The Archipell II provides a great space and comfort for a relaxing cruise in the Galapagos Islands. Archipell II caters to a maximum of 16 passengers. All cabins count on fantastic exterior views with private bathrooms, hot water, and air conditioning. This 8 days cruise offers a wonderful opportunities to discover the amazing land of the Galapagos Central and South East Islands.
Duration: 8 Days
Our guide will be waiting for you at Baltra Airport and once the group is completed. They will accompany you to the Archipell Catamaran which is anchored in Puerto Ayora harbor. After arrival on board, we will check in and give you general information. Afterwards you will have lunch.
This island is located slightly in the north of Baltra. It is a low, flat island, formed as a result of a submarine lava formation uplift.Covered with low, vegetation, it contains the largest colony of magnificent frigate birds in the Galapagos. There is also a large population of blue-footed boobies that perform an amusing courtship dance when nesting conditions are right. It really is one of the highlights of this island.
At Bartolomé Island you will ascend to admire the spectacular panorama of the Sullivan Bay and the famous Pinnacle Rock. The beaches at the foot of the Pinnacle Rock are excellent for snorkelling from which you can discover the marvelous underwater world.
At James Bay (Santiago) Charles Darwin spent most of his time in Galapagos. Espumilla Beach has revived as an important breeding site for turtles. Nearby, Buccaneer Cove offers a great snorkeling opportunity in crystal clear waters.
Puerto Egas is a historical, and the favourite site on Santiago for wildlife lovers. Highlight are the outstanding fur seal grottos at the beautiful sculptured coastline.
In the afternoon, land on the remarkable red beach by Rabida Island, and a large bachelor colony of Galapagos sea lions will usually welcome you.
Charles Darwin Research Station contains of an information centre, a museum, a library and a tortoise breeding station. In the tortoise breeding you can encounter tortoises of different subspecies, which get prepared for reintroduction to their natural habitats. The most popular inhabitant of this Station is probably the Lonesome George turtle.
Afterwards, we will visit the highlands of the island where you will visit the private farm “Las Primicias”. This reserve offers you one of the best possibilities to see the giant tortoises of Santa Cruz Island in their natural habitat. You can observe them from a very close distance.
At Cormorant Point you land on a green olivine sand beach. Following a 100 m long path you will soon reach a beautiful lagoon with flamingoes.
In the afternoon you will visit the Post Office Bay, which still keeps the legendary post barrel that whalers historically used to post their mail in.
Later we will go to “Mirador de la Baronesa” (Baroness Lookout Point) and your naturalist guide will tell you the murder and mystery legend of the Baronesa. This viewpoint is located on the north of Floreana Island.
At Española Island you will explore a lot of natural wildlife. It is home to many birds, like the endemic Hood-Mockingbird. Gardner Bay provides you an excellent beach for swimming. Around the small islets nearby, snorkelers will find lots of fish and sometimes turtles and sharks. The bay is also frequented by colonies of sea lions, which like to swim with you.
Suarez Point has one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago, with a long list of species found along its cliffs and sandy or pebbly beaches.
Punta Pitt is one of the only two sites where all three types of boobies breed, and as well the site where great frigate birds swallow tailed gulls and Galapagos storm-petrels.
Enjoy a leisure afternoon in the lovely setting of Witch Hill’s crescent-shaped natural beach of soft powder sand.
On Lobos Island, you will enjoy swimming and snorkelling with sea lions. It is also a seasonal nesting location for the blue footed booby and frigate birds.
You will be transferred to San Cristobal airport for your flight back to Quito/Guayaquil.
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2020 - 17 Feb 2020 | $6858 AUD pp | ||
| 06 Apr 2020 - 13 Apr 2020 | $6858 AUD pp | ||
| 18 May 2020 - 25 May 2020 | $6858 AUD pp | ||
| 13 Jul 2020 - 20 Jul 2020 | $6858 AUD pp | ||
| 10 Aug 2020 - 17 Aug 2020 | $6858 AUD pp | ||
| 05 Oct 2020 - 12 Oct 2020 | $6858 AUD pp | ||
| 30 Nov 2020 - 07 Dec 2020 | $6858 AUD pp | ||
2 cabins with queen bed, 6 cabins with 2 single beds, two sea-view windows, private bathroom, closet & air conditioning.
