Galapagos Islands
09-19 September- 2012 £4,490
This is Big Squid's most adventurous trip to date.
The diving in Galapagos is amazing and described by most who go there as the best diving they have ever done.
The visibility in the Galapagos is often limited, due to the high nutrient content of the water. Visibility can be as low as 4m and as high as 30m but the average is 15m. Visibility varies between dive sites and with the time of day and can even change during a dive. The visibility at Darwin & Wolf tends to be higher than in the Southern islands.
The majority of dive sites are small islands that break the surface of the water and then taper down. Because of this, it is impossible to bring the dive yacht directly over the dive site. Divers suit-up on the main yacht before stepping over to the panga. The panga then approaches the dive site and the divers back-roll into the water.
Every dive in the Galapagos will be guided – this is a requirement of the Galapagos National Park.
The Galapagos Sky itinerary has two days with long overnight navigations in order to get to these crown jewels of world class diving. You will enjoy 3 dives per day at Wolf and Darwin. While diving the “central islands” on your Galapagos Sky cruise you will experience the diversity of Galapagos diving. Besides our resident mantas, sharks, and whale sharks, this is also the time to photograph little Galapagos invertebrates in vibrant color as well as keep an eye out for mola molas.
During your time in the central islands, you’ll also walk in the steps of Charles Darwin, with 1 guided land excursion on the island of Santa Cruz. You will visit the Highlands in search of the Galapagos Turtles in their natural habitat and also explore the lava tubes. The second land experience you will enjoy will occur on Sunday morning at the Interpretation Centre in San Cristobal before your return flight to Ecuador.
Experience Level
Advanced Open water or above with 50 dives minimum
Included:
Price per person includes*: Flights with KLM from Heathrow (regional departures available, supplement may apply), all transfers and internal flights, 2 nights (1 before and 1 after, extra night recommended) in min. 3 star hotel BB basis in Quito / Guayaguil, 7 nights on boat Deluxe cabin FB plus local alcohol and drinks, based on female or male share. Prices may fluctuate according to flight availability at time of booking on chosen date of travel.
On Galapagos Sky: Full board basis on board, including local alcoholic and soft drinks, air tanks and weights
Extras:
- National Park fee: $100
- Hyperbaric Chamber fee: $35
- Tourist transit card: $10
To book this trip please fill and send us the Booking Form . For any further information please contact John at Big squid on 0207 627 0700 or info@bigsquid.co.uk.
