South & Central America, Galapagos
Galapagos Bonita Route B
Embark on an exciting 5-day Galapagos cruise, immersing yourself in the diverse wonders of this unique archipelago. Begin your journey on Saturday with a visit to the lush Highlands of Santa Cruz, where you can encounter the famous giant tortoises in their natural habitat. On Sunday, explore the captivating Floreana Island, discovering the pristine beauty of Cormorant Point and the spectacular Devil's Crown. Continue to Post Office Bay, a site steeped in intriguing history. Monday takes you to the breathtaking Española Island, where you can witness the dramatic coastal cliffs and wildlife-rich habitats of Suarez Point and Gardner Bay, including the fascinating Osborn Islet. On Tuesday, visit the Interpretation Center on San Cristobal, delving into the archipelago's natural and human history, followed by an opportunity to snorkel and admire the iconic Kicker Rock. Conclude your Galapagos adventure on Wednesday with a visit to the charming Lobos Islands, where you can observe playful sea lions. Before bidding farewell, enjoy the beautiful Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz, reflecting on the incredible biodiversity and natural wonders you have encountered during your journey.
• Santa Cruz
• Floreana
• Española
• San Cristobal
Highlights
• Santa Cruz
• Floreana
• Española
• San Cristobal
Departure to the Galapagos Islands, arrival at Baltra airport, where our naturalist guide of the National Park
will be waiting for you.
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 (depending on
the itinerary) and learn how these extraordinary formations were created by ancient volcanic eruptions.
Highlights: Giant tortoises, Darwin finches, barn owls, white-cheeked pintails, Galapagos flycatchers, Lava
tunnels.
Punta Cormorant is located in the north of Floreana and it is known for its large coastal lagoon with American
flamingos, white
-cheeked pintails, black
-necked stilts and other shorebirds. There is a beautiful white sand
beach which is an important nesting ground for green sea turtles where we can also see rays and reef sharks.
In recent years, a small group of blue footed boobies have started to breed right by the trail. This is also a
great trail to look at endemic plants.
Snorkel: It will be done at Devil’s Crown, a heavily eroded little volcano right by Floreana island. This is
considered by many as one of the best snorkeling sites in the entire archipelago as the current funnels
plankton through the Crown, attracting huge schools of snapper, Creole fish parrot fish, angelfish, reef
sharks, sea turtles, rays and a phenomenal amount of marine life.
Highlights: American flamingo, blue
-footed booby, frigatebirds, tropicbirds, Galapagos shearwaters, sea
lions, sea turtle nesting site, finches, shorebirds, coral
-sand beach.
Floreana is famous for the tales of German settlers and the baroness during the late 1920’s and 30 ‘s.
Assassinations, disappearances and other unsolved mysteries are the ingredients of this fascinating story.
Post office bay was often used by whalers to anchor their ships and go up to the highlands to get freshwater
and tortoises. Most boats visiting the Galapagos had to come to this place sooner or later, so a system of
mail was established more than 200 years ago: a barrel near the beach became the way to leave messages
to other ships and also to the outside world. This mail system is still in use and will allow you to send postcards
from the Galapagos to the outside world. Aside from a small beautiful beach and a lava tunnel, the area is
great for dinghy tours to look for sea lions, green sea turtles, shorebirds, small sharks and, with some luck,
Galapagos penguins.
Snorkel: There is great snorkel from the beach, as you can see lots of sea turtles, rays, great diversity of fish
and, if you are really lucky, Galapagos penguin,
Highlights: Sea Lions, sea turtles, finches, shorebirds, marine iguanas, penguins.
This rocky trail is one the most amazing nature walks you can do in the Galapagos islands.
From the moment you set foot on the island and all the way along the trail the amount and diversity of fauna
is truly amazing. Sea lions and marine iguanas will be the first ones welcoming us, followed by large colonies
of sea birds, including Nazca and Blue
-footed boobies, gulls and tropicbirds. At the end of the trail we will
visit a colony of waved albatross (April to January), the largest bird in the islands and one of the most
interesting because of its powerful flight and elaborate courtship. Waved albatross only nest at Española, so
this is the only place where you will see them at close range.
Highlights: Sea lions, Waved Albatross, Galapagos hawks, Española mockingbirds, Darwin finches, marine
iguanas, Nazca & Blue
-footed Boobies, Red
-billed Tropicbirds, Swallow
-tailed gulls, herons, lava lizards,
herons.
Gardner beach is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and interesting beaches to visit in the Galapagos.
It's fine coral sand and turquoise water give it a totally tropical appearance, which contrasts with the
presence of sea lions basking in the beach. You will have the opportunity to walk along the beach and learn
about the biology of sea lions and other endemic species, such as the Española mockingbird, marine iguanas
and Galapagos hawks.
Snorkel: There are several great snorkeling places at Gardner bay. It is a fantastic site to swim with sea lions,
reef sharks, rays and many species of fish, including; Angelfish, Parrotfish, Damselfish, Surgeonfish and many
others.
Highlights: Coral sand beach, sea lions, Galapagos hawks, Española mockingbirds, Darwin finches, marine
iguanas.
Located in the outskirts of Puerto Baquerizo, this center is dedicated to the history of human presence in the
Galapagos. Since the times of the early Spanish explorers to the present times, including illustrious visitors
such as Charles Darwin, this permanent exhibition will take you through the dangers and struggles of the first
settlers trying to survive the harsh Galapagos environment.
Highlights: Endemic plants, exhibition on human history. Trail: 0,2 km / 650 ft
Rising up vertically to more than 460 ft. high, Kicker Rock is an imposing volcanic formation a couple of miles
off the coast of San Cristobal. Its vertical cliffs are a breeding ground to boobies and tropicbirds, while the
slopes in the northern side host breeding colonies of frigatebirds. No landing allowed but a circumnavigation
will give spectacular views of the rock while you look for birds from the sundeck.
Snorkel: Depending on the itinerary, snorkel is allowed around Kicker Rick. Very good place to see sharks,
sea turtles, rays and a lot of different species of fish. Great diversity of invertebrates growing in the vertical
walls.
Highlights: Scenery, Boobies, frigatebirds, pelicans, tropicbirds.
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.
Snorkel: This is a great snorkeling location as the water are usually calm and the sea lions often play with
divers to show off their swimming skills. Sea turtles and rays are often seen resting in the sandy bottoms.
Highlights: Galapagos sea lions, marine Iguanas, magnificent & great frigatebirds, blue
-footed Boobies, San
Cristobal Lava Lizards.
Bachas gets its name from the remains of two large barges (mispronounced by locals as “bachas”)
left by the Americans during WWII. At low tide you can still see the iron skeletons of the barges
buried in the white sand. From November till May, this place is also one of the most important sea
turtle nesting grounds in the entire Galapagos islands. There are also several small saltwater
lagoons where we often see flamingoes, herons, and other aquatic birds.
Highlights: American flamingoes, white cheeked pintails, sandpipers, lava gulls, blue footed boobies.
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Vessel Type: Small Ship
Length: 25 meters
Passenger Capacity: 16
Refurbished: 2019
Welcome area: Totally Furnished
Social area: Artistic decoration inspired on endemic species of Galapagos. Direct access to the bar.
Dining area: Vegan and vegetarian options. Coffee and water station.
Cabins: Fully Equipped, 4 Cabins in the upper deck, 2 Cabin in the main deck, 3 Cabins in the lower deck. All cabins offers private facilities such as: private bathrooms, cold/hot water, air conditioning, towel dryer, safe.
Sundeck: Equipped with 6 chairs to rest and admire amazing landscapaes.
Amenities: Shampoo, conditioner, soap.
Exceptional Service: The physical capacity of the cruise is 16 passengers. This means that we have the space to accommodate single passengers and tour leaders, creating a very personalized on board experience.
Inclusions
• Airport assistance on the cruise departure dates
• Transportation and fuel surcharge in the Marine reserve of Galapagos
• Accommodation in single, double or triple cabin according to your booking (except M/C Alya & M/C Galaxy Sirius)
• Bilingual naturalist guide (English-Spanish)
• 2 Bilingual naturalist guide (English-Spanish) on M/C Galaxy Sirius
• Personalized crew service
• All meals during the cruise, from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
• One snack after each activity (except last day)
• Welcome cocktail
• Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
• All visits, excursions & activities according to the itinerary
• Transportation Airport-Channel/ Channel-Airport (Lobitos Bus)
• Private Transportation Airport-Channel/ Channel-Airport only M/C Galaxy Sirius
• VIP Lounge at Baltra and San Cristobal airport on M/C Galaxy Sirius
• Docks use and ferries.
• Snorkeling gear (Mask, tube, and fins)
• Use of kayaks and paddle boards in authorized places
• Wetsuits
• Shampoo, hair conditioner, and soap for daily use
• Beach towels
• Soft drinks (only onboard M/C Alya & M/C Galaxy Sirius)
• Hair dryer in the cabins (not available onboard M/Y Bonita & M/Y Galaxy Orion)
• Cloth/Towel dryer (only available onboard M/C EcoGalaxy and M/Y Galaxy)
Exclusions
• International flights to/from Ecuador
• Galapagos Islands airfare from/to mainland (Quito or—Guayaquil)
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($200 per person)
• Transit Control Card ($20 per person)
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance (Highly recommended)
• Additional services not indicated
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$550 USD per day
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