INCA Offers $560 Savings on Select Cruises to the Galápagos. Free Airfare on Sailings with Expert Naturalists to Darwin’s Isles
INCA, a specialist in luxury cruises to the Galápagos, is offering free airfare – a $560 savings – on ten of its cruising adventures in June, July, August and October 2018. For more than 40 years, INCA – International Nature & Cultural Adventure has been creating memorable journeys exploring one of the planet’s most fascinating destinations.
The 10-day Origin of Species cruise aboard the yacht INTEGRITY is a perfect example of INCA’s luxury adventure options with savings. Only 16 guests are on board and have the opportunity to get up close to observe the Galápagos’s rare marine life and birds in action.
The wildlife have no fear of humans. Blue-footed Boobies sit guarding their eggs with hardly a glance in a visitor’s direction. An iguana is hard to distinguish from a sunbaked rock. Playful sea lions somersault around snorkelers while a large sea turtle floats by kayakers. And INCA guides know where the albatrosses mate by “fencing” with their long yellow beaks.
The small number of guests leads to a much more personalized experience than on larger vessels that usually sail with more than 90-passengers. “What is clear: a small, well-maintained yacht like INTEGRITY with its experienced crew has more access to more visitor sites and can tuck into calmer anchorages while large ships must remain offshore. And getting 16 guests to a landing site takes far less time than bringing 96 people ashore, giving our guests a more intimate experience with the fascinating wildlife,” explained INCA President Bill Roberson.
“Our guests are intellectually curious and appreciate the highly curated experience that INCA designs. Unlike other operators, we personally select our naturalist guides who are fluent in English and Spanish – many with advanced degrees in marine biology, botany, ornithology and geology – and have been with us for years,“ he added.
And INCA’s cruises through the Galápagos deliver the high level of service that luxury travelers expect, down to the small touches of greeting guests with cold towels and tropical drinks as they return from hiking over lava fields.
Stylish, modern yacht
Experienced, attentive crew of 10
Delicious fresh and healthy cuisine served in dining room
Spacious staterooms with oversize picture windows
Attractive, light-filled salon
Expansive sundeck with bar, barbecue and large Jacuzzi
Free draft beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Staterooms cleaned twice daily
Laundry service available
Complimentary kayaks and snorkeling equipment
About International Nature & Cultural Adventures’ 10-day Origin of Species
The trip includes one night in Quito or Guayaquil and one night on Santa Cruz Island before boarding the yacht. There, INCA guests see Galápagos tortoises in the wild and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station before boarding INTEGRITY for their 8-day, 7-night Galápagos cruise.
INCA’s 10-day Origin of Species starts at $7,995 per person, double occupancy and includes all hotel; all yacht accommodations; all meals, non-alcoholic beverages and draft beer while aboard INTEGRITY; all guides, activities, tours and sightseeing arrangements as noted on the itinerary; use of kayaks and snorkel equipment on INTEGRITY; round-trip airport transfers, and all arrangements as specified in the itinerary. Airfare from Quito to Santa Cruz Island is included on select dates from June 7 to October 1.
Not included are international airfare, Galápagos airfare on other departures; airport taxes and fees; Galápagos Transit Tax; Galápagos National Park Fee; tips for yacht crews, guides or naturalists (at guest’s discretion); wetsuit rental; Wi-fi aboard INTEGRITY, and other items of a personal nature.
(INCA – International Nature & Cultural Adventures)
