Luxury Wildlife Southern Route
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Duration
6 Nights
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Ship Comfort
Luxury
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Total Guests
48
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Price From
$8,022 per person
An exciting 7-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 & North Seymour Islands
In the morning, your adventure begins with your flight to Baltra Island and a transfer to the nearby dock to board Yacht La Pinta. You will be invited to lunch after an introductory briefing on board and an emergency drill.
In the afternoon, you will disembark and enjoy a walk along North Seymour Island. You will observe numerous birds, sea lions, and land iguanas.
(Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2 | Isabela & Fernandina Islands
In the morning, you will visit Punta Vicente Roca. This coastal exploration is done aboard dinghies. There is abundant wildlife here, and, depending on weather conditions, you can snorkel along the cliffs!
In the afternoon, you will visit Punta Espinoza on the youngest island of the archipelago – Fernandina. Highlights here include hawks, penguins, flightless cormorants, and astounding views of the surrounding volcanic landscapes.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 | Isabela Island
In the morning, you will disembark at Urbina Bay. You will see plenty of corals and shells alongside Galapagos land iguanas. While sailing across the Bolívar Channel, you will have a chance to spot whales.
In the afternoon you will partake in an uphill hike to the Darwin Crater, which consists entirely of salt water. Afterward, you can snorkel or ride kayaks along the coastal landscape of Tagus Cove.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 | Rabida & Santa Cruz Islands
In the afternoon, you will visit Dragon Hill of Santa Cruz Island. The walk here involves circling a brackish-water lagoon that lagoon birds often frequent. Further inland, the trail offers a beautiful view of the bay as well as the western islands.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 | Santa Cruz Island
In the morning, head to the Charles Darwin Research Station and see the giant tortoise pens within an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Santa Cruz Highlands. This is a great place to look for the emblematic Darwin’s Finches and the endemic Scalesia trees.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 | Floreana Island
In the morning, you will disembark at Post Office Bay to visit the historic “Post Office Barrel” that has functioned as a post office. There’s kayaking and swimming from the beach here as well.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy snorkeling or a ride on the glass-bottom boat that travels along “Champion Islet.” Later, you will visit Cormorant Point, where American flamingos can be spotted.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 | Baltra Island
The journey ends at Baltra Island, where you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight back to the mainland.
(Breakfast)
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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