Certified Boats:
Daphne
Daphne cruises have been operating in the Galapagos Islands
for more than 25 years. We use a local crew who know the
surroundings and give excellent service onboard our luxurious
70ft. yacht Daphne.
It provides comfortable space for 16 passengers and was
recently upgraded with a spacious sun deck, on top of the
8 cabins and a deluxe suite.
Take a look at the social and environmental projects
of the Daphne.
Beagle
The
Beagle
is named after HMS Beagle, in which Charles Darwin made
his famous voyage that took him to the Galapagos Islands,
and later, based on his findings in this extraordinary rhipelago,
he wrote his theory on evolution. A magnificent 105-foot
twin screw steel-hulled brigantine with teak decks and beautifully
designed interiors, The Beagle is in a class by itself among
sailing yachts in the Galapagos. She was built by Cubow
Ltd. In Woolwich, England, in the 1970s. She has been a
charter vessel in the Islands for over a decade.
Take a look at the social and environmental projects
of the Beagle.
Sky Dancer
The dazzling realm beneath the sea captivates curiosity
as much as the islands themselves. Discover both on board
the SKY
DANCER, our 16-passenger 100-foot custom designed dive
live-aboard. Built in 2001, the SKY DANCER offers the newest
and best-equipped vessel and ultimate diving experience
in Galapagos for serious divers.
More information.
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of Ecoventura.
Tip Top II
Technical Information:
Tip Top
II is a first Class Steel-hulled Motor Yacht built to
impeccably high standard in Guayaquil/Ecuador (1998).
Take a look at the social and environmental projects of
Rolf Wittmer Tours.
Tip Top III
Technical Information:
Tip Top
III is a first Class Steel-hulled Motor Yacht, built
to impeccably high standard in Guayaquil/Ecuador (2001).
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Rolf Wittmer Tours.
Ecoventura
A fleet of three identical Superior first-class 20-passenger
motor-yachts, Eric,
Flamingo and Letty, were custom-designed for
Galapagos excursions. The sister yachts offer tremendous
value for superior comfort in spacious accommodations for
small groups.
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of Ecoventura.
Eclipse
The
Eclipse is the perfect base for any Galapagos experience.
She is unique in offering the generous accommodation of
a larger vessel, while preserving the atmosphere and exclusivity
of a smaller yacht. The Eclipse is a 210 ft expedition vessel
that accommodates up to 48 passengers in 27 cabins, all
with sea views. There is a well-equipped lounge for
the nightly briefings on the day’s discoveries and
the following day’s activities. In addition
to the indoor dining room, there is an al fresco dining
area located around the pool, where you can enjoy the islands’
spectacular scenery. There is also a well-stocked
library for quiet study and reading. One of the favorite
areas on board the Eclipse is the observation/sun deck,
ideal for stargazing.
Monserrat
Recently refurbished in 2007, the Monserrat
is named for its elegant accommodation, excellent cuisine
and for the great space of its social areas. The yacht
is designed to provide a comfortable experience to its passengers
while navigating through out the Galapagos islands. The
graceful accommodation on board the Monserrat includes carpeting,
wood paneled interior and original paintings.
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of Monserrat
M/N Santa Cruz
The 44 cabin M/V
Santa Cruz, built exclusively for Galapagos Islands
cruising was completely renovated in 1998, having been redesigned
and refurbished inside and out.
The Santa Cruz has gained worldwide recognition for its
excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew,
the most knowledgeable multilingual naturalist/guides and
menus that feature the very best international cuisine and
celebrated Ecuadorian dishes. Its capacity is for ninety
guests.
Yacht Isabela II
With
a capacity of only 40 guests, Yacht
ISABELA II offers a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying
an unforgettable Galapagos expedition, where guests fully
experience their sense of discovery and bonding with nature.
ISABELA II expeditions offer all aspects of the Galapagos:
an intimate contact with wildlife, active volcanoes, a vast
Marine Reserve, adventure, comfort and safety.
Yacht La Pinta
Yacht
La Pinta, has been designed for the ultimate luxurious
expedition adventure in the Galapagos Islands. The 63-meter
(207-foot) yacht accommodates 48 guests. A full week discovery
trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard La Pinta allows encounters
with unique fauna, like the famous giant Galapagos tortoises
in the wild, land and marine iguanas, flamingos, penguins,
blue-footed boobies and the famous Darwin’s finches.
M/N Xpedition
Many
destinations promise visitors the chance to "step back
into history." A Celebrity
Xpeditions to the Galapagos Islands perhaps best exemplifies
that promise, as you are taken to a destination that helped
to shape one of the world's leading scientific doctrines.
The Galapagos are known as the inspiration for Charles
Darwin's theory of evolution, this cluster of islands is
so isolated that many of its creatures cannot be found anywhere
else on earth. From the giant tortoises that bear the Galapagos
name, to the marine iguanas and "Darwin" finches,
the Galapagos islands afford visitors the chance to observe
a living laboratory of adaptation.
Celebrity Cruises provide guests with this rare, up-close
experience with the smallest possible environmental impact
to these precious shores.
Beluga
Embark
upon our very spacious and comfortable “Superior First
Class” motor yacht. With panoramic windows in the
salon and great deck space, Beluga is a fantastic way to
cruise the islands in speed and style.
Equipped with the most modern safety systems, Beluga
accommodates 16 passengers in 8 double cabins (4 lower/lower
berths, 2 with matrimonial beds and 2 upper/lower berths).
Cabin #1 has three beds two lower and one upper bed. Each
cabin has their own private bathroom equipped with hot &
cold water showers. Beluga is fully air conditioned, has
spacious social areas with all the comforts and facilities
of a superior first class motor yacht ; panoramic windows
in the salon/ dining area.
Enjoy your time on board in the spacious sundeck or relax
in the shade of the top deck while cruising between the
islands.
Cachalote
Set
sail aboard our ‘First Class’ schooner rigged
motor sailor. Feel free to relax and enjoy any of her three
wooden decks;
This is a beautifully decorated motor/sailer recently built
in 2002 to meet all security standards, according to international
marine safety regulations. Cachalote
I accommodates 16 passengers in her 7 cabins: upper/lower
berths and one matrimonial cabin all with private baths
with hot/cold water showers. There is plenty of deck space
on 3 different wooden decks with seats and cushions to relax
in the shade or sunbathe during the cruise.
Certified Hotels:
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Hotel
Oro Verde is the place where guests experience a winning
combination of European expertise and warm Ecuadorian hospitality.
With the complete renovation of 2004, its infrastructure
changed from the lobby to the rooms, and became the most
modern hotel of the city. Oro Verde offers all the comfort
of an international luxury destination. Only member in Ecuador
of The Leading Hotels of the World
Termas de Papallacta
Termas
de Papallacta is a health SPA & RESORT
situated in a high Andes valley forty miles outside of Quito,
the capital of Ecuador. Our resort is located on the "Cinnamon
Trail", the same route that the Spanish conquistador
Francisco de Orellana followed in 1542, leading to his discovery
of the Amazon river. Termas de Papallacta hot springs
spa & resort serves as the gateway to the Ecuadorian
Amazon region.
For decades, the soothing healing thermal waters and pure
nature surrounding Termas de Papallacta made it a ‘must
do’ Ecuador icon tourism attraction.
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of Termas de Papallacta.
Finch Bay Hotel
Finch
Bay Hotel is located on Santa Cruz Island,
the centre of Galapagos Islands, right across the bay from
the town of Puerto Ayora. Named after the famous Darwin's
Finches abundant in the islands, we´re just steps
from the beach on a private seaside location, surrounded
by mangroves. Cherish privacy, quiet location, natural surroundings
and superb service offered by the Finch Bay.
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of Metropolitan Touring.
Royal Palm Hotel
The Royal Palm
Hotel is located in the Highlands
of Santa Cruz Island and was built to complement the natural
paradise Galapagos in the middle of a lush tropical forest.
Live Galapagos in privacy, quiet location, natural surroundings
and superb service offered by the Royal Palm.
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of the Royal Palm.
Hotel Patio Andaluz
The
Hotel
Patio Andaluz is located in the heart of historic “Quito
Antiguo” and surrounded by churches and museums. Enjoy
the elegance and cozyness of this luxury hotel with it´s
historic atmosphere. 31 suites, a restaurant, a cava-bar,
a library, and fully equipped amenities through out the
hotel are offered in the typical colonial style.
Bellavista Cloud Forest and Reserve
A cloud
forest reserve and lodge deep in Ecuador’s
northwest, yet only less than 2 hours from Quito. Smart
Voyager certified, this special place offers
peace and true discovery of exuberant nature, with 10 km
of trails taking you to waterfalls, through forests of tall
trees festooned with mosses, orchids and bromeliads. Birding
here is superb – we are on the Nono-Mindo road, now
the new Eco-route. Flurries of
hummingbirds come to our feeders, including Gorgeted Sunangel,
Collared Inca, Brown Inca, Buff-tailed Coronet, and more.
Hacienda Zuleta
Located
only two hours north of Quito, Hacienda
Zuleta is a family owned, 2.000 hectare real estate
with colonial buildings that date back to 1691. Nestled
in a very tranquil and fertile valley between Cayambe and
Ibarra that gives you the impression to have traveled back
in time Zuleta includes a dairy working farm, cheese manufacturer,
agriculture, trout, sheep, horse breeding barn and eleven
guestrooms for an exclusive hideaway and intimate encounter
with the Ecuadorian Andes. Zuleta is the flagship of Hacienda
Tourism in Ecuador.
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of Hacienda Zuleta.
Luna Runtun
Luna
Runtun´s 310 acres are nestled within the Sangay
National Park, a declared World Natural Heritage Site, located
in the Andes at the entrance of the Amazon rainforest; with
a spectacular view of Tungurahua Volcano ( 5.016 m.) the
valley of Baños; The Pastaza Corridor " A Gift
to the Earth " WWF and the Llanganates National Park,
the inaccessible mountains where the lost gold of the Inca
Emperor Atahualpa is supossed to be hidden. Enjoy 23 adventures
activities, 11 hikes, rafting, canyoning, byking, horse
backriding, travelling throught the country side and the
Amazon Rainforest, Birdwatching programs, 25 SPA treatments,
4 pools & jacuzzi with hot volcanic water and suites
with spectacular views to the Tungiurahua Volcano, Baños
and the LLanganates National Park.
Kaony Lodge
The
Kaony Lodge, located only two hours west of Quito, is
an exclusive eco lodge in the Mindo area, within Puerto Quito
and "La Ruta Verde" (The Green Route).Its natural
and diverse surroundings are plenty of birds, butterfly, flowers,
orchids, and the astonishing beauty of the Caoni river. Its
large rooms and relaxing jacuzzi are ideal for a genuinely
relaxation holiday.
Yachana: Geotourism Lodge and School
is
unique in the Amazon region of Ecuador for its work and involvement
with the people from the region. You will have an opportunity
to explore and discover the wonders of the rainforest with
our bilingual guides on our 4,300 acres of protected forest.
You will also spend time at our
Yachana
Technical High School, get to know some of the students and
see their work in sustainable agriculture, conservation and
micro enterprise development. Through your visit you will
help the Yachana Foundation with its work in education. The
future of the rainforest is inextricably linked to the wellbeing
of those who call it their home. Only through education
can we ensure this wellbeing.
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projects
of Yachana
Hacienda Manteles
Located
20 km from Baños, awaits your visit, offering you a
homely and welcoming atmosphere in one of the most beautiful
Haciendas in Ecuador. Along with the gardens surrounding
the main house, the hacienda encompasses a 200 hectare area
of protected cloud forest, through which one can reach the
entrance to the Llanganates National Park. This forest is
home to an abundance of wild orchids and birds, native to
the area. For those who love mountain biking, horseback riding,
hiking and other outdoor activities
Hacienda
Manteles offers the perfect setting, with a whole network
of natural trails to really enjoy these activities. The surrounding
peaks of the Andes provide the perfect back drop for an unforgettable
visit.
Las Cascadas Jungle
Lodge
Las
Cascadas Jungle Lodge is a 300 hectares forest area
located at the beginning of the compact rainforest of Ecuador,
which changes gradually into the Amazon Basin. The lodge
can be reached in approximately 5 driving hours from Quito.
Las Cascadas eceived its name from the waterfalls, which
are to be found on the territory of the Jungle Lodge. The
most spectacular of it is a approximately 35-meter high
waterfall, which falls down into a semicircular steep waste
similar to an amphitheater that can be used as a wonderful
bath pool in the middle of the unaffected rainforest. At
present Las Cascadas offers accommodation for 16 people,
in 8 double bedrooms with private bathroom, as well as generous
verandas from where one can experience the wonderful rainforest.
Take a look at the social and environmental projects
of Las Cascadas
Welcome!
We welcome the tourist operations that are new members of
our Smart Voyager Certified Program.
- Hosteria Alandaluz
- Cotococha Lodge
- Cabañas Ecológicas Copalinga
- Hacienda Cusin
- Hostería Pantavi
- Las Palmeras Inn
- Mantaraya Lodge
- Manatee
- Mary Anne
- Polylepis Lodge
- Rancho Suamox
- Sagitta
- Sachatamia Lodge
- Séptimo Paraiso
- Tambopaxi
- Tierra del Volcán
- Hotel Leparc
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