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Duration
7 Nights
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Ship Comfort
Comfort
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Total Guests
16
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Price From
$7,145 per person
An exciting 8-day exploration of the Galapagos Islands, visiting the Central, Eastern, Western and Southern Islands. Travel aboard the Natural Paradise Yacht, a comfort vessel designed for small-group expeditions, offering travellers a variety of accommodation options that suit everyone's needs including spacious and comfortable cabins with balconies overlooking the ocean, junior suites, and staterooms, all featuring large bathrooms, air-conditioning, and luxury amenities.
Trip Summary:
- Dive into Santa Cruz's Marine Realm: Snorkel and explore Eden Islet, encountering vibrant marine life and boobies.
- Witness Isabela's Coastal and Volcanic Majesty: Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point, teeming with marine life, and hike Espinoza Point (Fernandina), home to flightless cormorants and marine iguanas.
- Explore Isabela's Diverse Landscapes: Discover land iguanas and snorkel at Urbina Bay, and ascend Sierra Negra Volcano for panoramic vistas.
- Discover Santiago and Mosquera's Coastal Treasures: Explore Chinese Hat Islet's geological formations and snorkel, then encounter sea lions and shorebirds at Mosquera Islet.
- Uncover Floreana's History and Marine Life: Explore Baroness Viewing Point's historical sites and snorkel, then witness flamingo lagoons and unique beaches at Cormorant Point.
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1 | Baltra & Santa Cruz Islands
In the morning, arrive at Baltra Airport and transfer to the boat.
In the afternoon, explore Eden Islet by dinghy, observing diverse Galapagos wildlife both on shore and underwater.
(L, D)
Day 2 | Isabela & Fernandina Islands
In the morning, snorkel or dive at Vicente Roca Point, observing diverse marine life including seahorses, turtles, and Mola mola.
In the afternoon, explore Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island, observing flightless cormorant nesting sites and Galapagos hawks in a pristine ecosystem.
(B, L, D)
Day 3 | Isabela: Urbina Bay & Moreno Point
In the morning, snorkel at Urbina Bay, observing marine life in an area affected by a significant land uplift.
In the afternoon, explore Moreno Point by dinghy and on foot, observing diverse birdlife and potential sightings of sea turtles and sharks in tide pools.
(B, L, D)
Day 4 | Isabela: Sierra Negra & The Wetlands
In the morning, hike Sierra Negra Volcano, enjoying panoramic views and observing finches and volcanic landscapes, including recent activity.
In the afternoon, explore the Wetlands of Isabela, observing diverse birdlife like stilts and pintails on a scenic walking path.
(B, L, D)
Day 5 | Chinese Hat & Mosquera Islets
In the morning, explore Chinese Hat Islet, observing unique geological formations like lava tubes and flows.
In the afternoon, visit Mosquera Islet, encountering a large sea lion population and shorebirds, with potential orca sightings.
(B, L, D)
Day 6 | Floreana Island
In the morning, enjoy scenic views and explore the intriguing history of Baroness Viewing Point on Floreana, with easy trails for observing local flora and fauna.
In the afternoon, visit Cormorant Point, observing flamingos and other birdlife, and explore the unique Green and Flour Sand beaches.
(B, L, D)
Day 7 | Española Island
In the morning, explore Suarez Point, observing diverse birdlife including albatrosses and boobies, and witness the spectacular blowhole, perfect for photography.
In the afternoon, relax or snorkel at Gardner Bay's white sandy beach, encountering sea lions and enjoying its rocky shores.
(B, L, D)
Day 8 | Lobos Island
In the morning, visit Lobos Island, encountering playful sea lions and snorkeling, with opportunities to see blue-footed and Nazca boobies.
Later on, transfer to San Cristobal Airport.
(B)
Prices and Departures
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Vessel Overview
Your Expedition Vessel
Take a look inside...
Main Deck
The main deck has a suite and cabins with an ample relaxing space, spacious lounge area, dining room, bar and coffee station.
Upper Deck
The upper deck has more spacious suites and junior suites with private balconies.
Sun Deck
There are more social areas including a beautiful teak sun deck with Jacuzzi and a cozy al fresco dining.
Covered dining area: 487ft² / 45m². Jacuzzi area: 291ft² / 27m².
Interior Living
Elegant and comfortable, Natural Paradise offers nine cabins, four of them with private balconies, and on the main deck, a suite with an ample relaxing space. Her social areas include a beautiful teak sundeck with Jacuzzi and a cozy al fresco dining. On the main deck you will find a spacious lounge and dining room. Snorkelling equipment, wetsuits, sea kayaks and paddle boards are available on board.
Dining Areas
Dining room on the Main Deck for passengers to enjoy food prepared by chefs onboard.
Dining room area: 463ft² / 43m².
Briefing Area
A comfortable space where expert guides provide informative lectures and insights on the Galápagos.
Panoramic Suites
Elegant and comfortable, Natural Paradise offers nine cabins, four of them with private balconies, and on the main deck, a suite with an ample relaxing space.
Cabins
Upper Deck Suite
All upper deck suites feature coffee makers, binoculars, private balconies with panoramic windows, private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning.
Upper deck suites area: 355ft² / 33m²
Upper Deck Suite Bathroom
Private bathroom with premium amenities.
Upper Deck Suite Balcony View
Private balcony with panoramic windows.
Upper Deck Double Jr. Suite
All upper deck junior suites feature private balconies with panoramic windows, private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning.
Upper deck junior suites area: 226ft² / 21m²
Upper Deck Twin Jr. Suite
All upper deck junior suites feature private balconies with panoramic windows, private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning.
Upper deck junior suites area: 226ft² / 21m²
Upper Deck Jr. Suite Bathroom
Private bathroom with premium amenities.
Upper Deck Jr. Suite Balcony View
Private balcony with panoramic windows.
Main Deck Jr. Suite
All main deck junior suites feature coffee makers, binoculars, private balconies with panoramic windows, private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning.
Main deck junior suites area: 355ft² / 33m²
Main Deck Jr. Suite Living Area
All main deck junior suite living areas feature a comfortable lounge with a TV and DVD player.
Main Deck Jr. Suite Bathroom
Private bathroom with premium amenities.
Main Deck Double Cabin
All main deck cabins feature panoramic windows, hot water and air-conditioning.
Main deck cabin area: 172ft² / 16m²
Main Deck Twin Cabin
Also available as a twin.
Main deck cabin area: 172ft² / 16m²
Main Deck Cabin Bathroom
Private bathroom with amenities.
Lower Deck Cabin
All lower deck cabins feature porthole windows, hot water and air-conditioning.
Lower deck cabin area: 215ft² / 20m²
Lower Deck Cabin Bathroom
Private bathroom with amenities.
Ask a Galapagos specialist
to plan your adventure