Luxury Western Tortoise Route

(L, D)

In the morning, you will visit Punta Cormorant and Champion Island, landing on a green, olivine sand beach next to a large lagoon usually adorned with feeding flamingos and other water birds.

In the afternoon, you will visit Post Office Bay, Asilo de la Paz, Black Beach. Starting at the wooden barrel that has served as a mariner’s “post office” since the 18th Century. Then onto the Floreana Highlands to visit a collection of tortoises. Ending with a walk on Black Beach and a barbecue onboard Integrity.

(B, L, D)

In the morning, you will visit Punta Moreno, walking on this young lava flow at the base of Cero Azul, past cacti and other early colonizing plants.

In the afternoon, you will visit Elizabeth Bay, silently floating in our skiffs through the narrow channels of this mangrove lagoon to see species that inhabit this vital zone.

(B, L, D)

In the morning, you will visit Urbina Bay of Isabela Island, walking among the skeletal coral garden, now home to lizards and mockingbirds. Urbina Bay is also home to large, colourful land iguanas.

In the afternoon, you will visit Punta Espinosa of Fernandina Island, discovering an abundance of small, dark marine iguanas and brightly coloured Sally Lightfoot Crabs.

(B, L, D)

In the morning, you will visit Tagus Cove, where Pirates and whalers used this in the 19th Century for anchorage, left their marks on the cliffs of this sunken caldera, a tradition of graffiti that continues to today.

In the afternoon, you will visit Punta Vicente Roca, the large cave and cleaved tuft cone and caldera wall are impressive geological formations and provide a beautiful backdrop for nesting birds.

(B, L, D)

In the morning, you will visit Puerto Egas, that has  two separate trails. The first meanders along the coast to the fur seal grottoes. The second, less-used trail, heads inland to a lagoon at the Salt Mine Volcano where flamingos and other birds are found.

In the afternoon, you will visit Espumilla Beach and Buccaneer Cove. Espumilla is a red sand beach and a sea turtle nesting site. While Buccaneer Cove offers snorkeling or kayaking, you will see a variety of marine life and amazing underwater geologic formations.

(B, L, D)

In the morning, you will enjoy a quiet and peaceful morning at Bachas Beach, a fine, white sand beach. Later on, you will visit Caleta Tortuga Negra, which has a silent skiff ride to see sea turtles feed and mate in the calm waters.

In the afternoon, you will visit North Seymour, you will embark on a trail where we will see the largest colony of Magnificent Frigatebirds in Galapagos. After the trail, you will head along the coast.

(B, L, D)

In the morning, you will have breakfast on board Integrity and then disembark at Baltra Island.

(B)

Take a look inside...

The main deck features a wide-screen media center hidden behind the painting of undersea life and is available for viewing your day's images as well as for your guide's informative presentations.

On the Sun Deck, there are large, comfortable dining tables where you can enjoy the open-air scenery and eat Ecuadorian shrimp, meat, chicken, and sometimes lobster, vegetable dishes, and salads.

The comfortable salon is bathed in natural light, perfect for reading or listening to lectures on Galápagos natural history, geology and tomorrow's encounters.

All suites and staterooms are on the main deck and are lower twin, queen or king-bedded. There is a 350 sq. ft. king-bedded owner’s suite and one single stateroom.

Bathroom facilities are en suite with a full-size shower, lavatory and toilet. A full size shower is complimented by Cedrela hardwood vanity with elegant porcelain sink and environmentally friendly soaps, shampoos and conditioners. A hairdryer is conveniently provided.

Each stateroom has large picture windows, individual climate control, satellite telephone, a stocked refrigerator, and an entertainment center with CD/DVD and LCD monitor.

There are six 150 sq. ft. double staterooms that can be configured with either two twin beds or one king bed. Each is decorated with original photos of Galápagos scenes.

At night, soft overhead lighting and individual reading lamps create a soothing ambiance.

There are six 150 sq. ft. double staterooms that can be configured with either two twin beds or one king bed. Each is decorated with original photos of Galápagos scenes.

At night, soft overhead lighting and individual reading lamps create a soothing ambiance.

Bathroom facilities are en suite with a full-size shower, lavatory and toilet. A full size shower is complimented by Cedrela hardwood vanity with elegant porcelain sink and environmentally friendly soaps, shampoos and conditioners. A hairdryer is conveniently provided.