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GALÁPAGOS ELEMENT WIND
Galapagos Element Wind Yacht offers open lounge spaces and an ample upper deck to enjoy sailing in the Galapagos Islands. Enjoy the upper deck lounge area, relax in the main galley with beverages and snacks, or rest in any of our 2 cabins.
EXPERIENCE ABOARD
Enjoy our upper deck lounge area with comfortable cushions, ample foredeck and galley, bluetooth stereo system, and our 2 below-deck cabins with private bathrooms with showers.

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GUEST

CREW

GUIDE

DECK PLANS

FACILITIES

Element Wind Yacht offers open lounge spaces and an ample upper deck to enjoy sailing in the Galapagos Islands. Enjoy the upper deck lounge area, relax in the main galley with beverages and snacks, or rest in any of our 2 cabins.

ITINERARY

ISABELA ISLAND 

USD $400  PER PERSON

TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY.

ITINERARY

The tour to Isabela Island begins at 6:30 AM, After A short walk away, you are at the Puerto Ayora pier from where a local water taxi will take us to the Galapagos Element Wind yacht to sail to the city of Pto. Villamil on Isabela Island.
During our 3-hour navigation, there are great possibilities of observing sea turtles, manta rays, several species of seabirds and perhaps whales. Once in Puerto Villamil, a local water taxi Take us to the dock from where our private transportation takes us to the Isabela Turtle Hatchery.
and Interpretation Center where our guide will explain to us about the different activities.
developed by the National Park to protect this fragile environment. Here we can also find Giant Galapagos tortoises of different species and sizes. Then we began our walk to the place. known as “Humedales” (Wetlands). The walk runs along a well-maintained path from which we can
Observe this beautiful place made up of lagoons and rocks. It is surrounded by 4 species of mangroves and trees typical of the area. In the lagoons we can observe flamingos and migratory birds.
birds such as the tern or Galapagos Gull (Creagrus furcatus), the Blue-winged Teal, etc. The walk ends in one of the main streets, near the beach. Nearby you can find the Iguana. Crossing Restaurant where we will have lunch while enjoying a great view of the Pacific Ocean.
After lunch, there will be a short break with a visit to the place known as “Las Tintoreras”, a scenic area where we find colonies of marine iguanas, sea lions and as one of the main Attractions we can observe the sharks known as Tintoreras (White tip shark) resting in the channels formed by lava flowing.
Later we can do some snorkeling. perhaps accompanied by sea lions, penguins and sea turtles. In it area near the dock, we will have time to rest and enjoy the beach before embarking on our Galapagos Element Wind Yacht and sail back to the city of Puerto Ayora.
Note: The small town of Puerto Villamil Isabela Island has one of the most beautiful beaches of the inhabited galapagos islands

INCLUDED:

  • Texto de ​Sailing on the Galapagos Element Wind first-class yacht, Galapagos naturalist guide (English & Spanish)
  • lunch
  • mentioned excursions
  • ground transportation (hotel - yacht - hotel), water taxis, snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and tube)
  • Isabela Municipality fee (US$10 per Person).

DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Additional Services not mentioned.
  • drinks
  • personal expenses,
  • travel insurance
  • tips.
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND

USD $390  PER PERSON

SUNDAY

ITINERARY

The tour to San Cristóbal begins approximately 6:30 a.m. After a short walk, you are at the Puerto Ayora dock, from where a local Water taxi will take us to the Galapagos.
Element Wind Yacht to sail towards the city ​​of Pto. Baquerizo Moreno in San Cristobal Island. During our 2½ hours navigation, there are great possibilities of observe sea turtles, rays, various species of seabirds and perhaps whales. Upon arriving at Pto. Baquerizo Moreno, our guide will take us on a walk to San Cristóbal. Interpretation Center. Here we can learn about the Galapagos, its geography, volcanology and history of the local population. Then we will continue our walk along a well-marked trail. surrounded by vegetation typical of the area with giant opuntia cacti, native Galapagos trees, acacias and with the possibility of observing different species of finch birds. This path will take us up to the summit of the hill known as “Cerro Tijeretas”. Once at the top, our efforts will be rewarded. with an incredible view of the Pacific Ocean. At the edge of the cliff, we will have the opportunity. observe 2 species of birds nesting in the same area. From here we will also have a nice view of the city and in the distance we can see the impressive geological formation “Kicker Rock) emerging of the ocean. After some photographs, we descend to the base of the hill where we find a beautiful cove where it is possible to snorkel.
We will continue our walk to the place known as “Punta Carola”, a sandy beach surrounded by local people. flora and where we will find a large colony of sea lions. There are great opportunities to take advantage of awesome photos here. Then we will follow another path that will take us back to the center. from the town where we will have lunch in one of the local restaurants. Later, a private Transportation will take us to the highlands of San Cristóbal Island. The itinerary runs through the historic town of “El Progreso” continuing to the base of Cerro “El Junco” where we will walk to its summit to observe the crater-like area with the “Laguna El Junco” known as the only place in San Christopher with fresh water. After descending from El Junco, our transportation will take us to “Cerro Colorado” Interpretation Center where we can observe Galapagos Giant Tortoises. different sizes and species. Transportation back to the town and after a short free time, we will board our Galapagos Element Wind yacht that will take us back to Puerto Ayora.
Note: San Cristóbal is one of the inhabited islands with the greatest planned urban development, it has
sewage and drinking water

INCLUDED:

  • Sailing on the Galapagos Element Wind first-class yacht, Galapagos naturalist guide (English
  • & Spanish)
  • lunch
  • mentioned excursions
  • ground transportation (hotel - yacht - hotel),
  • water taxis,
  • snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and tube)
  • Isabela Municipality fee (US$10 per Person).

DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Additional features
  • drinks
  • personal expenses,
  • travel insurance
  • tips.
FLOREANA ISLAND

USD $370  PER PERSON

Monday ,Wednesday and Friday.

ITINERARY

Floreana Island starts at 6:30 a.m. with a short walk to the Puerto Ayora dock, from where a local water taxi will take us to the first Galapagos Element class Wind Yacht with which We will begin sailing towards the small town of Puerto.
Velasco Ibarra located on Floreana Island. With little luck and during navigation we may find ourselves be able to observe sea turtles, manta rays, various species of seabirds and perhaps whales. Once we arrived at Pto. Velasco Ibarra, a local water taxi will transport us from the speedboat to the dock the city. There we will have great possibilities of Meet sea lions and marine iguanas enjoying the morning sun! Then, we will take a place.
transport known as “Chiva” and begin a 30-minute journey to the highlands of Floreana Island.
The goat will ascend following a mud path surrounded by dry vegetation typical of the coastal area. Later, as we ascend, it will transform into lush, green vegetation. In this area we also find some farms with banana, coffee, cocoa and other tropical plantations. Our short trip ending in the pampada from where we begin a beautiful walk that allows us to observe the typical flora of area. Along the way we will also meet some giant Galapagos tortoises. They are very sensible and shy, so when we approach them, they will immediately hide in their shells. Is very It is important not to touch or feed these incredible animals. Our walk will continue until we reach a cliff area at the foot of the hill and where we find the place known as “Asilo de la Paz”, a historic place where the German Wittmer family settled when they arrived in Floreana in 1932. During our walk we will observe the caves that they used as their home before moving to the place that today is known as Puerto Velasco Ibarra. The entire atmosphere of the Asilo de la Paz is complete tranquility, with a landscape of lush green vegetation, and if the weather permits, we can You can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding hills and perhaps the Pacific Ocean. After this visit, We descend to the point where we meet the goat which will transport us back to the town where You will enjoy a prepared lunch at a small local restaurant.
After a brief rest, we took a 1 km walk to the place known as “La Lobería”, a bay of beautiful scenery. The main attraction of this place is the presence of a small colony of sea lions (Zalophus Wollebacki). There is also a great possibility of observing marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) resting on rocky areas. In the water of the bay we can observe sea turtles.
(Chelonia Midas Agazzisi). We will also have time to snorkel or simply take photographs and We will then return to take some free time before boarding our Galapagos Element Wind Yacht for our navigation back to the city of Puerto Ayora

INCLUDE

  • Sailing on the Galapagos Element Wind first-class yacht, Galapagos naturalist guide (English
  • & Spanish)
  • lunch
  • mentioned excursions
  • ground transportation (hotel - yacht - hotel),
  • water taxis,
  • snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and tube)
  • Isabela Municipality fee (US$10 per Person).

DO NOT INCLUDE

  • Additional features
  • drinks
  • personal expenses,
  • travel insurance
  • tips.

ITINERARY

FLOREANA ISLAND 

OperationDay: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Meeting point and hour: 6h30 / At the entrance of Puerto Ayora's 
Departing pier: Puerto Ayora
Arriving pier: Itabaca Channel
Coming hour: 16h00 approx.
Full day tour starting from Pto. Ayora (Sta. Cruz)
This day tour to Floreana Island starts at 6:30 AM with a short walk to the pier of Puerto Ayora, from where a local aquatic taxi will take us to the first class Galapagos Element Wind Yacht with which we will start sailing to the small town of Puerto Velasco Ibarra located on Floreana Island. With little luck and during the navigation, we may be able to observe marine turtles, manta rays, several species of marine birds and perhaps whales. Once we arrive at Pto. Velasco Ibarra, a local water taxi will transport us from the speed boat to the pier of the town. There, we will have great chances to meet sea lions and marine iguanas enjoying the morning sun! Then, we will take a local transportation known as “Chiva” and start a 30 minute ride up to the highlands of Floreana Island.
The chiva will ascend following a mud road surrounded by typical dry vegetation of the coastal area.
Later, as we ascend, it will transform into a lush, green vegetation. In this area, we also find some farms with plantations of bananas, coffee, cocoa, and other tropical plantations. Our short drive will end at the “pampada” from where we start a nice walk that permits us to observe the typical flora of the area. On our way, we will also encounter some giant Galapagos tortoises. They are very sensible and shy, so when we approach them, they will immediately hide into their carapaces. It is very important not to touch or feed these amazing animals. Our walk will continue until we reach a rocky area at base of the hill and where we find the place known as “Asilo de la Paz” (Peace Asylum), a historical place where the German Wittmer family settled down when they arrived to Floreana in 1932. During our walk we will observe the caves they used as their home before moving to the place which is now known as Puerto Velasco Ibarra. The whole ambiance of Asilo de la Paz is of complete tranquility, with a landscape of exuberant green vegetation, and if weather permits, we can enjoy awesome views of the surrounding hills and perhaps of the Pacific Ocean. After this visit, we descend to the point where we meet the chiva which will transport us back to town where we will enjoy a lunch prepared in a small, local restaurant.
After a short rest, we go for a 1 km walk to the place known as “La Loberia”, a bay of beautiful scenery. The main attraction of this place is the presence of a small colony of sea lions (Zalophus Wollebacki). There is also a great chance to observe marine iguanas Amblyrhynchus Cristatus) resting on the rocky areas. In the water of the bay we will be able to observe marine turtles (Chelonia Midas Agazzisi). We will also have time to spend snorkeling, or just taking pictures and then we return to for some free time before boarding our Galapagos Element Wind Yacht for our navigation back to the city of Puerto Ayora.

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • English & Spanish speaking Galapagos naturalist guide
  • excursions as detailed
  • lunch
  • water taxis
  • local return transportation to the highlands
  • snorkeling equipment.

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Extras personal expenses
  • travel insurance.
NORTH SEYMOUR / BACHAS BEACH

Operation Day: Every Tuesday
Meeting point and hour: 8h15 / At the entrance of Puerto Ayora's Church, in front of the pier and aside from the restaurant "El Descanso del Guía"
Departing pier: Itabaca
Arriving pier: Itabaca
Coming hour: 16h00 approx.
North Seymour
Today we will join the tour group at the indicated meeting point and time. Then, we will depart by bus to the Itabaca Channel, where we will board the Galaxy Daily, thus beginning our adventure to North
Seymour Island.
This island is located north of Santa Cruz Island. It is known for its large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, known as the Galapagos pirates.
After arriving in North Seymour, we will have a dry landing and immediately start hiking on a 2.5 km (1.55 miles) trail. We can go clockwise along the coast or head inland first to visit the colony of boobies.
During this tour, we will access the nesting sites of the largest breeding colonies on the islands. We will then understand why Seymour is known for its rich wildlife.
Get ready to spot land iguanas and marine iguanas; also, a colony of sea lions, lava lizards, and pelicans!
While we advance along the path, we will observe several trees where the male and female frigates nest. As we continue through the trail, the terrain will become rocky. Then, we will have the opportunity to appreciate the nesting place of the spectacular blue-footed boobies. This species is fascinating for its courtship dance in which they can dance for hours until finally captivating the female attention to nesting together.
Did you know that these boobies never build a nest? That is because a ring of white guano marks their nesting area.
If you like plants, we will see some endemic flora species in North Seymour during the walk, such as Opuntia, Croton, Castela, and Sesuvium cacti.
Bachas Beach
After we visit North Seymour and have a delicious lunch aboard, we will go to the beach known as Bachas, located north of Santa Cruz Island. Here we can snorkel or take a relaxing walk on the beach.
For this, we will make a wet landing, in which we will jump from the panga to the shore of the beach.
Again, we recommend disembarking barefoot and wearing light walking shoes for the rest of the journey.
Bachas beach is lovely, ideal for swimming, with a lagoon behind and a longer coast for walking and wildlife watching. The saltwater lagoon behind the beach often has great blue herons and small birds.
Both the large and small beaches are nesting areas for green sea turtles.
As for snorkeling, during the activity, we may see many types of colorful reef fish and various rays, among other marine species.
At the end of our experience in Bachas, we will return to the Itabaca Channel. Then, we will be transferred to Puerto Ayora's pier to end our day-long adventure.

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Onboard lunch
  • Coffee and tea station
  • Snorkel and mask
  • Towels
  • Fins (Must be requested 72 hours before the tour date)

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Wetsuits *Available for rent ​ ​Must be requested 72 hours before
  • the tour date*
  • Soft drinks onboard

DON`T FORGET TO BRING

  • Comfortable trekking shoes
  • Sandals for the beach
  • Swimsuit
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
BARTOLOME ISLAND / SULLIVAN BAY

BARTOLOME ISLAND & SULLIVAN BAY
Operation Day: Every Wednesday
Meeting point and hour: 7h00 / At the entrance of Puerto Ayora's Church, in front of the pier and aside from the restaurant "El Descanso del Guía"
Departing pier: Itabaca
Arriving pier: Itabaca
Coming hour: 17h00 approx.
Bartolome Island
Our adventure to Bartolomé Island will begin at the indicated meeting place and time. With its iconic pinnacle, this island is located northwest of Santa Cruz. Here we will have the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Galapagos Islands while learning about the volcanic origins of the Islands.
Upon arriving at Bartolome, we will have a dry landing. Then, we will begin the walk along a path that will take us to the top of the island. The 395 steps will end with a spectacular panoramic view of the island and its pinnacle, being the moment to take that stunning photo of our trip.
We will observe small lava tunnels from the last eruption during the walk. Here endemic vegetation grows, such as lava cacti and tiquilla plants, generally surrounded by Darwin's finches.
Did you know that volcanic ash made Pinnacle Rock?
After being impressed by the view from this point, we will enjoy a zodiac ride along the coast. Then, with some luck, we will see the only tropical penguin and the second smallest in the world, the penguin from Galapagos.
Sullivan Bay
After a breathtaking experience in Bartolome, we will enjoy a succulent lunch onboard the Galaxy Daily. Then, we will head towards Sullivan Bay, where we will enjoy the marine fauna of the Galapagos while we snorkel.
Sullivan Bay is one of the most beautiful places in the Galapagos to snorkel due to its crystal-clear waters!  

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Onboard lunch
  • Coffee and tea station
  • Snorkel and mask
  • Towels
  • Fins (Must be requested 72 hours before the tour date)

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Wetsuits * * Available for rent | Must be requested 72 hours before the tour date**
  • Soft drinks onboard

DON`T FORGET TO BRING

  • Comfortable trekking shoes
  • Sandalsfor the beach
  • Swimsuit
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

ACTIVITIES

On board this unique ship you can experience activities prepared for all kind of travelers.

HIKING

Galapagos is a well-known paradise, not just for tourists, but also for scientists who are willing to travel and observe this living laboratory.
Hiking in the archipelago is one of the most common activities to perform when you are off the ship with your fellow travelers.
On the inhabited islands there are plenty of hiking options that can be done at your own pace.

Elements Wind 
RATES 2025 

Per person

ISABELA ISLAND $400 USD
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND $390 USD
FLOREANA ISLAND $370 USD
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INCLUDE:

  • Coffee, tea and purified water station during navigation
  • Excursions mentioned in the program
  • Round trip navigation from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal
  • Certified bilingual (Spanish / English) naturalist guide
  • Mask and fins for snorkelling
  • Lunch in San Cristobal
  • Ground transportation (hotel, yacht, hotel)
  • Water taxis

DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • International and domestic flights
  • Entrance fee to Galápagos National Park
  • Traffic Control Card
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips for the guide and crew
  • Surcharges for increased fuel costs
  • Neoprene suit for snorkeling

WHY  ELEMENTS WIND?

We have the best facilities such as a top deck lounge with comfortable cushions, spacious foredeck and galley, Bluetooth stereo system and our 2 below deck cabins with private bathrooms with showers.

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