April 18-26, 2013!
Quivertree is very pleased to announce a special family cruise in the Galapagos
Islands next April. The cruise will be on the M/Y Samba, a tourist-superior class
motor yacht that Gideon has been on himself and knows well.
The Galapagos is perhaps the greatest wildlife adventure that anyone can ever
have - it is totally different from a safari, in that you are able to get within a foot
or two of the most intriguing wildlife on the planet - from blue footed boobies to
marine and land iguanas, from swimming and snorkeling with sea lions and
turtles, and let us not forget the famous giant tortoises - all in all, an amazing
family experience.
The Samba carries 14 passengers with space available on a first come first
served basis. Accommodation is in small cabins with two bunk beds and a small
bathroom with shower in each cabin. The cabins are really for sleeping only -
most of the time is spent in the large saloon area or sunbathing on deck, hiking
on land and snorkeling in the ocean. The food on the Samba is excellent, the
staff is wonderful and perhaps best of all, the guide is one of the very best in the
islands, and is a dad to small kids himself.
The trip includes 6 nights in the Galapagos - 4 nights on board sailing to 8 of
the inner islands and 2 nights at a land based hotel.
The trip will visit nine inner islands and will include daily guided island walks and
snorkeling expeditions to see the fantastic widlife on land, in the air and under
the water.
The estimated cost of the 6 night Galapagos trip including guiding and food is
US$2800 for adults and US$2100 for children under 14. This is an incredible
price for a Galapagos trip. (Return flights from the mainland to the islands,
Galapagos park fees and two nights in Quito are at additional cost of approx
$700 per adult, less for kids).
To read more about Gideon's journey on the Samba, visit his blog at http://travelwithkidz.quivertreeworld.com and connect to Galapagos entries.
