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Contact:
Rolf Wittmer Turismo Galápagos
Mr. Enrique Wittmer
General Manager
Mariscal Foch E7-81 y Diego de Almagro
PO Box: 17-07-8989
Quito, Ecuador
Tel: +593-2/2526-938 or 2507-282
Fax: 593-2-2228-520
rwittmer@tiptop.com.ec
www.rwittmer.com
Certified by:
SmartVoyager (January 2006)
ISO 14000 y 9000 (December 2005)
Type of accommodation:
Boat
Rolf Wittmer Turismo Galapagos has three first class yachts, each one with capacity for 16 passengers. The Tip Top II has 9 cabins and Tip Top III and Tip Top IV there are 10 cabins.
Features:
Hot water
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Conference rooms
Kitchen
Restaurant
Telephone
Television
Year founded: 1982
Number of employees: 45
Percent of employees who are local residents:
65%
There are 33 employees at the Galapagos Islands, 29 are local residents.
Type of destination:
Beach
Farm, ranch (rural)
Forest/rainforest
Able to accommodate:
Families
Gay/lesbian
Seniors
Singles
Singles with children
Volunteers
Description of the area:
The Galapagos Islands consist of 13 major islands, 6 smaller islands, and 42 identified islets.
The Galapagos constitute one of the most active groups of ocean volcanoes in the world, particularly in the two large westerly islands, Isabela and Fernandina. More than 875 species and varieties of Galapagos plants have been described. Of these 228 are endemic, and approximately 397 are native species, while 250 are introduced species. The fish population of Galapagos is represented by 289 species from 88 families, many of which are found only here. The islands are a photographer's dream.
Due to the tropical sun which shines almost every day and the tameness of its animals, even an amateur can capture unusual and magnificently hued scenes of nature. Located in the Pacific Ocean 600 miles west of the Ecuadorian coast, the isolation of the islands has allowed life forms to evolve into species found only in Ecuador. Today the islands are a well managed and protected National Park of Ecuador.
Available activities:
Eco / nature / wildlife
Bird watching
Adventure, sports
Walking / hiking
Horseback riding
Biking
Scuba diving / snorkeling
Educational, research, volunteering
Tours
Visits to conservation projects
How to get there:
Nearest international airport: Mariscal Sucre Airport (Quito) – Simón Bolivar Airport (Guayaquil)
Nearest local / national airport: Baltra Airport (Baltra Island)
Distance, by land, to the nearest airport:
In order to visit Galapagos Islands you must take a flight from Quito or Guayaquil. Also it is possible to reach the Islands year-round.
Making a difference:
The Rolf Wittmer Foundation is an organizational initiative of Rolf Wittmer Turismo Galapagos Cía. Ltda. The main objective of Rolf Wittmer Foundation is to support the sustainable economic growth of Galapagos Islands with social and environmental responsibility.
Currently, the foundation is working on the design and development of a training project for tourism enterprises and a project that will generates long term economic development of one Galapagos island. The objective of this project is to generate economic sustainability of this island in the long run.
General rates:
Single US$454.00
Double US$302.50
Cruise includes accommodations in twin or single cabins, all meals on board, visits and excursions with bilingual naturalist guide qualified and authorized by the Galapagos National Park, transfers between the islands during the cruise.
Date this information was provided: July 2006
Additional information:
In the web page www.rwittmer.com you will find details about Tip Top Fleet's yachts as well as descriptions of the cabins, itineraries and photos. Also there is general information about Ecuador and Galapagos.
