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Tip Top III & IV
Submitted by debbie on Fri, 05/15/2009 - 16:01
The fleet of 3 Tip Top yachts, Tip Top II, III and IV,(see Tip Top II separately) have been owned by the same Ecuadorian family-run company for over 25 years. They are one of the first companies to offer Galapagos cruises to travelers and continue to provide excellent service with qualified guides and staff. Still owner-operated, they are committed to the preservation of the islands by practicing minimal impact and environmental sustainability practices. Both yachts are certified by the Rainforest Alliance for Sustainable Tourism. They are also very involved with supporting the local communities.
The Tip Tops were designed and constructed to offer the highest level of security and comfort to guests. They are steel-hulled motor yachts built to very high standards, specially designed to accommodate 16 guests comfortably in 10 cabins. Each yacht has a dining room, bar, and lounge, and are fully carpeted. A beautiful teak floored sun deck creates a delightful place for resting and relaxing on board.
Other amenities include full air-conditioning (Aqua Air Chill Water System); hot & cold freshwater pressure system; Royal flush electric toilets; TV; VCR; stereo music system. Snorkelling gear available for rent.
2017
Departures: Monday & Friday
Cruise length: 4, 5, 8, 11 & 15 Days
RATES, per person
| 8 Days/7 Nights Fri-Fri | 5 Days/4 Nights Mon-Fri | 4 Days/3 Nights Fri-Mon | ||||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| TIP TOP II | ||||||
| Main Deck Cabins 1-2 | N/A | $7,570 | N/A | $5,080 | N/A | $3,980 |
| Main Deck Cabins 3-6 | $4,985 | $7,570 | $3,440 | $5,080 | $2,745 | $3,980 |
| Upper Deck Cabins 7-8 | $5,630 | $8,601 | $3,850 | $5,750 | $3,055 | $4,480 |
| TIP TOP III | ||||||
| Lower Deck Cabins 1-2 | $4,780 | $7,240 | $3,215 | $4,736 | $2,580 | $3,720 |
| Lower Deck Cabins 3-6 | $4,950 | $7,512 | $3,320 | $4,904 | $2,660 | $3,848 |
| Upper Deck Cabins 7-8 | N/A | $7,570 | N/A | $5,080 | N/A | $3,980 |
| Upper Deck Cabins 9-10 | $5,630 | $8,601 | $3,850 | $5,750 | $3,055 | $4,480 |
| TIP TOP IV | ||||||
| Lower Deck Cabins 1-6 | $4,985 | $7,570 | $3,440 | $5,080 | $2,745 | $3,980 |
| Upper Deck Cabins 7-10 | $5,630 | $8,601 | $3,850 | $5,750 | $3,055 | $4,480 |
Included: Round-trip airfare from Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos (Savings up to $600/person.) Transfers from Galapagos airport to yacht and return; all meals on board; 2x/day naturalist excursions led by naturalist English-speaking guides; snorkel gear and use of kayak
Additional Fees:
Galapagos Park Fee & Tourist Card, $124
Tips to guides and staff, alcoholic beverages
Children's Discount: 10% children under age 12
The Tip Tops have slightly different itineraries. Itineraries below show the 8, 5, and 15-day programs for the Tip Top III's 8-day and 5-day programs. Please check with Andean Treks for the most updated itineraries.
TIP TOP II
8-DAYS, FRIDAY TO FRIDAY
Day 1 Friday
AM: Arrive Baltra
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
Day 2 Saturday
AM: Rabida Island
PM: Bartolome Island
Day 3 Sunday
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillips Steps
Day 4 Monday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: highlands
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
Day 5 Tuesday
AM: Plazas Island
PM: Santa Fe Island
Day 6 Wednesday
AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay
PM: Española Island: Punta Suarez
Day 7 Thursday
AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
PM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant
Day 8 Friday:
AM: North Seymour Island
PM: Baltra, Airport, return flight to mainland
5-DAYS, MONDAY - FRIDAY
Day 1 Monday
AM: Arrive Baltra Airport
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora Town
Day 2 Tuesday
AM: Plazas Island
PM: Santa Fe Island
Day 3 Wednesday
AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay
PM: Española Island:Punta Suarez
Day 4 Thursday
AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
PM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant
Day 5 Friday
AM: North Seymour Island
PM: Baltra Airport, return flight to mainland
5-DAYS, FRIDAY TO TUESDAY (note: Day 4 overnight is at a hotel in Puerto Ayora)
Day 1 Friday
AM: Baltra, arrival at airport, transfer to yacht
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
Day 2 Saturday
AM: Rabida Island
PM: Bartolome Island
Day 3 Sunday
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillips Steps
Day 4 Monday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: highlands on Santa Cruz
PM: Santa Cruz Island: CharlesDarwin Station. Overnight at a hotel in Puerta Ayora
Day 5 Tuesday
AM: Puerto Ayora town
PM: Baltra Airport for return flight to Quito or Guayaquil
15 DAYS, FRIDAY TO FRIDAY
Day 1 Friday
AM: Baltra, arrival at airport, transfer to yacht
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
Day 2 Saturday
AM: Rabida Island
PM: Bartolome Island
Day 3 Sunday
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillips Steps
Day 4 Monday
AM: San Cristobal Island: Leon Dormido
PM: San Cristobal Island: Punta Pitt & Isla Lobos
Day 5 Tuesday
AM: Plaza Island
PM: Santa Fe Island
Day 6 Wednesday
AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay
PM: Española Island: Punta Suarez
Day 7 Thursday
AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
PM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant
Day 8 Friday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station
PM: Santa Cruz Island: highlands of Santa Cruz
Day 9 Saturday
AM: Isabela Island: Puerto Villamil: Sierra Negra
PM: Isabela Island: Interpretation Center
Day 10 Sunday
AM: Isabela Island: Punta Moreno
PM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
Day 11 Monday
AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
Day 12 Tuesday
AM: Isabela Island: Punta Espinoza
PM: Isabela Island: Punta Vicente Roca
Day 13 Wednesday
AM: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas
PM: Santiago Island: Chinese Hat
Day 14 Thursday
AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Cerro Dragon
Day 15 Friday
AM: North Seymour Island
PM: Baltra Airport, return flight to Ecuadorian mainland
TIP TOP III
5-Days Monday to Friday
Day 1 Monday
AM: Baltra arrival; land transfer to Puerto Ayora town
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station
Day 2 Tuesday
AM: Plaza Island
PM: Santa Fe Island
Day 3 Wednesday
AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay
PM: Española Island: Punta Suarez
Day 4 Thursday
AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
PM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant
Day 5 Friday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Las Bachas Beach
PM: Baltra Airport, return flight to Ecuadorian mainlalnd
5-DAYS FRIDAY TO TUESDAY (note: Day 4 overnight is at a hotel in Puerto Ayora)
Day 1 Friday
AM: Baltra arrival
PM: Baltra Island: Black Turtle Cove
Day 2 Saturday
AM: Rabida Island
PM: Bartolome Island
Day 3 Sunday
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
Day 4 Monday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: highlands of Santa Cruz
PM: Charles Darwin Research Station. Overnight at a hotel in Puerto Ayora
Day 5 Tuesday
AM: Land transfer from Puerto Ayora to Baltra
PM: Baltra flight back to mainland Ecuador
8 DAYS FRIDAY TO FRIDAY
Day 1 Friday
AM: Baltra arrival
PM: Baltra Island: Black Turtle Cove
Day 2 Saturday
AM: Rabida Island
PM: Bartolome Island
Day 3 Sunday
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
Day 4 Monday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: highlands of Santa Cruz
PM: Charles Darwin Research Station
Day 5 Tuesday
AM: Plaza Island
PM: Santa Fe Island
Day 6 Wednesday
AM: Espaola Island: Gardner Bay
PM: Espanola Island: Punta Suarez
Day 7 Thursday
AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
PM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant
Day 8 Friday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Las Bachas Beach
PM: Baltra Airport, return flight to Ecuador mainland
Tip Top III
Length: 100 feet
Beam: 22 feet
Type: motor-cruiser
Safety: ISO,OSHAS,ISM,SOLAS,(DIGMER),Smart Voyager Standard; meets or exceeds US Coastguard requirements
Crew: 7 plus 1 English-speaking naturalist guide
Speed: 12 knots
All cabins have a private bathroom. Cabins are fully carpeted.
Tip Top III has 6 double cabins with 2 lower twins; 2 double cabins have 1 double lower and a single upper; 2 single cabins with one double bed.
Tip Top IV has 10 double cabins each with 2 lower single berths; all cabins can be converted to double beds.
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