Day-by-Day Summary

Day 1 : Embark on San Cristobal
Day 2 : San Cristobal
Day 3 : Espanola
Day 4 : Floreana
Day 5 : Santa Cruz Island
Day 6 : Santa Cruz Island | Bartolome | Chinese Hat
Day 7 : South Plaza Island | North Seymour
Day 8 : San Cristobal
Day 9 : Genovesa
Day 10 : Santa Cruz Island
Day 11 : Fernandina | Isabela
Day 12 : Isabela
Day 13 : Santiago | Rabida
Day 14 : Santa Cruz Island
Day 15 : Disembark on San Cristobal

Highlights

Encounter giant tortoises in their natural habitat
Hike across islands covered in cacti
Admire the distinctive biodiversity of the Galapagos
Kayak and stand up paddle board along the islands' coastlines

Ship

Origin & Theory Galapagos Yachts

Places Visited

Ecuador
Galapagos
South America
Bachas Beach
Bartolome
Black Turtle Cove
Cerro Colorado
Charles Darwin Center
Chinese Hat
Dragon Hill
Elizabeth Bay
Espanola
Espinosa Point
Fernandina
Floreana
Gardner Bay
Genovesa
Isabela
La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado
North Seymour
Post Office Bay
Puerto Egas
Punta Cormorant
Punta Pitt
Punta Suarez
Rabida
San Cristobal
San Cristobal Airport
San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Santa Cruz
Santiago
South Plaza Island
Tagus Cove
Urbina Bay
Witch Hill

Activities

Trip Type

Small Ship

Activity Level

Relaxed

Trip Snapshots

Day 1 Embark on San Cristobal

Ship
1 Dinner

Arrive at the San Cristobal airport and transfer to your ship.

San Cristobal is the easternmost island in the Galapagos archipelago and, geologically, one of the oldest. Spot nesting colonies of frigatebirds and cruise around Kicker Rock, a cone formation which rises nearly 500 ft out of the sea.

Day 2 San Cristobal

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Arrive at Cerro Brujo, and land on its breathtaking white-coral beach. Considered to be one of the most pristine beaches in the Galapagos, Cerro Brujo is ideal for birders and individuals seeking short hikes. Snorkel or swim with the sea lions or take a zodiac ride.

Day 3 Espanola

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Travel to Punta Suarez, which offers the highest range of endemic species in the Galapagos archipelago. Land on the beach and greet the sea lions on shore. Colonies of blue-footed boobies are often found showing off for future mates. There is also a unique species of marine iguana, identified with traces of red and green colorings.

Day 4 Floreana

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Step ashore at Punta Cormorant, one of the only populated islands in the Galapagos archipelago. This island is intriguing and presents a rich human history which is closely linked to the animals. Hike towards a lagoon that is home to several species of birds, including the greater flamingo. Hope to see sea turtles laying their eggs. Snorkel at Devil’s Crown or Champion, shallow sunken craters known for their fish and aquarium-like coral inhabitants.

Day 5 Santa Cruz Island

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Travel by bus to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Watch as the scenery changes, eventually covering each of the seven vegetation zones represented in the Galapagos.

Visit Las Primicias, a private farm where you can encounter giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Stop at the tunnels, the largest lava tubes found in Galapagos, before visiting Los Gemelos and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Walk around three tortoise corals and the breeding center.

Day 6 Santa Cruz Island | Bartolome | Chinese Hat

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Travel to Bartolome, a uniquely barren island which is largely inhospitable to most plants and wildlife. Hike for 30 minutes towards the summit of a dormant volcano. Admire lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones before reaching the top to gaze across the island. Snorkel in the clear water with schools of tropical fish and Galapagos penguins or take a ride on the zodiac.

In the afternoon, sail to the southern tip of Santiago, Sombrero Chino (Chinese Hat). Come ashore to walk through sea lion colonies or take a trail through primeval volcanic landscape.

Day 7 South Plaza Island | North Seymour

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Visit South Plaza, a small geological uplift with tall cliffs that offer spectacular views. Take a trail through Prickly Pear or Opuntia, often finding Galapagos land iguanas feeding on cactus leaves. Encounter a colony of bachelor sea lions and observe their various stages of recovery from battles lost over prime beach territory.

Day 8 San Cristobal

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Visit the Interpretation Center and gain a more complete understanding of the natural and human history of the Islands.

Day 9 Genovesa

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Visit Genovesa, a shield volcano. Rich in birdlife, Genovesa stretches about five miles and is filled with salt water. Hike up Prince Philip's Steps and be rewarded with an extraordinary view of the island.

Day 10 Santa Cruz Island

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Return to Santa Cruz Island.

Day 11 Fernandina | Isabela

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Explore Isabela, an active shield volcano which last erupted in 2009. This rocky island is largely inhospitable to animals, but watch oyster-catchers and Sally Light-foot crabs skirt across the rocks.

Day 12 Isabela

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Striding the equator, Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos Islands and features flora and fauna impossible to compare to anywhere else. Home to more wild tortoises than any of the other islands, Isabela entrances travelers with its close encounters.

Day 13 Santiago | Rabida

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 14 Santa Cruz Island

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1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Return to Santa Cruz for snorkeling and sun.

Day 15 Disembark on San Cristobal

1 Breakfast

Spend a few hours in port before heading to the airport for departures to the mainland.

Origin & Theory Galapagos Yachts

The Origin & Theory combines modern sophistication and a high level of comfort and service, with quality guided land excursions in small groups, gastronomical experiences, physical activities and science lectures.

Per person starting at

$15,300

Notes

Travelers on this yacht need to pre-pay the Galapagos Islands National Park Fee. The entrance fee to the National Park is $100 for adults and $50 for children 11 and younger and is not included in the cruise rate.

Please note the M/V Origin & Theory has an open bar policy.

Ecoventura has made arrangements with VERIS, a certified lab in Ecuador to provide a PCR test on Saturday morning for guests who need to show a negative test result within 3 days before their return flight home. The cost is $125 and can be added to your onboard account and paid in cash or credit card. The test results are available on Sunday.

Child Discount

25% discount for children age 11 and younger at time of Galapagos cruise. 15% discount for children age 12-17 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

14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 14 Dinners
14 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)
Shore Excursions, Swimming and Snorkeling
Transfers and Baggage Handling in the Galapagos
Wifi
All non-alcoholic beverages onboard are included in the cost of your cruise, as well as a limited variety of wine, beer, and spirits.

Excluded

Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Internal Flights: Mainland Ecuador - Galapagos - Mainland Ecuador: $475-675
If you are traveling to the Galapagos, your crew will work very hard to make your Galapagos adventure most enjoyable. At the end of the voyage, tips will be collected and distributed among your guide and other members of the crew. Gratuities or tips are always at your discretion.

For passengers on the MV Origin, it is recommended that you budget a $350-400 gratuity per person, per week. For passengers on the MY Eric & Letty, it is recommended that you budget a $250-300 gratuity per person, per week. This is, of course, if you are pleased with the service on board.

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