8 day western Galapagos islands cruise | Yolita Yacht II Itinerary A | Yolita II Yacht

8 day western Galapagos islands cruise | Yolita Yacht II Itinerary A

Visit Daphne Island by boat and admire its distinctive conical landscape while observing nesting blue footed boobies, frigatebirds, and Darwin's finches. Learn about the island's importance for scientific research and its role in Dr. Peter Grant's long term study of Darwin's finches.

Day by day

Day 1: North Seymour

Meet the group before visiting Bachas Beach, a beautiful white sandy beach formed from decomposed coral. Walk along the coast and look for sea turtles, Sally Lightfoot crabs, flamingos, marine iguanas, and native shorebirds. The visit also includes time to snorkel and explore the shallow waters.

Bachas Beach Visit
Explore the beach and surrounding area while observing Galapagos wildlife and enjoying a refreshing snorkelling experience.

Day 2: Genovesa Island

Discover Genovesa's remarkable birdlife at Darwin Bay and El Barranco, with opportunities to explore both on land and underwater.

Darwin Bay Visit
Stroll along the white coral sands and observe nesting frigatebirds, gulls, and various boobies throughout the surrounding trails.

Snorkelling at Darwin Bay
Snorkel along the caldera walls among schools of tropical fish. You may also encounter manta rays, eagle rays, sea lions, or hammerhead sharks.

El Barranco Visit
Visit Prince Phillip's Steps and hike toward the seabird colonies, home to breeding red footed and masked boobies.

Day 3: Bartolome Island & Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

Day 4: Isabela Island

Day 5: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay & Urbina Bay

Day 6: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove & Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza

Day 7: Rabida Island & Santiago Island

Day 8: Daphne Island

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Bahía Elizabeth | Hawk | Galapagos Islands

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Cruise Includes

All programed visits as per itinerary with specialized naturalist bilingual guide

Accommodation in twin/double cabin with private facilities (surcharge for suite)

All meals on board, drinking purified water, coffee and tea

Snorkeling equipment (fins, mask & snorkel) & sea-kayaks

Transfers within the islands on cruise dates as per itinerary

Personalized 24/7 assistance during tour.

Cruise does not include

Airfare to/from Galapagos from/to Mainland Ecuador (to be added)

Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee US$200 per person (in cash only upon arrival)

Galapagos Migration Card US$20 in cash per person (at Mainland’s Airport)

Alcoholic/soft drinks, personal expenses, extras, and tips

All sizes wet-suits for rent on board (in cash)

Travel, medical & cancelation Insurance and any services on Mainland

Other services not specified in the program.

Highlights

Encounter entire armies of marine iguanas on the west side of Isabela

Visit the nesting sites of tropical Galapagos penguins and flightess cormorant

Explore Fernandina the youngest island in the archipelago, still volcanically active

Snorkel in the Bolivar channel with the possibility of swimming with whate sharks