Travel from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz island on this 4 day cruise aboard the spacious Archipell II. Along the way you will visit some of the most spectacular islands of the Galapagos and enjoy encounters with its endemic wildlife including the giant tortoises, marine iguana and playful sea lions. Taking only 16 passengers, the Archipell II offers a personalised and very comfortable way to experience this incredible destination.
Duration: 4 Days
Arrival at San Christobal Airport and transfer in. One of our representative Guides will meet you and transfer you to the M/C Archipell II.
Your first visit will be to Cerro Colorado Tortoises Protection and Growing Centre, located at 40 minutes approximately by bus to the south east of the island, was built to improve the status of the population of the island tortoises. The centre includes a large corral, a Visitors centre, breeding centre and an interpretative trail. Along this trail, it is possible to see different species of native and endemic plants as well as birds like the San Cristobal Mockingbird, Yellow Warblers, many species of finches and the Galapagos flycatcher.
South Plaza is located at the east of Santa Cruz Island, and forms part of two islands known as Islas Plazas. Despite its small size, some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos are found here. The Plazas land iguanas are smaller than its relatives found on other islands. There are several hybrid iguanas, a result of crossing a male marine iguana and a female land iguana; they are unique, recognizable at first glance by their black/gray color, with a land iguana's crest, but face and tail of the marine iguanas.
Located in the southeastern part of the Galapagos, this island was formed from an uplift instead than from a volcanic origin; this is why it is mostly flat. There are some theories that assure that this could be the oldest island in the Archipelago. Santa Fe is the home of a number of endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk, Galapagos snake, Galapagos mockingbird, rice rats and one of the two species of land Iguanas of the islands. After disembarkation in the beautiful and clear waters, you will be in contact with one of the many sea lion colonies.
Today, you will visit the volcanic islet of Chinese Hat, an island just off the south eastern tip of Santiago Island. Shaped like a Chinese hat, this recent volcanic cone is separate d by a small channel of Turqoise water. Around the islet, you might spot sally light foot crabs and makes for a great snorkelling spot with sea lions and tropical fish.
In the afternoon, visit Dragon Hill, where the largest wild population of Galapagos land iguanas reside.
Today, visit Charles Darwin Station. In the tortoise breeding station, you can encounter tortoises of different subspecies, which get prepared for reintroduction to their natural habitats.
Assisted by the naturalist guide and some crew members the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to Baltra, where we take the airport shuttle. Your guide will accompany you until the check-in counters in the departure hall.
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep 2019 - 05 Sep 2019 | $3000 AUD pp | ||
| 16 Sep 2019 - 19 Sep 2019 | $3000 AUD pp | ||
| 06 Jan 2020 - 09 Jan 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 20 Jan 2020 - 23 Jan 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 30 Mar 2020 - 02 Apr 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 13 Apr 2020 - 16 Apr 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 27 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 11 May 2020 - 14 May 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 25 May 2020 - 28 May 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 06 Jul 2020 - 09 Jul 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 20 Jul 2020 - 23 Jul 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 03 Aug 2020 - 06 Aug 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 17 Aug 2020 - 20 Aug 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 28 Sep 2020 - 01 Oct 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 12 Oct 2020 - 15 Oct 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 26 Oct 2020 - 29 Oct 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 09 Nov 2020 - 12 Nov 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 23 Nov 2020 - 26 Nov 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 07 Dec 2020 - 10 Dec 2020 | $3154 AUD pp | ||
| 21 Dec 2020 - 24 Dec 2020 | $3462 AUD pp | ||
2 cabins with queen bed, 6 cabins with 2 single beds, two sea-view windows, private bathroom, closet & air conditioning.
