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Cachalote I - Sailing Vessel
- 5 Star Service - Western Galapagos Cruise
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This sailing vessel offers good value for the quality
of her programs. The Galapagos Islands are considered one of the most spectacular and pristine National Parks in the world. Visitors delight in the abundant, unusual, and surprisingly approachable wildlife--from Galapagos giant tortoises to playful sea lions to the fascinating blue-footed boobies. Itinerary Trips start and end at the same place, but alternately weeks cruise a Westerly or Southern / Northern route.
Western Cruise Day 1 - Baltra Island / Santa Cruz IslandArrive at Baltra Airport. The US army occupied Baltra Island island during World War II and built the first landing strip for jets, which is presently used for daily flights to and from the islands. Explore the highlands of Santa. Day 2 - Sombrero Chino / Rabida Island Sombrero Chino is a small volcanic island just off the southeast tip of Santiago. The name of the island describes the shape of the island. Fauna here includes Sea lions, marine iguanas and the Galapagos penguin. Rabida is a small island with a dark red coral sand beach. Highlights include a lagoon with flamingoes, pelican nesting site, sea lion bachelor colony, and a snorkeling site at the end of the beach. Day 3 - Isabela Island Isabela Island is the largest of the Galapagos Islands, formed by five active volcanoes fused together with Wolf Volcano being the highest point in the entire Galapagos at 1707 meters. Today, visit Puerto Villamil, Tintoreras and Sierra Negra. Puerto Villamil is a charming small town on a white sand beach with highlights including the Tortoise Breeding Station and the flamingo lagoon. The islet Las Tintoreras is located south of Puerto Villamil. It has a small bay of completely calm waters inhabited by sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, and more. Volcano Sierra Negra has a caldera with a diameter of 10 kilometers. View recent lava flows, moist highland vegetation, and parasitic cones. Day 4 - Isabela Island Punta Moreno is located in the central southwestern coast of Isabela Island. The site has spectacular views of volcanoes Alcedo, Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. Some highlights include impressive lava flows, desolate and pristine landscape, varied and unusual arid zone vegetation. Elizabeth Bay is only accessible by dinghy. It is possible to see penguins on the small islets in the bay. The end of the bay is long and narrow surrounded by three species of mangroves. Galapagos sea turtles and rays can usually be seen in the water. Day 5 - Isabela Island Urbina Bay is located at the central-west coast of Isabela Island at the foothills of Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. Highlights include the colorful land iguanas, Galapagos giant tortoises and the coral uplifting from 1954. Tagus Cove is a natural harbor where centuries ago whalers and pirates left their ship's names painted or carved on the rocks. Enjoy a walk uphill to Darwin's Crater saltwater lake to see the excellent view. Day 6 - Fernandina Island / Isabela Island Fernandina is the youngest volcanic island and is still active. On explorations of Fernandina, visit Punta Espinoza, a place famous for its large colonies of marine iguanas and as the habitat of unique species like the flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguin, Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, among others. Punta Vicente Roca at Isabela Island is a site visited by dinghy rides along the cliffs or the partially sunken cave at the water's edge. Nasca boobies, blue-footed boobies and flightless cormorants inhabit the shoreline. Day 7 - Santiago Island / Bartolome Island Santiago is located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of seabirds, marine iguanas and fur seals. At Puerto Egas, go on a walk along the rocky coast line that will show a view of some of Galapagos' best tide pools. Some highlights include Sugar loaf volcano, fur seals, oystercatchers, marine iguana colony, and old salt mine. Later at Bartolome Island, go on a hike to the highest point on Bartolome for a spectacular view. Sea lions and penguins can be seen around Pinnacle Rock and there is a sandy beach with great swimming and snorkeling. Day 8 - North Seymour Island / Baltra Island This flat piece of land originated after an uplifting event thousands of years ago. The North Seymour Island is home to endemic Palo Santo trees, colonies of blue-footed boobies, swallow tailed gulls, and magnificent frigate birds. Disembark and travel to Baltra Airport for return flights.
Above rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Additional Costs: Included:
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