GALAPAGOS LEGEND YACHT - ITINERARY C

4 DAYS

DAY 1: MONDAY
AM: BALTRA AIRPORTiguana animal

Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (2½-hour hour flight). In Baltra,

passengers are picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides and taken on a ten-minute bus drive to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend. 

 

 

PM: BARTOLOME

Dry or wet landing. We discover a fascinating landscape formed by different volcanic parasitic cones —lava bombs, spatter, cinder cones — that resembles the moon.  

Going up to the summit there will be an impressive views of the surrounding islands, including the eroded tuff cone Pinnacle Rock. We also encounter marine iguanas,

lava lizards, and blue-footed boobies.blue__footed__boobies.jpg

Beach time is a great opportunity to do snorkeling and see the famous Galapagos Penguins, sea turtles and White-tipped Reef Sharks among a great variety of colorful fish. For many visitors, this may turn out to be the best snorkeling experience. Crystal clear water is the perfect spot to appreciate the incredible marine life it has to offer.

Due to its geographical location, the lack of vegetation is immediately noticeable however, there are pioneer plants including the endemic Tiquilia nesiotica and Chamaesyce (known as sand mat or spurge in English), lava cactus, and Scalesia bushes.

DAY 2: TUESDAY
AM: SOUTH PLAZA ISLET

Dry landing on the northern part of the Islet. The walk begins with an impressive cactus forest* surrounded by lmarine__iguana.jpgand and marine iguanas; as we reach its highest point, be on the lookout for tropicbirds, a Nazca and blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls.
In South Plaza there is a large colony of the smaller sized land iguanas. Approximately, there is a population of 300 individuals. They feed on all kinds of vegetation, but during the dry season survive on the fruits and flowers of Opuntia cacti. Due to their proximity with marine iguanas, this is the only place on Earth where we will find the Galapagos hybrid iguana.

Difficulty level: intermediate.
Type of terrain: rocky
Duration: 2-hour walk

 

PM: NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND

Dry landing. Off of Baltra Island and not far from Santa Cruz, North Seymour is located.
This landmass was formed by a series of underwater volcanic eruptions, which deposited layers of lava on the ocean floor. An approximately two-hour walk amidst large nesting colonies of blue-footed boobies, magnificent and great frigate birds, and swallow-tailed gulls for an in  depth encounter with sea bird breeding cycles and sea lions. You will also encounter land iguanas,frigate_animal.jpg

and on a lucky day, you might even come across the endemic

Galapagos Snake.   

penguin animal

sea wolf

DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
AM: PITT POINT & ISLET (SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND)

Wet landing followed by a high-intensity hike on rocky terrain. The trail includes a 90 meters long, olivine beach and a path that climbs

to the top of a volcanic tuff, through several magnificent viewpoints.  This is probably the only site where the three booby species of the Galapagos can be seen together, as well as, two species of frigate birds and a sea lion colony. It is also excellent for dinghy rides and snorkeling, where a good range of sea birds can be observed.

 

PM: CERRO BRUJO (SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND)

Wet landing. Cerro Brujo is an eroding tuff cone that at several locations is composed of AA lava formations and a beautiful white sandy beach,earwig_swallow_animals.jpg

great for snorkeling and sunbathing. There is a lagoon visit where migratory bird species can be seen: Black-necked Stilts, Ruddy Turnstones,

Whimbrels, other sandpiper species and White-cheeked Pintails. Cerro Brujo offers beautiful views of Kicker Rock,

the southern part of San Cristobal and the adjacent coast.

Difficulty level: easy
Type of terrain: sandy
Duration: 1-hour walk / 1-hour snorkeling

                           frigate animalDAY 4: THURSDAY
AM: CERRO COLORADO TORTOISE RESERVE (SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND)

Dry landing in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Passengers visit the San Cristobal Giant Tortoise Breeding Center to learn about thetortoise animal 1

National Park’s conservation programs. Enjoy a beautiful landscape on the way to the Reserve. Passengers will also have the opportunity

to visit the village’s port, have a drink or shop for arts and crafts and other souvenirs.            

PM: SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT

After the visit you will go to San Cristobal Airport for their return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.

 

marine iguanas

OTHER YACHT CATEGORIES

DELUXE CRUISES
DELUXE CRUISES
LUXURY CLASS YACHTS
LUXURY CLASS YACHTS
FIRST CLASS YACHTS
FIRST CLASS YACHTS
TOURIST SUPERIOR
TOURIST SUPERIOR
TOURIST CLASS
TOURIST CLASS
DIVING YACHTS
DIVING YACHTS

GALAPAGOS LAST MINUTE DEALS

CERTIFICATE 2019

CERTIFICATE 2018

CERTIFICATE 2015

OUR LOCATION IN QUITO

GALAPAGOS TOURS AND CRUISES
Address: Ulpiano Paez N21-74 y Robles, building VALLADOLID, Of. 104 
Office Tel: (593-2) 5016438  / Mobile: (593-9) 99256096
E-mail: info@dealsgalapagos.com
skype: ecuador.green.travel
msn: carmanrisle@gmail.com
ECUADORIAN PATENT REGISTRATION No. 276183
RIS REGISTRATION No. 1792319080001
TOURISM MINISTRY OF ECUADOR, LICENCE No. 110739
Quito – Ecuador

HOW TO REACH OUR OFFICE