Comfortable and brand new boat for an intimate Galapagos adventure!The Yolita II is a brand new boat which allows for an exciting and close Galapagos adventure. The yacht has room for 16 passengers as well a spacious sun deck, dining room, bar and multi-lingual guides so you can get a rich and rewarding Galapagos experience.
Upon arrival you will be met by your naturalist guide and transferred to Yolita II in order to start your 8-day cruise. You will board and set sail. In the afternoon visit Bachas Beach at Santa Cruz Island. Meals included: Lunch and Dinner.
Mon: Plazas Island – Santa Fe Island
This day we will enjoy a visit to Plazas Island, where we can admire one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos and also a large colony of sea lions. After lunch we will visit Santa Fe Island, where you will have the chance to swim with sea lions and is also a great place to catch a glimpse of the Galápagos white-tipped shark and sea turtles. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Sun: Baltra Airport – Bachas Beach:
Upon arrival you will be met by your naturalist guide and transferred to Yolita II in order to start your 8-day cruise. You will board and set sail. In the afternoon visit Bachas Beach at Santa Cruz Island. Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
Mon: Plazas Island – Santa Fe Island:
This day we will enjoy a visit to Plazas Island, where we can admire one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos and also a large colony of sea lions. After lunch we will visit Santa Fe Island, where you will have the chance to swim with sea lions and is also a great place to catch a glimpse of the Galápagos white-tipped shark and sea turtles. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Tue: Española Island: Punta Suárez – Gardner Bay:
Today we will have the chance to explore Española island! We will visit Punta Suarez, which is known for its varied colonies of sea birds including large colonies of blue footed boobies and masked boobies. If we are lucky we will get to see marine iguanas! After enjoying a delicious lunch we will visit Gardner Bay, which is located on the eastern shore of the island. Here you will have the opportunity to walk in a white sandy beach with sea lions. Great opportunity to enjoy swimming and snorkelling in the clear turquoise waters. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Wed: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant – Corona Del Diablo and Post Office Bay:
This day we will be visiting the famous Floreana Island. In Punta Cormorant we will have the chance to see flamingoes in a quiet lagoon behind a dense mangrove-belt. Next visit: the Devil's Crown, a deep crater where blue-footed boobies are found. In this beautiful place you’ll be able to enjoy snorkel in clear waters. Good opportunity to see colorful starfish. Post office bay is a well known place because of the pirates’ post office! Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Thu: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station - Baltra Airport:
This morning disembark at Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz and visit the important Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about the conservation of the islands. After lunch, in the afternoon we will visit the highlands of Santa Cruz in search of the giant tortoises. We will also visit “Gemelos” craters and lava tunnels. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Fri: Rabida Island – Chinese Hat:
Today we will visit to Rabida Island. In this volcanically varied island we will have the opportunity to see sea lions and pelicans nesting up close. It also has a beautiful lagoon for viewing flamingoes. After lunch, we will visit Chinese Hat; here the landscape is dominated by volcanic material. Here we will find sea lions and light-footed crabs. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Sat: Bartolome Island – Black Turtle Cove:
Today is a very special day because we will visit Bartolome! This island is one of the youngest islands in the archipelago. It presents an incredible landscape of lava formations. Great opportunity for pictures! Also you will have the chance to swim with penguins. After lunch we continue to Black Turtle Cove, where you will be able to watch the Galapagos green sea turtles. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Sun: North Seymour – Baltra Airport:
This morning our last visit is to North Seymour, which is located north of Baltra and it is covered with low bushy vegetation, it has large populations of Frigate birds and blue-footed boobies. Afterwards we disembark on Baltra Island and transfer to the airport for flight back to mainland Ecuador. Meals included: Breakfast
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Not included in this tour: Internal airfares, entrance to national park ($US 100) local taxes, tips.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Itineraries and program are subject to change without previous notice due mainly to readjustment of the National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes or safety reasons.
| Accommodation | Cabin on boat |
| Inclusions | Accommodation, daily excursions, meals, snorkelling, lectures. |
| Difficulty Rating | 1 (low difficulty) |
| Sustainability | Carbon Offsets are not available for this cruise |
| Single Surcharge | $0 (shared cabin with another single of the same sex). 70% surchage if not sharing. |
| Notes | Please note other surcharges may apply according to season, as well as fuel surcharges. |
| Price dependent on: | Availabilty. |
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