Golondrina I Motor Sailor
Facilities & Accommodation
Refurbished in 2004, the ‘Golondrina 1’ is one of the smaller yachts in the Galapagos. Now equipped with hot water and air conditioning she provides comfort at reasonable prices.
With 8 double cabins all with private bathrooms, fully carpeted throughout, TV, VHS, dining room, bar, solarium, living room and saloon, which also serves as a dining area. Here the chef spoils you with a variety of culinary delights including local dishes and fresh seafood.
- Great Value for Money
- Private Bathrooms
- Air Conditioning
Additional Information
Important Note: motor sailors use the motor to navigate, this boat does not always travel with the sails up. Sails are only used barely
2013 prices per person
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
| Description | 15 days | 12 days | 8 days | 5 days | 4 days |
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| January to December | US$3749 | US$2999 | US$1999 | US$1249 | US$999 |
| Charter | US$59999 | US$47999 | US$31999 | US$19999 | US$15999 |
Single Supplement: 80%
Children Discount: 10%
Children Discount: 10%
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Itinerary 2013
Click on each itinerary title to show or hide the corresponding information. 15-day Galapagos Itinerary "E (C+D)" (click to display or hide)
15D / 14N
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FRI | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more | ||
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SAT | Am | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more | ||
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MON | Am | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more | ||
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TUE | Am | San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more | ||
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WED | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more | ||
| Española Island: Osborn Islet This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. »Read more | |||
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THU | Am | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more |
| Floreana Island: Devil's Crown Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of fishes. »Read more |
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| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more | ||
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FRI | Am | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more |
| Pm | Mosquera Island The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. »Read more | ||
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SAT | Am | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more |
| Pm | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. »Read more |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more |
| Pm | Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more | ||
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TUE | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more | ||
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WED | Am | Isabela Island: Puerto Villamil A small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches. »Read more |
| Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras A short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. »Read more |
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| Pm | Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more | ||
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Isabela Island: Wetlands They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more |
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| Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears Isabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more | ||
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FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. »Read more |
| Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
15-day Galapagos Itinerary "F (D+C)" (click to display or hide)
15D / 14N
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FRI | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Mosquera Island The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. »Read more | ||
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SAT | Am | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more |
| Pm | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. »Read more |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more |
| Pm | Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more | ||
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TUE | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more | ||
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WED | Am | Isabela Island: Puerto Villamil A small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches. »Read more |
| Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras A short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. »Read more |
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| Pm | Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station Created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. »Read more | ||
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Isabela Island: Wetlands They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more |
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| Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears Isabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more | ||
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FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more | ||
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SAT | Am | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more | ||
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MON | Am | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more | ||
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TUE | Am | San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more | ||
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WED | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more | ||
| Española Island: Osborn Islet This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. »Read more | |||
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THU | Am | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more |
| Floreana Island: Devil's Crown Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of fishes. »Read more |
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| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more | ||
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FRI | Am | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more |
| Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
8-day Galapagos Itinerary "C" (click to display or hide)
8D / 7N
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more
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FRI | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more | ||
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SAT | Am | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more | ||
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MON | Am | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more | ||
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TUE | Am | lSan Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. »Read more | ||
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WED | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more | ||
| Española Island: Osborn Islet This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. »Read more | |||
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THU | Am | Floreana Island One of the islands with the most interesting human history and one of the earliest to be inhabited. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more | ||
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FRI | Am | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more |
| Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
8-day Galapagos Itinerary "D (A+B)" (click to display or hide)
8D / 7N
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FRI | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Mosquera Island The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. »Read more | ||
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SAT | Am | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more |
| Pm | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. »Read more |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more |
| Pm | Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more | ||
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TUE | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more | ||
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WED | Am | Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras A short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. »Read more |
| Isabela Island: Breeding Center Arnaldo Tupiza The breeding center of Isabela Island is located 1.5 kilometers from Puerto Villamil and can be easily reached by your choice of a short walk or drive. »Read more |
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Isabela Island: Wetlands They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more |
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| Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears Isabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more | ||
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FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. »Read more |
| Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
5-day Galapagos Itinerary "B" (click to display or hide)
5D / 4N
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FRI | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Mosquera Island The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. »Read more | ||
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SAT | Am | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more |
| Pm | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. »Read more |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more |
| Pm | Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. »Read more | ||
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TUE | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
4-day Galapagos Itinerary "A" (click to display or hide)
4D / 3N
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TUE | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more | ||
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WED | Am | Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras A short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. »Read more |
| Isabela Island: Breeding Center Arnaldo Tupiza The breeding center of Isabela Island is located 1.5 kilometers from Puerto Villamil and can be easily reached by your choice of a short walk or drive. »Read more |
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| Pm |
Isabela Island: Wetlands They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more |
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| Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears Isabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more | ||
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FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. »Read more |
| Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
Itinerary G (C+A) (12days/11nights)
Itinerary H (A+ Night in a hotel) (click to display or hide)
5 Days / 4 Nights
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MON | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Tortuga Bay A pristine location with a beautiful white-sand beach. It's a great place for swimming and even surfing. »Read more | ||
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TUE | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. »Read more | ||
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WED | Am | Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras A short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. »Read more |
| Isabela Island: Breeding Center Arnaldo Tupiza The breeding center of Isabela Island is located 1.5 kilometers from Puerto Villamil and can be easily reached by your choice of a short walk or drive. »Read more |
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| Pm |
Isabela Island: Wetlands They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. »Read more |
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| Isabela Island: The Wall of Tears Isabela was a penal colony. Prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »Read more | ||
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FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. »Read more |
| Baltra Airport |
NOTE.- First nigth hotel in Puerto Ayora.
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.