Itinerary C Endemic Cruise - Galapagos

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This 5 days cruise visits 4 islands in the Galapagos archipelago, where you can see a variety of wildlife, including land iguanas, flamingos, sea lions, penguins, and tortoises. You will also have the opportunity to go snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking.

The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, National Park regulations, emergencies on board, or any unforeseen situation.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport & Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill

Upon arrival, reception and assistance at the airport, transfer from Baltra Airport to the M/C Endemic. In the afternoon, visit Dragon Hill will take place, which is located in the north-western part of Santa Cruz island. Here you will have the opportunity to walk into the island and view the land iguana. Be among these magnificent reptiles, that just a few decades ago were on the brink of extinction.

Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill  

Moreover, at Dragon Hill you will see a flamingos’ lagoon, pintail ducks and other endemic birds including flycatchers and warblers. After a short trek, amazing view awaits us up the hill. Offshore snorkeling before returning to the yacht..

Day 2: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock, Witch Hill & Lobos Island

Kicker Rock

In the morning, the first spot to be visited is Kicker Rock, an impressive geological formation due to erosion. This is a nesting place of sea birds. Additionally, curious sea lions, and marine life can be found, such as fish, turtles, sharks, rays, representing the main attraction for snorkeling. This is a nice spot to take pictures.

Witch Hill

The next attraction to see is Witch Hill, a tuff cone hill located south west from San Cristobal. This name comes from the Spanish name of the bird known in English as Vermilion Flycatcher.

A zodiac ride will take passengers into amazing rock formations along the island shore. A white sand beach and crystal-clear waters are part of this enchanted location. Fantastic opportunity for snorkeling.

Lobos Island

In the afternoon, you will be taken to Lobos Island, where a small population of blue-footed boobies, frigates, marine iguanas, and great frigate birds nesting can be observed. Snorkeling with sea lions in this calm bay is also part of the excursion.

Day 3: Española Island: Gardner Bay & Suarez Point

Española Island will be explored today. You will have the chance to observe endemic wildlife such as the Hood-Mockingbird. This is the southernmost island in the Galapagos archipelago, and home to several wildlife species, including masked and blue-footed boobies. Spectacular views from the top of a cliff.

Gardner Bay 

In the morning, after breakfast, the first attraction to be seen is Gardner Bay that provides an excellent beach for swimming. Around the small islets nearby, snorkelers will find lots of fish and sometimes turtles and sharks. The bay is also frequented by colonies of sea lions which like to swim with you.

Or visit the Osborn and Gardner islets that are amazing for underwater discovery. Snorkeling is a highlight on this visitor point.

Suarez Point

After lunch, Point Suarez will be visited, which represents one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago, with a long list of species found along its cliffs and sand or pebble beach..

Day 4: Santa Fe Island & Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Center

Santa Fe Island 

In the morning, after breakfast, Santa Fe island will be visited, which is one of the most entertaining destinations for shore excursions in the Galapagos Islands.  It has two trail choices for visitors, one of which takes you to the tallest Opuntia cactus in the Galapagos. While the other trail takes you into the highlands where land iguanas can be seen. After a long walk, the opportunity to swim in calm waters or snorkel with playful sea lions will be pretty tempting.

Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Center

In the afternoon, visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, which is also known as Charles Darwin Research Station. This place has an information center, a museum, a library and a tortoise breeding station. In the tortoise breeding station, you can encounter tortoises of different subspecies, which are prepared for reintroduction to their natural habitats. The most popular inhabitant of this Station is probably the Lonesome George turtle, that already died in 2012.

Day 5: South Plaza Island & Baltra Airport

South Plaza Island

In the morning, South Plazas island is the next island to be discovered. It has unique Sesuvium plants and Opuntia cactuses scattered across the landscape which provide some of the most interesting wildlife observations available in Galapagos.  Land iguanas are easily seen from the trail, frequently under the shade of cactuses, waiting for a prickly pear to fall.

After this last visit, transfer to Baltra airport for your return flight to mainland Ecuador.
Assistance and farewell at the airport.

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Includes

  • Transfers airport/yacht/airport in Galapagos
  • Airport reception and assistance
  • Double or single accommodation
  • Guided expeditions according to the itinerary
  • Top bilingual National Park guide (English / Spanish)
  • Cruise Service Officer
  • Activity daily briefing
  • All meals and snacks
  • Soft drinks and juices
  • Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
  • Supplied expedition gear

Does not Include

  • Round trip to Galapagos
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($100 – subject to change)
  • Transit Control Card ($20 – subject to change)
  • Alcoholic and bottled beverages
  • Gratuities for guide and crew
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Micro SD Card

Highlights

  • Land iguanas, flamingos, sea lions, penguins, and tortoises
  • Snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking
  • Visiting the tortoise breeding center

Meals Included

  • Breakfast Served Daily
  • 4 Dinners
  • 5 Lunches
Lobos Island | Sea Lions | Galapagos Islands
Santa Cruz | Galapagos Islands
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Tierras Altas de Santa Cruz | Giant tortoise | Galapagos Islands

Reviews

Value for money
- Randon
Money well spent. The service, the food and the people were all great. I loved the whole setting and how the view made me feel. Never seen nature in this light before
Single cabin
- James William
My 16-year-old son loved his single cabin and its privacy from the parents, but his major highlights included the al fresco dining, seating area, sun chair, Jacuzzi, BBQ station, bar, and the exterior passenger’s lounge. There are some little things to improve because the ship is very new. Good luck with that
More information about the Galapagos Islands you visit in this itinerary:
Itinerary C Endemic Cruise
5 Days (C)
From $5,890.00 per person
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