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*View DetailsGalapagos Wildlife Voyage
On this 14-day journey we depart from Ecuador’s capital, Quito, to discover the magic of these fabled islands. On board the M.Y. San Jose we first make our way to Santa Cruz Island and make acquaintance with turtles, marine iguanas and flamingos before cruising to Isabela Island - the largest and most volcanic in the Galapagos with five active craters. In the waters we see reef sharks and meet blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins and the ubiquitous sea lions. However, the ‘grandfathers of the Galapagos’ are the giant tortoises – the very creatures that gave these islands its name. From rocky outcrops to sheltered lagoons, a variety of stunning and often spectacular terrains give rise to a wide range of wildlife habitats. Bird-watchers will be bewitched by sightings and history buffs will be dazzled by the islands’ amazing tales as we round up our voyage by visiting Santiago Island, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santa Fe and San Cristobal.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Mon) Arrive in Quito and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Morning flight to Baltra, transfer to the M.Y San Jose. Visit Las Bachas. |
| 3 | Isabela Island, including Tintoreras, Giant Tortoise Breeding Center and the Wall of Tears. |
| 4 | Further explore Isabela Island, visiting Punta Moreno, Punta Mangle and Tagus Cove. |
| 5 | Fernandina and Isabela Islands, visiting Punta Espinosa and Punta Vincente Roca. |
| 6 | Cruise to Santiago Island and exlpore Espumilla beach, Bucanero Cove and Puerto Egas. |
| 7 | Visit Rabida Island and Sombrero Chino. |
| 8 | Santa Cruz Island, including Charles Darwin Research Station and the highlands. |
| 9 | Excursions to Black Turtle Cove and Mosquera. |
| 10 | Sail to Genovesa and explore Darwin Bay. |
| 11 | Visit Plaza Sur and Santa Fe Islands. |
| 12 | San Cristobal Island, including Leon Dormido, Cerro Brujo and Red Hill. Overnight San Cristobal hotel. |
| 13 | Fly San Cristobal to Quito. |
| 14 | Trip ends in Quito this morning after breakfast (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
14 days |
Trip Code |
PSWV |
Activities |
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| Cruising (Easy), Wildlife (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, Pichincha, Ecuador | |
End City |
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| Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador | |
