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This natural paradise is available for a full 8-day cruising trip. You can spot endangered wildlife such as the Galapagos penguin and giant tortoises, darwin’s finches, Galapagos doves night herons, marine, and lang iguans. The landscape will feature unique scenery such as red and green sandy beaches, spatter cones, and lava fields. The Tip Top IV navigates elegantly and comfortably under the command of an experienced captain and a crew that is service-oriented.

Day by day

Day 1: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station

Baltra is approximately 09:20 AM. We are accompanied by a guide as we travel by bus to the Itabaca Channel. After crossing the channel by barge, we continue on to Puerto Ayora via bus. The crew welcomes us aboard the Yacht, and then they offer us light snacks and our first orientation.

Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station

Afternoon: We land at the Pier for a visit of the Charles Darwin Station (and its Interpretive Center). For a return to the Port
You can take a stroll through the small town to see various handicrafts. The crew will enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner.

Day 2: Española Island: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay

Punta Suarez

After breakfast, we land on Punta Suarez early to explore the lava rocks. Here we'll be able to see unique colonies of marine birds including Albatross (May-December). For lunch, we return to the Yacht.

Gardner Bay

We make a landing at Gardner Bay in the afternoon. Here we can take a walk along the beach, and we also observe sea lion colonies. This beach is also a key nesting site for sea turtles. Then we take a panga ride to the Osborn Islet, and other Gardner islands. Optional: Time for those who wish to swim or snorkel. For dinner and our nightly orientation, return to the Yacht.

Day 3: San Cristobal Island: Punta Pitt & Kicker Rock

Day 4: Mosquera Islet & Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove

Day 5: Chinese Hat Islet & Rabida Island

Day 6: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay & Bartolome Island

Day 7: Santa Fe Island & South Plazas Islands

Day 8: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach & Departure

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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

Snorkel alongside sea turtles and enjoy the white sand beach at las Bachas

Spot both land and marine iguanas, lava lizards and other species

Walk on the islands largest lava field and explore the crevaces where the crystalized minerals shine with unique colors

Your guide will paddle you through a mangrove forest to explore the calm waters where sea turtles and reef sharks breed

Explore the nesting site of the waved albatross, the bird with the longest wingspan on the planet

Cruise to the Galapagos islands in the south and central part of the archipelago | Tip Top IV Yacht