Here’s your chance to discover the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador—without going broke or tapping out your vacation hours at work.
Ecoventura, a small ship eco-tour company in the Galapagos, is offering discounts, shorter-length tours and family deals, to suit a range of travelers’ needs and to encourage travel during these rocky financial times. The company also boasts sustainable tourism practices and won the 2008 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award for “Best in a Marine Environment.”
Galapagos Land Iguana. Photo by hospachio.
New for 2009, Ecoventura is offering 6-day/5-night cruises departing in late August through December, which represents a discount of 20 percent off the standard rate. The short-length tour dates: Aug. 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; and Dec. 6, 13.
Ecoventura also offers some specials on its 8-day/7-night rates:
Family groups with teenagers departing between June 14 and Aug. 23 will be offered the “teen discount” extended from age 14 to 17.
Low season discount: Groups departing Aug. 30, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27, will receive a 10 percent off rate and will get the $125 fuel tax waived.
Early Bird Booking discounts: Book 120 days before your trip and get 5 percent off the package and the fuel tax waived; good for the following dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; and Dec. 6, 13.
Standard 2009 rates start at $2,925 per person for a double. For reservations or more information, call 800-644-7972 or go to www.ecoventura.com.
