, arrives Guayaquil 1:04 PM, arrives Quito 2:50 PMIncludes use of Galapagos VIP Arrival and Departure Lounges
Flights must be purchased from the group block. However, dates are flexible prior to purchase for those wishing to spend additional time in the Galapagos before or after the cruise. $50 penalty applies for non-purchase of group block flights.
All flights must be finalized 32 days prior to departure. Bookings made within 32 days of departure may be subject to additional costs.
Galapagos National Park entrance fee (currently $200 per adult, $100 per child age 11 and younger)
Galapagos Transit Control Tax (currently $20 per person)
Premium wine and other spirits are available for purchase aboard ($10-$15 per glass)
Gratuities for naturalist guides and yacht crew. Gratuities are always at the guest’s discretion; however, the recommended amounts are $100-$130 per guest for the naturalist guide and $175-$250 per guest for the yacht crew.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is not permitted from INTEGRITY as per Galapagos National Park regulations.
GUESTS BOOKED INDIVIDUALLY
Guests seeking to dive must be certified and should plan to arrive in San Cristobal a few days early to arrange independent accommodations and diving with a local dive operator based in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.PRIVATE CHARTER GUESTS
Private charter guests must be certified and may arrange rendezvous diving with an independent dive operator when INTEGRITY is within range of the dive company’s operations. Any scheduled activities missed while diving will not be reimbursed or reaccommodated.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
ALL BOOKINGS
The Government of Ecuador requires all foreign visitors to the Galapagos to have coverage for medical expenses during their stay,
Additionally, all INTEGRITY guests must have emergency medical evacuation coverage of at least $100,000 per person.
Scuba diving is not permitted from INTEGRITY as per Galapagos National Park regulations. Guests seeking to dive should plan to arrive in Galapagos a few days early to arrange diving from Puerto Ayora.
Deposit, Payment & Cancellation Schedule*
* Cancellation due to force majeure (circumstances outside your control, including medical illness) must be covered by optional travel insurance.
INTEGRITY GALAPAGOS will not be held responsible.
INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS OF ONE TO FOUR TRAVELERS
Deposit
A deposit of 20% is due at the time of booking
Payment
The balance is due 60 days before departure
Cancellation
Up to 151 days before departure – the deposit is fully refundable.
150-91 days before departure – 50% of the deposit is forfeited.
90-61 days before departure – 100% of the deposit is forfeited.
60-0 days before departure – 100% of the full trip price is forfeited
SMALL GROUPS OF FIVE OR MORE TRAVELERS
Deposit
An initial deposit of 20% is due at the time of booking
A second deposit of 20% is due 150 days before departure
Payment
The balance is due 60 days before departure
Cancellation
Up to 151 days before departure – the deposit is fully refundable.
150-91 days before departure – 50% of the deposit is forfeited.
90-61 days before departure – 100% of the deposit is forfeited.
60-0 days before departure – 100% of the full trip price is forfeited
CHARTER BOOKINGS
Deposit
An initial non-refundable 25% deposit and signed charter contract is due at time of booking
A second 25% deposit is due 150 days before departure
Payment
The balance is due 90 days before departure
Cancellation
The initial charter deposit is non-refundable
Up to 151 days before departure – if notified in writing, a one-time transfer of charter deposit, less a $5,000 transfer fee, may be transferred to a new departure within one year of the original trip date
150-91 days before departure – 50% of the charter price is forfeited.
90-0 days before departure – 100% of the charter price is forfeited