La Pinta Galapagos Cruise (Super Deluxe)

Super Deluxe category
All meals from day 1 lunch
Snorkel gear and wetsuit rental included
Certified bilingual naturalist guide
Shared hotel transfer in Quito or Guayaquil on day 1

Duration
5 to 7 days
Departure
Baltra Airport, Galapagos
Departure days
5-day Eastern: Thursdays · 5-day Northern: Mondays · 7-day: Fridays
Languages
English, Spanish

BOOK NOW

Tour overview

La Pinta is the Super Deluxe end of our Galapagos fleet: a small expedition ship, a certified bilingual naturalist guide on every landing, and a route that moves you to a new island while you sleep.

Three programmes to choose from. The 5-day Eastern route links South Plaza, Santa Fe, San Cristobal’s Pitt Point and Witch Hill, and Espanola’s Suarez Point and Gardner Bay. The 5-day Northern route heads for Genovesa, Bartholomew and Sullivan Bay. The 7-day itinerary adds the western giants: Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida and Floreana.

Snorkel equipment and wetsuit rental are already in the rate, together with every meal from lunch on day one to breakfast on the final morning, unlimited water, tea, coffee and snacks, and a shared transfer from major hotels in Quito or Guayaquil on day one.

You book direct with Ecosportour, an Ecuadorian operator. We can arrange your Galapagos flights, transfers and mainland nights, and the same team answers you before, during and after the cruise.

CHECK AVAILABILITY

Itinerary

Day 1 · Thu: Baltra Airport and South Plaza Island

Arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the ship. Guided visit to South Plaza Island with your naturalist guide.
Day 2 · Fri: Santa Fe Island and Colorado Hill

Two guided excursions: Santa Fe Island and the Colorado Hill tortoise habitat.
Day 3 · Sat: San Cristobal: Pitt Point and Witch Hill

A full day on San Cristobal Island with visits to Pitt Point and Witch Hill.
Day 4 · Sun: Espanola: Suarez Point and Gardner Bay

Guided visits to Suarez Point and Gardner Bay on Espanola Island.
Day 5 · Mon: Charles Darwin Station and departure

Visit to the Charles Darwin Station on Santa Cruz, then transfer to Baltra Airport.

RESERVE THIS ITINERARY

What's included

Included

Meals from lunch on day 1 until breakfast on the final day
Accommodation with private bathroom
Excursions as listed in the itinerary with a certified bilingual naturalist guide (English/Spanish)
Snorkel equipment
Wetsuit rental
Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee and snacks
Shared transfer from major hotels in Quito or Guayaquil on day 1

Not included

Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $200 per person
Galapagos transit control card: $20 per person (subject to change)
International flights and the Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil flight
Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil
Fuel surcharge: $100 per person on 5-day itineraries / $140 per person on the 7-day itinerary
Carbon neutral surcharge: $30 per person
Alcoholic drinks and sodas (there is a bar on board)
Tips for guides and crew
Any other personal expenses

BOOK NOW

Good to know

Which meals are included on board?

Everything from lunch on day 1 until breakfast on the final day, plus unlimited purified water, tea, coffee and snacks. Alcoholic drinks and sodas are charged separately at the on-board bar.
Do I need to pay the Galapagos park fees separately?

Yes. The Galapagos National Park entrance fee is $200 per person and the transit control card is $20 per person (subject to change). Neither is included in the cruise rate.
Is snorkelling gear provided?

Yes. Snorkel equipment and wetsuit rental are both included in the La Pinta rate, so there is nothing extra to hire on board.
Are the flights to Galapagos included?

No. International flights and the Quito or Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito or Guayaquil flight are not included, and neither are airport transfers on the mainland. We can quote and book the Galapagos flight for you.
I am travelling solo. Is there a supplement?

Yes, the single supplement on La Pinta is 100%. Children receive a 10% discount, limited to one child under 12 per adult.
Are there surcharges over Christmas and New Year?

Yes. A supplement of $290 per adult and $175 per child applies from 20 to 26 December and from 30 December to 3 January. A fuel surcharge and a $30 carbon neutral surcharge also apply.