EDEN: Galapagos cruise M/Y

Galapagos Islands

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Galapagos My World
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Apr 7 - 10, 2022
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EDEN: Galapagos cruise M/Y
Galapagos Islands

Galapagos My World
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2 reviews

Apr 7 - 10, 2022
Group size: 4 - 4

About this trip

 The Eden has  a great reputation for the quality of its service and crew, as well as  for being excellent value for money. The yacht accommodates 16  passengers in 8 double cabins, all with air conditioning and private  bathrooms. There is also a spacious dining room, lounge and bar, and a  sundeck onboard. Furthermore, snorkelling equipment is included in the  price of the tour, and is most definitely necessary - the diversity of  the marine life of the Galapagos is quite astounding and is not to be  missed; indeed, if you can, bring along a waterproof camera and you will  be rewarded with some of the most incredible photos you're ever likely  to take! 

What’s included

  • Cabin willing to share
  • Snorkel equiptment
    Fins, tube and mask
  • Wet suit
    Please, provide your size
  • Full board
    From the lunch on the first day until the breakfast on the last day
  • Certified Guide
    An Engish-speaking Naturalist Guide Level III
  • Transfers in/out
    Transfers will be provide only in Galapagos

What’s not included

  • Flight Ticket
    From Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos. Please, ask for our flight itineraries.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Entrace fee $100 USD pp
    Entrance fee to pay the Galapagos National Park (on-cash). This payment have to be done once you arrive in Galapagos Islands
  • Ingala card $20 USD pp
  • Local tax payment $5 pp
    This item will cover the cost of local transportation that must be paid on-cash once you do the Galapagos airport check-out
  • Tipping
  • Services not mentioned

Available Packages

Trip Price
$999

Itinerary

Galapagos cruise
4 - day exploring Galapagos Islands

ITINERARY A

DAY 1: QUITO / SEYMOUR AIRPORT

Baltra

Catch an early flight to the Galápagos. In the afternoon, visit the highlands to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat.


Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

Santa Cruz Island (2h-3h)

Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and see the Galápagos giant tortoise in its natural

surroundings. Explore the area and its incredible underground lava tunnels. Wander

along the volcanic tubes and keep an eye out for the (mainly) nocturnal barn owls that sometimes roost here.


DAY 2: FLOREANA ISLAND / PUNTA CORMORANT

Visit Post Office Bay and enjoy guided walks to observe the bird and wildlife and learn about the natural history of Floreana Island. After, snorkel at Corona del Diablo.


Post Office Bay Visit

Floreana Island

Visit Post Office Bay and learn about its unique history. In the late 18th century, English whaling vessels placed a barrel here to be used as a post office. Today, the box is used mainly by tourists, who may drop off and pick up unstamped letters to be carried to far destinations. Continue the tradition – leave a letter and take one to deliver (be sure it makes it to the correct location)!


Punta Cormorant Visit

Floreana Island

Visit Punta Cormorant, the only landing site on Floreana Island, and discover two

amazingly different beaches: one with green sand, coloured by olivine crystals, and

another with white sand particles known as 'Flour Beach'. Spend the afternoon

observing flamingos and other shore birds feeding in the lagoon. Spot penguins and marine iguanas at the water’s edge.


Snorkelling (Corona del Diablo)

Punta Cormorant (45m-1h)

Enjoy an amazing snorkelling experience at the ‘Devil's Crown’, an old underwater

volcanic cone just north of the Punta Cormorant. Spot large schools of tropical fish, rays, reef sharks, and sea turtles that make their home among the coral reef. Be sure you're a strong swimmer; the currents can be intense.


DAY 3: PUNTA SUÁREZ / BAHÍA GARDNER

Enjoy the day on Española Island, one of the oldest in the archipelago. Visit Punta

Suárez, known for its amazing bird colonies and home to the waved albatross (between April and December). After lunch, visit the white sandy beach of Gardner Bay and jump in for a snorkelling excursion.


Punta Suárez Visit

Punta Suárez

Visit Punta Suárez, one of most rich wildlife landing sites in the Galápagos. Be greeted by surfing young sea lions on arrival. Head to the trail to find many species of nesting seabirds, and, if lucky, see the waved albatross. Follow the path up to a cliff for great views over the ocean, and watch sea birds gliding in the wind.


Gardner Bay Visit

Bahía Gardner (1h-3h)

Visit Gardner Bay's magnificent white sandy beach, home to sea lions and sea birds. Be sure to explore the beautiful turquoise water and its incredible sea life. Spot young sea lions and large schools of surprisingly big tropical fish, including yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, and bump-head parrot fish.


Snorkelling (Gardner Bay)

Bahía Gardner (45m-1h)

Head to Tortuga Rock and Gardner Bay for a spectacular snorkelling experience. Spot playful young sea lions and large schools of tropical fish, including yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, and bump-head parrot fish. Look for white-tipped reef sharks napping on the bottom.


DAY 4: PUERTO BAQUERIZO MORENO / QUITO

San Cristóbal

Learn about the history of the Islands at the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre before flying back to Quito.


Interpretation Center Visit

San Cristóbal Island (1h-2h)

Learn about the history of the Galápagos Islands from the very beginning of their

volcanic origins through to today’s conservation efforts. Tour the Human History exhibit to learn about the islands’ discovery and colonization, and discover the natural history and variety of flora and fauna that make the Galápagos so fascinating.

Your Organizer


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Galapagos My World
2 reviews
We are trip organizers, who have traveled on all the roads, villages, lagoons, volcanoes, rivers, reserves and National Parks of Ecuador Mainland and Galapagos Islands to be able to advise with our first-hand experiences to many travelers who visit the wonderful Ecuador. Our experiential knowledge will be at your disposal to help you to create an experience for you, that will optimize your time and budget. If you dare to visit Ecuador, we are ready!!! are you ready?

Reviews

Quilotoa lagoon is beautiful, and Eduardo walked me through it as a wonderful experience. Stopping on the way I enjoyed experiencing the life of the indigeounous native people, their markets and art. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.
By Michal E for Quilotoa Lagoon on Aug 25, 2022
Thank you Eduardo for sharing your vast knowledge and giving us detailed information both to prepare us before the trip and during the trip. You made sure we felt comfortable at all times and provided for all our needs. We had a wonderful experience and enjoyed it very much.
By Michal E for Mindo Cloud Forest on Aug 25, 2022