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1 Voucher of Services Go Record: T Voucher : Issued: Nov Passenger Name Passport Remarks Anthony James Pecora Diabetic Passenger; Matrimonial Bed; Monique Sage Pecora Matrimonial Bed; William Anthony Pecora Twin bed; Christopher James Pecora Twin bed; Date City Services Accomodation Flight Time GUAYAQUIL - SAN CRISTOBAL - BALTRA - QUITO GALAPAGOS CGG TRANSIT CONTROL CARD GALAPAGOS GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK (TAX) GALAPAGOS FUEL SURCHARGE CRUISE 3 &4 NTS GALAPAGOS MY CORALS 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS 1STP+DBL GALAPAGOS MY CORALS 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS 1JCB+DBL Included in your Galapagos cruise:.accommodation in an air-conditioned cabins with a private bathroom..all meals on board..two daily visits to the islands with bilingual speaking guides..briefing and lectures on board..transfers to/from the islands..snorkeling opportunities and equipment Not included in your Galapagos Cruise:.Alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and not specified meals..tips.medical Services, travel insurance, personal expenses, and any other item not specified...guide supplement in other languages (French, German, Italian)..Wetsuit rental US$25.00 per short cruise and US$50.00 per long cruise.air ticket or taxes are not included unless invoiced and prepaid (subject to change) Your contacts: Your Guide once your journey to Ecuador has begun: Unassigned Go Galapagos - KleinTours staff for check in at the airport the day of departure: Quito / Guayaquil. Go Galapagos - KleinTours Tel. (02) from 8.30 to 17.30hrs. - Mon to Fri. Wilma Fernanda Luna Mena (account executive). Go Galapagos - KleinTours pick up for flight to Galapagos: When booked and confirmed by Go Galapagos - KleinTours. While going to the airport your cruise documentation will be delivered. Pick up: Flight: Guayaquil Fligth: Avianca flight #1630/Departure: 11:50 AM /Arriving: 12:40 PM Cruise : MY CORAL I Itinerary D Note:.Ecuador mainland is the perfect complement after or before a cruise, a country filled with multi-cultural experience, delicious gastronomy, and landscapes covering adventures in every spectrum. We can design to your needs: private, semi-private, individual or group excursions are available to ensure you make the best out of your time with us. -From February 2018, it is mandatory for all visitors coming to Ecuador to have the necessary traveling insurance when arriving to the country. Documentation may be checked at the entrance port. Emergency phone: / Mandatory steps at the airport to go to Galapagos: Own transportation to the airport: arrive to the airport at least 90min. before the flight. Pass the SICGAL filter: your luggage will be checked for animals, seeds, plants, fruits, vegetables etc. A Go Galapagos - KleinTours representative, will meet you at the Avianca (B-15 /B-16) counter one hour before the flight, to deliver : 1. TCT Galapagos Transit Control Card, if paid for, which you have to keep to enter and leave the islands. 2. Cabin assignment. 1 / 8

2 3. Luggage ID. 4. Personal ID sticker for the ship. Check in at the AVIANCA counter. Deliver your luggage. Proceed to your gate. Galapagos arrival:- Pay Galapagos National Park ( PNG) tax (if not invoiced by Go Galapagos - KleinTours, pass the SICGAL filter, and take your luggage when going to the arriving area where you will meet your Galapagos guide. Ecuador & Its Galapagos Islands kit CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Description of Ecuador (currency, population, location) What to bring? Recommendations Climate & temperature Activities done in each visit with its duration Itineraries Physical condition required What animals are seen? Flora & Fauna Brief description of each island with maps included FAQ s on Ecuador, its Galapagos Islands & our cruises Tours in Continental Ecuador Passengers Information -Galapagos Government Council-Transit Control Card 2 / 8

3 Voucher of Services Day by Day Voucher #: Issued: Nov Passenger Name Passport Remarks Anthony James Pecora Diabetic Passenger; Matrimonial Bed; Monique Sage Pecora Matrimonial Bed; William Anthony Pecora Twin bed; Christopher James Pecora Twin bed; Go Record: T Date Services TICKET GYESCYBALUIO- KT Guayaquil - San Cristobal - Baltra -Quito Arrive at the airport at least 1:30 hour before Galapagos flight, one 20 kg piece and one carry-on per person. Departure Avianca flight #1630 at 11:50 AM, Arriving at 12:40 PM. Return Avianca flight #1633 at 10:25 AM, Arriving at 14:50 PM. Go Galapagos - KleinTours assistance available at 10:25 am. If you are not taking GO - KT Shuttle or Transfer, please check procedure at FAQ S Galapagos Galapagos Cruise Coral I & II 5 days/4 nights D The Galapagos Islands, a World Natural Heritage Site, is a paradise where animals have no fear of man with unique and fascinating forms with behaviors impossible to find anywhere else in the world. Cormorants forgot to fly, iguanas learned to swim, tortoises became gigantic, and sharks mild. This is a place where sea lions show off their swimming skills and blue-footed boobies perform their elegant two-step mating dance right under your nose. Deluxe yachts with fully-equipped ocean view cabins, 18 (36 guests) and 11 (20 guests) respectively. Spacious vessels, both equally comfortable with thoughtful interior and exterior distributions for an intimate experience navigating thru the islands with daily multilingual guided excursions, a variety of social areas such as outside Jacuzzi, comfortable lounges, observation decks, dining rooms, bar and BBQ terrace, chill out areas. Services include a Cruise Director, upscale guides and crew, satellite internet, international dialing, snorkeling and kayaking equipment, specialized lectures, special kids menu, a video system for movies, and safety boxes. Both yachts adhere to local and international regulations for navigation and safety and adopt responsible conservation policies in this fragile eco-system. M/Y Coral I & II Itinerary D South (Wed - Sun ) 5 days / 4 nights DAY 1: Wednesday - San Cristobal Airport Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to San Cristobal (2 1/2 hours flight). Arriving in Galapagos, passengers are picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides and taken to the pier to board the M/Y Coral I or M/Y Coral II. PM Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill (San Cristobal Island) Dry landing. San Cristobal is the home of the capital town of the Galapagos Province, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Passengers visit the interpretation center, which is an excellent place to learn about the nature and history of the islands, displaying information of Galapagos volcanic origins, their remoteness from the continent, ocean currents, climate, arrival of the original species, among other points of interest. The human interaction is also showcased, chronologically narrating the most significant events about the colonization of the islands. Later on, a high-intensity hike can be done to visit Tijeretas Hill, a beautiful landscapes ending with a magnificent view of a nearby large frigate bird colony. If there is enough time, a town visit can be planned. / intermediate Type of terrain: flat /stairs Duration: 1-hour visit / 1-hour walk DAY 2: Thursday - Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island) Wet landing. Cerro Brujo is an eroding tuff cone that is composed of AA lava formations; it is close to a beautiful white sandy beach which is 3 / 8

4 great for snorkeling and sunbathing. Nearby a lagoon ideal for migratory bird species can be seen, including black-necked stilts, ruddy turnstones, whimbrels, sandpiper, and white- cheeked Pintails. Cerro Brujo offers beautiful views of Kicker Rock, an islet in the adjacent southern coast of San Cristobal. Type of terrain: sandy Duration: 1-hour walk / 1-hour snorkeling PM Pitt Point & Islet (San Cristobal Island) Wet landing followed by a high-intensity hike on rocky terrain. The trail includes a 90 meters long, olivine beach and a path that climbs to the top of a volcanic tuff, through several magnificent viewpoints. This is probably the only site where the three booby species of the Galapagos can be seen together, as well as, two species of frigate birds and a sea lion colony. It is also excellent for dinghy rides and snorkeling, where a good range of seabirds can be observed. Difficulty level: difficult Type of terrain: rocky Duration: 2½-hour walk/ 40-minutes snorkeling or kayaking DAY 3: Friday - Suarez Point (Espanola Island) Dry landing. An island of geological interest, being one of the oldest in Galapagos, it has a high percentage of endemism due to its isolation from the rest of the islands. Due to the great variety of wildlife, this is one of the most attractive spots in the Galapagos. Here, it is possible to explore volcanic formations and see large colonies of sea lion and seabirds including the Española mockingbird, Nazca boobies, and the spectacular red-billed tropicbirds. Here, the singular marine iguanas have a turquoise color with reddish parts during the breeding season, lava lizards, and the colorful Sally lightfoot crabs. A somewhat lengthy hike brings visitors to nesting grounds that sometimes overlap the trail. Other birdwatchers favorites include the Galapagos dove, the Galapagos hawk, swallow-tailed gulls and the world s largest colony of waved albatross, an unequivocal highlight during mating season (April-December). Admire the island s dramatic backdrop, featuring the famous Soplador, a seaward blowhole that shoots water up to 23 m. (75 ft.) into the air. Difficulty level: difficult Type of terrain: rocky ground Duration: 2½-hours walk PM Gardner Bay, Osborn or Gardner Islets (Espanola Island) Wet landing. Gardner Bay is a beautiful white coral sandy beach guarded by a colony of sea Lions. Here, there are no trails, so visitors stay along the shore, spotting the Galapagos hawk, the American oystercatcher, the Galapagos dove, hood mockingbirds, yellow warblers, lava lizards, marine iguanas, and three species of Darwin finches, cacti finch (Geospizafuliginosa), the small ground finch (Geospizafuliginosa) and the warbler finch (Certhideaolivacea). Swimming and snorkeling offer a great variety of Galapagos marine wildlife: king angelfish, creole fish, damsel fish and parrot fish. Type of terrain: sandy Duration: 1-hours walk / 1-hours snorkeling DAY 4: Saturday Cormorant Point/ Devil s Crown/Champion (Floreana Island) Wet landing, on an olivine green, sanded beach. We hike from the black mangrove beds to a brackish lagoon, which usually holds one of the largest flamingo populations in the Galapagos. This island features some endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, white and black mangrove, and holy stick. The trail continues to a beautiful white sandy beach, one of the most important nesting sites of Green Pacific Sea Turtles. It is important to avoid walking in the water due to the Sting Rays that may be hiding in the sand, which can be dangerous if accidentally stepped on. From the beach, one can spot sea turtles, blue-footed boobies plunging into the water, and small reef sharks floating along the shoreline in the search for food. This coral-sand beach marks the end of our trail, and we head back to the olivine beach we landed on, to swim or snorkel amongst sea turtles, reef fish, sea lions and, on a good day, white-tipped reef sharks. A small colony of penguins resides on Floreana and can sometimes be observed as well. Type of terrain: sandy & flat Duration: 1-hour walk / 1-hour snorkeling PM Post Office (Floreana Island) Wet landing. Located on the north side of Floreana, the bay was named because in 1793 Captain James Colnett installed a wooden barrel which served as an informal post office for sailors passing through, who would take letters with them back to their destinations. Today, visitors continue the tradition by placing unstamped postcards inside the barrel, hoping that some other traveler, going to the letter destination, will take it back for free. The chances are that the letter posted can take a long time to arrive at its destination. However, there have been cases where it has arrived before the sender. We may also encounter Darwin s finches, Yellow Warbler and Lava Lizards. Great snorkeling opportunities with Green Pacific Sea Turtles. As well, the island is best known for its endemic vegetation: Scalesia villosa, Lecocarpus Pinnatifidus, and the Galapagos Milkwort. Snorkelers can practice on the main beach among playful sea lions. Type of terrain: sandy Duration: 30-minute walk / 1-hour snorkeling DAY 5: Sunday - Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) Dry landing. In the mountains of Galapagos is possible to admire different kind of birds, such as: tree and ground finches, vermillion flycatchers, paint-billed crakes, yellow warblers, and cattle egrets (usually standing on the tortoises shell). The journey to the reserve offers great opportunities to see the contrasts that the island offers in reference to the variety of ecosystems. The road goes from the coast through the agricultural zone and straight up to the dense humid forests. Often, Galapagos Giant Tortoises are also seen on the way, wandering through pastures in the paddocks. This spot is a birdwatchers haven since almost every land bird present on the island lives or migrates here. Type of terrain: flat & muddy (depending on season) Duration: 45-minute drive / 1 ½-hour walk Baltra Island Airport After the visit, passengers will be transferred to the airport for their return flight to Guayaquil or Quito. 4 / 8

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6 Welcome to Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands Ecuador is a one-of-a-kind country where four worlds coexist in a unique way. The Pacific Coast the Andes the Amazon region and the Galapagos Islands constitute Ecuador s geography and cultural identity and make it beyond doubt a destiny appropriate for every taste and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We have created an environment and chosen a tour where you can both enjoy and learn what has taken many years of research -and centuries of debate- to discover. Your visit is an example of how human beings are currently able to respect and protect nature. Go Galapagos - KleinTours extends its most cordial welcome to Ecuador and wishes you a happy and pleasant stay with us. General facts about Ecuador Time Zone: Ecuador is located at GMT -5 Eastern Standard Time zone. The Galapagos Islands are one hour behind mainland Ecuador although the Legend and Coral ships are governed by mainland time. Population: About 15 million. Spanish is the country s official language and Quechua is spoken by many indigenous groups. Religion: 95 Roman Catholic. Capital: Quito. Government: democratic. Holidays: January 1 New Year s Day February or March Mardi Gras Carnaval March or April Holy Week Good Friday May 1 Labor Day May 24 Pichinchas Battle July 25 Foundation of Guayaquil local August 10 National Independence Day October 9 Independence Day of Guayaquil November 2 All Souls Day November 3 Independence Day of Cuenca December 6 Foundation of Quito December 25 Christmas December 31st special end-of-year celebration with the burning of life-size effigies in the streets on New Year s Eve young people disguised as widows grieving for the dying year stop people in the streets and beg for money. - Sometimes holidays are shifted to the following Friday so a long weekend can be enjoyed. Taxes: The Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Galapagos Government Council-Transit Control Card can be prepaid thru us otherwise can be paid in cash directly upon arrival to Galapagos. Credit cards and traveller checks are NOT accepted. Government taxes are mandatory and subject to change without prior notice. Galapagos National Park Children under 12 years old have 50 discount: International travellers: US$100 for adults Latin American countries: US$50 for adults Ecuadorians: US$6 for adults Galapagos Government Council-Transit Control Card - Migration Control Card: US$ per person no discounts apply. Suggested Gratuities per day per person in US$ : -Guides on mainland Ecuador US$8 Driver on mainland Ecuador US$ 8 hotel & airport portage US$ 1 p/suitcase. - Guides in the Galapagos US$10 Crew in the Galapagos US$20 -Restaurants and coffee shops 10 of the bill Domestic Flights & Luggage Allowance: There is a 20-kg SOFT luggage allowance and a carry-on bag of 7-kg per passenger for all DOMESTIC flights including to the Galapagos Islands. Check-in time at the counter is usually AT LEAST one hour before departure for all domestic flights EXCEPT for flights to Galapagos which require all passengers to be at the counter 1h30 hours BEFORE DEPARTURE. Emergency Numbers: For emergencies dial 911 Police 101 Firefighters 102 Red Cross There are very good hospitals and medical services both in Quito and Guayaquil. Almost all hotels have a doctor on call for emergencies. Pharmacies and drugstores are open 24 hours a day. Phone: Local area codes: Quito 02 Guayaquil 04 Cuenca 07 Galapagos 05 Cell phone you must first dial 098 or 099 and then the seven-digit number. To call another country dial 00 country code area code phone number. Water: We suggest you drink bottled water throughout your trip.ature is 24 C. 76 F. Electricity on board: 110 volts Visiting the Galapagos Islands There are two visits per day to the islands, one in the morning and another in the afternoon. Our naturalist guides will take you directly to the most fantastic and emblematic locations on each island and introduce you to the mysterious and wonderful secrets of its flora, fauna and geology, walking, hiking, snorkeling or kayaking. You will be part of a group (up to 16 people) named: albatross, boobies, cormorants, dolphins or other. Depending on the itinerary, you will also alternate these activities with swimming on colorful sand beaches, watching sea lions on a rocky shore, taking a tour of the Darwin Research Station, and souvenir shopping. To get to our various sites, we have two types of landing: Dry Landings: Passengers step directly from a dinghy onto rocks or a dock. We recommend: walking shoes. Special care is highly recommended when walking on wet rocks. Wet Landings: The dinghy edges toward the beach, where you step into knee-deep water assisted by crew members and guides. We recommend: swimming suit or shorts, walking shoes or sandals, towel (provided by the crew while disembarking) General Activities: Unlike the usual cruise, your visit to the Galápagos Islands offers a variety of activities, so you must come prepared. The main leisure interest is admiring the wildlife and the amazing topographic features. Various hikes along well-marked paths have been chosen to offer you the best views and sites. Hiking may involve various degrees of difficulty (easy, intermediate or difficult: see below for details). 6 / 8

7 While hiking, you will be able to bird-watch, take pictures, stroll on the beach, take walks, visit museums and naturalist parks, as well as a trek up mountainsides. Other activities include snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming, so for each activity, you must take appropriate clothing and gear with you. Go Galapagos - KleinTours is not liable for accidents at excursions on water sports, children are under parent s responsibility. Level of difficulty in hiking: We have divided the levels of difficulty in three groups: 1) Easy: Flat terrain without any climbing. The surface can be rocky, though usually it means sand or dirt. The hike doesn t last more than one hour. 2) Intermediate: Flat terrain or with some slope. The surface is mostly rocky and/or slippery. The hike lasts about one and a half hours. 3) Difficult: A hike on steep surfaces, mostly comprised of rocks and broken up lava flows. The hikes usually last between two and three hours. Please note: The degree of difficulty gives a general idea of what to expect. Most hikes are all right for the majority of people and the degree of difficulty should not be a deterrent to taking part in them. Only if you have some major handicap you should consider staying aboard for the hardest hikes. Please consult your guide if you have any questions. Your Cruise: The best way to experience the Galapagos Islands is by cruising on board m/v Galapagos Legend m/y Coral I & Coral II. Deluxe cruise-ships to explore the Galapagos Islands with daily small group excursions, multilingual speaking, naturalists specialized, lectures and conferences, exquisite gastronomy, snorkeling and board activities. A fleet with matchless spacious outdoor decks for lounging sea-gazing BBQ terrace chill out area Jacuzzi or even a pool. Our vessel also exhibits spacious interior social areas; auditorium, interpretation center, library, comfortable lounges and dining rooms, Kids Corner. Special services such as; satellite internet, long distance calls, 24h doctor, sauna & steam room, special menus for kids or vegetarians are available to fulfill guests needs. Cabins; The extra room offers unique facilities such as: outside double and triple cabins and suites with large spaces or balconies, interconnected doors, and lower adjoining berths fully-equipped with ocean view for your comfort, with A/C, electricity of 110v and 220v, safe-deposit box, international phone calls service, TV with an internal circuit and a menu that will let you choose from different movies in various languages, music, documentaries, itineraries, conferences or check the balance of your bill. *Services and facilities are different based on your cruise ship. Galapagos Islands Month by Month January Española s marine iguanas get a bright coloring to attract mates. Marine and land iguanas courtship period. Green sea turtles start laying eggs. Hatching of Giant tortoises eggs. Weather: wet and humid. February Greater flamingos start nesting on Floreana Island. Marine iguanas nest on Santa Cruz Island. Penguins migrate away from Bartolomé Island to cooler waters of Isabela and Fernandina Island. Weather: Rainy season. March Marine Iguanas nest on Fernandina and North Seymour Islands. Frigate birds mating season starts on San Cristóbal and Genovesa islands. Weather: wet and humid. Perfect time for snorkeling. April July Nesting season for blue-footed boobies, American oystercatchers, waved albatross, and flightless cormora Start of sea lion breeding season. Lava lizards mating season. Weather: July and August are the months with strongest winds. August Frigatebird chicks are hatching. Sea lions give birth during this time. Giant tortoises go back to the highlands after laying their eggs. Weather: still in rainy season. September You can spot Galapagos penguins during their courtship on Bartolomé Island. Seabirds at nesting sites can be seen. A good month to see baby sea lions. Weather: The peak of garua season. October May June Rainy season comes to an end. Water temperature is the highest. Sea turtles, marine iguanas, and land iguanas nesting. Waved albatross come back to Española Island and begin nesting. Due to the lack of rain during the months of April and May the arid zone changes from green to brown, only the highlands remain green. Waved albatross lay eggs on Española Island. Blue-footed boobies begin their world-known courtship. Weather: fine and clear. Whale sharks could be seen in the northwestern islands toward the end of the month. Santa Cruz giant tortoises migrate to lowlands searching for good nesting-places. Humpback whales can be seen around the islands. Weather: misty and it starts the dry season known for its blue skies and mid-day showers. Blue-footed booby chicks can be seen on Española and Isabela. Lava herons start nesting. Galapagos fur sea lions mating season. Weather: average temperature 71º F. November Chance of seeing whale sharks in the far northwest of the Islands. Green sea turtle mating season starts. Great for swimming and snorkeling with baby sea lions. Weather: Clear and warmer, average temperature 73º F. December It marks the start of the warm season in the Islands. Baby giant tortoises start hatching. Waved-albatross nesting season is ending. Marine and land iguanas begin mating. Sea lions and fur sea lions breeding. Weather: sunshine and great for enjoying the water. FAQ S for your Galapagos Cruise Sample day in your Galapagos cruise: 6h45 Wake-up call 07h00 Breakfast 08h00 Visit the Island. Hiking, snorkeling Landing: wet, Terrain: flat, Difficulty: intermediate 11h00 Back to the ship 12h00 Lunch 14h30 special activity; leisure time, lecture or deep-water snorkeling 16h00 Visit the Island. Hiking, dinghy ride, kayaking Landing: dry, Terrain: steep & lava, Difficulty: intermediate 18h00 Back on board 18h00 Ice cream festival, BBQ, or scheduled activities on board 19h30 Dinner 20h00 Lecture 21h00 Karaoke, Neptune Party, Stargazing or scheduled night entertainment 1. What kind of weather can we find in the Galápagos Islands? You will be in a sunny year round destination; the warmest months are from December to June. January to March can be hot and humid, but also mostly green at this time. The months from July to November are cooler. The average year-round temperature is 24 C. (76 F). Average Air Temperature Sea Temperature Rainfall Fahrenhei Celsius Fahrenhei Celsius Inches mm t t January February March / 8

8 Powered by TCPDF ( Ground Operator; Go Galapagos KleinTours, Eloy Alfaro Ave. N & Catalina Aldaz St. / Quito Ecuador April May June July August Septembe r October November December What time zone is used in Galápagos? Local time in Galápagos is (GMT -6) one hour less than in Ecuador s mainland. In our yachts and vessels, we work with Ecuador s mainland time. 3. What is the check-in procedure at Quito or Guayaquil s airport? Arrive at the Airport 1h30 before your flight. If you come by yourself or with a guide, the first thing you must do as soon as you arrive at the airport is pass the luggage control SICGAL, which is located at the National Terminal to the right. For environmental reasons, your luggage will be checked for animals, seeds, plants, fruits, vegetables or anything that is forbidden on the Galápagos Islands. After this, go to the counter of AVIANCA (B-15/B-16), where there will be a Go Galapagos - KleinTours representative with your boarding pass, air tickets, taxes and all your travel documents in a GO - KT ticket pouch; this representative will also help you check your luggage with the airline. You will be given an identification tag for the cruise. Please wear it so you can be easily identified when you arrive at the airport in Galapagos. Please do NOT get in line for the INGALA Transit Control Card; if you have prepaid it with Go Galapagos - KleinTours. Our representative already has your card. 4. What s the procedure if I prepaid the Galapagos National Park Tax? A stamp placed on your GO - KT envelope will confirm that you have prepaid this tax, otherwise you will need to pay it at passport control in Galapagos upon arrival only in cash. 5. Who will meet me at the Airport in Galápagos? Our guides will be waiting for you with a sign indicating your ship or yacht s name: The M/V Galapagos Legend or M/Y Corals I & II. Register yourself with the guide. When everybody is registered the airlines bus will bring passengers to the dock where our dinghies wait to transfer you to where the vessel yachts are anchored. 6. Are there any luggage s restrictions? The airline that operates to Galápagos, allows one piece of luggage per person, of no more than 20 kilos (about 44 pounds) and a carry-on bag of 7 kg p/p. We recommend you to take a soft sided bag as it will be easier to store in your cabin. Please lock your luggage during the flight. 7. What should I bring on my trip? We advise you to bring comfortable breathable clothes; shorts, T-shirts, swimsuits and good hiking shoes are required to walk over the lava rock paths, personal medication, a good camera and plenty of memory sticks or film, sunglasses, and binoculars. For shore excursions, comfortable clothing is a must, preferably shorts, bathing suits, head covering, walking shoes, tennis shoes, windbreaker type jacket. Sun rays are very strong in the Galápagos Islands, do not forget to take with you enough high-grade sun block, and wide brim hat. Also, put your cameras in self-sealing plastic bags to protect them from the water, especially during landings. 8. Does the guide accompany us on each island? By law, all Galápagos cruises are guided by a National Park - certified guide (up to 16 passengers). The night before the cruise the guide gives an informative lecture the next day s itinerary. During this meeting, he/she will describe the flora, fauna, and type of terrain that passengers may observe on the island. Questions about biological, geological and human history are always welcome. 9. What is the smoking policy on board the ship? It is forbidden to smoke inside the yachts or the vessel. Smoking is allowed ONLY on the sun decks. 10. What is the electrical outlet and service? 110 / 220 volts. European and American outlets are available on our cruise fleet. In M/Y Coral I and M/Y Coral II the frequency is 60 Hz and in the Galapagos Legend Is 50 Hz. 11. Is there any physical requirement for the cruise? We recommend that passengers be in reasonably good physical condition as some trails may be difficult. Therefore elderly or disabled persons may find them too demanding and must notify Go Galapagos - KleinTours about their physical condition. Go Galapagos - KleinTours is not responsible for failures due to the nature of the excursion and reserves the right to refuse a passenger if anyone fails to inform it of any physical disability, or who, in the opinion of the company, constitutes a danger to themselves, other guest, members of the crew, or the smooth operation of the vessel. 12. How can I pay my expenses on board? Upon arrival at the ship s reception, an account will be opened, you can pay with credit cards; Diners, Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Euros* and U.S. Dollars, please inform at your arrival your payment method. 13. Is Internet access available aboard our cruise fleet? Satellite Internet is available in our fleet, its cost is: US$ 32 for 10 minutes, US$ 96 for 30 minutes, US$ 192 for 60 minutes, for text only. If you need videos or photographs you will be charged by mega (each mega US$ 16). 14. What is the schedule for meals on board? Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 8:00, lunch at 12:00 and dinner at 20:00, except on your last day where breakfast will be served earlier so we can have enough time for our last excursion before taking the plane. 15. What would happen if I get seasick? We hardly get a seasick passenger on board. However, we have seasick medication on board all our ships, but if you are particularly sensitive you can bring your own medication and preferably take it at least 24 hours before the cruise starts. 16. Is the water safe to drink? On board our fleet you will find bottled water in your cabin. Ice used onboard is made with purified water as well. For ecological reasons, we ask you to refill your bottle during the cruise, using the water purifiers at the main bar, pool bar, restaurant and disembarking area. Bottles must always be returned to the ship. 17. What if I have allergies or require special diet on board? Diet or allergies requests should be notified at least 61 days before the cruise. Go Galapagos-KleinTours shall do it very best to meet reasonable special dietary needs keeping in mind Galapagos provisions restrictions. 8 / 8