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5-day catamaran odyssey in the Galápagos: volcanic beaches, iguanas, and sea lions

Main characteristics
Type of boat: yacht
Number of cabins: 9
Maximum capacity: 16 travelers
Crew members: 10

Cabs

Master Suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Situated on the main deck (and optionally convertible into a family suite), the Master Suite boasts more generous space with either a twin or double bed setup, full air conditioning, private facilities, and a balcony. It’s the most spacious and premium accommodation onboard, perfect for those seeking extra room and luxury.
Balcony Stateroom
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Located on the main deck, the Balcony Stateroom features a queen-size bed plus a single bed, air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a personal balcony offering beautiful sea views. It provides a comfortable and well-appointed space ideal for solo travelers or small families.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice, depending on the weather conditions or for technical reasons (decision of the captain). Sailing times may vary depending on sea and weather conditions.

Sailing itineraries

Baltra Santa Cruz
AM – Flight to Baltra Airport (GPS)
Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, you will pass through an... see+ airport inspection point to ensure that no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the islands, as well as to pay the park entrance fee of $200 (unless it has been prepaid).
A guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbor.

PM – Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz)
On your first excursion, you will disembark at the Itabaca Channel and be driven to the highlands of Santa Cruz island, where you will visit an area populated by Galapagos giant tortoises. Because these magnificent reptiles don’t stop their migration patterns at the official limits of the National Park, dozens of them also roam the island’s agricultural properties and humid forests, enjoying muddy baths, devouring fallen fruits, and carrying birds on their backs. After sharing the company of these modern-day dinosaurs in their natural habitat, you will return on board for dinner, entertainment, and relaxation. 
Activités incluses : Encounter with giant tortoises, see+
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Santa Cruz Sullivan Bay Bartolome island
AM - Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
The arrival in Sullivan Bay is like a moon landing. The desolate,... see+ sprawling fields seem to be mostly lifeless, but this island, which is particularly popular among photographers, still offers a lot to see. There is even some life! Green sea turtles burrow in the small white sand beach, where you can also find crabs, blue herons and oystercatchers. In the lava flow, only sparse pioneer vegetation, such as lava cacti and mollugos, can grow.
PM - Bartholomew
The island of Bartholomew rises 114m above Sullivan Bay. Climb the steps of the Bartolomé Peak Trail and you will be rewarded with panoramic views over volcanic peaks, lunar craters and lava fields. Afterwards you can refresh yourself at the foot of the famous "Pinnacle Rock" and explore the underwater world in the shallow water while snorkelling.
Although there is little vegetation on this island, it has two breathtaking beaches, where sea turtles live. At the foot of the mountain you can also discover a small colony of Galapagos penguins. 
Activités incluses : Swimming and snorkeling, Hike to the summit of Bartolomé, see+
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Bartolome island North Seymour Island South Plaza
AM – North Seymour
Seymour is an uplifted (as opposed to volcanic) island and therefore is... see+ generally flat and strewn with boulders. There are good nesting sites here for a large population of magnificent frigate birds. Blue-footed boobies perform their courtship dance in the more open areas and swallow-tailed gulls perch on the cliff edges. Despite the tremendous surf that can pound the outer shore, sea lions haul out onto the beach and can be found bodysurfing. Do watch your step as the boobies don’t worry much about where they nest, and you might just step on one. The trees are dotted with male frigate birds trying to attract the attention of the ladies by inflating their bright red skin flaps. They sometimes fly in the air to call more attention to themselves. There’s a circular path that takes you through the island to a beautiful, rocky shore where the waves crash a silvery-blue.

PM – South Plaza
This afternoon's excursion will be on the South Plaza Islet. While landing there, a barking Galapagos sea lion bull may block the jetty for a loud welcome to his beach and rookery. Overall, this islet breathes a unique Jurassic ambiance, with its psychedelic reddish flora and giant Opuntia cacti covering the landscape and providing food and shelter for thousands of endemic marine and Barrington iguanas. During this visit, you will also have the opportunity to swim over a reef of boulders that attracts an amazing variety of marine life, such as sea turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and sea lions. 
Activités incluses : Visit to South Plaza, see+
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South Plaza San Cristobal
AM – Pitt Islet and Pitt Point (San Cristobal)
The wind-sculpted cliffs of Pitt Point were the... see+ first sight of land when Charles Darwin arrived in the Galapagos aboard the HMS Beagle on September 15, 1835.
Today you will disembark on that very same small green sand beach, where you will first be greeted by a group of barking sea lions. Behind this dreamy beach, crossing some thorny bushes, begins a trail that will take you to the top of the cliff through a ravine. While you ascend, marvel at the landscapes of this geological wonder, where it is possible to find three species of boobies breeding and playing: blue-footed, red-footed, and Nazca. Two species of frigate birds can also be found (Great and Magnificent).
Do not miss the chance to snorkel or kayak around these far-away, dreamlike shores.

PM – Witch Hill (San Cristobal)
Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo in Spanish) is the remains of a tuff cone, and its primary attraction is a coral sand beach that opens into a tranquil bay. Snorkeling here leads to a rich habitat for marine iguanas, stingrays, white-tipped sharks, eagle rays, turtles, morays, garden eels, and many kinds of reef fishes.
Behind the sand dunes of the beach, there is a dry dark lava flow with salty ponds, which serve as a refreshment spot for iguanas, as well as a strategic place to observe coastal and migratory birds, including pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls. 
Activités incluses : Excursion to Witch Hill, see+
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San Cristobal
AM – Interpretation Center (San Cristobal)
The Galapagos National Park Visitor Center is located... see+ near the port town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The center explains various natural phenomena such as the volcanic origins of the islands, their remoteness from the continent, ocean currents, the unique climate, the arrival of different species, and their establishment, among others.
Transfer to San Cristobal airport.
It has been a pleasure accompanying you on this unique trip and we hope to see you again very soon! 
Activités incluses : Visit to the Interpretation Center of San Cristóbal Island, see+
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Included

The price includes
Qualified guide during excursions
Water sports on board: snorkeling equipment and sea kayak
Unlimited water, tea and coffee on board
Tips
Airport / yacht / airport transfers (only guaranteed if passengers arrive at the scheduled meeting point, date, and time)
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Wetsuit rental : 50 $ / person
Roundtrip flight to the Galapagos Islands from mainland Ecuador : 470 $ / person
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages
All non-alcoholic beverages, except those mentioned
Meals not included in the program
Entry to the Galapagos Islands National Park - Compulsory : 200$ / person
Transit Control Card fee - Compulsory : 20$ / person
Further information
The yellow fever vaccination certificate must have been administered at least 10 days prior to arrival in Ecuador if you have spent more than 10 days in Peru, Colombia, Bolivia or Brazil during the previous 10 days
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

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