Galapagos Encounter
This trip introduces the highlights of the northern islands of the Galapagos. From the airport in Baltra, on Santa Cruz Island, we head to Puerto Ayora and board the M.Y. San Jose. We head for Mosquera, with its long, narrow stretch of white sand and calm waters offering excellent snorkelling opportunities. Next is Genovesa, a small volcanic outcrop where we find an abundance of finches, frigatebirds and boobies. Santa Fe is also called Barrington Island, a place favoured by sea lions who like to bask on the beaches. We then visit San Cristobal via Leon Dormido and Cerro Brujo, home to Sally Lightfoot crabs, brown pelicans and California sea lions. For something a little different, we spend our last night in the town of San Cristobal before flying back to Quito.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | (Mon) Arrive in Quito and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Morning flight to Baltra, transfer to the M.Y San Jose. Visit Mosquera. |
| 3 | Sail to Genovesa and explore Darwin Bay. |
| 4 | Visit Plaza Sur and Santa Fe. |
| 5 | San Cristobal Island, visiting Leon Dormido, Cerro Brujo and Red Hill. Overnight San Cristobal hotel. |
| 6 | Fly San Cristobal to Quito. |
| 7 | Trip ends in Quito this morning after breakfast (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
7 days |
Trip Code |
PSGE |
Activities |
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| Wildlife (Easy), Cruising (Easy) | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 16 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Ecuador, Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) | |
Start City |
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| Quito | |
End City |
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| Quito | |
