Our journey begins with giants, of the tortoise kind. After landing at Baltra airport, we will soon be among these lumbering creatures in their natural, highland habitat. The next day takes us to the beautiful coast of Santiago Island, home to sleepy fur seals and where there’s a chance to snorkel alongside marine iguanas, before an afternoon visit to the sandy beach of Sombrero Chino (Chinese Hat Islet).
Overnight we sail up to “Bird Island”, Genovesa, where we spend the entire day enjoying its remote colonies of nesting birds, including the rare red-footed booby, and explore its cliffs, shoreline, and beaches. Returning to the central islands, Santa Fe offers glimpses of the islands’ top avian predator, the Galapagos hawk, while in the afternoon, we can hope to observe sea lions, rays, and sharks in the waters off Punta Carrion. From tortoises to boobies, hawks to sea lions, our northern itinerary makes for a truly memorable 5 days in the Galapagos.
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Day 1 |
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Yacht Isabela II |
4 nights |
FB |
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day 0 |
Baltra Island |
day stop |
Baltra Island |
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Day 1 |
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Day 1 |
day 0 |
Santa Cruz Island |
day stop |
Santa Cruz Island |
day |
Day 1 |
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Day 2 |
day 1 |
Santiago Island |
day stop |
Santiago Island |
day |
Day 2 |
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Day 2 |
day 1 |
Chinese Hat Beach |
day stop |
Chinese Hat Beach |
day |
Day 2 |
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Day 3 |
day 2 |
Prince Phillip's Steps |
day stop |
Prince Phillip's Steps |
day |
Day 3 |
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Day 3 |
day 2 |
Darwin Bay |
day stop |
Darwin Bay |
day |
Day 3 |
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Day 4 |
day 3 |
Santa Fe Island |
day stop |
Santa Fe Island |
day |
Day 4 |
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Day 4 |
day 3 |
Punta Carrion |
day stop |
Punta Carrion |
day |
Day 4 |
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FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch |
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STARTING US$4,383 per person in double occupancy
All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice due to the regulations of the Galapagos National Park authorities.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Reference Number: Northern Islands
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Activities
- Bilingual naturalist guides, conferences and lectures
- Visits to the islands mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation to/from the airport in Galapagos on cruise arrival and departure dates
- Snorkeling equipment
- Internet (via Computer Station, low-bandwidth)
- Onboard Medical Assistance
- Luggage handling
- Airline tickets to/from Galapagos*
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US$100 USD per person)**
- Transit Control Card for Galapagos (US$20 USD per person)**
- Wetsuits (available for rent)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages*** (you can also ask your destination expert to include a drinks package in your quote. Ask us about all the available options we have for you!)
- Tips
- Gifts and additional items
- Fuel surcharge
- Laundry
- Wi-Fi internet (Intermittent and low-bandwidth. Available for an additional fee)
*Galapagos flight availability is guaranteed on operational flights only. Airfare is subject to change.
**Galapagos National Park and INGALA Transit Control Card fees (US$100 and US$20 respectively) are subject to change without prior notice. However, due to logistical reasons, these fees can only be included when guests travel on the operational departure date only.
***Guests may bring their own wine or spirits; however, there is a corkage fee of $25 USD + tax.
IMPORTANT: All rates are subject to change. If fuel prices increase, additional charges may apply.
