Sail the central islands of the Galapagos on your private yacht charter aboard the Cormorant, a vessel accommodating a maximum of 16 guests. Over the course of five days, view abundant wildlife, snorkel with sea lions and learn about the unique history of this tropical archipelago.
Day-by-Day Summary
Day 1 : Baltra | Santa Cruz Island | Bachas Beach Day 2 : El Barranco | Darwin Bay Day 3 : South Plaza Island | Santa Fe Day 4 : San Cristobal Day 5 : San Cristobal | Lobos Island | Disembark
Highlights
Hike over volcanic terrain with your private group of up to 16 guests
View abundant wildlife with your group, including flamingos and iguanas
Snorkel and swim alongside wildlife during your private charter
Arrive at Baltra Island Airport and transfer to the Cormorant for your private charter of the Galapagos Islands.
Set sail for Bachas Beach, an excellent location for swimming. View flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and whimbrels and explore the floating pier, a remnant of World War II.
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.
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.
Travel to South Plaza Island, a small island covered in Opuntia cacti. The island is home to one of the largest sea lion colonies and also features many colorful yellow and red land iguanas. Take a brief hike over the terrain for views of the island.
In the afternoon, set sail for Santa Fe Island and hike its two visitor trails.
Explore Witch Hill. Eroded by the sea, Witch Hill features white powdery sand and a picturesque beach. Snorkel alongside sea turtles and rays, and view various types of booby birds.
Travel to Pitt Point and take a trail up to the face of a cliff. This hike offers superb views of the island. Snorkel in the clear waters and hope to meet some playful sea lions.
Day 5 San Cristobal | Lobos Island | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Sail for Lobos Islandis - named after the sea lions which rest and play on its rocky shores. The island is also home to blue-footed boobies, great frigatebirds, brown pelicans, lava gulls, common noddies, yellow warblers, and small and medium ground finches. There is good snorkeling in the clear waters of the channel and this is one of the best sites at which to swim with sea lions underwater.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport with your group for your flight back to the mainland.
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$68,450
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Staterooms
(cabins 1 to 6) All feature private balconies and en-suite bath facilities.
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Suites
(cabins A and B) Spacious suites located on the main deck include a sitting area, private balcony and en-suite bath facilities.
Notes
Please provide your wetsuite size in advance prior to trip
Child Discount
25% discount for children under 12 years at time of Galapagos cruise traveling with two adults. 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
4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
4 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Meals as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Professional, bilingual guide service as listed
Excursions and activities as listed
Snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, and kayaks are all included in the cruise cost and are available for you use on board.
Bilingual Naturalist Guide
Adventure Life Pre-departure Services and In-Country Assistance (Quito Representative)
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
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