The Tower Itinerary 8 Days | Beluga Yacht

The Tower Itinerary 8 Days

This 8-day/7-night itinerary takes you on a cruise to see the Galapagos Islands' highlights. Santa Cruz Island is one of the highlights. You'll also visit San Cristobal Island and Espanola Island. There are many species of animals to see, such as giant tortoises and sea lions. You can also expect to encounter penguins. Also, you will have the chance to kayak, snorkel and hike. Anyone who is interested in experiencing the beauty and wildlife that the Galapagos Islands have to offer will enjoy this trip.

Day by day

Day 1: Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island: Highlands / Charles Darwin Station

Arrival at Baltra Airport

The Highlands of Santa Cruz

In the Santa Cruz highlands, you can see Galapagos tortoises in their natural habitat.

Charles Darwin Station

Charles Darwin Station, a National Park Information Center and research center. Charles Darwin Station is home to a land iguana and giant tortoise breeding program.

Day 2: South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island

South Plaza Island

Plazas is made up of two small islands, which were raised from the ocean and separated by a narrow channel. South Plazas is the only one with a visitor's site. Highlights include tall Opuntia Cactus and land and marine Iguanas. A rocky cliff overlooking the ocean is a nesting area for gulls and red-billed tropical birds.

Santa Fe Island

Santa Fe, a 24km2 island is smaller. Santa Fe visitor center is situated on the north-east end of the Island. Santa Fe's land iguanas are one of the highlights. Other attractions include a sea lion colony and mockingbirds.

Day 3: San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo, Galapaguera & El Junco

Day 4: Española Island: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez

Day 5: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant & Post Office Bay

Day 6: Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill & Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

Day 7: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & Prince Phillip's Steps

Day 8: Santa Cruz Island: Turtle Cove / Baltra Island

Map

Puerto Egas | Red Crabs | Galapagos Islands

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Bahía Sullivan | Crab | Galapagos Islands

Cruise Includes

Accommodation (sharing double cabins)

Meals

Excursions led by professional Naturalist guide

Use of snorkel equipment

Wetsuit

Use of kayaks

All transport between visitor sites and yacht

Tea, coffee, water and natural juices

Welcome cocktail

Cruise does not include

Air tickets to and from the Galapagos. Tickets have to be bought with Enchanted Expeditions - US$50 dollars net surcharge per pax if not

National Park fees (US$200)

Transit Control Card (US$20)

Bottled beverages on board

Isabela Municipal dock fee (US$10 per person)

Highlights

Land iguanas, marine iguanas, lava lizards, sea lions, fur seals, giant tortoise, Galapagos snake.

Golden mustard rays, eels, white tip reef sharks, sea turtles, possible hammerheads, varieties of fish.

Waved albatross (March to December), darwin finches, bluefooted/ redfooted/ nazca boobies, swallowtailed gulls, redbilled tropic birds, hood mockingbirds, galapagos dove, galapagos hawk, short eared owl, lava herons

Tall opuntia cacti, salt bush, lantana, prickly pear cactus, manzanillo, palo santo, thorn bush, yellow cordia

Walking, hiking, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking (certain sites), relaxing