6 Days Galapagos EcoGalaxy Cruise - B

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Day 1 - Friday

Day 1 - Friday

DEPARTURE - Ecuador, Quito | Guayaquil

Your trip starts, when your flight departs for Ecuador. On arrival, at Quito or Guayaquil airport you will be met by tour representative, who will arrange transfer from airport to hotel for pre-night stay in (Quito or Guayaquil). 


Day 2 - Saturday

Day 2 - Saturday

Arrival - Galapagos |BALTRA ISLAND | SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

Good morning! After breakfast, check out from hotel and a transfer to local airport will be arranged to board flight for Galapagos. Up on arrival at Baltra Airport, you will be met by a cruise representative and transfer to Cruise EcoGalaxy Catamaran. Welcome a board! Settle down and relax, a lunch will be served.

Afterwards, you will visit to Charles Darwin Status. It is located in the main port on Santa Cruz Island; we will take a private bus to the entrance of the breeding center where we will see tortoises and land iguanas in captivity. This center is the main breeding site on the islands. Animals that were in danger of extinction on various islands are maintained here in captivity. Thanks to the dedicated work of several institutions, some species are being saved. This is where “Lonesome George” lived, the famous last survivor of the species of giant tortoise found on Pinta Island. 

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 3 - Sunday

Day 3 - Sunday

ISABELA ISLAND - Tintoreras | Moreno Point

After morning breakfast, your today's day start by visitng Tintoreras Islet. This small island located in the bay of Puerto Villamil, surrounded by calm turquoise waters. It has an easy trail with great landscapes and very interesting fauna. Along the trail, we will see large numbers of Marine Iguanas basking in the sun, lava lizards, herons, gulls and sea lions. In the coves, it is easy to find sea turtles, rays and even penguins. Among the many inlets and channels along the coast, we sometimes see white-tipped reef sharks (in Spanish “Tintoreras”). Following the excursion, we will return to the boat for lunch and sail to our next destination.

After lunch, we will disembark at Moreno Point, which is located near Elizabeth Bay on the west coast of Isabela Island. The plethora of birds seen during a dinghy ride along the striking rocky shores or a hike along a path through lava rocks, leading to tide pools and mangroves, create a birdwatcher’s delight. In the tide pools, green sea turtles and white-tip sharks can be spotted, if you want you can do snorkeling. 

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 4 - Monday

ISABELA ISLAND - Elizabeth Bay | Urbina Bay

After breakfast, your first point to visit is Elizabeth Bay. This is one of the island’s breeding sites for penguins, located along the west coast of Isabela Island. Elizabeth Point is a marine visitor site. Visit Red Mangrove Cove: Brown pelicans, flightless cormorants, spotted eagle rays, golden rays and sea lions are often seen. At noon time, you will be back on board for short break and lunch.

Today's second exursion is to visit Urbina Bay. This place is located at the base of Alcedo Volcano between Elizabeth Bay and Tagus Cove. It’s a wet landing place, where trail length is around 3.20 Kms; during hiking we can observe land iguanas, hawks, and tortoises. It is also possible to see red and blue lobsters. Later in evening, you will be back on board to relax on sundeck area and enjoy view from curise.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 


Day 5 - Tuesday

Day 5 - Tuesday

FERNANDINA & ISABELA ISLAND

After breakfast, your day starts by visiting Fernandina Island. It is the third largest island in the Galapagos and has only one visiting site. Espinoza Point, famous for the large colonies of marine iguanas and the home of the flightless cormorant, the Galapagos penguin, snakes, and more. From Espinoza Point, we can admire the beauty of Fernandina Island and its volcano which last erupted in May 2005. Fernandina is the third biggest island in the Galapagos and has only one visiting site. Fernandina is the only island that, doesn’t have mammals and the open areas are extremely fragile. From January to June, the nesting period of the marine iguana, we take an extra care while walking on the island. Return to EcoGalaxy for Lunch and short break.

In the evening, time to visit Vicente Roca Point. This is comprised of two separate coves, this site is a large bay with spectacular sea life. Here you can do Snorkelling and will be delighted to see seahorses, sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating Mola-mola (sunfish).

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 6 - Wednesday

Day 6 - Wednesday

SANTIAGO ISLAND & RABIDA ISLAND

After breakfast, first place to visit Egas Port, to visit a beautiful black sand beach. To the south of the beach is the Pan de Azucar Volcano, whose volcanic deposits have contributed to the formation of the black sand beach. The crater of this volcano contains, a saltwater lake that dries up during hot weather. Between 1928 and 1930, explorations to develop a salt mine were carried out, but it was decided that a mine was not feasible. The workers’ use of endemic woods also damaged the environment and the development was scrapped.  Drive to the salt mine is strictly not allowed. In afternoon, you will back on board for delicious Lunch.

In evening, second attraction of the day to visit is Rabida Island. This visitor site located on the east coast of Rabida Island, consists of a red sand beach, a coastal lagoon behind the beach, and a loop trail approximately 1.1 km in length. The red color of the rocks and sand on the beach is due to the interaction of the very porous volcanic material with environmental factors. Rain, saltwater and the sea breeze, act as oxidizing agents, creating the red color. The scenery, arid zone vegetation and the presence of native and endemic species add to the beauty of this island.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 7 - Thursday

Day 7 - Thursday

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: BLACK TURTLE COVE

Your Luggage and belongings should be ready for checkout. After breakfast, Our last visit for this tour is Black Turtle Cove, which is situated in the northern region of Santa Cruz. This bay is surrounded by mangroves and is accessible only by dinghy. The shallow cove is a safe refuge for marine life. Black-tip reef sharks, marine turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here. Afterwards, you will be transfered to airport to board flight back to Quito or Guayaquil.

After this visit, it is now time for you to wrap this tour full of good memories of your beautiful vacation. It will be our pleasure, to plan your next tour for any of our world wide tours. 

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Meal: Breakfast


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Price Includes:

  • Airport assistance
  • 1 Night Hotel Stay at Quito/Guayaquil (Sonesta) + 1 Transfer from hotel to Airport + Return Flight To/From Galapagos/Quito
  • Transfers in Galapagos
  • Accommodation in double cabin (EcoGalaxy Catamaran)
  • All meals during the cruise (Breakfast and lunch buffet style, Dinner with 2 menu options.)
  • Vegan and vegetarian options available.
  • Naturalist Bilingual Guide (English/Spanish)
  • All visits & excursions according to the itinerary
  • Snorkel Gear (mask, tube and fins)
  • Kayaks
  • Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
  • Wetsuits
  • Paddle boards
  • Beach towels

Price does not Includes:

  • Transfer from Airport to Hotel
  • Mandatory Galapagos National Park Entrance fee US $100.00
  • Mandatory Galapagos Transit card US $20.00
  • Soft and Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips
  • Local Taxes
  • Travel Insurance
  • Services which are not indicated in itinerary 

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