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Galapagos 4 days (Majestic)

Galapagos 4 days (Majestic)

From $2,545 USD

Description

Sail the islands aboard specially designed yachts and explore a unique archipelago unlike any other on Earth.

Islands you will visit:

• San Cristobal
• Floreana
• Española
• Santa Cruz

Please Note: Christmas and New Year supplement – 25%

Trip Name
Galapagos 4 days (Majestic)
Days
4
Overview
Vessel Type: Motor Yacht Length: 35 m Passenger Capacity: 16 Built/Refurbished: 2013 Majestic is a pleasurable way to get to know the Galapagos. This first-class, motorized yacht is 35 meters (115 feet) long and is especially designed to sail through these islands. Its common areas and suites have large picture windows to assure you grand vistas of the seascapes as you cruise from destination to destination. Throughout the expedition, you will dine on fine cuisine. At the end of a day of hiking and snorkeling, you can relax chat with your shipmates about your explorations in one of the spacious social areas. Up on the sundeck, you will have the opportunity to relax with a drink from the bar or soak in the Jacuzzi. As the yacht cruises to the next day’s destination, you’ll rest peacefully in one of the nine double cabins equipped with air conditioning and private bathroom with hot water. Majestic offers excellent four-, five- and eight-day itineraries. On hand are certified naturalist guides to answer your questions and nine crewmembers to attend to your needs.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - San Cristobal
In the morning, you will arrive at San Cristobal Island. After passing through immigration and baggage claim,you will be met by the Majestic staff and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin where youwill have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing.In the afternoon, your first visit takes you to El Junco Lagoon. Located in the highlands 19 kilometers fromPuerto Baquerizo Moreno, El Junco is located in the caldera of an extinct volcano. Rainwater feeds thelagoon. There are many farms and ranches in this area of San Cristobal Island, and sometime cows can befound near the lagoon.
Day 2 - Day 2 - Floreana
In the morning, you will visit the famous Post Office Bay. You will land on a beach and head to a spot where18th century whalers placed a wooden barrel used as an unofficial mail box. The custom continues to this daywith Galapagos visitors. So, don’t forget your postcards, and don’t be surprised if the post card arrives to itsdestination before you even get home!Your afternoon visit is to Cormorant Point. Here you will enjoy a hike to a salt-water lagoon which is hometo flamingos. You will also have a chance to snorkel around Devil’s Crown which is the rocky remains of an offshore volcano sticking out of the water. This is a great location to see a wide range of marine creatures.
Day 3 - Day 3 - Española
In the morning, you will visit Suarez Point . On the trail you will have the chance to see blue-footed boobies,albatrosses, and Nazca boobies. This island is the breeding site of nearly all of the world’s 12,000 pairs ofwaved albatrosses. You will also visit a beautiful site on the ocean front where there is a cliff that the largealbatrosses use as a launching pad! You will have the chance to see the famous blowhole that spurts waterinto the air. The landscape is great for photography.In the afternoon, excursion takes you to the spectacular Gardner Bay. After landing, you can walk across alovely white-sand beach amongst a busy sea lion colony or dive into the water to swim with sea lion pups.You may also see curious mockingbirds on the beach.
Day 4 - Day 4 - Santa Cruz
In the morning, you will visit Twin Craters located opposite to each other on both sides of the road leadingfrom Puerto Ayora to Baltra. The name is only figurative; not real craters, these formations were created bythe collapse of surface material in underground fissures and chambers. The view is breathtaking.After visiting the Twin Craters, you will be transferred to the Baltra airport to catch your flight to Guayaquilor Quito on mainland Ecuador.
Day 5 - Please Note:
Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide and captain will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
25-06-201828-06-2018USD$2,545Lower Deck Cabin
25-06-201828-06-2018USD$2,845Main Deck Cabin
09-07-201812-07-2018USD$2,545Lower Deck Cabin
09-07-201812-07-2018USD$2,845Main Deck Cabin
23-07-201826-07-2018USD$2,545Lower Deck Cabin
23-07-201826-07-2018USD$2,845Main Deck Cabin

Inclusions

    • See one of the few permanent freshwater lakes
    • Discover the “Green Beach” named so due to its green color, which comes from a high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand
    • Explore the famous attraction of Espanola Island
    • the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air
    • Spot frigates, white-cheeked pintails, flamingos, sea lions, mockingbirds, Nazca boobies, waved albatrosses, red-billed tropicbirds, lava lizards, Galapagos hawks and blue-footed boobies
    • Enjoy hiking, snorkelling, dinghy riding and kayaking

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