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Cruise from island to island on this 8-day Galapagos private adventure. Visit several islands throughout the archipelago and experience the wildlife and landscape unique to each one. Visit the Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center where you will see and learn about the efforts being made to protect tortoises in the Galapagos. Take a trip to Post Office Bay on Floreana Island and leave postcards in hope that they delivered by fellow travelers! Of course don't forget to constantly be on the lookout for the many endemic species that call the Galapagos home! 
Sea lions resting on the beach with travels watching in zodiacs.Sally light-foot crab and wildlife viewing tours in the GalapagosHike around this unique volcanic beach.Punta Suarez, EspanolaSeaman Journey
Highlights
  • Learn about the efforts being made to protect the Galapagos tortoises
  • Visit Post Office Bay with your private group, up to 16 guests
  • Visit Cerro Brujo and relax on white coral beaches
  • Snorkel alongside colorful fish, sea lions, and sea turtles
Activities
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 | North Seymour

Arrive to the Galapagos and transfer to your ship. Your first stop is to North Seymour Island. Be on the the lookout for frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and sea lions.

Day 2: Genovesa

Today, set out for Genovesa Island. This morning, explore El Barranco,where a walk on an island trail will hopefully put you into contact with Short-eared Owls and Red-footed and Masked Boobies.

Visit Darwin Bay, full of amazing Galapagos bird species such as Yellow Warblers and the Galapagos Dove!

Day 3: South Plaza Island | Santa Fe

This morning, visit South Plaza Island, home to a variety of Galapagos iguanas. You'll also see amazing birds such as the Swallow-tailed Gull and Audobon's Shearwater.

In the afternoon, travel to Santa Fe Island, full of endemic Galapagos wildlife such as the Galapagos Hawk and the Galapagos Mockingbird.

Day 4: San Cristobal

Today, explore San Cristobal Island. Your first stop is to the Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center, where you will be able to see and learn about the efforts being made to protect tortoises in the Galapagos.

Then you will go to the island's Interpretation Center, where you will learn about the history and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.

Day 5: San Cristobal

Today, continue to explore San Cristobal Island. A short visit to the Galapaguera that is a good place to observe Galapagos tortoises in its natural habitat.
San Cristobal island has endemic species such as: the Mockingbird Nesomimus melanotis, lava lizard (Microlophus bivittatus), Chatham Leaf-toed Gecko (Phyllodactylus leei) and the tortoises.

This afternoon visit Cerro Brujo and spend time on it's beautiful, white coral beach. This area is home to sea lions and marine birds such as the Nazca and Blue-footed Booby.

Day 6: EspaƱola

This morning, visit Gardner Bay. The beautiful sandy beach is the perfect place to relax and watch for sea lions and sharks

This afternoon, head over to Punta Suarez on the island of Española. Punta Suarez is home to a variety of Galapagos bird species, as well as a blowhole that shoots water over fifty feet in the air.

Day 7: Floreana

Today, explore Floreana Island and visit Punta Cormorant (Cormorant Point), home to a variety of shorebirds such as the White-cheeked Pintail duck and the American Flamingo.

This afternoon, visit Post Office Bay, where travelers can leave postcards and letters in the hopes that they get delivered via fellow travelers.

Day 8: Santa Cruz Island | Baltra | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
This morning, travel to Santa Cruz Island and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Here, you will observe the Galapagos tortoise and learn about the many conservation programs of the Galapagos Islands.

This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to the mainland in Ecuador.

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Crewed Charter Price starting at
$81,500
or $5,094 per person based on 16 max passengers
Twin Cabin Ocean view
TWIN OCEAN VIEW (MAIN DECK)
Cabins on Main Deck with two twin beds, a picture window, and a private bath facility.
Matrimonial Suite Seaman Journey
MATRIMONIAL SUITE (UPPER DECK)
Cabins on the Upper Deck with a double bed, panoramic window, and private bath facility.

Child Discount

15% discount for child under the age of 12 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
  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 7 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)
  • Shore Excursions, Swimming and Snorkeling 
  • Transfers and Baggage Handling in the Galapagos
  • Snorkeling and kayaking equipment is included in the cruise cost and available for your use on board.
  • Wifi
  • Citizen Science Program
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Galapagos Park Entrance Fee: $200 per adult, $100 per child under 12. Payable upon arrival to the Galapagos, only in cash dollars. Subject to increase by Galapagos Park Service.
  • Internal Flights: Mainland Ecuador - Galapagos - Mainland Ecuador: $475-675
  • Wetsuits are not included but are available to rent on board - $10/day, or $30 for 4-day tours, $40 for 5-day tours, and $70 or 8-day tours.
  • Fuel Surcharge - to be invoiced separately

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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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