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Baltra roundtrip - Example 4 Day Cruise aboard Koln
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Set sail on a 4-day cruise aboard the Koln, exploring the Northern Galapagos Islands. Fly to Baltra, where the guide awaits. Board the yacht after a short bus ride to the pier. Enjoy an orientation with a light snack. Discover Black Turtle Cove's mangroves and spot sharks, turtles, and rays. Learn about the Galapagos' origin in the evening. Have a welcome cocktail, dinner, and a conservation orientation. Visit Prince Phillips's Steps for birdwatching and optional water activities. Explore Rabida, observe marine iguanas, sea lions, and flamingos. Venture to Dragon Hill to see land iguanas and birds. Return to the yacht for dinner and orientation. End the trip with a visit to Puerto Ayora and Twin Crater before heading to the airport.
See Blue-footed boobies on your Galapagos tour!Curious blue footed boobyMasked boobie on a Galapagos wildlife tourA pair of friendly sea lionsWarm waters of the Galapagos archipelago Colorful land iguanaFlamingo Lagoon
Highlights
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove and spot fascinating marine wildlife
  • Enjoy optional swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking in the pristine waters
  • Discover marine iguanas, sea lions, and exotic bird species at Rabida
  • Marvel at pink flamingos in a small saltwater lagoon
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Baltra | Embark | Black Turtle Cove

  • Ship
  • 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Flight from mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil) to Baltra, with LATAM Airlines. Your guide will meet you at the arrival gate, the crew will take care of your luggage. Your guide will conduct you to a bus and after a short 5-kilometer ride to the pier; you board the Yacht immediately. As the crew weighs anchor, they greet you with your first orientation and offer a light snack.

After navigating, make a panga ride on Black Turtle Cove, a series of mangrove-surrounded coves and islets; here you can observe white-tipped sharks, marine turtles, spotted eagle rays, and yellow-cow-nosed rays. In the evening, you have an orientation about the Galapagos Islands in general: their origin and evolution. Welcome cocktail with the entire crew, and dinner

Activities: Panga Ride

Day 2: Prince Phillip’s Steps | Darwin Bay

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After breakfast, you take a panga ride and you make a dry landing on Prince Phillips’s Steps (Barranco), you walk and observe the interesting lives of the birds here. Optional: time for those who would like to swim and snorkel or kayak. You come on board for a delicious lunch.

Activities: Walking, Kayaking, Panga Ride, Snorkeling

Later in the afternoon, you make a wet landing on Darwin Bay to walk and observe frigate birds, herons, mockingbirds, boobies, shorebirds, turtles, marine iguanas, etc. Optional: time for those who would like to swim, snorkel or kayak.

Dinner on the Yacht, and then your orientation about conservation efforts made to protect the Islands.

Activities: Walking, Kayaking, Panga Ride, Snorkeling

Day 3: Rabida | Dragon Hill

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After breakfast, make a wet landing on Rabida, to walk and observe marine iguanas and sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, and brown pelicans. Walk and arrive at a small saltwater lagoon where travelers can see pink flamingos. Optional: time for those who would like to swim or snorkel. Return to the Yacht for lunch.

Activities: Snorkeling, Panga Ride, Walking, Kayaking

Later in the afternoon, you make a dry landing on Dragon Hill, where you can see land iguanas; you walk to a hypersalinic lagoon (saltier than the ocean), where you can observe flamingos, common stilts, pintail ducks, and other species of birds. Optional: time for those who would like to swim or snorkel. At the end of the afternoon, return to the Yacht for dinner and your nightly orientation.

Activities: Walking, Snorkeling

Day 4: Twin Craters | Baltra | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
After breakfast, make a dry landing on Puerto Ayora port, after a short drive, then you arrive at the Twin Crater, where you will do a fast visit.

Activities: Walking

Your guide accompanies you on the bus ride directly to the airport.

Ship/Hotel

Koln

Koln facade
Koln Dining Area
Koln Social Area

Dates & Prices

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$3,032 2-3 travelers
Koln lower deck cabin with single lower beds
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Cabins 3-6
Cabin size: 12m² 4 lower deck cabins. Equipped with 2 Single Lower Beds (2x1m/each). Each cabin has a Private bathroom (toilet, shower, hair dryer, washbasin, vanity, hot and cold water), Locker and drawers, a Safety box, Air-conditioned, an Electric outlet 110v, and a USB port.
Koln upper deck cabin with double bed
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Cabins 7 & 8
Cabin size: 8.5m² 2 upper deck cabins. Equipped with 1 Double Bed (2x1.40m/each). Each cabin has a Private bathroom (toilet, shower, hair dryer, washbasin, vanity, hot and cold water), Locker and drawers, a Safety box, Air-conditioned, an Electric outlet 110v, and a USB port.
Koln upper deck cabin with single lower beds
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Cabins 9 & 10
Cabin size: 9.5m² 2 upper deck cabins. Equipped with 2 Single Lower Beds (2x1m/each). Each cabin has a Private bathroom (toilet, shower, hair dryer, washbasin, vanity, hot and cold water), Locker and drawers, a Safety box, Air-conditioned, an Electric outlet 110v, and a USB port.

Notes

Please reserve your wetsuit in advance prior to the trip.

Child Discount

10% discount for children under age 12 at time of Galapagos cruise. Child discounts are conditional and may not apply on certain departures. Please contact us for more information.

Children under 12 may receive discounts on Galapagos flight fares and entrance fees. Contact us for details.
Included
  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
  • 3 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Bilingual Naturalist Guide 
  • Adventure Life Pre-departure Services and In-Country Assistance (Quito Representative)
  • Transfers and Baggage Handling in the Galapagos
  • Snorkeling and kayaking equipment is included in the cruise cost and available for your use on board.
  • Internal Flights: Mainland Ecuador - Galapagos - Mainland Ecuador
  • Hot drinks (tea, coffee, aromatic waters)
  • Drinking water and iced tea dispenser
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Galapagos Park Entrance Fee: $200 per adult, $100 per child under 12 (fees of $100 per adult and $50 per child valid on arrivals through Aug 1, 2024). Payable upon arrival to the Galapagos, only in cash dollars. Subject to increase by Galapagos Park Service.
  • All alcoholic & Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Neoprene suits (for rent)

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The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.
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