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Natural Selection Journey – South-Eastern and Western Galapagos Cruise

Natural Selection Journey – South-Eastern and Western Galapagos Cruise

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Description

Our Southeastern Galapagos Yacht Itinerary begins with an introduction to the beautiful beaches of the archipelago over at Las Bachas. The following day, we’ll travel down to San Cristobal Island, where you’ll get a proper sense of the island life and visit a giant-tortoise breeding center. Next, magnificent Española Island awaits to dazzle your senses with the largest bird in Galapagos along with its epic coastlines and geography. Floreana is up next, providing insight into the intriguing human history of the Galapagos. After that, we’ll visit Isabela and Fernandina Islands and get a chance to admire its geology as well as flightless cormorants and penguins. Santa Cruz and North Seymour round out this itinerary with tours of the lush highlands and spectacular wildlife.

Trip Name
Natural Selection Journey - South-Eastern and Western Galapagos Cruise
Days
7
Overview
Vessel Type: Yacht Length: 55.9 meters Passenger Capacity: 40 guests Built: 1979 / 2000 / 2014 / 2018 Yacht Isabela II offers the perfect, intimate space for exploring Darwin’s islands in comfort. Traditionalists will enjoy feeling at home with a crew that has remained almost unchanged for years, leading to seamless attention to detail that will make your stay extra special. With just 20 guest cabins, the yacht’s convivial atmosphere leads to a close-up experience of this unique world. On board, guests find delicious cuisine, faultless service and excellent facilities, including a Hut Tub, fitness room, bar and outside deck for al fresco meals, drinks, and sunbathing. Your groups can expect top facilities and equipment, delicious meals, and safe and stimulating expert-planned expeditions on the islands. Scout the island sites for Big 15 wildlife in groups that average no more than 11-14 guests per naturalist guide which surpass the National Park standard, which permits up to 16 guests per guide. Explore the coast with your guides on our pangas, glass-bottom boat or kayaks, or get wet and snorkel. In 2018 Isabela II has undergone a 360-degree renovation. Our social areas have had some major changes. In our guest hallways, windows have been replaced and an aesthetic makeover will have our guests making their way about in a warm and modern atmosphere. Our library, which has also been beautified, has been enriched with new literature on natural history. Cabins have received an extreme makeover to provide greater comfort for our guests. In addition, we have listened to our explorers and acquired new expedition gadgets to make their trip a more enriching adventure. Ship’s features and services: * Bar – Lounge * Boutique/Gift Shop * Reading Room & Natural History Library * Hot Tub * Radio, telephone, E-mail, and Fax communications * PA System * Air conditioned throughout * Safety boxes * Hair dryers * Multimedia natural history lectures * Stargazing Programme * Glass bottom boat * Sea Kayaks * Snorkelling Equipment & wet suits * Digital camera and underwater housing for expedition documenting

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1 Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island
Baltra Airport and Santa Cruz Island We land at Baltra Island and transfer to the nearby dock to board Yacht Isabela II, where we receive a introductory briefing and lunch. Las Bachas (Santa Cruz Island) A white beach with brackish lagoons that are the feeding grounds of various birds. Back on the ship, we will have a a briefing on the expedition plan and dinner.
Day 2 - DAY 2 San Cristobal Island
DAY 2 Punta Pitt (San Cristobal) It is the only site in the Galapagos where the three species of boobies can be found, the two species of frigatebirds and a colony of sea lions. Cerro Colorado (San Cristobal Island) At Cerro Colorado, we visit the breeding center for giant tortoises. Here, we also find the endemic San Cristobal lava lizard.
Day 3 - DAY 3 Española Island
Gardner Bay (Española Island) We can go on a walk to observe the sea lions, mockingbirds, and finches. Kayaking, snorkeling, or glass-bottom boat rides are also offered. Punta Suarez (Española Island) Following lunch aboard, we go on an exciting trail across lava/boulder terrain. We can observe beautiful waved albatrosses, boobies, and swallow-tail gulls.
Day 4 - DAY 4 Floreana Island
Cormorant Point (Floreana Island) We disembark and walk to a brackish lagoon where American flamingos can be observed. At Champion Islet, guests can snorkel or glass-bottom boat ride. Post Office Bay & Baroness Cove (Floreana Island) After lunch, we land at Post Office Bay to visit the historic barrel that has served as a post office.
Day 5 - DAY 5 Isabela Island & Fernandina Island
Punta Moreno (Isabela Island) In the morning, we search the mangroves for sea turtles. Later, we enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride or deep-water snorkel. Punta Mangle (Fernandina Island In the afternoon, we explore the coastline, home to Galapagos penguins and flightless cormorants.
Day 6 - DAY 6 Santa Cruz Island & North Seymour Island
Eden Islet A panga ride takes us to Eden Islet, where we can observe blue-footed boobies, and reef sharks North Seymour Island In the afternoon, we walk between numerous nesting frigatebirds. Later, we attend an evening briefing, farewell cocktail, and dinner.
Day 7 - DAY 7 Baltra Airport
Our journey ends at Baltra Island where we transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the mainland.
Day 8 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

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29-11-202405-12-2024Array Array6,076Classic Cabin
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Inclusions

    • Galapagos Albatrosses
    • Blue-footed Boobies
    • Nazca Boobies
    • Flightless Cormorants
    • American Flamingos
    • Great & Magnificent Frigatebirds
    • Galapagos Fur Seals
    • Galapagos Hawks
    • Land Iguanas
    • Marine Iguanas
    • Red-footed Boobies
    • Galapagos Penguins
    • Galapagos Sea Lions
    • Galapagos Giant Tortoises

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