South & Central America, Galapagos
Galapagos Bonita Route C
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day Galapagos cruise, immersing yourself in the captivating beauty of this unique archipelago. Begin your journey on Wednesday with a visit to the stunning South Plazas, where you can encounter colorful marine iguanas and sea lions. On Thursday, explore the enchanting Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz, a serene mangrove ecosystem teeming with marine life. In the afternoon, venture to the picturesque Highlands of Santa Cruz, home to the iconic giant tortoises. Friday brings the opportunity to explore the remarkable birdlife of Genovesa's Darwin Bay, followed by an exploration of the volcanic landscapes and unique wildlife of Barranco. On Saturday, discover the intriguing geological formations of Sullivan Bay on Santiago, and then visit the iconic Bartolome Island, famous for its panoramic views and the iconic Pinnacle Rock. Conclude your Galapagos adventure on Sunday with a visit to North Seymour, where you can witness fascinating bird species, including the famous blue-footed boobies. Reflect on the extraordinary diversity and natural wonders you have encountered during your memorable journey through the Galapagos Islands.
• South Plazas
• Santa Cruz
• Genovesa
• Santiago
• Bartolome
• Seymour
Highlights
• South Plazas
• Santa Cruz
• Genovesa
• Santiago
• Bartolome
• Seymour
Departure to the Galapagos Islands, arrival at Baltra airport, where our naturalist guide of the National
Park will be waiting for you.
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.
Highlights: Galapagos land iguanas, sea lions, tropicbirds, pelicans, boobies, Galapagos shearwaters,
swallow-tailed gulls.
Black Turtle Cove gets its name from the abundance of green sea turtles, locally known as: “tortugas
negras”. There is no landing here so you will be doing a boat tour on the dinghies, exploring shallow
channels and small coves surrounded by beautiful mangrove forests. Reef sharks, sea turtles and several
species of rays inhabit this beautiful area which is considered an important mating area for turtles and a
nursery for several species of sharks. Herons, pelicans and boobies are also common here as they pray in
schools of anchovies.
Highlights: White
-tipped and black
-tipped reef sharks, green sea turtles, rays, herons, blue
-footed
boobies, mangroves.
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.
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.
Snorkel: The bay offers several places to snorkel; from deep waters along the cliffs across the bay, to
shallow waters by the beach. In either case, there are many fish to see and great chances of seeing sharks,
rays and sea lions.
Highlights: Nesting great frigatebirds, red footed & Nazca boobies, Galapagos sea lions, lava & swallow
-
tailed gulls, yellow
-crowned night herons, Genovesa ground finch, Genovesa cactus finch, Galapagos
mockingbirds.
El Barranco is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay at Genovesa Island. The cliffs facing the sea are
made of very fragile fractured lava, making it the ideal place for storm petrels to build their colonies,
which attracts an important population of short
-eared owls preying on 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.
Snorkel: You can snorkel along the cliffs where there are many fish and great chances of seeing sharks,
rays and sea lions.
Highlights: Nesting great frigatebirds, red footed & Nazca boobies, Galapagos sea lions, Galapagos fur
seals, lava & swallow
-tailed gulls, yellow
-crowned night herons, Genovesa ground finch, Genovesa cactus
finch, Galapagos mockingbirds.
This hike is a journey into understanding the birth of these volcanic islands. You will walk in a very well
preserved flow of Pahoehoe lava, which will give you endless opportunities to see the delicate textures
of these types of lavas which only appear in a few places throughout the world. At first sight the barren
landscape looks completely deprived of life, but look carefully for pioneer plants, lava lizards and small
birds. By the shore, you can find penguins, pelicans and oystercatchers.
Snorkel: You will have the option to swim or snorkel from a coral sand beach or from the dinghies. Getting
underwater is like traveling to another world: if the land is almost lifeless, the sea is teaming with life,
including large schools of fish, Galapagos penguins, reef sharks, turtles and rays.
Highlights: Pahoehoe lava, Galapagos penguins, oystercatchers, Galapagos hawks.
Bartolome is one of the most iconic places in the Galapagos and one of the few where you can see
penguins without going to the remote areas of western Isabela and Fernandina. You will get great views
of Pinnacle Rock, located on the northern side of the island, right next to a beautiful peach
-color sand
beach. The hike to the top of the island is fantastic and will offer you incredible views of lunar landscapes
with scattered volcanic cones. Many islands are visible from this outlook, as well as the bay of Sullivan
and the Pinnacle rock.
Snorkel: You will have the option to swim or snorkel from the beach. This area holds a well
-deserved
reputation of being one of the best snorkeling places in the Galapagos, not only because it’s clear and
calm water, but also because of the presence of penguins, which are relatively easy to find while
snorkeling, along with an incredible diversity of fish, colorful invertebrates, sea lions, turtles, rays and reef
sharks.
Highlights: Galapagos penguins, volcanic landscapes, Pinnacle rock, blue
- footed boobies, herons, sea
lions, sharks.
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.
Hiking: This place is a really great location for a walk, as it has tremendous diversity and amount of
Galapagos sea lions, blue footed boobies, magnificent & great frigatebirds, land & marine iguanas,
swallow-tailed gulls, shearwaters, Darwin finches.
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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
5 Days from
$550 USD per day
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