Natural Paradise Galapagos 4 Day Luxury Voyage

Description

Embark on a captivating 4-day, 3-night Galapagos adventure that takes you to the remarkable islands of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, and Santiago. The journey commences with an arrival at Baltra Airport, followed by a transfer to the boat. On Santa Cruz, explore the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in the afternoon, witnessing the vital conservation efforts for iconic giant tortoises. The second day brings you to Genovesa, where you’ll marvel at the unique avian species at El Barranco in the morning and delve into the breathtaking scenery of Darwin Bay in the afternoon. As the journey continues, Santiago Island awaits, offering a morning visit to Espumilla Beach or Buccaneer Cove, followed by the fascinating geological formations of Egas Port in the afternoon. Concluding the adventure, the last day takes you to Santa Cruz’s Bachas Beach, rich in history and wildlife, before bidding farewell with a transfer back to Baltra Airport. This immersive expedition encapsulates the Galapagos’ diversity and natural beauty, leaving you with cherished memories of this remarkable archipelago.

Trip Name

Natural Paradise Galapagos 4 Day Luxury Voyage

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Overview

Vessel Type: Luxury Yacht Length: 111 feet / 34 meters Passenger Capacity: 16 Built: 2016 The Natural Paradise Luxury Yacht offers travelers a variety of accommodation options that suit everyone's needs, while always offering the best quality in overall experience. This intimate ship can comfortably hold up to 16 guests on 8, 5, and 4-day Galapagos tours. Travelers can pick from 9 different spacious and comfortable cabins that include suites with balconies overlooking the ocean, junior suites, and staterooms, all featuring large bathrooms, air-conditioning, and luxury amenities. Our guests will enjoy every part of their trip with gorgeous views from the sundeck with a jacuzzi, delicious meals in the barbecue and al fresco dining areas, and a safe internal staircase. Throughout their trip, travelers will also enjoy excellent service provided by the ships’ 10 crew members and cruise director during their time aboard, and a certified bilingual naturalist guide for all excursions.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Day 1: Saturday SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

In the morning: Baltra Airport Arrival 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 Natural Paradise 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. In the afternoon: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center You will visit “Fausto Llerena” Tortoise Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, where giant tortoises are bred in captivity. This is home to tortoises ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long adults. Subspecies of the giant tortoises interact with one another, and many of the older tortoises are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years-old and strong enough to survive on their own.

Day 2 - Day 2: Sunday GENOVESA ISLAND

In the morning: El Barranco El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, is a steep, rocky path that leads up a high cliff rock face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to Palo Santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared owls, Galapagos storm petrels, and Galapagos doves. In the afternoon: Darwin Bay Visit the white-sand coral beach of Darwin Bay which includes a half mile trail (0,75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls, which can easily be spotted here. Further down the path we’ll find tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view of a cliff.

Day 3 - Day 3: Monday SANTIAGO ISLAND

In the morning: Espumilla Beach In Espumilla Beach marine iguanas lounge and the Sally Lightfoot crabs attract the hunting herons performing the dance of predator and prey right before your eyes. Snorkeling is highly recommended as you could come face to face with an octopus, moray eel, shark and a variety of other species of tropical fish. Afterwards: In the afternoon: Egas Port Egas Port, also known as James Bay, on Santiago Island is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to the coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos furseals bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.

Day 4 - Day 4: Tuesday SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

In the morning: Bachas Beach Bachas Beach is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz and is a beach for swimming. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest on the beach. Afterwards: Baltra Airport Departure After this final visit, you will be transferred to the Baltra airport in time for your flight back to the mainland.

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Itineraries are subject to change.

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Inclusions

Immerse yourself in the conservation efforts at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center on Santa Cruz Island, where you'll encounter majestic giant tortoises and learn about their preservation.
Experience the awe-inspiring avian diversity of Genovesa Island, with visits to El Barranco's unique birdlife and the stunning Darwin Bay, home to frigatebirds and other seabirds.
Discover the intriguing geological formations of Santiago Island, exploring the striking landscapes of Espumilla Beach or Buccaneer Cove in the morning, and the fascinating tidal pools of Egas Port in the afternoon.