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Galapagos Angel 7-Day Cruise D

Galapagos Angel 7-Day Cruise D

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This Galapagos itinerary offers a week-long adventure exploring the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of the archipelago. Beginning on Bartholomew Island with a hike to a volcanic summit and snorkeling with penguins, the journey continues to Isabela and Fernandina Islands to see sea turtles, seahorses, and the flightless cormorant. The exploration includes visits to the Sierra Negra Volcano, tortoise breeding centers, and snorkeling around the vibrant reefs of Floreana Island. The trip concludes with a visit to Mosquera Islet, known for its large sea lion population and potential sightings of orcas. Throughout the journey, travelers will enjoy hiking, snorkeling, and close encounters with the iconic species of the Galapagos.

Trip Name
Galapagos Angel 7-Day Cruise D
Days
7
Overview
Vessel Type: Motor Yacht Length: 115 ft (35m) Passenger Capacity: 16 Built: 2023 The Galapagos Angel is our newest first-class private yacht with the highest navigation standards for the best sailing experience on the sea. The addition of this new first class motor yacht to the Galapagos' largest and most prestigious fleet will include adventure, comfort, and exclusivity. Designed and built in the Netherlands, the Galapagos Angel is almost ready to explore the Enchanted Islands with outstanding itineraries and top-notch service. With two large suites and six convertible cabins, the yacht accommodations are comfortably designed for 16 passengers, who can enjoy breathtaking views through the panoramic windows and of sharing their day-to-day experiences with their loved ones by using our onboard WiFi service. Leave your trip in the hands of the crew members and our certified bilingual naturalist guides, who will show you the most outstanding places in the islands and make you live an unforgettable experience.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1: Bartholomew Island
 Morning flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra, Galapagos Islands. You will arrive at Baltra Island in the morning. After passing through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by a Galapagos Angel staff member and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing. You will head to Bartholomew Island where the famous Pinnacle Rock is found. Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black and even green volcanic formations. We will take a trail of stairs to the summit of the volcano (about 30 or 40 minutes) where you will enjoy one of the best views of the islands! You will also visit a small, beautiful beach surrounded by the only vegetation found on this barren island. The beach is perfect for snorkeling where you may even see and swim with Galapagos penguins.
Day 2 - Day 2: Isabela and Fernandina Islands
 Comprised of two separate coves, Vicente Roca Point is a large bay with spectacular sea life. Keep an eye out for seahorses, sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating Mola mola (or sun fish) while you snorkel. In the afternoon, crossing the Bolivar Channel that divides Isabela and Fernandina Islands, you will land at Espinoza Point, and after walking past a colony of marine iguanas and a group of sea lions, you will reach the island’s highlight: the flightless cormorant nesting site. This area also provides a great opportunity to see the Galapagos hawk.
Day 3 - Day 3: Isabela Island
 You will visit Tagus Cove on Isabela Island which is located across from Fernandina Island, near the Bolivar Channel dividing the two islands. This spot has been frequented by ships since the 1800s, using the area as an anchorage site. Trails winding by Lake Darwin up to a ridge display wonderful views. Elizabeth Bay is located on the east coast of Isabela Island. The bay contains many islets, which can be visited by dinghy. Penguins and blue-footed boobies can be spotted on the rocky islets. With an abundance of marine life and clear water, the area is perfect for snorkeling and viewing schools of colorful fish, sea lions, and perhaps even sharks.
Day 4 - Day 4: Isabela Island
 Urbina Bay is located at the base of Alcedo Volcano on the west coast between Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay. This area experienced a major uplift in 1954 causing the land to rise over 16 feet. The coast expanded half a mile out leaving marine life stranded on the new shore. This area is also a great place for snorkeling. Moreno Point is located southwest of Elizabeth Bay. Here a dry landing onto what was once flowing lava is possible. The lava has left craters in its wake which formed crystal tide pools. By looking into the pools, you can peer into another world as the marine life drifts by your window. In the brackish pools of this area, you may see pink flamingos, white-cheeked pintails, and common gallinules. If you look carefully into the pools, you may see white-tip reef sharks and some sea turtles.
Day 5 - Day 5: Isabela Island
 Visit to the Sierra Negra Volcano, which is the largest basaltic caldera in the Galapagos with a diameter of 6.2 miles (10 km). The site offers impressive views and the opportunity to observe up to seven species of finches and a rich display of vegetation. The north side of the caldera provides evidence of its most recent volcanic activity in 2005. Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center is located about one mile (1.5 km) from Puerto Villamil. Here, tortoise populations from South Isabela, Sierra Negra Volcano, Cerro Azul, Cazuela, Cinco Cerros, Roca Union, San Pedro, Tables and Cerro Paloma have been bred in captivity. In total there are 330 juvenile and adult tortoises.
Day 6 - Day 6: Floreana Island
 You will have a chance to snorkel around Devil’s Crown which is the rocky remains of an offshore volcano sticking out of the water. This is a great location to spot a wide range of marine creatures. Cormorant Point hosts a large flamingo lagoon where other birds such as common stilts and white-cheeked pintails can also be seen. The beaches on this island are distinct: The Green Beach is named so due to its green color, which comes from a high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand, and the Flour Sand Beach is composed of white coral. You will land on a beach and head to a spot where 18th century whalers placed a wooden barrel used as an unofficial mail box. The custom continues to this day with Galapagos visitors. So, don’t forget your postcards, and don’t be surprised if the post card arrives to its destination before you even get home!
Day 7 - Day 7: Island
 Mosquera Islet is located between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour. This reef of rocks and coral (the result of an uprising) is only 160 meters across at its narrowest width. This island has one of the largest populations of sea lions and is home to many shorebirds. There have been occasional reports at this site of orcas feeding on sea lions. After this final visit, you will be transferred to the Baltra airport in time for your flight back to the mainland.
Day 8 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

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Inclusions

    • Hiking to the summit of Bartholomew Island for panoramic views and snorkeling with Galapagos penguins.
    • Observing diverse marine life at Vicente Roca Point and the flightless cormorant nesting site at Espinoza Point.
    • Snorkeling around Devil’s Crown and visiting the unique green and white beaches of Cormorant Point on Floreana Island.

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