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Galapagos aboard the EcoGalaxy Catamaran, 8 Days " D "

First Class - Cruise
Includes:
  • Transport
  • Sight Seeing
  • Food

On board this comfortable and new catamaran, we will present you with a wonderful and unforgettable life time! You will have the opportunity to enjoy the best that the Galapagos Islands have to offer, with fun days, a great educational experience, a leisurely excursion with lots of adventure; all of this presented to you with our unmatched high quality service, delicious food, knowledgeable and helpful guides and professional crew.

One of the main characteristics of this catamaran is that was built based on ecological parameters; propose: reduce the negative environmental impact of tourism.

  • Lower fuel consumption of all the first class vessels of 16 passengers
  • Reuse water, once it has been treated, we will use it to wash external side of the cruise.
  • Energy Savings, through use of LED lamps and bulbs.
  • In construction, minimum use of wood.
  • Our food is prepared with locally grown products, supporting the island's local population.
  • Every 3 months: training to our staff in: Customer service, conservation of the islands, species invasion
  • Use saving faucets in entire
  • Our clean and bath products are biodegradable
  • Paint free of tin
  • Use of non-toxic refrigerants
  • Support to local foundations and schools

Take pleasure in our upgraded, modern social areas: Library, DVD service, dining room, bar with a variety of drinks and sundeck. Our complete itineraries are developed for the benefit of our passengers, who will have the opportunity to combine kinking, snorkeling, beach and kayaking; our professional guides will introduce you to the most relevant sites on each island.

This wonderful catamaran offers 8 double cabins: 4 located in Upper Deck and 4 in the main deck; the Upper cabins are able to be connecting between them. Additionally, all cabins can be twin or matrimonial. Private facilities in each cabin: private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air conditioned, hair dryer, telephone for internal communication on board, safe box, and high speaker.

DAY       ISLAND PLACES
SAT Santa Cruz   

AM: Baltra Airport

PM: Charles Darwin Station   

SUN

Isabela

AM: Tintoreras

PM: Moreno Point

MON

Isabela

AM: Elizabeth Bay

PM: Urbina Bay

TUE

Fernendina

Isabela

AM: Espinoza Point

PM: Vicente Roca Point

WED

Santiago

Rabida

AM: Egas Port

PM: Rabida Island

THU

Santa Cruz

AM: Black Turtle Cove    

PM: Bachas Beach

FRI

Santiago 

Bartolome

AM: Sullivan Bay

PM: Bartolome Island

SAT Santa Cruz

AM: Highland

     Baltra Airport

 

ITINERARY DAY BY DAY:

Day 1 

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: CHARLES DARWIN STATION

AM: Baltra airport. Reception at airport. Transfer IN. Welcome on board Galaxy II Eco Catamaran. Welcome drink and lunch.

PM: CHARLES DARWIN STATION

Charles Darwin Station is located in the Main Port of Santa Cruz Island, we will take our private bus that take us to the entrance of the center of breeding where we go to appreciate tortoises and land iguanas in captivity, this center is the main site of breeding of the islands. Animals that were in danger of extinction in the different islands are maintained in captivity and thanks at dedicated work of several institutions some species are saving, here was where the most famous tortoise “the Solitary George” the last survivor of the species of Pinta Island lived.

Day 2 

ISABELA ISLAND: TINTORERAS &  MORENO POINT

AM: TINTORERAS

Located in the bay of Puerto Villamil, this small island surrounded by calm turquoise waters has an easy trail with great landscapes and very interesting fauna. Along the trail we will see large numbers of Marine Iguanas basking in the sun, lava lizards, herons, gulls and sea lions. In the coves, it is easy to find Sea Turtles, rays and even Penguins. Among the many cracks and channels in the coast sometimes we can see White-tipped Reef Sharks (in Spanish “Tintoreras”). After the visit, we will return to the boat to have breakfast and begin the navigation to the next point.

PM: MORENO POINT

After lunch, we will disembark in Moreno Point which is located near Elizabeth Bay on the west coast of Isabela Island. The plethora of birds seen during a dinghy ride along the striking rocky shores or a hike along path through lava rock leading to tide pools and mangroves create a birdwatcher’s delight. In the tide pools, green sea turtles or white-tip sharks can be spotted.

Day 3 

ISABELA ISLAND: ELIZABETH BAY & URBINA BAY

AM: ELIZABETH BAY

This is one of the island’s breeding sites for penguins. Located on the west coast of Isabela, Elizabeth Point is a marine visitor site. Visit red mangrove cove: Brown pelicans, flightless cormorants, spotted eagle rays, golden rays andsea lionsare often seen. Lunch.

PM: URBINA BAY

This place is located at the base of Alcedo Volcano between Elizabeth Bay and Tagus Cove. Wet landing. Trail length is around 3.20 Km; during this walking we can observe land iguanas, hawks, tortoises; also it is possible to see red and blue lobsters.

Day 4 

FERNANDINA ISLAND: ESPINOZA POINT  & ISABELA ISLAND: VICENTE ROCA POINT

AM: ESPINOZA POINT

Fernandina is the 3rd island bigger of Galapagos and has just one visit place: Espinoza Point.

Espinoza Point is famous site because you will find big colonies of marine iguanas and to be the unique place where the flightless Cormorant lives, Galapagos penguin, hawk, snakes of Galapagos and many other. From Espinoza Point we can admire Fernandina Island and its volcano which last eruption was on May 2005. Fernandina is the only island that doesn’t have any mammal introduced and the open areas are very fragile. In nesting time of marine iguana (January to June) we have a lot care when we are walking. Return to EcoGalaxy. Lunch.

PM: VICENTE ROCA POINT

Is comprised of two separate coves, this site is a large bay with spectacular sea life. Keep an eye out for seahorses, sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating Mola-mola (sunfish).

Day 5 

SANTIAGO ISLAND: EGAS PORT & RABIDA ISLAND

AM: EGAS PORT

In this site we find a black sand beach; at south of this beach there is a volcano called Pan de Azucar, it has volcanic deposits which have contributed to the formation of this black sand beach.

The crater of this volcano has a salt lake which in warm time becomes dry and it is possible to appreciate a salt mine. Between 1928 and 1930 there were some explorations to this mine but they didn’t function; additionally, it caused damages to the environment because of workers use endemic woods. It is not allowed go down to salt mine. Lunch.

PM: RABIDA ISLAND

The visitor site is located on the east coast of Rabida Island, consists of a red sand beach, a coastal lagoon behind the beach, and a loop trail. The approximate distance of the trail is 1.1 kilometers.

The color of the rocks and sand on the beach is due to the very porous volcanic material, which with the help of environmental factors (rain, salt water and sea breeze, has acted as an oxidizing agent. The main attraction of the place is the red sand beach, scenery, aside from the vegetation of the arid zone and the presence of native and endemic species.

Day 6 

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: BLACK TURTLE COVE & BACHAS BEACH

AM: BLACK TURTLE COVE

After breakfast our first visit is to Black Turtle Cove which is situated in the northern of Santa Cruz. This bay is surrounded by mangroves and is accessible by dinghy only. The superficial cove is a safe refuge for marine life. Black-tip reef sharks, marine turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here.

PM: BACHAS BEACH

This beautiful beach is located at north of Santa Cruz Island; the beach has total extension of 1Km.

The site takes its name since Second War when the American army left two barges in the beach, the first colonizing people couldn’t pronounce that name correctly: barges, so they called Bachas.

Day 7 

SANTIAGO ISLAND: SULLIVAN BAY & BARTOLOME ISLAND

AM: SULLIVAN BAY

Wet landing and hiking. Description of the place: all the road and the island is composed of lava flows that still they are virtually without eroding and they cover an extensive area, lava pohoehhoe or of cords, hornitos, mollugo, this plant grows in the lava. Lava Colonizers.

PM: BARTOLOME ISLAND

Dry landing, landing wet for the beach, activities to carry out in this island: walk, swimming, snorkeling, and photography. We will walk for a path to the top (114 m) pioneering plants that will observe in this place TIQUILIA, CHAMAESYCE, SCALESIA, the island is formed by cones, pipes of lava by where lava flow. Wet landing, path to the south beach through mangrove swamps and vegetation of dunes. North beach: Swimming and snorkeling will be the activities that are going to carry out. Since the top of the island Bartolome we will be able to observe the islands as Santiago, Rabida, Isabela. We can find penguins in the Rock Pinnacle.

Day 8 

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HIGHLANDS

AM: HIGHLANDS

After breakfast we will visit HIGHLANDS OF SANTA CRUZ, where we have a trekking and we will find the giant tortoises in their natural habitat, this is a natural spectacular. For this visit we recommend to use sport shoes, long pants, raincoat, hut and sun block.

After this morning excursion you will be taken to the airport for your flight to the mainland.

Important: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide and captain will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.

Type First class motor catamaran          
Year of construction Guayaquil 2014
Lenght 27 m 
Beam 10.50 m
Draft 1.15 m
Capacity 16 passengers
Crew

9 members + 1 Bilingual Guide                         

Speed 10 - 11 Knots
Engines 2 Cummins marine 350                              
Water Capacity           2500 gallons
Diesel Capacity 4000 gallons
Electric power 11V and 220V

Details

Cost Includes:
  • Transfers in Galapagos
  • Accommodation in double cabin
  • All meals during the cruise
  • Professional Bilingual Guide level II
  • Visits & Excursions according itinerary
  • Snorkel Gear (mask, tube and fins)
  • Kayak
  • Purify water, coffee and tea available during the cruise
Cost Excludes:
  • Local flight to/from Galapagos
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
  • Galapagos Transit card
  • Isabela Island dock Tax applies in itinerary B or D
  • Soft & alcoholic Drinks
  • Tips
  • Services not indicated