Twin Craters Tour Express
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Duration
3 Nights
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Ship Comfort
Essential
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Total Guests
16
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Price From
$2,325 per person
Set sail for an immersive 4-day journey through the Galapagos Islands, aboard the essential Archipel I Catamaran, where you'll encounter diverse endemic wildlife, explore unique landscapes, and delve into the islands' natural history.
Trip Highlights:
- San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre and Frigatebird Hill: Learn about the Galapagos' natural history and witness mixed frigatebird colonies.
- Santa Fe: Endemic Species and Giant Cacti: Encounter land iguanas, sea lions, and diverse birdlife amidst unique flora.
- South Plaza: Land Iguanas and Hybrid Iguanas: Observe land iguanas, hybrid iguanas, and diverse seabirds nesting on cliffs.
- North Seymour & Chinese Hat: Birdlife Spectacles and Volcanic Landscapes: Witness frigatebird displays, blue-footed booby courtship dances, and explore volcanic cones and lava fields.
- Santa Cruz: Giant Tortoises and Volcanic Craters: Encounter giant tortoises in their natural habitat and explore the Twin Craters, witnessing the unique scalesia cloud forest and diverse birdlife.
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1 | San Cristobal Island
In the morning, arrive at San Cristobal Airport and transfer to the Interpretation Centre to learn about the Galapagos' history and ecology.
In the afternoon, hike Frigatebird Hill for panoramic views and to observe frigatebird colonies.
(Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2 | Santa Fe & South Plaza Islands
In the morning, explore Santa Fe, observing endemic wildlife like land iguanas and sea lions amidst unique flora and giant cacti.
In the afternoon, visit South Plaza, observing hybrid iguanas, land iguanas, and diverse seabirds along its cliffs and amongst reddish vegetation.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 | North Seymour & Chinese Hat
In the morning, explore North Seymour, observing frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions amidst a flat, boulder-strewn landscape.
In the afternoon, visit Chinese Hat, observing penguins and volcanic features, and witnessing pioneer plant colonization amidst lava fields and beaches.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 | Santa Cruz Island
In the morning, explore the Santa Cruz highlands, visiting El Chato Tortoise Reserve to observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat and the Twin Craters amidst scalesia cloud forest.
In the afternoon, transfer to Baltra Airport for your flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
(Breakfast)
Prices & Departures
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Vessel Overview
Your Expedition Vessel
Take a look inside...
Main Deck
The Main Deck features a dining room, bar and conference area with television, DVD player, chart games, library of books and DVDs. It also has 2 cabins with double beds, 6 cabins with twin beds.
Cabin area: 10m².
Sun Deck
The Sun Deck features a shaded area, outside lounge and dining areas.
Interior Living
The Archipels have ample social areas that will complement a comfortable stay. Shared with a total of just 16 guests; the lounge, solarium, resting areas are great choices for you to relax and enjoy the nature that surrounds you.
Dining Areas
Dining room on the Main Deck for passengers to enjoy food prepared by chefs onboard.
Briefing Area
A comfortable space where expert guides provide informative lectures and insights on the Galápagos.
Cabins
Double Cabin
Each catamaran offers eight cabins above the waterline, with two sea-view windows. They also include clean private facilities, hot/cold water, low beds, air-conditioning, and storage space for a comfortable stay.
Twin Cabin
Also available as a twin.
Bathroom
Bathroom with private facilities and hot/cold water.
Ask a Galápagos specialist
to plan your adventure