fbpx

Galapagos Adventure – 4 Days (Galaven)

Galapagos Adventure – 4 Days (Galaven)

From $1,945 USD

Description

The Galaven is for adventurers with a mid-range budget who want to visit Galapagos.

Islands you will visit:

– Santa Cruz
– Genovesa Island
– Santiago Island
– Rabida Island

Trip Name
Galapagos Adventure - 4 Days (Galaven)
Days
4
Overview
Vessel Type: Expedition Yacht Length: 27 m Passenger Capacity: 20 Built / Refurbished: 2000 The Galaven is for adventurers with a mid-range budget who want to visit Galapagos. This 88-foot motorized, 20-passenger yacht offers high-polished wood trim and floors, a library with TV and DVD player, and sun deck with chaise lounges. The spacious dining area allows you to comfortably eat while marveling at the stunning views of the Galapagos archipelago. The eleven double cabins spread over the ship’s three decks have air conditioning and private bathrooms with hot water. The Galaven has two different eight-day itineraries, as well as four- and five-day excursions. Two bilingual national park naturalist guides will show you the wonders of the Galapagos. Also accompanying you on the cruise are the captain and eight crew members.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - Baltra Island Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat & Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove is situated in the northern part of Santa Cruz. This inlet is surrounded by mangroves and is only accessible by dinghy. The shallow cove is a safe haven for young marine life. Black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here.
Day 2 - Day 2 - Genovesa Island: El Barranco & Darwin Bay
Also known as Prince Phillip's Steps, El Barranco’s steep, rocky paths leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves.This white sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view off a cliff.
Day 3 - Day 3 - Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay & Rabida Island
A coral beach landing leads you towards a lava field as far as the eye can see. Hunt and peck over the two distinguished types of lava, pahoehoe and 'a'a, for signs of plant life that have managed to emerge over the past 100 years since the most recent volcanic explosion. A truly amazing volcanic experience…up close and personal!Rabida Island (Jervis) is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkeling site. Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide wonderful landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.
Day 4 - Day 4 - Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station & Transfer to the Baltra Airport
The Charles Darwin Research Station is home to turtles ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long. Subspecies of turtles interact with one another and many of the older turtles are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years old and strong enough to survive on their own.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
12-06-201815-06-2018USD$1,945Cabin
10-07-201813-07-2018USD$1,945Cabin
24-07-201827-07-2018USD$1,945Cabin
07-08-201810-08-2018USD$1,945Cabin
21-08-201824-08-2018USD$1,945Cabin

Inclusions

    • Spot Baby hammerhead shark, rays, sea turtles, sea birds, Red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, storm-petrels, Galapagos doves
    • Activities: Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking & dinghy rides
    • Enjoy variety of lava formations and landscapes

Map