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KLEIN Tours Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
Av. Eloy Alfaro N 34-151 and Catalina Aldaz
Location Quito
Phone 888/50-KLEIN in the U.S., 02/2430-345 in Ecuador
Fax 02/2442-389 in Ecuador
Web site www.kleintours.com
Prices Coral and the Coral II: 3 nights $978-$1,477 (£538-£812) per person; 4 nights $1,304-$1,969 (£717-£1,083) per person; 7 nights $2,282-$3,446 (£1,255-£1,895) per person. Legend: 3 nights $978-$1,600 (£538-£880) per person; 4 nights $1,304-$2,133 (£717-£1,173) per person; 7 nights $2,282-$3,733 (£1,255-£2,053) per person. Rates include accommodations, all meals, nonalcoholic beverages, guide services, snorkeling equipment, and transfers between the dock and airport. Rates do not include airfare, hotel-to-airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil, gratuities, or the $100 (£55) national park fee
Other First Class

Frommer's Review

KLEIN Tours is one of the oldest companies operating boats in the Galápagos, and their experience shows. The company maintains three ships: the 20-passenger M/Y Coral, the 26-passenger M/Y Coral II, and the 110-passenger M/V Galápagos Legend. The smaller boats offer comparable services to those offered by Ecoventura's fleet, but KLEIN Tours' food is better. The guides are excellent and knowledgeable. The M/Y Coral is the more deluxe option of the two smaller vessels, with a top-deck Jacuzzi and fine rooms. The Legend has large cabins, a swimming pool, massage service, a 24-hour coffee bar, and a jogging track. I prefer the intimate feel of the smaller boats, but on the Legend, you won't be lacking for any personal comforts.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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