Booked Galapagos for July 2012!

[zakatak]

Hi all!

Finally going as a family to our dream destination - the Galapagos! We booked the Grandioso Galapagos on July 27th but are going in early (July 22) and spending 3 nights on our own at Hacienda Cusin. Then coming back into the JW Marriott for a pre-night stay to do Old Town and the Equator monument. Then off on the ABD! Total of 13 nights.

Anyone else booked? We'll be 2 adults, 16 year old boy, and 13 & 12 year old girls. Absolutely cannot wait!

 

[hotmailop963]

congrats! do not remember to share your trip

 

[familygoboston]

congrats! do not remember to share your trip

Dude- what does this mean?!?

 

[familygoboston]

Hi all!

Finally going as a family to our dream destination - the Galapagos! We booked the Grandioso Galapagos on July 27th but are going in early (July 22) and spending 3 nights on our own at Hacienda Cusin. Then coming back into the JW Marriott for a pre-night stay to do Old Town and the Equator monument. Then off on the ABD! Total of 13 nights.

Anyone else booked? We'll be 2 adults, 16 year old boy, and 13 & 12 year old girls. Absolutely cannot wait!

Should be a great trip! We booked Ecuador/Galapagos in Aug 2012. We have my folks celebrating their 50 th anniversary, and my teen girls 15 & 17. We considered doing the Grandioso, but just wanted all those Disney extras in Ecuador too! We plan to add a day or 2 in OldTown too. Have you done any research on tours in Old Town? I haven't yet, but I want to hire a fixer/private guide to take us all around. I'll work with my TA on that when she gets back from her honeymoon

We have a pretty active discussion of all thing Galapagos going on the thread about ABD vs a 7 day cruise on this board. TufBuf shared his review from his recent trip there and helpfully answered many questions. I'll remember not to forget to share any research tips I find with you here!!!

Happy planning

 

[zakatak]

Thanks, fgb!

We really wanted the extra cruise so decided to do the extras on our own. We did decide to stay at Hacienda Cusin, though to replicate as much as possible.

I will be checking with the Marriott for a guide for Old Town. Hacienda Cusin will be taking us to the monument before our transfer to the Hacienda.

Also thinking about a day trip to Mindoro Cloud Forest (zip lining).

Lots to research but the main stuff is booked.

K