Amazing East & Central Islands Boat Journey | La Pinta Expedition Ship

Amazing East & Central Islands Boat Journey

Truly a majestic and one of a kind 9 days boat tour discovering the many marvels that the East and the North Archipelago can offer with a carefully crafted itinerary filled with wonderful highlights. This amazing journey is definitely more enjoyable when you are cruising a spectacular Deluxe medium-size boat like La Pinta, offering quality and personalized services on board plus the promise of a memorable adventure.

Day by day

Day 1: Baltra Island & South Plaza Island

Thursday: Arrival / Baltra

Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island (2 ½-hour flight). Arriving in the Galapagos, passengers are picked up at the airport by our natural guides and taken to a ten-minute bus drive to the pier to board your Yacht.

PM: South Plaza

The turquoise waters of the channel here contrast brilliantly with the white sand and black lava of the shoreline, while a carpet of scarlet Sesuvium succulents serves as groundcover for a grove of luminescent green prickly-pear cactus beyond, populated by yellow-grey land iguanas. Along the coastline one finds sea lion colonies, while sea birds play with the thermals that form along the cliffs of this small but spectacular island.

Day 2: Santa Fe Island & San Cristobal Island: Cerro Colorado

AM: Santa Fe

In the morning, take the dinghy over to this idyllic sandy-white beach populated by large colonies of curious sea lions; majestic Hawks are often observed perched atop salt bushes. Santa Fe’s Land Iguana is unique to this island and can be spotted during the walk. We can also enjoy snorkeling and swimming along a natural wave barrier or a great ride on board the glass-bottom boat.

PM: Cerro Colorado

After lunch, we disembark at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos’ capital; take a 45-minute drive to the southern shore. At Cerro Colorado, we visit the breeding center for highly endangered Giant Tortoises in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to dozens of bird species, including the San Cristobal mockingbird, and the San Cristobal lava lizard.

Day 3: San Cristobal: Pitt Point & Witch Hill

Day 4: Española Island: Suarez Point & Gardner Bay

Day 5: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station & Highlands

Day 6: Chinese Hat Islet: Eden Islet & Chinese Hat

Day 7: Bartolome Island & Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

Day 8: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & Prince Philips Steps

Day 9: Baltra Airport & Transfer out

Map

El Progreso | Giant Tortoise | Galapagos Islands

Leon Dormido | Whale Shark | Galapagos Islands

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Punta Suarez | Blue footed boobies | Galapagos Islands

Cruise Includes

All programed visits as per itinerary with specialized naturalist bilingual guide

Accommodation in twin/double Deluxe Suite with private facilities, all meals on board, drinking purified water, coffee and tea

Cruise Fuel Surcharge

Snorkeling equipment (fins, mask & snorkel) & sea-kayaks

Transfers within the islands on cruise dates as per itinerary

Personalized 24/7 assistance during tour

Cruise does not include

Airfare to/from Galapagos from/to Mainland Ecuador (to be added)

Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee USD 200 per person (in cash only upon arrival)

Galapagos Migration Card US$20 in cash per person (at Mainland’s Airport)

All sized Wet-suits for rent on board

Alcoholic/soft drinks, personal expenses, extras, tips and other services not specified in the program

Travel, medical & cancelation Insurance and any services on Mainland

Highlights

Delight to your senses as you enjoy Ecuadorian and International cuisine on the many dining areas of your boat.

Snorkel with Penguins, Sea lions and school of fishes at Bartolome.

Pristine white coral beaches and clear ocean waters to recreate an Eden-like scenario.

Explore the long trail of Chinese Hat filled with untamed and fearless wildlife.

Wonderful picture opportunity in Española at the amazing blow-hole and Waved-albatrosses.

Land Iguanas, Hawks and large Sea Lion colonies in such small terrain at Santa Fe Island.

A paradise of adventure awaits in Sullivan Bay with unreal volcanic landscapes and a pristine sandy beach.