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A large tortoise on a grassy field with people standing behind it. 1
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a sunset in the background. 2
Two people paddleboarding on a calm body of water with a beach and vegetation in the background. 3
A diver surrounded by a school of fish in clear blue water. 4
A person relaxing in a hot tub on a yacht with the ocean in the background. 5
By Metropolitan Touring
Free cancellation available
Price is €7,436 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7d
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  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • We’re delighted to have you on board for this journey of discovery to some of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos. 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. 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 Galapagos very own “murder mystery”, spot flamingos and snorkel at one of the best sites in the archipelago: Champion Islet. Back in the Central Islands, we head back to Baltra Island for the flight back to the mainland.

Activity location

  • Baltra
    • Baltra, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galápagos Ecological Airport
    • Seymour, Islas Galápagos, Ecuador

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Luxury Cabin Double

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English

Cabins accommodation: MAX CAPACITY: 2 TRAVELERS > For reservations including children, please contact us.

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€7,238.43 x 2 Adults€14,476.86
Paid at activity€394.86
Total
Price is €14,871.72
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Luxury Cabin Single

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English

Cabins accommodation: MAX CAPACITY: 1 TRAVELER - Exclusive for single use.

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€10,803.80 x 2 Adults€21,607.60
Paid at activity€394.86
Total
Price is €22,002.46
Until Sat, 14 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Fuel surcharge.
  • Inclusions
    Glass Bottom boat / Kayaks / Paddleboards / Pangas (inflatable dinghies for coastal exploration).
  • Inclusions
    Wifi (Due to the Galapagos' remote location, connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth).
  • Inclusions
    Reading room / Natural history library / Outdoor terrace / Coffee station 24/7.
  • Inclusions
    Multiple purpose room / Landing and facility fees.
  • Inclusions
    Doctor onboard 24/7.
  • Inclusions
    Island Sightseeing with certified Naturalist Guides.
  • Inclusions
    Wetsuits / Snorkelling Equipment / Fitness Room / Safe deposit box (in cabin).
  • Exclusions
    Airport transport to/from Galapagos and airport taxes (A destination expert will contact you).
  • Exclusions
    Galapagos National Park Entrance (A destination expert will contact you).
  • Exclusions
    Ingala Transit Control Card (A destination expert will contact you).
  • Exclusions
    Gift Pack, tips and service charge.
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic drinks, available at an extra cost ( Over 18 years old).
  • Exclusions
    Medical insurance and travel insurance.

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Itinerary subject to change due to weather, logistical, Galápagos Park regulations or operational reasons
    • Baggage important notes: Guests can bring aboard the ship a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge. Baggage is handled in accordance with the airlines’ regulations and tariffs. Baggage exceeding these limitations is subject to the charges as set forth by the individual operators. Airlines are strict with baggage limitations. The current limits are 23 kg (50.6 pounds) for checked items, 8 kg (17 pounds) for hand luggage and 1 personal item (handbag, camera bag, laptop, etc.)
    • All baggage must be securely packed, and properly and clearly labelled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and other articles not suitably packed are transported at guests’ own risk.
    • Restricted Baggage in the Galapagos: Local authorities manage the quarantine system of the Galápagos National Park in order to reduce the possibility of foreign species invading the archipelago. All cargo and luggage that arrives to Galapagos National Park or that is transferred from one island to another must be inspected. To preserve the human health and the native species of the Galapagos Islands, the following products may not be transferred to Galapagos: fresh vegetables and fruits, animal products and or their derivatives, dairy products. Other live animals, pathological samples, dry coffee beans, genetically modified organisms, forest species or their disseminative parts, grass and its disseminative parts, fresh flowers, medicinal plants and their disseminative parts, banana tree leaves, micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria, etc.) soil and sand, and animal vaccines
    • One of our destination experts will get in touch with our guests to make sure they have all logistical information available, specially due to entry requirements to the Galapagos Islands and schedules for domestic air tickets to Galapagos.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Baltra & North Seymour Islands

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Cabin

Baltra

  • 2h
This adventure begins with your morning flight to Baltra Island and an immediate transfer to the nearby dock to board Yacht La Pinta. After an introductory briefing onboard, we will all partake in an emergency boat drill, after which you will be assigned to your cabin and then be invited to lunch.

Metropolitan Touring

  • 3h
In the afternoon, we will disembark and get to enjoy a walk along the coast and inner area of this beautiful and relatively flat island. Throughout the excursion, you will get to observe numerous bird colonies as well as sea lions and land iguanas. There’s also the possibility of exploring the coast aboard the dinghies. Afterwards, we will head back onboard for an evening briefing, a welcome cocktail and then dinner.

Day 2: Isabela & Fernandina Islands

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Cabin

Isabela Island

  • 3h
Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island) Because there is no disembarking site at this location, this coastal exploration is done aboard dinghies. Naturalist guides will explain the dramatic geology of the area that are made up of lava flows and tuff stone layers. There is abundant wildlife present here and, depending on weather conditions, you will be able to snorkel along the cliffs, most likely in the company of green sea turtles!

Punta Espinoza

  • 3h
In the afternoon, we will visit the youngest and most pristine island of the archipelago – Fernandina. This island is ranked among one of the top islands to visit in Galapagos, by guests and guides alike. Here, you will discover an amazing interplay between barren terrain and abundant wildlife. Highlights here include: hawks, penguins, flightless cormorants and astounding views of the surrounding volcanic landscapes

Day 3: Urbina Bay and Tagus Cove

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Cabin

Urbina Bay

  • 3h
After breakfast, we will disembark at Urbina Bay over on the western side of Isabela Island. This visitor site happens to be the result of the tectonic uplift of the ocean floor! As a result, we will get to see plenty of corals and shells alongside large and very colourful Galapagos land iguanas. Occasionally, we might even be lucky enough to spot giant tortoises. While sailing across the Bolívar Channel, we will have a high chance of spotting several species of whales.

Tagus Cove

  • 3h
Over on the northwest side of Isabela is secluded Tagus Cove – an anchorage spot that once served as a pit stop for pirates and whalers for several centuries. Nowadays, Tagus Cove is a superb visitor site. Upon disembarking, we will partake in an uphill hike that takes them to the rear of Darwin Crater, which consists entirely of salt water. Afterwards, you can choose to snorkel or ride kayaks along the dramatic coastal landscape.

Day 4: Rabida & Santa Cruz Islands

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Cabin

Rabida Island

  • 3h
In the morning, we will disembark at Rabida Island’s red-colored beach. A stroll along the beach allows us to observe marine iguanas, mockingbirds, yellow warblers and several species of Darwin’s finches. This is a great place to snorkel from the beach, too. Non-snorkelers are invited to ride Yacht La Pinta’s glass-bottom boat for an exploration of life underneath the waves.

Dragon Hill (Cerro Dragon)

  • 3h
The north shore of Santa Cruz hosts the fascinating landscapes of Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill). The walk here involves casually circling a brackish-water lagoon that’s often frequented by lagoon birds. Further inland, the trail offers a beautiful view of the bay as well as the western islands of the archipelago. You might even be lucky enough to observe land iguanas here, too!

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Cabin

Charles Darwin Research Station

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The morning visit on this day takes us over to the Charles Darwin Research Station, with its giant tortoise pens and an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest. These are the Galapagos’ headquarters for scientific research and conservation. The Station also functions as the administration offices for the Galapagos National Park.

Highland View Galapagos

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After lunch, we will head up into the highlands of Santa Cruz Island aboard a private bus. This makes for great place to keep an eye out for the emblematic finches that inspired Darwin. Endemic scalesia trees also dominate the area as well. The highlands are also a great place for exploring the exuberant vegetation that is home to giant tortoises that roam about freely in the wild!

Day 6: Floreana Island

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Luxury Cabin

Floreana

  • 3h
Post Office Bay After breakfast, we will disembark at Post Office Bay (Floreana Island) to visit the historic “Post Office Barrel” that has functioned as a post office in the archipelago for over two centuries! Dinghy rides along the maze of channels over on Floreana’s north shore can also be enjoyed. Views from La Lobería and the Baroness Viewpoint are quite rewarding, too. There’s great kayaking and swimming from the beach here as well.

Floreana

  • 3h
Champion Islet & Cormorant Point Before disembarking at Cormorant Point, you can enjoy snorkelling or a ride on Yacht La Pinta’s glass-bottom boat that travels along the coast of an extinct cone called “Champion Islet.” Later on, in the afternoon, you will get to visit Cormorant Point, which has an olivine-crystal beach and a brackish water lagoon where bird species like American flamingos can be spotted. A brief walk to the other side of the island rewards guests with a beautiful, white-sand beach that is often the spot for sea turtles to come and nest.

Day 7: Baltra Island

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Baltra

  • 3h
The journey ends at Baltra Island, where you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight back to the mainland. Baltra’s flat substrate (due to its tectonically uplifted origin) is the reason for why this island was chosen back in the 1940’s as the location for building an airport.

Location

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    Baltra
    • Baltra, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Galápagos Ecological Airport
    • Seymour, Islas Galápagos, Ecuador

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