Quasar Expeditions reports that Guayaquil’s Jose Joaquin Olmedo airport will be closed for runway maintenance from 12 midnight until 8 am each day from NOVEMBER 5 through NOVEMBER 24, 2008 (20 days).
Only flights that were scheduled to land in Guayaquil during the time frame specified above will be affected. These flights will either be canceled, forced to land in Quito or undergo a change of schedule, depending on the airline. If traveling to Guayaquil on these dates, you should confirm with your airline if there will be any change to their regular flight schedule.
All other flights will operate normally, including flights to the Galapagos Islands. There is NO CHANGE to Galapagos flight schedule for these dates.
Ecuador is famous for last minute announcements like this, and if previous airport maintenance projects are any indicator, don't be surprised to see the repairs take longer than scheduled.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Last Minute Galapagos Special on the Eric, Letty, Flamingo--Nov 2-9, 2008
Don't Miss out on a great Galapagos trip at a special price!
There are some great deals on Galapagos Islands Travel this year, especially for those of you able to take off on short notice.
One of these awesome specials is the Galapagos Islands on the Eric, Letty, and Flamingo I by Ecoventura, Nov 2-9, 2008. They are offering 5% off the trip price, and will waive the fuel surcharge of $125.00 per person for this departure. The 5% off is off of the normal prices of: $ 2675.00 per person on the Iguana deck, $2995.00 on the Booby Deck, and $3250.00 on the Dolphin Deck.
I was on the Flamingo I in September, 2008, and had an awesome time! The itinerary is one of the most comprehensive in the Galapagos, as it goes to Genovesa (Tower), Isabela, F
ernandina, and Espanola, as well as visiting the central islands such as Bartolome.
The boats themselves are quite comfortable, and my Dolphin Deck cabin had great views out the picture windows. The cabins on the lower decks are equally nice. One of the best features was the large, comfortable top deck -- our group loved hanging out up there watching whales and enjoying the sunset.
On our trip we got close to 4 different pods of whales, 2 pods of dolphins, and saw lots and lots of penguins and sea turtles, among other species. On one snorkel at Isabela I had about 8-10 penguins swim past me at the same time, and on a snorkel at Puerto Egas, James Bay, I was surrounded by 7 sea turtles, all mellowly munching on plankton while we drifted in a small wave surge.
It was a great trip---large comfortable boat, great staff and food, and an awesome itinerary. Don't miss this discounted trip, the Galapagos Islands on the Eric, Letty, and Flamingo I, if you can travel on short notice!
Reserve your space today before its gone!
To reserve the trip or to get more information on this Last Minute Special, contact Detour:
USA 720-246-8884
info@detourdestinatons.com
There are some great deals on Galapagos Islands Travel this year, especially for those of you able to take off on short notice.
One of these awesome specials is the Galapagos Islands on the Eric, Letty, and Flamingo I by Ecoventura, Nov 2-9, 2008. They are offering 5% off the trip price, and will waive the fuel surcharge of $125.00 per person for this departure. The 5% off is off of the normal prices of: $ 2675.00 per person on the Iguana deck, $2995.00 on the Booby Deck, and $3250.00 on the Dolphin Deck.
I was on the Flamingo I in September, 2008, and had an awesome time! The itinerary is one of the most comprehensive in the Galapagos, as it goes to Genovesa (Tower), Isabela, F
ernandina, and Espanola, as well as visiting the central islands such as Bartolome.The boats themselves are quite comfortable, and my Dolphin Deck cabin had great views out the picture windows. The cabins on the lower decks are equally nice. One of the best features was the large, comfortable top deck -- our group loved hanging out up there watching whales and enjoying the sunset.
On our trip we got close to 4 different pods of whales, 2 pods of dolphins, and saw lots and lots of penguins and sea turtles, among other species. On one snorkel at Isabela I had about 8-10 penguins swim past me at the same time, and on a snorkel at Puerto Egas, James Bay, I was surrounded by 7 sea turtles, all mellowly munching on plankton while we drifted in a small wave surge.It was a great trip---large comfortable boat, great staff and food, and an awesome itinerary. Don't miss this discounted trip, the Galapagos Islands on the Eric, Letty, and Flamingo I, if you can travel on short notice!
Reserve your space today before its gone!
To reserve the trip or to get more information on this Last Minute Special, contact Detour:
USA 720-246-8884
info@detourdestinatons.com
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Galapagos Premium Multisport Adventure Improved for 2009!
The extremely popular Galapagos Premium Multisport Adventure, operated by Ecuador Adventure, has been updated and improved for 2009, its second season.
For 2009, the Premium Galapagos Multisport Adventure, which was introduced last year due to requests from travelers to offer short flights in place of the long boat trips between islands, is going from a 7-day trip to an 8-day, and now will visit 4 islands instead of just 3. This year's version visits the best of the Southern Galapagos Islands, exploring San Cristobal, Floreana, Isabela & Santa Cruz Islands.
Like the best-selling Galapagos Multisport Adventure 7-day trip, the Premium Multisport Adventure allows you to get up-close and personal with the world's most fearless wildlife, with the help of a kayak, mountain bike, horse, or mask and snorkel. The land-based accommodations in the islands, and inter-island travel by small private planes or speedboats, give you more time to enjoy amazing wildlife encounters while enjoying your favorite adventure sport.
Land (hotel) based tours also benefit the local communities financially, allowing you to help support the conservation of this fragile environment just by choosing this type of trip.
The Premium Multisport is an all-inclusive, land-based Galapagos Adventure tour, utilizing the best available hotels on each island.
Galapagos Premium Multisport Trip Highlights:
•New mountain biking and sea kayaking routes in Isabela Island
•See the best and most beautiful of the four southern Islands
•Sea kayak and swim with sea lions, penguins and marine turtles
•Snorkel with Galápagos sharks, rays, and tropical fish
•Hike on lava rock trails to meet blue-footed boobies, finches, and other famed birds
•Mountain bike on picturesque beachside roads
•Hike to volcano calderas and learn from incredible lava formations
• Meet Lonesome George, the last giant tortoise of his species
•Relax on picture-perfect white sand beaches surrounded by Galápagos wildlife
•Incredible close encounters with Galápagos wildlife during active excursions
• All-inclusive land-based tour with the best available accommodations in the islands
•More time on land and water for more wildlife encounters than with boat-based tours
•Top-notch adventure and nature guides accompany you every step of your journey
•Optional excursions to Plazas, Bartolome and Seymour Islands
For 2009, the Premium Galapagos Multisport Adventure, which was introduced last year due to requests from travelers to offer short flights in place of the long boat trips between islands, is going from a 7-day trip to an 8-day, and now will visit 4 islands instead of just 3. This year's version visits the best of the Southern Galapagos Islands, exploring San Cristobal, Floreana, Isabela & Santa Cruz Islands.
Like the best-selling Galapagos Multisport Adventure 7-day trip, the Premium Multisport Adventure allows you to get up-close and personal with the world's most fearless wildlife, with the help of a kayak, mountain bike, horse, or mask and snorkel. The land-based accommodations in the islands, and inter-island travel by small private planes or speedboats, give you more time to enjoy amazing wildlife encounters while enjoying your favorite adventure sport.
Land (hotel) based tours also benefit the local communities financially, allowing you to help support the conservation of this fragile environment just by choosing this type of trip.
The Premium Multisport is an all-inclusive, land-based Galapagos Adventure tour, utilizing the best available hotels on each island.
Galapagos Premium Multisport Trip Highlights:•New mountain biking and sea kayaking routes in Isabela Island
•See the best and most beautiful of the four southern Islands
•Sea kayak and swim with sea lions, penguins and marine turtles
•Snorkel with Galápagos sharks, rays, and tropical fish
•Hike on lava rock trails to meet blue-footed boobies, finches, and other famed birds
•Mountain bike on picturesque beachside roads
•Hike to volcano calderas and learn from incredible lava formations
• Meet Lonesome George, the last giant tortoise of his species
•Relax on picture-perfect white sand beaches surrounded by Galápagos wildlife
•Incredible close encounters with Galápagos wildlife during active excursions
• All-inclusive land-based tour with the best available accommodations in the islands
•More time on land and water for more wildlife encounters than with boat-based tours
•Top-notch adventure and nature guides accompany you every step of your journey
•Optional excursions to Plazas, Bartolome and Seymour Islands
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