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| Overview |
The M/Y Coral I cabins have been decorated with marine themes. There is plenty of room for storage, and even better, beds are now lower and can be arranged as joined double beds as well as twin beds. Some cabins inte |
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| What's Included |
- Arrival and departure transfers in the Galapagos.
- Accommodation based on twin share with air conditioning and private facilities.
- All meals
- Two daily excursions to the islands escorted by bilingual naturalist guides.
The following is NOT included:
- Airfare (unless otherwise indicated), Galapagos Park Entry Fee of $100 USD ($50 USD for children), Control Visitor's Card of $10 USD, Snorkeling equipment $20 USD, Wet suits $25 USD, medical services, travel insurance, tips, alcoholic or extra drinks on board and personal expenses.
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| Itinerary |
Galapagos itineraries should be used as a guideline only and are subject to change without notice.
Day 1Galapagos
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (aprox. 2 and half hour flight). Passengers will be picked up by our guides at the airport and taken to the Coral I and Coral II.
Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Wet landing. Visitors walk to a saltwater lagoon which is occasionally visited by pink flamingos. Then you’ll hike up to Dragon Hill, which offers a beautiful view of the bay.
This area is a nesting site for numerous reintroduced land iguanas.
There is also a peculiar scalesia tree forest.
Santa Cruz (Venice)
Dinghy ride around the islet along the coast of Santa Cruz. The land iguanas that live in Venice were protected from the wild dogs that live on the island of Santa Cruz. In Santa Cruz is possible to observe the vegetation and marine animals like: spotted eagle rays and golden rays, mullets, white tipped reef sharks and pacific green sea turtles which rest in the calm waters of the coves and channels.Day 2Rábida (Jervis)
Wet landing. The volcano-formed beach is dark red and frequented by sea lions. It’s considered the geographic center of Galapagos because it has the most diverse volcanic rocks on the Islands.
You’ll hike to a salt water lagoon, where flamingos can sometimes be found.
July through September is a good time to observe brown pelicans nesting in the salty bushes. Boobies and 9 species of Darwin’s finches can also be observed.
You can take a dinghy ride by the reefs, as well as snorkel.
Santiago (Egas Port)
Wet landing on a dark sand beach. Most of the landscape is tuff-stone layers and lava flows. You can observe hunting herons, great blue herons, lava herons, yellow crowned night herons and oyster catchers.
Passengers will see marine iguanas grazing on algae beds alongside red sally light-foot crabs. There is a colony of fur-seals swimming in deep cool-water pools.
Here you can swim and snorkel and find octopuses, sea horses, star fish.Day 3Fernandina (Espinosa Point)
Dry landing. Visitors will see the biggest marine iguanas mingling with sally-light foot crabs, as well as flightless cormorants nesting sites, Galapagos penguins, Galapagos hawks, and sea lions.
Among the flora and volcanic formations observers will spot brachycereus cactus, and “pa-hoe-hoe” lava and “AA” lava formations. Numerous mangrove beds extend into the sea.
Isabela (Tagus Cove)
Dry landing on Galapagos’ largest island. Visitors will learn about the eruption of five volcanoes that formed this island.
The trail leads to Darwin’s salt water lagoon and an excellent view of the lava fields and volcanic formations.
You’ll take a dinghy to observe marine life. Frequently, Galapagos penguins can be seen here. Opportunity for snorkeling.
Graffiti believed to have been made by 19th century pirates helps passengers better appreciate the relationship between the islands and tourism today.Day 4Bartolomé
Dry landing. Passengers will see volcanic formations such as lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones. After hiking to the summit you can enjoy a great view of the surrounding islands, including Pinnacle Rock’s eroded tuff cone.
On the way to the summit, you’ll often see colonies of marine iguanas, lava lizards, tiquilla and various cacti.
You’ll be able to snorkel and see the Galapagos penguin, sea turtles, and white tipped sharks from a safe distance.
Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove)
Located near Las Bachas beach on the north side of the island. Passengers will take a dinghy though the mangrove. The motor is turned off to allow close observation of marine turtles, white tipped reef sharks, spotted eagle rays, and yellow rays.Day 5Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station)
Travelers will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, staffed with international scientists conducting biological research and conservation projects. Here you’ll be able to admire the giant tortoises involved in the breeding program.
Visitors can also admire the prickly-pear cactus forest and many land birds. Later on, you’ll have some free time to walk around town and shop for souvenirs.
Disembark at Baltra. Passengers will take a bus to the airport for the flight back to the mainland via Guayaquil to Quito. |
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