Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands (EDAAG)

Duration: 12 days (may vary)
Areas: Ecuador
Tour types: Cruise, Nature & Wildlife

Description

Darwin’s inspiration for 'The Origin of Species', the Galapagos are home to species found nowhere else on earth. We may find ourselves stepping over snoozing sea lions and iguanas or watching close-up the courting rituals of Blue-footed Boobies, albatross, or frigatebirds. A mask and snorkel reveals another exciting world; turtles, sharks, rays and colourful reef fish are abundant and sea lions just love to come and play! Our comfortable, first class yacht is ideal for low impact tourism, getting where the cruise ships can’t go and for viewing the occasional pod of dolphins dancing in our bow wave. Small group sizes, expert guides and excellent cuisine all help to make this a unique and magical experience.

Tour itinerary

Day 1:

Start Quito (evening).

Day 2:

Free time to relax.

Day 3:

Quito city tour.

Day 4:

Early morning flight to Baltra; board boat and visit North Seymour.

Day 5:

Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands of Santa Cruz.

Day 6:

Sail to southernmost island of Espanola: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez.

Day 7:

Floreana: Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay.

Day 8:

Sail to Isabela, visit Punta Moreno and Elizabeth Bay.

Day 9:

Visit Urbina Bay on Isabela, sail on to Punta Espinoza (Fernandina).

Day 10:

Puerto Egas and Bartolome.

Day 11:

Visit Turtle Cove and sail back to Baltra. Fly to Quito.

Day 12:

End Quito.