6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS CRUISE (Thu-Tue)

Day Itinerary
Thu am: Transfer out for flight to Galapagos. Meet by your guide in Galapagos and transfer to the M/Y Odyssey
pm: Charles Darwin Station- Santa Cruz Island
Fri am: White Tipped Reef Shark Canal / Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela)
pm: Tortoise breeding center / Wetlands & beach (Isabela)
Sat am: Punta Moreno (Isabela)
pm: Elizabeth Bay (Isabela)
Sun am: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)
pm: Tagus Cove (Isabela)
Mon am: Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove (Santiago)
pm: Puerto Egas (Santiago)
Tue am: Isla Lobos
pm: Transfer Out- Return to the mainland (Quito or Guayaquil)- international connection flight or continue your trip in Ecuador with EQ Touring
flight to Galapagos

Meet by your guide at the hotel lobby and transfer to the airport for flight to Galapagos AV1632 leaving Quito at 6:50 arriving in Baltra-Galapagos at 9:20AM. Assistance for the check-in and the Ingala revision procedure (Transit Control Card USD 20 p/p). Arrival around midday in Galapagos, pay the Entrance fee (USD 100 p/p in cash). Outside the airport a boat representative will meet you and transfer you to the boat.

Charles Darwin Station

PM: Visit The Charles Darwin Research Station – Santa Cruz Island.
Although the great majority of Galapagos visitors come here to observe and appreciate natural wonders, it is also interesting to learn how the protection and conservation of the islands are carried out. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Reef Shark Canal

AM: Visit White Tipped Reef Shark Canal – Isabela Island
A delightful place reached by a nice zodiac ride. "Tintoreras” are small islands in front of Puerto Villamil coast. There is Heron lava on the lookout on mangrove branch, and Galapagos Penguin and sea lion often pop out on shore. White-tipped reef sharks are fairly common in the archipelago. Their name in Spanish is Tintorera, thus the name of this site as they are always found here resting in the shallow waters.

Sierra Negra Volcano

PM: Visit Sierra Negra Volcano - Isabela Island.
Isabela Island is the largest and one of the youngest islands in the Galapagos archipelago.

We land in Puerto Villamil, which has the second smallest population in Galapagos with approximately 3000 Hab. We head up to the highlands from Puerto Villamil to Sierra Negra slope, and later we will do some hiking on uneven terrain until we arrive to the Sierra Negra volcano rim. Sierra Negra is the second widest crater in the world. From this viewpoint, you have fantastic sights to the 6 x 5 -mile-wide crater, the rest of the volcanoes, and Perry Isthmus, a 12 Km wide lava field. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Punta Moreno

AM: Visit Punta Moreno - Isabela Island.
Punta Moreno is located on the north coast of Isabela Island between the volcano Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul volcano. The trail runs along a lava flow Pahohoe (solidified lava in the form of corrugated or an accordion) into a complex of coastal lagoons, its main attraction are several species of birds which can be found around this lakes and mangroves.

Elizabeth Bay

PM: Visit Elizabeth Bay - Isabela Island.
This is a marine visitor site, the excursion is carried out in a zodiac and so there is no landing point. Your zodiac ride starts with a visit to the Marielas islets where there is the largest and most important penguin colony in the Galapagos Islands. The excursion continues into the cove that is surrounded by red mangroves where you can admire their red roots and green leafs. It is here that you are able to observe sea turtles, flightless cormorants, spotted eagle rays, golden rays, brown pelicans and sea lions. Frequently visitors have been able to see Galapagos Hawks soaring overhead whilst schools of Pompano and Dorado fish swim below. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Espinoza Point

AM: Visit Punta Espinoza - Fernandina Island.
Fernandina is the third largest island in the archipelago and has a single visitor site: Punta Espinoza located at the northeastern tip of the island. Just across Tagus Cove, is a visitor site where some of the unique species of Galapagos can be seen. Marine iguanas conglomerate in larger groups than in any other island. They bask around in the sand, swim near the shore and sometime block the way at the landing dock. Among the unique species found here, is the Flightless Cormorant. A bird that do to the lack of predators had to adjust their way of survival and perfect their skills of finding food in the ocean. Their wings, tails and feet progressively adapted for swimming. To see these birds, is to witness evolution happening right in front of you. Stay within 2m of the cormorants and penguins.

Tagus Cove

PM: Visit Tagus Cove - Isabela Island.
Tagus Cove, a tour along the cliffs in a zodiac will give the visitors a good chance to see the Galapagos penguin, the flightless cormorant and other sea birds. From the landing dock it is about a 30 minutes hike along the trail up to the top of the cliff from where you can view Darwin Lake, an uplifted ultra-saline lake saltier than the sea. You can also see several volcanoes from this location. Look carefully at the graffiti on the surrounding cliffs of the cove, it has been written by pirates, whalers and buccaneers in past centuries. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Espumilla Beach

AM: Visit Espumilla Beach - Santiago Island.
Espumilla beach is located in northern coast of Santiago Island in James Bay. During the last presence the El Niño phenomenon, one of the two lagoons in this site, underwent a process of sedimentation, thus causing the disappearance of a representative colony of flamingos. The main attractions are the palo santo forest and the marvelous. The beach is an important site for nesting marine turtles.

Egas Port

PM: Visit Puerto Egas - Santiago Island.
Its black beach is located at the west side of the island and is the main attraction of the island. Their volcanic tuff deposits have favored the formation of this special black sand beach.

This site is called Puerto Egas, because there was an attempt of company of Hector Egas, to start the exploitation of salt, which failed because the price of salt in the continent was very cheap, and did not justify its exploitation in Galapagos. The project was abandoned and they left their infrastructure. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

Lobos Islands

AM: Visit Lobos Island.
This little island is reach at approx. 1 hour by panga from Port Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Island. The trail will lead across a dry vegetation zone, substrate of volcanic rocks and sandy areas. There is a small population of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, which nest in this site. At the beach you will see a large colony of sea lions. It is common to see shorebirds.

PM:
After your visit to Isla Lobos, transfer to the airport in San Cristobal and take the Avianca Airlines flight #1631 departing San Cristobal at 1:30 PM and arriving in Quito at 5:45 PM (flight to be confirmed). (Breakfast)

The Galapagos schedule and all touring arrangements herein are subject to change without notice and can be altered by the Galapagos National Park who is the maximum authority in the Galapagos Islands, if so your cruise / tour will be operated in a different sequence, depending on operational considerations. All hotels are subject to availability and can be substituted for similar hotels. All payments for custom-designed itineraries are non-refundable in the event of cancelation by passengers. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Inclusions:

  • 5 nights’ cruise on board the Odyssey Yacht (First class) including:
  • Accommodation in double cabin
  • Full board
  • Transfers upon arrival to Galapagos to the boat and viceversa
  • Excursions with English speaking Naturalist guide III
  • Soft beverages (water, coffee & tea)
  • Free use of snorkeling equipment
  • Fuel surcharge (subject to change)
  • Cruise Manager

Exclusions:

  • Flight ticket to and from Galapagos USD 540 (approx. p/p- subject to change)
  • Entrance fee to the islands USD 100 p/p- subject to change
  • Transit Control card USD 20 p/p- subject to change
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities to guide, driver & crew members
  • Use of wetsuit
  • Services not mentioned

Important Observations

  • The Galapagos, hotels and lodges arrangements herein are subject to change without notice and can be operated in a different sequence, depending on operational considerations.
  • Flight tickets have to be issued by EQ Touring. Regarding Entrance fee & Transit Control Card, we can also include in our invoice.
  • Single supplement on main or upper deck cabins is 100% from the rates mentioned.
  • Children of all ages are accepted on board but parents are held fully liable for any risk and/or responsibility.
  • All rates mentioned are subject to change in the event of local tax increases or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • The itinerary is always subject to change and cannot be guaranteed due to any unforeseen circumstances that may occur.