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Galapagos Islands
Exclusive Use
Travel with your friends or family to remote
Galapagos Islands for a safe, private,
unforgettable adventure aboard the luxury
yacht INTEGRITY
New bookings for 2020 and 2021
made before December 31, 2020
INTEGRITY
GALÁPAGOS LUXURY YACHT
INTEGRITY Galapagos Luxury Yacht
Exclusive Use Galapagos
Travel with your family and friends, knowing your private group will be
maintained while you cruise the fascinating and enriching Galápagos Islands
We are pleased to offer a new opportunity
for those who wish to discover Galápagos
while remaining within their secure social
bubble of trusted family and friends.
Groups between 4 and 10 guests may
request our new Exclusive Use option and
turn their Galápagos adventure aboard
luxury yacht INTEGRITY into a completely
private cruise.
Swim with sea lions, snorkel with tropical
fish, kayak with sea turtles, walk among
nesting seabirds, find giant tortoises in
the wild, hike island trails, stargaze, and
soak up a real vacation. All under the
guidance of our superb naturalists. Dine
well and sleep well, knowing you’re on a
self-contained vessel. Galapagos is a safe,
superb family and friends destination,
now more than ever.
Highlights
• Luxuriate for seven nights aboard yacht
Your rate depends on the number of
INTEGRITY while cruising and exploring
people in your party, and you may alter Darwin’s Isles with just your bubble of
your party size up to 60 days before family and friends
departure. We have significantly relaxed
• Spend time with giant tortoises in
our private adventure cancellation terms the wild and learn about Galapagos
and have taken into account the potential conservation efforts at the Charles
of new coronavirus restrictions. Darwin Research Station
• Learn about Galapagos in-depth from our
Valid for new 2020 and 2021 bookings hand-selected, expert naturalists
(excluding holiday dates) made before
December 31, 2020. • See more visitor sites and islands than
any other comparable length cruise
INTEGRITY Galapagos Luxury Yacht
How it Works
• Collect your social bubble and let us know
how many will be in your party
• We will give you a rate to have Exclusive
Use of INTEGRITY based on the size of your
private party
• An initial deposit of 20% is required to
secure your exclusive use of the yacht
• A second deposit of 20% is due 120 days
prior to departure; your final balance is due
90 days prior to departure
• You can change your mind up to 120 days
prior to departure and we’ll refund your
deposit; change your mind up to 60 days
prior to departure and receive a credit for
future travel
Safety
The Galapagos province of Ecuador has proof of a negative result from a PCR test
imposed very strict health and safety taken within 96 hours prior to their flight to
restrictions making visiting the Islands Galapagos. Advanced biosecurity protocols
as safe as possible. are in place in Quito and Guayaquil airports
and in Galapagos airports. The Galapagos
All visitors to Ecuador are required to National Park has enhanced requirements
have proof of a negative PCR test result for all visitors within the Park boundaries.
within 10 days prior to entry and also to
have their travel program registered. All While these protocols may change, all
providers of travel services are required INTEGRITY guests and associates adhere to
to practice biosecurity protocols. regulations and safe practices to enhance
Galapagos visitors are required to have safety for everyone.
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Ecuador
Most flights from the US arrive in Quito, Ecuador’s capital city,
between 10 p.m. and midnight. A 5-minute private transfer brings
At a Glance you to the Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel for a well-appreciated rest.
Length: 9 days Meals are on your own.
Size: Maximum 16 passengers
aboard INTEGRITY You may also arrive into Guayaquil, Ecuador’s center of commerce.
Most flights from the US arrive in Guayaquil in the evening. A
Arrive: Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador 10-minute transfer brings you to the Wyndham Guayaquil for your
Depart: Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador overnight. Meals are on your own.
Lodging: 1-2 nights hotel, 7 nights
yacht (double occupancy) Day 2 - To Galapagos! Santa Cruz Island
Meals: Most meals included After breakfast at your hotel (a good sampling of Ecuador’s abundant
fruits and juices), depart for Baltra Island, Galapagos. The Galapagos
Activities: Walks of up to three hours
at a time on moderate trails
National Park has enhanced biosecurity screening for all persons
over sometimes highly traveling to the Galapagos. You must have proof of a negative
uneven ground, snorkeling, result coronavirus PCR test taken within 96 hours of your flight to
kayaking Galapagos. Our transfer agent will assist you with the Park protocols
and your flight check-in.
The flight from Quito takes approximately 2.5 hours and the flight
from Guayaquil takes approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, you
will pass through the Galapagos National Park enhanced biosecurity
protocols before entering the Park and presenting your passport for
proof of prepaid entry. Your Santa Cruz naturalist will meet you at the
airport. Once your Park entry has been completed, you cross arid,
flat Baltra Island to a narrow canal that separates it from Santa Cruz
Island. Baltra is the site of a former American WWII military base and
ruins dot the landscape. The turquoise waters of Itabaca Canal are
a welcome relief. Crossing the canal, you may see your first boobies
and frigatebirds.
Once on Santa Cruz, board our private van or bus for the trip into
the highlands. You will notice dramatic changes in the vegetation as
you travel across the arid zone up into the rainforest highlands. Your
first stop is one of the highlights—to search for giant tortoises in the
wild. These ancient creatures can often be seen in the highlands
where they roam freely. In the highlands, you may also visit two lava
formations - Los Gemelos (the Twins) and Los Tuneles (The Tunnels).
The next stop is lunch in the coastal town of Puerto Ayora, the
largest town in Galapagos. After lunch, visit the Charles Darwin
Research Station, another highlight of Santa Cruz Island. Here you
INTEGRITY Galapagos Luxury Yacht
will learn about conservation issues as well as the tortoise hatching,
rearing and repatriation programs. You will also see several species
of resident giant tortoises up-close as well as the Lonesome George
exhibit. In Puerto Ayora you will also have a complementary wetsuit
fitting. Time permitting, you may browse the local shops.
In the late afternoon, you will say farewell to your Santa Cruz guide
and board INTEGRITY. Once aboard, you will meet your cruise
naturalist who will conduct a safety drill, orient you to the yacht, and
inform you of the biosecurity protocols for the cruise. Dinner will be
served about 7 p.m. During the night, the yacht will get underway.
You will awake just as you anchor at the southernmost island you’ll
visit. BLD
Day 3 to Day 8 - Cruising Galapagos
On the Western Route you will visit the islands Floreana, Isabela,
Fernandina, Santiago, Santa Cruz (north shore), and North Seymour.
On the Eastern route, you will visit the islands Española, San
Cristóbal, Santa Fé, Plazas, Genovesa, Bartolomé, Santiago, Rábida,
and Sombrero Chino. Each route includes between 14 and 15 land
visitor sites and multiple snorkel and kayak sites. See the Sample Day
Aboard INTEGRITY on the next page. BLD
Day 9 - Disembark, Depart
This morning, INTEGRITY will be anchored in the harbor near Baltra
airport. After breakfast, you and your luggage will be transferred
to the airport. After you check-in for the return flight to Quito or
Guayaquil, weave your way through the Park exit and airport security
to a small shopping mall and the VIP departure lounge. Once back
on the mainland, you will be transferred to your hotel for rest and
relaxation before transferring back to the airport to check in for your
late-night departure or for a leisurely overnight if you depart on
Sunday. B
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A Sample Day Aboard INTEGRITY
Each day aboard INTEGRITY will leisurely pace allowing plenty of time If the yacht is not traveling to another
bring new sights, sounds, and for bird watching, taking pictures, island, this time may also be used for
learning about your surroundings, water recreation such as swimming
experiences. You will encounter and listening to nature. or kayaking (at designated locations,
many different species, a when accompanied by your naturalist
variety of landscapes, and 10:30 AM - Mid-morning break: guide).
learn something new every Return to the boat for a snack and a
short break. Since there is absolutely 3:00 PM - Second Shore Visit: You will
day. Life on the yacht will no food allowed on the islands, you once again take the panga to shore
follow a distinct rhythm as are always greeted back aboard with for more explorations along marked
described below. Times are all a tasty selection of snacks and time trails. Terrain, vistas, and featured
approximate and descriptions to relax. wildlife will vary. According to Park
are general. rules, all visitors must be off the
11:00 AM - Snorkeling/Kayaking: The islands by 6:00 PM, just in time to
group will likely snorkel once or twice enjoy the sunset from the top deck
6:30 AM - Rise and Shine: Awake just every day and may kayak two or with a beverage in-hand.
as the sun is rising over the horizon three times during the week. These
activities are optional. Guests who 7:00 PM - Dinner: Your chef takes
7:00 AM - Breakfast: Start each day
choose not to snorkel or kayak will special pride in creating fresh, healthy
with a complete breakfast including
remain aboard the yacht or aboard meals. You dine on a variety of
fresh fruit, a selection of cereals and
the panga. entrees throughout the week. The
breads, eggs made to order, fresh-
chef also enjoys planning special
squeezed juice, and coffee or tea. 12:00 PM - Lunch: The midday meal meals or desserts if the trip falls on a
While you enjoy breakfast, your guide is the most important meal of the day holiday or special event.
will take a moment to explain what in Ecuadorian culture. Lunch is a sit-
the morning’s activities will bring so down event with three courses. 8:00 PM - Recap and Preview:
that you will have the appropriate Evenings are used for talks and
footwear, clothing and camera 1:00 PM - Midday Siesta & Playtime: lectures to review the birds and
equipment. On days when you visit different animals that you saw during the
islands, the yacht will be in transit day and preview what you should
7:45 AM - Shore Visit: a 5- to for a few hours mid-day. This time is anticipate for the next day.
10-minute panga ride brings you often used to take siestas, read, or
to shore for either a wet beach just enjoy the view and refreshing Goodnight: You are free to retire to
landing or a dry landing. Walks on ocean breeze on deck. It’s also a good your cabin as early or as late as you
land present a variety of terrains time for whale and dolphin spotting. wish. The next day you awake to
including sandy coves, tide pools, lava This time may also be used by your the view of a new island that awaits
flows, uneven rocks, steep steps and naturalist to make presentations. exploration.
dirt trails. The walks are taken at a
INTEGRITY Galapagos Luxury Yacht
INTEGRITY Apart
What sets INTEGRITY apart Length: 141 ft
from every other yacht or Cabins: 9: 1 Owner’s Suite, 1 Queen, 1
Single, 5 King/Double, 1 Twin
catamaran in Galapagos
Guests: 16
is its earned, stellar
Stabilizers: Yes
experience. INTEGRITY
Internet: Yes, unlimited
is known for well-crafted
Kayaks: 8 2-person
itineraries, excellent
Crew: 10
service, and flawless safety Naturalist: 1, selected for their
record. knowledge, expertise,
INTEGRITY has earned experience, cultural fluidity,
and all-around excellence
In addition to the array World Travel & Tourism
of amenities (including Council’s Safe Travels
WiFi!), the yacht arguably Stamp of Approval and
has the highest quality exceeds the Adventure
and most experienced Travel Trade Association
naturalist guides of any (ATTA) Guidelines for
vessel in the Galapagos. Healthy and Safe Practices.
INTEGRITY Galapagos Luxury Yacht
Trip Details
Trip Cost About This Trip
Exclusive Use rate depends on number The focus of this trip is learning about
in party and will adjust if party numbers the unique Galapagos Islands natural
change up to 60 days prior to departure. history. Much of the trip consists of
Please see FAQ for more information. walks on uneven terrain requiring good
balance, over lava rocks and on sandy
Applies for all new Galápagos bookings for beaches, up and down stairs and cliff
2020 and 2021 travel (excluding holiday trails. You will need to get on and off the
dates) made before December 31, 2020. yacht from a small skiff (panga). For your
Payment Schedule enjoyment of the trip, we recommend
Trip Cost Includes At time of reservation 20%
you make a special effort to be in good
physical condition. Overland travel is by
• Expert leadership by Naturalist guides van or bus. Please note that your guide
120 days prior to departure 20%
• Accommodations at hotel (double or captain may make adjustments to the
occupancy) as noted in itinerary 90 days prior to departure balance itinerary if warranted.
• Accommodations aboard INTEGRITY Cancellation, Transfer, Arrival and Departure
(double occupancy)
• Land transportation as noted in
Number Changes Arrival Day 1: Suggested arrival time:
anytime. Most flights from North
itinerary Guests may cancel their Galapagos America arrive late in the evening. Upon
adventure up to 120 days prior to arrival you will be met by our transfer
• Private or group airport transfers as departure and receive a full refund of representative as you exit Customs.
noted in itinerary their deposit.
Departure Day 9: Suggested departure
• Meals as noted in itinerary Guests may cancel their Galapagos time: after 6 PM. Most flights to North
adventure up to 60 days prior to America depart late in the evening
• Two glasses of wine with dinner departure and receive travel credit for or early in the morning. You may stay
aboard INTEGRITY future Galapagos travel. See FAQs overnight in the included hotel room to
• Laundry service aboard INTEGRITY accommodate an early departure.
New party members may be added or
deleted, subject to a maximum of 10
• Complimentary use of wetsuit during guests, up to 60 days prior to departure. International Air Travel
cruise See FAQs. If the party exceeds 10 guests, Please do not purchase your international
• Unlimited complimentary internet the trip will convert to a standard Yacht tickets until you are confirmed on the trip
access Charter. Yacht Charters have their own and discuss your selected flights with us.
rates, terms and conditions.
• VIP lounges at Baltra airport (subject to The name on your airline ticket must
biosecurity protocols) There are special terms if guests are match the name on your passport exactly,
unable to travel due to governmental and your passport must be valid for at
COVID-19 restrictions. See in FAQs. least six months following your date of
Trip Cost Does Not departure from Ecuador.
Travel Insurance
Include INTEGRITY requires each guest to carry Galapagos Air Travel
International airfare, Galapagos airfare, a minimum of $200,000 of medical We will secure your Galapagos flights so
any meals not specified, Galapagos evacuation insurance. Ecuador requires that all guests are on the preferred flights.
National Park Entry fee, Galapagos Transit all visitors to present proof medical Flights are billed separately and should be
Tax, airport taxes, optional tipping or insurance that covers the duration of their paid promptly due to the limited number
gratuities to guides and crew, emergency stay within the country upon entry. of seats to Galapagos.
medical care and medical evacuation
insurance (required by Ecuador), We highly recommend you purchase
additional hotel nights that may be travel insurance with a Cancel For Any
necessitated by airline schedule changes Reason option to cover your travel
or other factors, travel insurance and investment under any cancellation
other expenses of a personal nature. circumstance.
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Optional Extensions Weather
Contact us to learn about optional As Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
extensions for your Galapagos adventure are on the equator, temperatures are
relatively constant. The sun rises quickly
• Spend two or more nights on Santa Cruz around 6 a.m. and sets quickly around
at unique tented Galapagos Safari Camp 6 p.m. In Quito, temperatures are
or in a private Villa at Royal Palm resort pleasant spring-like much of the year,
with highs around 75F and lows around
• Explore Ecuadorian highlands with a 50F. Guayaquil on the coast is humid and
stay at a working hacienda, Zuleta, warm with highs around 85F and lows
north of Quito around 60F. Galapagos temperatures
range from the mid 70’sF to high 80’sF
• Visit the Amazon Jungle on the
with the warmest months February-April
Napo River to experience another of
and the coolest September-November.
Ecuador’s famous ecosystems
Sea temperatures are usually between
• Unwind amongst the birds and orchids 73F and 80F.
in the lush cloud forest northwest of
Quito
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FAQs
What if we want to add people?
We will quote you a new rate based on your new numbers. You may add guests, subject
to a maximum total of 10 guests, up to 60 days before departure.
What if our group is more than 10?
Groups of 11 to 16 guests may book a Yacht Charter. Yacht Charters have their own
rates, terms and conditions. We will be happy to talk with you about Yacht Charters.
What if I or someone in my group
changes their mind?
If everyone decides to cancel:
Initial deposits are fully refundable up to 121 days prior to departure. Both initial and
all subsequent payments may be also transferred toward a future travel date up to 61
days prior to departure.
If only some in your party decide to cancel:
• 121 days or more prior to departure: Exclusive Use option rate is recalculated based
on the number of remaining guests. Or, remaining guests may choose to replace
members of the canceling party. Or, remaining guests may opt out of Exclusive Use
and convert their reservations to individual bookings at the applicable rate without
penalty. Canceling party will receive a credit towards future travel or receive full
refund of initial deposits.
• 120 to 91 days prior to departure: Exclusive Use option final balance will be
recalculated based on the number of remaining guests. Or, remaining guests may
choose to replace members of the canceling party. Or, remaining guests may opt out
of Exclusive Use and convert to individual bookings at the applicable rate without
penalty. Canceling party will receive a credit toward a future travel date.
• 90 to 61 days prior to departure. Exclusive Use option final balance will be
recalculated based on the number of remaining guests. Remaining guests may
choose to replace members of the canceling party. Or, remaining guests may pay the
differential based on the number of remaining guests. Canceling party will receive a
credit toward a future travel date.
• 60 days or less prior to departure: Remaining guests may choose to replace members
of the canceling party. Canceling party forfeits all monies paid. Credit toward a future
travel date is not permitted except under new COVID-19 restrictions.
Is there an age limit?
With Exclusive Use, there is no age limit! Our standard minimum age is 8 years. please
note that the age limit will apply if at any time the group opts out of Exclusive Use.
Do we need to cruise for a full week?
Exclusive Use is based on INTEGRITY’s 7-night cruise itinerary. Shorter cruises are an
option. We would be happy to discuss this with you.
INTEGRITY Galapagos Luxury YachtWhat if I would like to explore Ecuador further?
We will gladly help you extend your time in Ecuador, exploring the highlands, the
cloud forest, or the Amazon jungle. We simply request that you visit Galapagos first.
Extensions in Ecuador do not require the whole group and can be made individually.
Do I need travel insurance?
We strongly advise all guests to secure insurance to cover their travel investment.
Cancel for Any Reason insurance would cover all conditions under which you may not
be able to travel, including for both existing and new COVID-19 related reasons.
Ecuador immigration requires proof of emergency medical and emergency evacuation
insurance that covers your entire stay in the country.
What safety precautions are you taking
aboard the yacht?
You may view INTEGRITY’s entire COVID-19 Guest Safety Protocols at
www.integritygalapagos.info/guest-safety-protocols
What if we are unable to travel due to new
COVID-19 restrictions?
In the event a governmental COVID-19-related restriction—whether at home or in
your travel destination—prevents you from traveling, you may rebook to a future date,
receive a travel credit towards future travel, or a refund less any unrecoverable costs.
COVID-19-related reasons include:
• The U.S. Department of State issues a new Level 4: Do Not Travel Global Health
Advisory, or the government in the guest’s country of residence restricts all but
essential travel
• The U.S. Department of State issues a new Level 4: Do Not Travel due to COVID-19 for
the destination the guest is traveling to, or the government in the guest’s country of
residence issues a comparable advisory
• The guest’s home country has travel restrictions in place that effectively prohibit
the guest from traveling to the destination(s), such as closed borders or quarantine
restrictions.
• International flights are canceled with no alternative routing available for guest to
reach the destination(s) in the itinerary
Special Terms and Conditions if guests are unable to travel due to governmental
COVID-19 restrictions: For new Galapagos bookings for 2020–2021 travel (excluding
holiday dates) made before December 31, 2020, guests may change or cancel the
booking in the event travel is not possible due to a new governmental COVID-19-related
restrictions as stated above. All trip payments and nonrefundable deposits which
were received may be transferred to a future departure that departs by December 31,
2022 or may be refunded less any non-recoverable payments made to suppliers and
operators. All other standard Exclusive Use terms and conditions apply to the booking.
These special terms are subject to change and can be withdrawn at any time.
INTEGRITY Galapagos Luxury YachtCurious about Galapagos?
Explore these Enchanted Islands with your bubble of friends and family
Contact your travel specialist to learn more
While as accurate as possible at time of printing, this Exclusive Use program and itinerary should be considered a sample of the
schedule and scope of activities and trip routing, rather than a schedule of events; it is subject to change at any time. This trip is
subject to the release of liabilty and all terms and conditions, which we will send upon request, for this adventure.
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