Journey to the Galapagos Islands - Air Journey's May 15 - 25, 2021
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Air Journey’s
Journey to the Galapagos Islands
May 15 - 25, 2021
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday, May 15: West Palm Beach, Florida Day 2 - Sunday, May 16: Cartagena
Boscobel, Jamaica, Cartagena, Colombia 525+485 NM
Air Journey along with your Journey Director will greet you at A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cartagena is a city with a
Signature Flight Support FBO at Palm Beach International Airport wealth of character and well-preserved colonial
architecture. With restored mansions, horse-drawn
this morning for a briefing about our forthcoming flight.
carriages and Old World-style plazas, it is a perfect walking
city.
Our flight today will bring us over Cuba before landing in Boscobel
With our local guide we will enjoy a walking tour of the
(Jamaica) to refuel. We will then continue on to Colombia – one of
historic walled old town as we discover the hidden history
the most ethnically diverse nations in South America – for our visit of this colonial city. We’ll see Puerta Del Reloj (Clock
to Cartagena. tower entrance), a symbol of Cartagena, the Plaza San
Pedro Claver with its stunning Church, and Plaza Bolivar.
Undeniably one of Latin America’s most beautiful cities,
Cartagena is lost somewhere in time between the sixteenth and After lunch our tour continues with a drive to visit the
nineteenth centuries, with the Caribbean sea as a sparkling impressive Castillo San Felipe. Built in the 17th century to
backdrop. protect the city from marauding invaders, it is the largest
Spanish fortification in the Americas. Next, see the 17th
century Convent of La Popa, a beautiful convent building
Sir Francis Drake laid siege to the city but the fortress walls and
that sits atop the highest point in the city, commanding
cannons remain, making the area within the old walled city a
spectacular views of the bay, old town and Caribbean Sea
living museum.
beyond.
This evening we will gather for a welcome cocktail and dinner.
Hotel: Sofitel Santa Clara Hotel Hotel: Sofitel Santa Clara Hotel
Welcome Cocktail and Dinner included Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
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Day 3 - Monday, May 17: Cartagena Guayaquil, Day 4 - Tuesday, May 18: Guayaquil to Baltra,
Ecuador 795 NM Galapagos - Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Fly to Guayaquil, Ecuador – gateway to the Galapagos Islands. Today we will fly commercial airline (ticket not included) to
Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and an important trade Baltra in the Galapagos.
center. Upon arrival, we will transfer to Hotel del Parque,
located just 10 minutes from the airport. Upon arrival, we will clear immigration and transfer to the
Highlands of Santa Cruz. Here you will have the opportunity to
walk into the island and experience the dominant
The hotel provides easy access to area attractions such as the vegetation in the highlands which is deep green in color, the
colourful Las Peñas neighbourhood, Catedral Metropolitana de forest of Scalesia trees creates the lush green color. The lava
Guayaquil, Isla Santay, and the Museo Antropológico y de Arte tubes, over half a mile long, are underground and walking
Contemporáneo. through them is a unique, surreal experience.
After we have settled in, we will go for a short city tour exploring On your way you will find lava tunnels, finches and wild tortois-
these nearby places. Ecuador’s “four worlds” of attractions and es nesting. After a short trek (1.5 miles), amazing view awaits
experiences such as The colonial city of Cuenca, the stunning us up the hill.
“Avenue of the Volcanoes,” rides aboard the historic railroad, or
the pristine beaches along the Pacific Coast’s “Ruta del Sol” At the end of the tour we will board the luxury catamaran
are also within easy reach. Cormorant I our home for the next few days as we explore the
Galapagos Islands.
Hotel: Hotel Del Parque Hotel: Cormorant I Luxury Catamaran
Breakfast and Dinner included Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
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“Cormorant I Galapagos Luxury Catamaran”
5 day / 4 night cruise
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included aboard - All tours are included
The Galapagos mega catamaran M/C Cormorant I is one of the best designed catamarans to the Galapagos Islands featuring
all cabins and suites with panoramic ceiling to floor windows and private balconies; beautiful dinning area with panoramic
windows; renovated sun deck with a comfortable al fresco dining and an 8 passenger jacuzzi on the stern area; 2 comfortable
suites with a spacious lounge and 4 interconnected cabins on the upper deck
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Day 5 – Wednesday, May 19: Lobos Island - San Cristobal
Island
In the morning, we will take an excursion to Lobos Island which
means “Sea Lion Island”. Here you will find noisy, playful, jolly
sea lions who will welcome you to their home with open, well,
fins. The island also offers small population of blue – footed boo-
bies, frigates, marine iguanas, and great frigate birds nesting that
can be observed. Snorkeling with sea lions in this calm bay is part
of our activity today!
In the afternoon, we will sail towards Kicker Rock, this striking
rock formation is located a couple hours off the western shore
of San Cristobal, an impressive geological formation due to
erosion. This is a nesting place of sea birds such as blue- footed
boobies, Nazca boobies, rfigate birds and a nice spot to take pic-
tures while the vessels circumnavigate around the rock.
Hotel: Cormorant I Luxury Catamaran
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 6 – Thursday, May 20: Española Island
This morning, we will trail to Suarez Point, an area with an
outstanding variety of wildlife. The walking trail will take you past
nesting sites of Nazca and blue-footed boobies, whilst Galapagos
doves, mockingbirds and finches can be seen foraging nearby.
This island is the breeding site of nearly all of the world’s 12,000
pairs of waved albatrosses. You will also pass a geyser which
can spray water up to 25m into the air; a spectacular feat of
nature.
In the afternoon, our excursion continues to Gardner Bay, a
pristine white sandy beach (one of the longest in the Galapagos),
that is home to colonies of sea lions and inquisitive mockingbirds.
It is also one of the world’s most important breeding sites for the
waved albatross.
A short dinghy ride will take you to the Osborn and Gardner Islets,
which are superb locations for snorkeling with young sea lions
and a greater variety of tropical fish and corals.
Hotel: Cormorant I Luxury Catamaran
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
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Day 7 – Friday, May 21: Floreana Island
This morning we will land on a nice sandy beach in Post Office
Bay. On our way, we will spot a n 18th century mail-box that
whalers placed years ago, a wooden barrel that is used until
today as an unofficial mail box. This custom continues wit
Galapagos visitors. So, don’t forget your postcards, and
don’t be surprised if the post card arrives to its destination
before you even get home!
We will continue to Baroness Viewing Point, a fantastic place
to absorb the environment of the Galapagos. Once inhabited
by an indulgent baroness and her three lovers, the history of
this island is intriguing. The legends about this baroness are
associated with a fascinating murder mystery. There are easy
trails in this area for exploring the flora and fauna of Floreana.
After lunch, our journey continues to Cormorant Point, that
hosts a large flamingo lagoon where other birds such as
common stilts and white-cheeked pintails can also be seen.
The beaches on this island are distinct: The Green Beach is
named so due to its green color, which comes from a high
percentage of olivine crystals in the sand, and the Four Sand
Beach is composed of white coral.
Hotel: Cormorant I Luxury Catamaran
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 8 – Saturday, May 22: Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Airport
This morning we will cruise to North Seymour that was formed
by a series of submarine lava flows containing layers of
sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is
characterized by its arid vegetation zone. At the end of our tour,
we will disembark and head to the airport for our commercial
flight to Guayaquil (ticket not included).
Hotel: Hotel Del Parque
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
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Day 9 – Sunday, May 23: Guayaquil, Ecuador (SEGU)
Panama City, Panama (MPPG) 665 NM
We will retrieve our planes and fly to Panama. Enjoy a scenic
approach to Panama City including a beautiful view of the Pana-
ma Canal.
Hotel: Waldorf Astoria
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 10 – Monday, May 24: Panama City, Panama
After breakfast we will depart for our full-day sightseeing tour
including a one-hour tour on the Panama Canal with the pleasure
to enjoy the vegetation and wildlife.
We will continue to the Miraflores Lock where you will be able to
watch ships entering the lock and discover the new museum
where you will have the opportunity to enter the Lock on a simula-
tor. A buffet lunch will be served at the Miraflores Restaurant of-
fering a great view of the canal.
In the afternoon, we will continue our tour including the Old City
with the most important sites.
This evening before dinner we will meet for a pilot’s briefing for
tomorrow’s flight.
Hotel: Waldorf Astoria
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 11 – Tuesday, May 25: Panama City, Panama (MPPG)
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (MWCR) Key West,
Florida (KPBI) 625 + 315 NM
We will transfer to the airport and fly to Grand Cayman to re-
fuel and clear customs. After clearing customs, we will fly to
Key West or separate way home.
Breakfast included
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JOURNEY PRICE
PRICE PER PERSON COVID Test Antigen
PLANE REGISTRA- SINGLE
(based on double Day Before Journey
TION SUPPLEMENT
occupancy) (per person)
$9,550* $2,895 On Request $199
*Cabin Upgrade at Cormorant I: Two Large Suites are available for Upgrade in Cormorant I at additional price of $900
per person, please contact Air Journey to secure your spot!
Landing Points, Identifier and Runway Lengths
West Palm Beach FL KPBI 10,001’
Cartagena SKCG 8,333’
Guayaquil SEGU 9,154’
Panama MPMG 10,006’
Key West, FL KEYW 5,076’
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Terms and Conditions
Our land program includes: Cancellation, refunds:
Presence of an Air Journey tour leader who will facili- Cancellation by the client: Is always required in writing
tate clearances, Immigration, refueling, flight planning, and is subject to the following schedule of dates, whereby
and provide help with any difficulty that might arise some or all moneys paid will be retained:
Accommodation based on double occupancy Given outside of 150 days of departure: AJ retains depos-
All Meals as indicated in the itinerary it per person and plane registration fee
Wine selected by Air journey is included with dinner. All Between 150 and 121 days of departure: AJ retains 50%
other beverages are not included. of tour cost and plane registration fee
Welcome cocktail Between 120 and 91 days of departure: AJ retains 100%
Round trip transfers between airport and hotel of tour cost and plane registration fee
Tours and admission to all planned group sightseeing
All service charges and taxes Cancellation by AJ:
Customs expediting Should AJ cancel the tour after deposits have been received
Customs and Immigration forms (filled by Air Journey due to fewer than the minimum participants required, the full
when possible) deposit will be refunded. Should AJ cancel the tour at any
Our land program does not include: time due to factors beyond their control (including war, flood,
force of nature, disease, riot, civil action), they will refund the
Travel Insurance (available, call us for details)
client whatever portion of moneys are reimbursed by ground
Airline ticket for round-trip flight between Guayaquil – operators and accommodation suppliers.
Baltra – Guayaquil
PCR COVID-19 test to be done on May 14th after
12:30 Galapagos time. Valid Passports are mandatory for this Journey.
Airport departure taxes & landing fees
**Our quoted prices include planning, handling and opera-
Beverages except as noted above
tional charges; they are based on current rates of ex-
Personal expenses such as laundry, room service, change, tariffs and taxes as of April 2020. Air Journey re-
communication charges and other incidentals serves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased
costs, tariffs and taxes, and to reflect fluctuations in for-
Please note that hotel accommodations and sightseeing eign exchange markets.
are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Air Journey reserves the right to amend the order of sight- Survival equipment is available for rental on a daily basis
seeing as necessary. Every effort will be made to operate and will be waiting for you at our departure point airport.. Life
tours as planned but alterations may occur after the final vests are mandatory. A life raft is recommended. Contact us
itinerary has been issued. for details
Air Journey has quoted this itinerary with a minimum partic-
ipation of 5 aircraft. Travel and Cancellation Insurance
Travel and Cancellation Insurance is strongly recommended
The Registration fee includes: and not included in the package but it can be purchased from
Extensive Navigation log (airports, route, frequen- Air Journey. There are varying packages available. The price
cies, information of airspace, nav-aids, reporting is based on a person’s state of residency, birth date and
points, international flight plan) tailored for each amount covered. Contact Anais (561 841-1551 ext. 3) at Air
Journey for more details and to provide you with a quote.
aircraft
Flight plans and eAPIS manifest (departure and Air Journey Contact Details:
arrival) filed on your behalf
Pilot briefing prior to each day’s flight Air Journey LLC
Weather website with constant updates showing 11382 Prosperity Farms Rd – Suite 222
TAF, METAR, Wind Aloft, prognostic forecast and Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
review. Fuel availability confirmed along the route Tel. +1 (561) 841-1551
of flight www.airjourney.com
Flight bag and collared cotton shirt for the pilot with
his name, aircraft tail number embroidered on the
upper front.
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