Samba South & East 8 Days - Itinerary B

• The Samba yacht has been a huge favorite of past Happy Gringo clients, both for its excellent itineraries, and attractive sailboat style.
• The Samba is owned & operated by a local Galapagos family, with decades of experience showcasing the islands to tourists.
• With capacity of just 14 passengers, the Samba provides a more personal & intimate Galapagos cruise experience.
• Attractive social areas include: ample dining room/lounge connecting to an al fresco dining area, TV and video, music system, small library, and bar.
• The “North & West” itinerary is highly recommended, with visits to Isabela, Fernandina & Genovesa included in 8 days. Or why not join both itineraries into a comprehensive 15-day loop?
• The Samba has 3 kayaks available for guest use (1 double, 2 single).

The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands famous for the fact that they were unpopulated by man until the 1800s and the amazing endemic species, especially the giant tortoises which give the islands their name. The islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the surrounding waters are a national park and a biological marine reserve. Of the 18 islands Baltra, Floreana, Isabela, San Cristobal and Santa Cruz are now populated by more than 25 000 people. The original names were given by an English pirate, but the Ecuadorians have given the islands Spanish names. The Islands were made famous by Charles Darwin after he visited them on his scientific voyage on the HMS Beagle and the endemic species here contributed significantly to Darwinian Theory.