Itinerary A
5 Days - EcoGalaxy
With its spacious deck and luxurious facilities, the Eco Galaxy Catamaran is an ideal option for those wanting to explore the Galapagos in style. On this 5 day cruise we explore the Northern Islands where you will enjoy snorkeling, swimming, trekking and sightseeing in some of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos.
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Itinerary Highlights
- See the spectacular Lobos Island.
- Unique vegetation of North Seymour as breeding grounds for the Real Frigates of Galapagos.
- Observe the biggest colony of sea lions in Mosquera Islet.
- Swim and snorkel on the coral beach of Darwin Bay.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: San Cristobal: Lobos Island
- Day 2: Santa Fe - South Plaza
- Day 3: North Seymour - Mosquera
- Day 4: Darwin Bay - El Barranco
- Day 5: Santa Cruz: Highland
Day 1: San Cristobal: Lobos Island
AM: ARRIBO AL AEROPUERTO DE SAN CRISTÓBAL
Departure to the Galapagos Islands, arrival at San Cristobal airport, where our naturalist guide of the National Park will be waiting for you.
PM: LOBOS ISLAND
Lobos island is a small islet separated from San Cristobal by a narrow channel, forming a sheltered bay where sea lion pups play in tidal pools. Despite its small size, the island is surprisingly packed with wildlife, especially with “lobos marinos”, the Spanish name for sea lions. Groups of sea lions will welcome you at the landing spot, but as you walk a few steps inland, male frigatebirds displaying their inflated red balloons will be perched on the bushes and trees. A small colony of blue footed boobies, which often nest right on the trail, will give you the opportunity to observe their famous courtship dance.
Day 2: Santa Fe - South Plaza
AM: SANTA FE
Giant Prickly-pear cactus and barren lava rocks surround the landing spot at Santa Fe, located inside one of the most beautiful bays in the Galapagos. Turquoise water and white sand beaches make this location a perfect home for a large colony of sea lions which you will see basking in the sand. Inland, look down for endemic Santa Fe land iguanas, but also look up for Galapagos hawks, which
often perch at the top of the cactus looking for prey. Darwin finches, Galapagos doves, mockingbirds and lava lizards are also common along the trail.
PM: PLAZAS
Of the two twin islands, only South Plazas is allowed to be visited, while North plazas is kept exclusively for scientific research. This is a small islet, but it packs an impressive amount of wildlife. Right after you land you will see Galapagos land iguanas waiting under prickly
-pear cactus feed on their fruits. A large colony of sea lions will give you the opportunity to see playful pups enjoying the tide pools, but also large grumpy males defending their territories. The trail will take you to a cliff where you can observe many sea birds, such as frigatebirds, red-billed tropicbirds, boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and pelicans. A reddish succulent vegetation with scattered cactus covers most of the islands like a carpet, giving this island a unique personality
Day 3: North Seymour - Mosquera
AM: SEYMOUR
This island is home for large colonies of both magnificent and great frigatebirds and you can see them displaying their red balloons to attract a female. Blue-footed boobies nest in the ground and perform their famous dance in the open areas, while swallow-tailed gulls
perch on the cliff edges. Land iguanas are common inland while their marine cousins bask in the rocks by the sea, close to sea lions, which often like to body surf in the waves.
PM: MOSQUERA
Mosquera is mostly a barren sand bar with some rocky areas and scattered salt-resistant plants. You can walk along the beach and enjoy seeing playful sea lion pups surfing the waves and having a great time in the tide pools. Look for endemic lava gulls which are often seen flying over the beach in the search of food.
Day 4: Bahia Darwin - El Barranco
AM: DARWIN BAY
Genovesa is a favorite island for birdwatchers as it is home for very large colonies of seabirds. From the minute you set foot at the beach you will be amazed by the noise of hundreds of boobies, gulls and frigatebirds flying over your heads, perched in the bushes
or nesting on the sandy terrain. The trail is an ultimate wildlife experience as there are animals everywhere; sea lions and marine iguanas near the sea; night herons, lava & swallow tailed gulls, Darwin finches, Galapagos doves, mockingbirds and many more
species inland.
PM: EL BARRANCO
El Barranco is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay at Genovesa Island. The cliffs face the sea are made of very fragile fractured lava, making it the ideal place for storm petrel to build their colonies, which attracts an important population of short
-eared owls preying of the nesting birds. Red footed and Nazca boobies are abundant along the trail. At the base of the cliffs you can see Galapagos fur seals resting in shaded areas, as well as several species of seabirds.
Day 5: Santa Cruz: Highland
AM: HIGHLANDS
Either if you do this visit starting from Baltra or from Puerto Ayora, a bus will take you to the highlands stopping along the way at one of the reserves to visit the lush highland forests where you will look for Galapagos Giant tortoises in their natural environment. This
is the best place in the Galapagos to see these gentle giants (reaching over 300 kg / 600 pounds!) casually grazing and resting in freshwater ponds. This is also home for a great diversity of birds rarely found at the lowlands, including finches (tree, woodpecker and
vegetarian finches), flycatchers and several species of water birds. You will visit a lava tunnel (depend on the itinerary) and learn how these extraordinary formations where created by ancient volcanic eruptions.
Then, transfer to the airport to take your flight back to continental Ecuador.
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17 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024 | AUD $5484pp | ||
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14 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025 | AUD $6129pp | ||
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08 Apr 2025 - 12 Apr 2025 | AUD $6129pp | ||
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**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Standard Cabin
2 single beds or 1 double bed, private bathroom, hot and cold water, air conditioning, hair dryer, telephone for internal communication, safety box, loud speaker.
EcoGalaxy Deckplan
Specifications
- Type: First class motor catamaran
- Construction: Guayaquil 2014
- Length:27 m
- Beam: 10.50m
- Draft:1.15 m
- Capacity:16 passengers
- Crew: 9 members + 1 bilingual guide
- Cruising speed:10 - 11 knots
- Engines: 2 Cummins marine 350
- Water capacity: 2500 gallons.
- Diesel capacity: 4000 gallons
- Electric power: 11V and 220V
Whats included?
- Airport assistance
- Transfers in Galapagos
- Accommodation in double cabin
- All meals during the cruise
- Naturalist Bilingual Guide
- All visits and excursions according to the itinerary
- Snorkel Gear (mask, tube and fins)
- Kayaks, paddle boards
- Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
- Wetsuits, beach towels
What’s not included?
- Local flight to/from Galapagos
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Local Taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Service do not specified
Notes
- Christmas and New Year supplement 50%.
- We accept children from 6 years old.
- Single Supplement 50% from the rate.
- Rates are subject to change; we guarantee rate with previous deposit only.