Galapagos
YACHT LA PINTA Western Islands 8Days / 7Nights (Friday to Friday)
We’re delighted to have you on board for this journey of discovery to some of the most beautiful islands in the Galápagos. This itinerary will take us to the true origins of the archipelago, to a world only recently created by the titanic tectonic upheavals of our Earth’s crust, whose volcanic ‘hot spot’ formed the islands in a blink of an eye in geological time. Fernandina Island is regarded as one of the most pristine island environments anywhere in the world, where life has evolved in its natural state, far from the intervention of Man. From the west, we venture back to the Central Islands, landing at the intriguing red beach of Rábida and seeking out the land iguanas of Cerro Dragón.
On Santa Cruz, we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and get up close to giant tortoises in their natural environment. In the south, we learn about the Galápagos very own ‘murder mystery’, spot flamingoes and snorkel at one of the best sites in the archipelago: Champion Islet.
Back in the central islands, we explore the placid bay of Santa Fe as well as the dramatic cliffs of South Plaza. Whether it’s the western, central or southern islands we visit, all the crew aboard La Pinta will do our utmost to ensure your Galápagos experience is truly, deeply moving and memorable.
Day 1 - BALTRA / NORTH SEYMOUR |
(-/L/D) |
Friday: AM Arrival / PM visit North Seymour, welcome cocktail, lecture.
Day 2 - ISABELA / FERNANDINA |
(B/L/D) |
Saturday: AM Punta Vicente Roca: Snorkelling, panga ride / PM Punta Espinoza: Walk.
Day 3 - ISABELA |
(B/L/D) |
Sunday: AM Urbina Bay: Walk / PM Tagus Cove: Walk, snorkelling, panga ride and glass bottom boat.
Day 4 - RABIDA / SANTA CRUZ |
(B/L/D) |
Monday: AM Rábida: Walk, snorkelling, glass-bottom boat / PM Cerro Dragón: Walk.
Day 5 - SANTA CRUZ |
(B/L/D) |
Tuesday: AM Charles Darwin Research Station: Walk / PM Highlands: Walk.
Day 6 - FLOREANA |
(B/L/D) |
Wednesday: AM Post Office Bay: Walk, snorkelling / PM Punta Cormorant & Champion Islet: Walk, snorkelling, kayaking.
Day 7 - SANTA FE / SOUTH PLAZA |
(B/L/D) |
Thursday: AM Santa Fe: Walk, swimming, snorkelling, panga ride / PM South Plaza: Walk.
Day 8 - SAN CRISTOBAL |
(B/-/-) |
Friday: AM Transfer out to the airport
Included
Accommodation, all meals, soft drinks*, island sightseeing, naturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish only, wet suit rental and snorkelling gear, Internet*, taxes and transfers in the islands. Transfer from main hotels in Quito (Casa Gangotena, Hilton Colon, Marriott, Dann Carlton) and in Guayaquil (Hilton Colón, Oro Verde, Hampton Inn, Sheraton) to airport for flights to / from Galápagos are included in these rates. To coordinate these transfers we must have guest's hotel contact.
* Please note: soft drinks are considered juices and carbonated drinks, not “virgin” cocktails; internet connections onboard consist of 2 computer stations in the library and Wi-Fi in the yacht’s social areas; * Due to the Galápagos’ remote location, internet connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth.
Not Included
Air tickets to/from Galapagos, Galapagos National Park admission fee (US $100 subject to change without notice), transit Control Card for Galapagos (US$ 20 per person), alcoholic drinks, tips, gifts and additional items
Contacto
Luis A. Martinez y 12 de Noviembre
Baños - Tungurahua - Ecuador
( 0983355014 - 0997281441
y aningatravel@hotmail.com
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