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Fundación Scalecia Galapagos
Think Globally, Educate Locally.
The children of the world are the hope for its future. We believe in education as one of the principal tools to ensure sustainability in the long term. The Scalesia Foundation is the only non-governmental institution that is investing 100% of its efforts in EDUCATION on the Islands.
Latin Excursions is an important contributor of Fundación Scalecia please visit our foundation's friends page
Enjoy your Galapagos cruise details on the house!
Metropolitan Touring, the mother brand of some of our top medium and large Galapagos vessels, is celebrating their 60th anniversary throughout the month of March 2013. To commemorate this important milestone with its guests, all wetsuit rentals for snorkeling, soft drink beverages, and Internet use will be included in the price of your cruise aboard La Pinta starting March 2013 and forward!
This means that you will be able to enjoy Galapagos’ marvelous underwater worlds in comfort, relax with unlimited non-alcoholic drinks of your choice during downtime (virgin cocktails not included), and remain connected with family and friends all along the way from the convenience of the 2 computer stations in La Pinta’s library and WiFi available in public social areas. Better yet, you won’t have to spend an extra penny for any of these extra services!
Metropolitan Touring has been handling expert trips in South America since 1953, to destinations such as Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, and Chile. At this time, Galapagos tourism was comprised of just a few settlements almost too much a stretch to be called towns. As such, it wasn’t until interest started to rev up in the islands in the 1960’s that the company began offering trips to some of the first curious visitors.
Today, their modern fleet includes the 40-passenger La Pinta and Isabela II, and the 100-passenger Santa Cruz. On land in the Galapagos, Metropolitan Touring is also the proprietor of the celebrated Finch Bay Eco-Hotel, respected for its extensive environmentally friendly and sustainable practices, not to mention the picturesque beach found at its front doors.
Contact a Latin Excursions travel consultant today to get more information about Metropolitan Touring’s 60 year specials and promotions, including departure deals on board La Pinta, Isabela II, and Santa Cruz throughout the months of March, April, and May 2013.
50% off National Geographic Endeavour’s Surprise Departure Dates
A few of National Geographic cruises’ last minute changes have resulted not in inconveniences, but more opportunities for travelers.
Updates in the National Geographic Endeavour’s maintenance schedule have opened up 2 unplanned Galapagos departure dates in 2013. Not only does this mean more chance for you to fit in your cruise this year, but the company is also offering an incredible buy-one-get-one special!
Bring a friend, a spouse, a family member, or another loved one along for the ride in order to take advantage of this spectacular 50% off deal. This is also an ideal trip for the whole family or a friendly reunion where with the purchase of one full priced cruise, a second person gets to travel for free, saving up to $4,990 per person.
The National Geographic Endeavour, with capacity for 100 guests, is one of the top vessels in the Galapagos Islands with trips that take you across the archipelago over a period of 10 days at a time. There are 7 categories of full service rooms with air conditioning, all basic amenities, and more. The cruise price includes all excursions, Zodiac and kayak explorations, snorkeling (wetsuits, masks, fins, and snorkel equipment), educational presentations, all meals, entrance fees, transfers, and the friendly service of an accommodating staff.
Reach out to one of Latin Excursions’ Travel Consultants today to book this limited time Galapagos cruise offer, as it is not promoted in any brochures or websites.
Opuntia Galapagos Summer Specials
This summer in the Galapagos, take on a new challenge and get your thrills like nowhere else before.
Opuntia Galapagos, the hotel group responsible for top quality properties such as Casa Opuntia (San Cristobal Island), Angermeyer Waterfront Inn (Santa Cruz Island), and Iguana Crossing (Isabela Island), is offering for a limited time 2 very special excursion opportunities for Summer 2013.
From June 25 to July 1, take advantage of Opuntia’s 7-Day Multiactive Adventure as expert guides take you to experience the Galapagos while kayaking, hiking, biking, snorkeling, and more on these wonderfully unpredictable islands. The program will offer close encounters with famous Galapagos wildlife, as well as see volcanoes and underwater kingdoms few get the chance to. As well, you will be arranged with stays at Opuntia properties depending on the location of the activities.
Opuntia’s 7-Day Multiactive Adventure
Special promotional price is available only for the June 25-July 1 trip. However, Opuntia’s Multiactive Adventures also have 7 day departures for March 15, April 2, May 11, July 16, August 6, September 17, October 15, November 6, and December 3, 2013.
Highlights:
- Sea kayak with sharks, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and sea lions.
- Walk among giant Galapagos tortoises in their natural habitat.
- Snorkel with colorful, multiple species of tropical fish, beautiful rays, and non-aggressive sharks (possibly including the giant hammerheads).
- Hike the rim of the 2nd largest volcano caldera in the world and discover extraordinary lava formations.
- Travel the only exclusive mountain biking route on Isabela Island.
- Relax on sandy beaches with sea lions and marine iguanas!
- Every step, peddle, and paddle of your journey is expertly led by top of the line adventure and nature guides.
- Enjoy the exceptional service, waterfront location, decor, privacy, and world class dining at the finest boutique hotels in the Galapagos.
- Program provides direct benefits to the local communities.
Opuntia’s 5-Day Wildlife Discovery
If your interest is more focused specifically on Galapagos wildlife, then be sure to take advantage of Opuntia’s 5-Day Wildlife Discovery trips. These journeys take you to get up close and personal with your favorite species, allowing for eye-to-eye friendships. As you walk, swim, snorkel, and zoom through the various natural habitats, you will see both land and water animals in what is essentially a fenceless zoo.
The special promotional price applies for all departures that begin on dates April 24, April 28, May 22, June 9, June 19, July 3, July 21, August 4, August 25, August 28, September 1, September 25, October 9, October 23, November 3, November 20, December 8, and December 18, 2013.
Highlights:
Swim with sea turtles, sea lions, penguins, sharks, rays, and countless fish.
- Learn about evolution as you meet finches, mockingbirds, boobies, penguins, endemic plants, giant tortoises, land iguanas, and marine iguanas.
- Hike an endemic forest of scalesia trees, a long-lost relative of daisy flowers.
- Relax on sandy beaches amongst sea lions and marine iguanas.
- Every step of your journey is expertly led by top-rated naturalist guides.
- Enjoy the exceptional service, waterfront location, decor, privacy, and world class dining of the finest boutique hotels in the Galapagos.
- Support local communities through this eco-friendly, sustainable program.
Reach out to one of Latin Excursions’ expert travel consultants today to start planning your thrilling vacation!
Enjoy your Galapagos cruise details on the house!
Metropolitan Touring, the mother brand of some of our top medium and large Galapagos vessels, is celebrating their 60th anniversary throughout the month of March 2013. To commemorate this important milestone with its guests, all wetsuit rentals for snorkeling, soft drink beverages, and Internet use will be included in the price of your cruise aboard La Pinta starting March 2013 and forward!
This means that you will be able to enjoy Galapagos’ marvelous underwater worlds in comfort, relax with unlimited non-alcoholic drinks of your choice during downtime (virgin cocktails not included), and remain connected with family and friends all along the way from the convenience of the 2 computer stations in La Pinta’s library and WiFi available in public social areas. Better yet, you won’t have to spend an extra penny for any of these extra services!
Metropolitan Touring has been handling expert trips in South America since 1953, to destinations such as Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, and Chile. At this time, Galapagos tourism was comprised of just a few settlements almost too much a stretch to be called towns. As such, it wasn’t until interest started to rev up in the islands in the 1960’s that the company began offering trips to some of the first curious visitors.
Today, their modern fleet includes the 40-passenger La Pinta and Isabela II, and the 100-passenger Santa Cruz. On land in the Galapagos, Metropolitan Touring is also the proprietor of the celebrated Finch Bay Eco-Hotel, respected for its extensive environmentally friendly and sustainable practices, not to mention the picturesque beach found at its front doors.
Contact a Latin Excursions travel consultant today to get more information about Metropolitan Touring’s 60 year specials and promotions, including departure deals on board La Pinta, Isabela II, and Santa Cruz throughout the months of March, April, and May 2013.
Charter Dates Available on Galapagos Cruises
Always wanted to visit the Galapagos Islands in private and exclusive way?
A charter is ideal for a family reunion or group of friends.
Your wishes, our commands.
We have some available dates to charter some of Galapagos most exclusive cruises where you’ll be able to explore these magical islands with really exciting itineraries and expeditions and of course you’ll enjoy personalized attention and service from crew of the boat.
If you’re interested on this unique experience, we truly recommend you to contact us as soon as possible since the dates are very limited.
Available Dates
Coral II:April 7-10 2013, June 30- July 3 2013 and December 25-29 2013(Christmas Week)
Reina Silvia: June 1-8 2013.
Get $500 Off on Cruises aboard Cormorant Luxury Catamaran.
The luxurious Cormorant Catamaran is offering an incredible opportunity to get $500 off on Galapagos Cruises on selected departure dates between June and December 2012.
This stylish boat is one of the newest cruises on the Islands and is highly demand for its luxurious amenities and spacious rooms.
Operated by one of the top companies in Galapagos, the Cormorant Evolution will offer an exclusive Galapagos experience with top guides, in-depth itinerary, and personalized experience. On board amenities include a Jacuzzi, al fresco dining area, and special touches like champagne in the cabins and free snorkel equipment and wetsuits. On board the Cormorant, you’re sure to have a memorable Galapagos trip!
The Cormorant also offers different itineraries of 4, 5 and 8 days where you’ll visit all the highlights and exotic places of Galapagos.
Just pick the perfect date for you and contact us. We will be happy to arrange and customize an dreamlike vacation for you.
December Holiday at Galapagos’s Safari Camp
Due to a last minute cancellation, the exclusive Galapagos’s Safari Camp is offering 8 available tents on the highly demanded week of December 20th-24th, 2012.
For this special time of the year, Safari Camp has created a exclusive 4 nights / 5 days program that also includes a chartered day Yacht to visit the most exciting sights on the Islands.
Here’s a short summary of the excursions and activities of this unique program.
THURSDAY 20 DECEMBER - Seeking Giant Tortoises Travelers will be met by Galapagos Safari Camp Staff upon arrival at Baltra, and transferred in private to the camp. Enroute, we will stop at a farm in the highlands for a tasty lunch followed by a complete tour of the area, exploring various vegetation zones and microclimates, walking around pit craters, through lava tunnels and getting acquainted with endemic Scalesia and Guayabillo forests. At the Tortoise Reserve, travelers will observe the emblematic giant tortoises in their natural habitat and the abundant bird life of the highlands. A welcome cocktail party will be held at Galapagos Safari Camp, followed by dinner, for all travelers. Overnight at Galapagos Safari Camp (L, D)
Take $400 off Galapagos Cruises on the Endeavor or Islander
Planning your Galapagos cruise vacation in the future creates anticipation but it also has its benefits!
Take $400 off per person on the exclusive Galapagos 360º tours if you book your trip before April 30th.
Summer Cruise Discounts on The Beluga
Get a great deal on a Galapagos cruise trip aboard the MV Beluga!
As the old saying goes, the early bird gets the worm. You can gain some great advantages if you make plans for your Galapagos summer vacation now.
The Beluga Yacht is offering an amazing promotion for all those “early birds” that like to plan their vacation ahead. You can spend 8 days cruising the island for only $2400 USD including the airfare from Guayaquil or Quito to Galapagos. There are only few dates left for this promotion so you’ll need to start planning vacation right away. Only bookings made 3 months in advance will be entitled to this special deal!
The available excursion dates, currently are:
- June 3 – 10, 2011
- July 8 – 15, 2011
- July 15 – 22, 2011
- July 22 – 29, 2011
- Aug. 5 – 12, 2011
Suited for just 16 passengers, the Beluga offers very comfortable first class facilities, a comprehensive itinerary with visits to the most important visitor sights, and a very friendly crew of experts that will make your traveling experience an unforgettable one. Eight beautifully designed and furnished guest cabins, along with a stunning panoramic dining area. These are just a few of the delights of this beautiful yacht. The Beluga is already a classic in Galapagos!
All you have to do to get this deal its contact us and we will arrange your trip.
First Class Promo on a First Class Galapagos Sailing Cruise
There’s nothing like traveling first class, and The Beagle provides a simply magnificent way to do so in the Galapagos. With it spacious and comfortable interiors, this small cruise is the perfect choice for intimate groups and families. The SV Beagle carries only a 13 passengers, yet this exclusive ship holds a SmartVoyager® Certificate that guarantees a socially responsible journey protecting the many wonders of Galapagos Islands.
Sailing on itineraries of one or two weeks, aboard The Beagle you’ll have the chance to visit the most important sites of the archipelago like Isabela, Floreana, Fernandina and Santa Cruz Islands. A very friendly and professional crew will accompany you through all the excursions, including visits to the many landmarks of the National Park.
To top it all off, you will enjoy delicious meals of Ecuadorian and Continental Cuisine that will make you stay on board a very pleasant one.
If you hurry, The Beagle has some great promotion waiting for you. From February 15th – 22nd and March 1st – 8th you can get a special price of $1600 USD on the North West Itinerary, so don’t wait any longer! Contact us to arrange this amazing trip for you. Ask us about adding one of our exciting extensions, like an excursion into the rain forest, or fun adventures in the Andes.