Trip Overview
Spend five wonderful days on the most superior yacht sailing in the Galapagos Islands. The Daphne was built in 1997 and completely refurbished in January 2015 to provide ultimate comfort as you visit the amazing sights around the islands.
This Galapagos cruise will bring you to the most exciting sites on the northern islands such as Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip's Steps and Rabida Island. You will have the opportunity to observe rare wildlife like various species of boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas and more.
This quick trip around the islands is the best way to see the beauty of Galapagos' nature and wildlife.
This Galapagos cruise will bring you to the most exciting sites on the northern islands such as Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip's Steps and Rabida Island. You will have the opportunity to observe rare wildlife like various species of boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas and more.
This quick trip around the islands is the best way to see the beauty of Galapagos' nature and wildlife.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival to San Cristobal Island & Interpretation Center
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Today, you'll arrive in the Galapagos from Quito or Guayaquil. Upon arrival, you'll board the Daphne Yacht and begin your 5-day Galapagos cruise. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a visit to the Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center, which was opened in 1998 as a phase of the “Interpretation and Environment Education Project” project. Here, visitors enjoy expositions on natural history, human history and conservation.
Accommodation
Grand Daphne Yacht
Activities
San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Transportations
Plane from Quito to San Cristóbal IslandOptional Activity: AU$ 950 per person
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Galápagos Islands
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Day 2
Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island
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Santa Fe is home to the small picturesque bay and anchorage on the island’s northeast coast. The bay has two visitor trails, one leading to a scenic viewpoint atop a cliff, and the other spanning from a small beach to a tall prickly pear cactus forest and the unique Santa Fe Iguana. South Plaza Island with its steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the largest sea lion colonies as well as colourful yellow and red land iguanas.
Accommodation
Grand Daphne Yacht
Activities
Santa Fe Island
South Plaza Island
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Galápagos Islands
Day 3
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillips Steps & Darwin Beach
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El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip's Steps, is a steep, rocky paths leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvellous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows and Galapagos doves. In Darwin Bay, white-sand coral beach heads create a half-mile trail that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted.
Accommodation
Grand Daphne Yacht
Activities
Genovesa Island
Great Darwin Bay
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Galápagos Islands
Ecuador
Day 4
Santiago Island & Rabida Island
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Sullivan Bay's coral beach landing leads you towards a lava field as far as the eye can see. Hunt and peck over the two distinguished types of lava - it will be a true volcanic experience. Rabida Island is one of the most colourful and volcanically varied islands and a great snorkelling site. Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide wonderful landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight.
Accommodation
Grand Daphne Yacht
Activities
Sullivan Bay
Rabida Island
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Galápagos Islands
Day 5
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove & Transfer to the Airport
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You'll fly to the back mainland today so it will be an early start for your last morning. Black Turtle Cove is situated in the north of Santa Cruz. This inlet is surrounded by mangroves and is only accessible by dinghy. The shallow cove is a safe haven for young marine life. Black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles and a variety of rays are often spotted here. Afterwards, you will be taken to Baltra's airport to take your onward flight.
Activities
Black Turtle Cove
Transportations
Bus from Baltra Ferry Terminal to Seymour Airport
Plane from Baltra Island to QuitoOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Galápagos Islands
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What’s included?
- 4 nights accommodation
- 8 activities
- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 4,836/ per traveller sharing
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