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A route that covers the remote western islands in depth and reveals the magical waters at the Bolivar channel where dolphins, whales and other marine life swim alongside your boat. This area is great for spotting penguins, flightless cormorants and swimming with the playful sea lions and peaceful marine turtles. From lava fields to cloudforests where giant tortoises roam. The Tip Top IV is a sleek monohaul yacht that offers comfort and high touch service.

Day by day

Day 1: Santa Cruz Island & Baltra Island & North Seymour Island

Baltra is approximately 09H20 in the morning. After a 5-kilometer ride to the pier, your guide will take you to the bus. We board the Yacht immediately. We offer light snacks and greet you as the crew weighs anchor.

North Seymour Island

We make a dry landing and walk along the coast and interior of North Seymour Island. This low, flat island was raised from the seafloor by underground seismic activity in the afternoon. Blue footed boobies (they nest in May-November), marine iguanas and pelicans, as well as shorebirds, frigate birds and sea lions. We also see the endemic Palo Santo. Optional: Time for those who wish to swim, snorkel, and/or kayak. The crew will return to the Yacht for a welcome drink and dinner.

Day 2: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & El Barranco

Darwin Bay

After breakfast, we land on Darwin Bay for a walk to observe the marine iguanas and frigatebirds. Optional: Time for those who wish to swim, snorkel, or kayak. We come aboard for a delicious lunch.

El Barranco

Later on, we land safely on Prince Phillips's Steps. We then walk around the area and learn about the fascinating lives of the birds. We will then have dinner on the Yacht and receive orientation about conservation efforts to preserve the Islands.

Day 3: Santiago Island: Egas Port & Buccaneer Cove

Day 4: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point & Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza

Day 5: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove & Elizabeth Bay

Day 6: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay & Sierra Negra Volcano

Day 7: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion Islet & Post Office Bay

Day 8: Santa Cruz Island: Twin Craters

Map

Corona del Diablo | Sea lion | Galapagos Islands

Bahía Elizabeth | Marine turtle | Galapagos Islands

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Bahía Urbina | Land iguana | Galapagos Islands

Cruise Includes

Air ticket

International and Ecuadorian food

Personalized service

Water

Coffee & Herbal tea

Kayaks

Swim fins

Cruise does not include

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Personal Expenses

Transit Control Card USD20 per person

Galapagos Park Fee USD 200 per person

Tips

Travel insurance mandatory

Wetsuits for rent

Highlights

As you navigate the Bolivar channel, the possibility of spotting dolphins at the bow of the boat is enticing

Fernandina island is one of the more remote sanctuaries on the planet and a haven for marine iguanas, flightless cormorants and penguins

The highlands of Santa Cruz contrast with the rest of the scenery, here you will be able to walk amongst giant tortoises and giant scalesia trees

At Egas port you will be able to spot the fur seals as they play in the groto, as you return to the beach you will be able to swim with the sea lions

Reach the rim of the Sierra Negra volcano an get a sight of the worlds second largest crater

Cruise to Galapagos on an 8 day 7 night itinerary on board the Tip Top IV | Tip Top IV Yacht