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'La Pinta' is an excellent base for your Galapagos adventure, incorporating superb facilities within an easygoing environment.
Situated over three decks are bar/saloon, dining room, natural history library, sky bar, sundeck, Jacuzzi and gym. Her interior is airy and welcoming featuring generous windows. With a maximum capacity of 48 guests and a crew of 25 plus 3 certified naturalists, service is extremely efficient.
To assure your children get as much out of 'La Pinta' as you do there are special activities and the "Young Pirates" program (7-12 years), keeping children entertained as well as educated.
A healthy and light menu is on offer, incorporating the best of Ecuadorian and international cuisine. Childrenīs and vegetarian options are also available.
Cabins are tastefully decorated and well lit featuring large panoramic windows, air conditioning and fully equipped bathrooms. Some cabins have the option to be connected, accommodating for families. Triple cabins are also available.
'La Pintaīs' owners strive to preserve the environment in which she operates and run a Galapagos Foundation, working towards the preservation of the islands ecosystems.
. Luxurious Yet Relaxed
• Panoramic Windows
. Featuring Library, Jacuzzi and Gym
. "Young Pirates" program for 7-12 year olds
. Connected to the a Galapagos Foundation, Preserving Ecosystems
| Description | EASTERN ISLANDS | NORTHERN ISLANDS | WESTERN ISLANDS |
| 4 days | 5 days | 8 days | |
| US$2427 | US$3236 | US$5663 | |
| US$3559 | US$4745 | US$8304 |
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is possible to make extentions on your cruise programs, if you reserve an itinerary for 15days/14nights you will get a 50% discount over the Eastern Islands cruise price.
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Built: 1983
Refurbished: 2007
Length: 63 meters (207 feet)
Beam: 12 meters (39.37 feet)
Gross Tonnage: 1541
Speed: 12-14 knots
Capacity: 48 guests
Cabins: 24 outside cabins, all similar, in the same deck.
Approximate size 15 square meters (162 square feet).
Guides: 3 Certified Galápagos Naturalists
Crew: 25 plus M.D Officer
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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 | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »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 | Rábida Island: Red Beach A noisy colony of sea lions lives on the beach. The short trail inland is a good place to observe land birds. »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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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: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. »Read more |
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WED | Am | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more |
| Floreana Island: Baroness' Observatory This site shows a breath-taking view of La Lobería and the inland features of Floreana Island. »Read more |
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| Pm | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more |
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| Floreana Island: Champion Island A small island located very near Floreana, snorkelling and diving around Champion can be excellent. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more |
| Pm | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more |
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| FRI | Am | San Cristobal Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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FRI | Am | San Cristobal Island Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited. |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more |
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SAT | Am | San Cristobal Island: La Galapaguera Learn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more |
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SUN | 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 |
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MON | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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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: El Chato A reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild. »Read more |
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TUE | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »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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WED | 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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THU | Am | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more |
| Pm | 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 |
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| FRI | Am | Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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