Luxury Wildlife Northern 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 Northern 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, after arriving at Baltra Airport, you will take a transfer ferry. Afterwards, you will board a private bus to the highlands. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will go to a reserve where tortoises are easy to spot on the highlands of Santa Cruz. After this, a short, private bus ride will take you to the town of Puerto Ayora to board Yacht La Pinta.
(L, D)
Day 2 | Santa Cruz Island & Chinese Hat Islet
In the morning you will visit Eden Islet, you can observe blue-footed boobies, reef sharks, and frigates. There’s a chance to snorkel or ride aboard the glass-bottom boat, weather permitting.
In the afternoon, you will visit Chinese Hat Islet. This makes for a beautiful visit as you explore the wildlife along its trail, which begins at a white sand beach. The cove offers excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities.
(B, L, D)
Day 3 | Bartolome Island & Santiago Island
In the morning, you will disembark at Bartolome Island and begin a steep climb where the view from the top makes the trek well worth the effort! You will take a panga ride around the colossal Pinnacle Rock after the walk.
In the afternoon, you will disembark at Sullivan Bay on the east coast of Santiago Island. This visitor site is an excellent spot for swimming and snorkeling.
(B, L, D)
Day 4 | Genovesa Island
In the morning, climb Prince Philip’s Steps on Genovesa, observing diverse birdlife, fur seals, and optional kayaking.
In the afternoon, relax on Darwin Bay's beach, observe marine and land birds, or hike lava formations for scenic views of the collapsed caldera.
(B, L, D)
Day 5 | Baltra Island
The journey ends at Baltra Island, where you will take your transfer to the airport to hop on your flight back to the mainland.
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Vessel Overview
Your Expedition Vessel
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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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