Luxury Wildlife Eastern Route
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Duration
4 Nights
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Ship Comfort
Luxury
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Total Guests
48
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Price From
$5,987 per person
An exciting 5-day exploration of the Galapagos Islands, visiting the Eastern Islands. Travel aboard the La Pinta Yacht, a luxury vessel that comfortably accommodates up to 48 guests and boasts ample social areas such as a hot tub, cardio gym, kayaks, sundeck and sun loungers. This vessel epitomizes a sophisticated and upscale island experience, perfect for travellers seeking luxury. La Pinta is especially ideal for families traveling together, offering numerous connecting cabins.
Trip Summary:
- Discover South Plaza's vibrant ecosystem with land iguanas amidst colourful succulents and sea lion colonies along the shore.
- Explore the white-sand beach of Santa Fe teeming with sea lions and spot the island's endemic yellow land iguanas.
- Visit Cerro Colorado's breeding centre on San Cristobal and observe these Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat.
- Observe diverse birdlife on San Cristobal at Punta Pitt and Cerro Brujo.
- Marvel at Española's seabird colonies at Punta Suárez, and encounter marine iguanas.
- Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, or a glass-bottom boat ride while observing sea lions and finches.
- Encounter the Charles Darwin Research Station and gain insight into the islands' conservation efforts.
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1 | Baltra & South Plaza
In the morning, arrive at Baltra Airport, transfer to the vessel, attend a briefing and boat drill, and enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, visit South Plaza Island, observing sea lion colonies and seabirds along the coastline.
(L, D)
Day 2 | Santa Fe Island
In the morning, you'll walk along a white-sand beach with sea lions, followed by swimming/snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat ride.
In the afternoon, you'll disembark at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and visit the Cerro Colorado giant tortoise breeding center.
(B, L, D)
Day 3 | San Cristobal Island
In the morning, you'll land at San Cristobal's eastern tip, hike for shoreline views, and swim/snorkel (weather permitting).
In the afternoon, you'll take a dinghy ride to Cerro Brujo's beach for walking and birdwatching.
(B, L, D)
Day 4 | Española Island
In the morning, you'll visit Punta Suárez, hiking across lava terrain to observe seabird colonies and marine iguanas.
In the afternoon, you'll disembark at Gardner Bay's beach for wildlife observation or optional kayaking/glass-bottom boat ride.
(B, L, D)
Day 5 | Santa Cruz Island
In the morning, you will disembark at Puerto Ayora and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to observe the giant tortoise breeding program.
Afterwards, transfer by bus and ferry to Baltra Island and the airport for your flight to the mainland.
(B, L, D)
Prices and Departures
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Vessel Overview
Your Expedition Vessel
Take a look inside...
Main Deck
Yacht La Pinta comfortably accommodates up to 48 guests and boasts ample social areas. Main deck features as reception area, gift shop, infirmary, dining room, restrooms and disembarking platforms and gangways.
Cabin Deck
The Cabin Deck features 20 Luxury Cabins (Twin/Doubles) and 4 Luxury Plus Cabins (Triples). Depending on guest's needs, all beds can be separated or joined together. Four pairs of cabins can be interconnected for friends or families traveling together.
Sun Deck
It has an observation deck towards the bow, wrap-around windows, a hot tub, a cardio gym, kayaks, a glass-bottom boat, a sundeck, and sun loungers.
Dinning Area
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.
Al Fresco Dinning
Kayaking
Cabins
Luxury Cabin
There are 20 Luxury Cabins (Twin/Doubles) and depending on guest's needs, all beds can be separated or joined together. Four pairs of cabins can be interconnected for friends or families traveling together.
Luxury Cabin size: 3,13m / 10,26 ft / 5,25m / 1,722 ft (16.43m² / 176,85 ft²)
Luxury Plus Cabin
There are 4 Luxury Plus Cabins (Triples).
Luxury Plus Cabin size: 4,90m / 16,07 ft / 4,70m / 1,541 ft (23m² / 247,57 ft²)
Luxury Cabin - Twin
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