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YACHT ISABELA II ISLANDS OF FIRE ADVENTURE (Thurs - Mon)
Galapagos Islands 5-Day Western Cruise aboard Yacht Isabela II
Galapagos Islands 5-Day Western Cruise aboard Yacht Isabela II
Galapagos Islands 5-Day Western Cruise aboard Yacht Isabela II
Galapagos Islands 5-Day Western Cruise aboard Yacht Isabela II

YACHT ISABELA II ISLANDS OF FIRE ADVENTURE (Thurs - Mon)

By Metropolitan Touring
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Overview

Our journey begins on Santa Cruz Island as we explore the lush vegetation of its highlands before venturing down to the world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station. The next day, we’ll enjoy the panoramic views from Bartolome Island before exploring the white coral sand beach of Sullivan Bay, venturing through its dramatic lava field. The next morning takes us to Dragon Hill, home of dusty-yellow land iguanas! After this adventure, we head out to discover Punta Vicente Roca’s wildlife. Later, we’ll make our way to the youngest island in the archipelago, Fernandina, widely regarded as one of the most pristine environments on the planet.

Activity location

  • Baltra
    • Baltra, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galápagos Ecologic Airport
    • Seymour, Islas Galápagos, Ecuador

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPA System
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoutique/Gift Shop
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnorkeling Equipment
  • What's includedWhat's includedRadio, telephone, E-mail, and Fax communications
  • What's includedWhat's includedSea Kayaks
  • What's includedWhat's includedMultimedia natural history lectures
  • What's includedWhat's includedReading Room & Natural History Library
  • What's includedWhat's includedStargazing Program
  • What's includedWhat's includedIsland Sightseeing with certified Naturalist Guides
  • What's includedWhat's includedGlass Bottom boat, Kayaks, Paddle boards
  • What's includedWhat's includedSafety boxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedDoctor onboard 24/7
  • What's includedWhat's includedHot Tub
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned throughout
  • What's includedWhat's includedHairdryers
  • What's includedWhat's includedBar – Lounge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAirport transportation to/from Galapagos and airport taxes (A destination expert will contact you).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGalapagos National Park Fee (US $100 per person // US $200 per person from August 01st 2024).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedIngala Transit Control Card (US $20 per person).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGift Pack, tips and gratuities.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSoft & Alcoholic beverages, available at an extra cost ( Over 18 years old).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMedical insurance and travel insurance.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWetsuits (Available on board for rent).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFuel surcharge (US $20 per person / per day).

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Itinerary subject to change due to weather, logistical, Galápagos Park regulations or operational reasons
  • Baggage important notes: Guests can bring aboard the ship a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge. Baggage is handled in accordance with the airlines’ regulations and tariffs. Baggage exceeding these limitations is subject to the charges as set forth by the individual operators. Airlines are strict with baggage limitations. The current limits are 23 kg (50.6 pounds) for checked items, 8 kg (17 pounds) for hand luggage and 1 personal item (handbag, camera bag, laptop, etc.)
  • All baggage must be securely packed, and properly and clearly labeled. Liquid, fragile, perishable and other articles not suitably packed are transported at guests’ own risk.
  • Restricted Baggage in the Galapagos: Local authorities manage the quarantine system of the Galápagos National Park in order to reduce the possibility of foreign species invading the archipelago. All cargo and luggage that arrives to Galapagos National Park or that is transferred from one island to another must be inspected. To preserve the human health and the native species of the Galapagos Islands, the following products may not be transferred to Galapagos: fresh vegetables and fruits, animal products and or their derivatives, dairy products. Other live animals, pathological samples, dry coffee beans, genetically modified organisms, forest species or their disseminative parts, grass and its disseminative parts, fresh flowers, medicinal plants and their disseminative parts, banana tree leaves, micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria, etc.) soil and sand, and animal vaccines
  • One of our destination experts will get in touch with our guests to make sure they have all logistical information available, specially due to entry requirements to the Galapagos Islands and schedules for domestic air tickets to Galapagos.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Baltra & Santa Cruz Islands
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight Aboard the Isabela II Yacht
Baltra
  • 1h
Baltra Airport (Santa Cruz Island) After landing at Baltra Airport, we drive to the Itabaca Channel to take a ferry across to Santa Cruz Island. A 30-minute bus ride takes us to a restaurant in the fascinating, more humid Highlands of the island to enjoy lunch, and then continue south down to Puerto Ayora on the coast.
Puerto Ayora
  • 2h
Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station At the eastern end of Puerto Ayora, the largest town in the archipelago, we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, the islands’ headquarters for scientific research and conservation. Later in the afternoon, we stroll along the main street of Puerto Ayora before embarking. Captain’s welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day 2: Bartolome & Santiago Islands
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight Aboard the Isabela II Yacht
Bartolome
  • 3h
This morning, a Galapagos icon awaits: Bartolome Island. A great way to start the day, with a steep climb up a wooden staircase: the panoramic view from the top is well worth the effort!
Sullivan Bay
  • 2h
Following the walk, we take a panga ride around colossal Pinnacle Rock in search of Galapagos penguins and other wildlife.
Day 3: Santa Cruz & Santiago Islands
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight Aboard the Isabela II Yacht
Dragon Hill (Cerro Dragon)
  • 3h
The north coast of Santa Cruz hosts the fascinating landscapes of Dragon Hill. After disembarking, the first part of our walk passes a brackish-water lagoon frequented by shorebirds, ducks, and American flamingos, while further inland, the trail offers a beautiful view of the bay and the western islands of the archipelago, as well as the chance of observing land iguanas (for which the visitor site is named, following a concerted effort to conserve them by the Galapagos National Park). After our walk, we can snorkel from the shore, hoping to spot rays, green turtles, and sharks.
Santiago Island
  • 3h
Buccanner Cove After lunch, we explore the coastline along the impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove, learning about the area’s distant and recent history. The cove is home to a large number of marine birds, sea lions, and inter-tidal organisms. Enjoy fantastic natural formations such as the “Elephant Rock”, “The Bishop” and an impressive natural cave. Opportunity for snorkelling, and a ride on the panga or glass-bottom boat are available.
Day 4: Isabela & Fernandina Islands
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight Aboard the Isabela II Yacht
Isabela Island
  • 3h
Punta Vicente Roca Since there is no landing site at this location, we explore the captivating coast by dinghy, seeking out abundant wildlife including colonies of Galapagos fur seals, the nesting sites of Nazca boobies, not to mention flightless cormorants, penguins, and marine iguanas. Depending on the conditions of the ocean, we’ll be able to snorkel along the cliffs, hopefully in the company of green sea turtles. Back on board, we navigate along the Bolivar Channel, where nutrient-rich upwellings provide fertile fishing grounds for cetaceans.
Punta Espinoza
  • 3h
We end our journey on a high note, by visiting the island of Fernandina, the youngest island of the archipelago and arguably one of the most pristine ecosystems on the planet. Our visitor site of Punta Espinoza boasts an amazing combination of apparently barren landscapes and abundant wildlife, all dominated by the lofty volcano at the heart of the island. Highlights to spot include hawks, penguins, huge numbers of marine iguanas, and the famous flightless cormorant, with its beguiling blue eyes.
Day 5: Baltra Island
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight Aboard the Isabela II Yacht
Baltra
  • 2h
Our journey ends at Baltra Island where we transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the mainland

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBaltra
    • Baltra, Ecuador, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGalápagos Ecologic Airport
    • Seymour, Islas Galápagos, Ecuador

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