Our adventurous 7 nights route enables you to combine visits around the largest island of Isabela, the sea bird colonies of popular North Seymour and the exclusive Genovesa. Explore the untouched western end of Galapagos, which has just been born out of fire and the lush highlands. And, on the spectacular volcano islet of Bartolomé and the lava flow at Sullivan Bay, you will certainly get impressed by the creative forces and fascinating pioneer species.
Galapagos
Western, Northern and Central Galapagos Islands (A5B4)
8 Days aboard Archipel I. From USD $4,506pp.
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights:
- Virgin Fernandina & isolated west coast of Isabela make you eye-witness of evolution.
- Pioneer species colonize barren lava fields
- Flightless cormorants, largest marine iguanas and penguins near the equator
- Unique tidal channel with whitetip reef sharks & rays
- Famous sea bird colonies of popular North Seymour and isolated Genovesa in one short cruise
Itinerary in Brief:
- Day 1: Arrive at Baltra Airport - CC Fausto Llerena
- Day 2: Moreno Point (Isabela) - Urbina Bay
- Day 3: Espinoza Point (Fernandina) - Vicente Roca Point (Isabela)
- Day 4: Puerto Egas (Santiago) - Rabida
- Day 5: Black Turtle Cove - Bachas Beach
- Day 6: Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) - Darwin Bay (Genovesa)
- Day 7: Bartholomew - Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
- Day 8: Twin Craters - El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz) - Transfer out to Baltra Airport
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Day 1: Arrive at Baltra Airport - CC Fausto Llerena
AM: Arrival at Baltra Airport
Arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer in. You will have to pay your Galapagos National Park entrance fee and your luggage will be inspected.
PM: CC Fausto Llerena
A tour at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center you can see the tortoises of Española Island, ending in the tortoise exhibit corral. Tortoises of this corral are accustomed to humans; it is an excellent spot to be photographed with them!
Dinner included.
Day 2: Moreno Point (Isabela) - Urbina Bay
AM: Moreno Point (Isabela)
Fresh, promising greens of pioneer vegetation contrast strongly with the dead, pitch-black lava flow that once reached the ocean at Moreno Point.
PM: Urbina Bay
On Isabela nature seems to hunt for the largest. The exceptional coastal plain at Urbina Bay attracts prehistoric giants in the wild, such as the largest land iguanas.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 3: Espinoza Point (Fernandina) - Vicente Roca Point (Isabela)
AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina)
At Fernandina, you will find some of the most bizarre animal species, products of natural selection. Among them is the flightless cormorant, which after thousands of years isolated here lost the ability to fly and turned its wings into fins.
PM: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela)
We will enter a dark cave below a spectacular arch, accompanied by the roaring echoes of the waves. The calmer waters inside are well-protected and are a great place for snorkelling amongst various species of sharks, penguins, seahorses and the giant mola-mola.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 4: Puerto Egas (Santiago) - Rabida
AM: Puerto Egas (Santiago)
Puerto Egas is historical, and the favourite site on Santiago for wildlife lovers; and it’s even the best place in the archipelago to observe Galapagos fur seals.
PM: Rabida
Upon landing at this remarkable red beach, you will usually be greeted by a large bachelor colony of Galapagos sea lions.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 5: Black Turtle Cove - Bachas Beach
AM: Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove: At 08:30 AM your last adventure takes place en route to the airport, exploring Black Turtle Cove from the dinghy. The quiet lagoon and surrounding mangrove forest enable the observation of sea turtles and sharks. The visit ends at 09:00 with the disembarking at Baltra airport.
PM: Bachas Beach
Around noon you will embark on the Archipel cruise. Your cabins will be assigned, and lunch will be served. Your afternoon excursion will be at Bachas beach, a lovely bay with soft, white coral sand that is visited by sea turtles. Besides leisure time there, you could visit a lagoon to observe flamingos. Return onboard after 2-hours.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 6: Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) - Darwin Bay (Genovesa)
AM: Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa)
Not only because of its historical English name (Tower) Genovesa has a royal touch. Follow in the footsteps of Prince Philip – Galapagos lover for many years – and visit this favourite birding spot with the largest breeding colonies of red-footed and Nazca boobies, and look for a remarkable short-eared owl that hunts on foot!.
PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa)
As one of the outer islands and most exclusive places on the Galapagos, Genovesa is well worth last night’s longer navigation. This compact site in the heart of its flooded crater shows the extreme varied coastal ecosystems of the Galapagos in miniature; nearly too much for a single day.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 7: Bartholomew - Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
AM: Bartholomew
This tiny volcano islet is just recently born out of fire. Enter its wild romantic setting of spatter cones and craters, and see the most famous panorama of the Galapagos.
PM: Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Sullivan bay is incomparable to any other visitor’s site; setting foot at the recently solidified lava flow is like landing on the moon!
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Day 8: Twin Craters - El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz) - Transfer out to Baltra Airport
AM: Twin Craters - El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz)
El Chato Reserve is a protected area and official part of the Galapagos National Park. It extends from Cerro El Chato as far down as the southwestern coast of Santa Cruz Island, where females lay their eggs.
Transfer out to Baltra Airport
Assisted by the naturalist guide and some crew members, the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to Baltra, where we will take the airport shuttle. Your guide will accompany you to the check-in counters in the departure hall.
We expect you to return home with stunning pictures and unforgettable lifelong memories!
Breakfast included.
- Day 1: Arrive at Baltra Airport - CC Fausto Llerena
- Day 2: Moreno Point (Isabela) - Urbina Bay
- Day 3: Espinoza Point (Fernandina) - Vicente Roca Point (Isabela)
- Day 4: Puerto Egas (Santiago) - Rabida
- Day 5: Black Turtle Cove - Bachas Beach
- Day 6: Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) - Darwin Bay (Genovesa)
- Day 7: Bartholomew - Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
- Day 8: Twin Craters - El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz) - Transfer out to Baltra Airport
Next Departure Date: 13 Feb 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2025 - 20 Feb 2025 | USD$4506pp | ||
| Ocean View Cabin | USD$4506pp | Contact us | |
| 24 Apr 2025 - 01 May 2025 | USD$4506pp | ||
| 03 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2025 | USD$5183pp | ||
| 17 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2025 | USD$4506pp | ||
| 31 Jul 2025 - 07 Aug 2025 | USD$4506pp | ||
| 14 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2025 | USD$4506pp | ||
| 20 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 | USD$4506pp | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025 | USD$4506pp |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Ocean View Cabin
2 cabins with queen bed and 6 cabins with 2 single beds, two sea-view windows, private bathroom, closet & air conditioning.
Archipel I Deckplan
Specifications
- Year Of Construction: 2005
- Category: Tourist Superior
- Passengers: 16
- Cabins: 8
- Social Areas: Comfortable dining room, bar and lounge, library
- Length: 27m
- Beam: 11m
- Electric Power: 110v and 220v
- Machinery: 2 Cummins IMO 240 hp each one
- Speed (knots): 10 knots
- Crew: 9
- Naturalist Guide(s): 1
Whats included?
- On-board accommodation
- Transfers in Galapagos
- Tours led by English-speaking Guide
- Activities as specified
- All meals during the voyage
- Use of snorkelling equipment
What’s not included?
- International and internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
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Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
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Destination: Galapagos
This once in a lifetime destination is a nature lovers dream. Watch the famous Galapagos tortoises and blue footed boobies in the morning and snorkel with sea lions in the afternoon, then relax on your cruise to the next destination tomorrow!
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