Introducing the Western Galapagos Islands
This is a great offer for an amazing experience in one of the most unique and impressive protected areas on the planet, the Galapagos Islands. We begin with a full day in Quito, then take an 8 day cruise on board the Cachalote, a simple first class yacht with an excellent, diverse itinerary and a superb reputation. For those who don't need luxury, it will be an amazing trip. Extend your trip with a visit to the beautiful Amazon rainforest, or add more days to explore the Andes around Quito if your time permits.
Day 1 - Quito
- Transfer from Quito airport to the city centre
Day 2 - Quito
- City tour of Quito with Mitad del Mundo
Day 3 - Santa Cruz - Highlands, Santa Cruz - Puerto Ayora, Yacht - Cachalote
- Transfer from your hotel to the Quito airport
- Flight from Quito to Baltra in the Galapagos Islands
- Transfer from the Baltra airport to the Cachalote yacht
- Santa Cruz Highlands - Giant Tortoises
- Charles Darwin Station
Day 4 - Chinese Hat, Rabida, Yacht - Cachalote
- Chinese Hat
- Rabida
Day 5 - Isabela - Sierra Negra, Isabela - Puerto Villamil, Yacht - Cachalote
- Sierra Negra Volcano
- Puerto Villamil
Day 6 - Isabela - Punta Moreno, Isabela - Elizabeth Bay, Yacht - Cachalote
- Punta Moreno
- Elizabeth Bay
Day 7 - Isabela - Urbina Bay, Isabela - Tagus Cove, Yacht - Cachalote
- Urbina Bay
- Tagus Cove
Day 8 - Fernandina - Punta Espinoza, Isabela - Punta Vicente Roca, Yacht - Cachalote
- Punta Espinosa
- Punta Vicente Roca
Day 9 - Santiago - Puerto Egas, Bartolome Island, Yacht - Cachalote
- Puerto Egas
- Bartolomé
Day 10 - North Seymour Island
- North Seymour
- Departure transfer to the Baltra airport for your trip home
- Flight from Baltra to Quito
The most popular months for visitors tend to be June, July and August, alongside December and January. In terms of climate, bear in mind that it can be a little unpredictable so far from any land mass, but generally speaking December to May is the sunniest period, although there will be some rain. Low season - June to November - brings slightly cooler temperatures, overcast skies and less rainfall. Divers prefer the cooler, cloudier period because the colder water brings even more diverse marine life to the islands.
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