Western Galapagos Islands (B)
5 Days - M/Y Bonita
Step aboard the newly renovated M/Y Bonita on this comprehensive 5-day itinerary, journeying to areas of the Galapagos Islands that many cruise itineraries do not go. Cruise among the western islands of the archipelago making stops in Floreana, Española, Cristobal and Santa Cruz.
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Itinerary Highlights
- This is home for a great diversity of birds rarely found at the lowlands, including finches (tree, woodpecker and vegetarian finches), flycatchers and several species of water birds.
- Sea lions and marine iguanas will be the first ones welcoming us, followed by large colonies of sea birds, including Nazca and Blue-footed boobies, gulls and tropicbirds.
- There are also several small saltwaterlagoons where we often see flamingoes, herons, and other aquatic birds.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Reception in Baltra and transfer to the boat - Santa Cruz: Highlands
- Day 2: Floreana: Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown - Post office
- Day 3: Española: Suarez Point - Gardner Bay/Gardner/Osborn Islet
- Day 4: Cristobal: Interpretation Center/Kicker Rock - Lobos Island
- Day 5: Santa Cruz: Bachas or Daphne and transfer to Baltra airport
Day 1: Reception in Baltra and transfer to the boat - Santa Cruz: Highlands
AM: BALTRA AIRPORT
Departure to the Galapagos Islands, arrival at Baltra airport, where our naturalist guide of the National Park will be waiting for you.
PM: HIGHLANDS
Either if you do this visit starting from Baltra or from Puerto Ayora, a bus will take you to the highlands stopping along the way at one of the reserves to visit the lush highland forests where you will look for Galapagos Giant tortoises in their natural environment. This is the best place in the Galapagos to see these gentle giants (reaching over 300 kg / 600 pounds!) casually grazing and resting in freshwater ponds. This is also home for a great diversity of birds rarely found at the lowlands, including finches (tree, woodpecker and vegetarian finches), flycatchers and several species of water birds. You will visit a lava tunnel (depending on the itinerary) and learn how these
extraordinary formations were created by ancient volcanic eruptions.
Day 2: Floreana: Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown - Post office
AM: CORMORANT POINT / DEVIL'S CROWN
Punta Cormorant is located in the north of Floreana and it is known for its large coastal lagoon with American flamingos, white
-cheeked pintails, black-necked stilts and other shorebirds. There is a beautiful white sand beach which is an important nesting ground for green sea turtles where we can also see rays and reef sharks. In recent years, a small group of blue footed boobies have started to breed right by the trail. This is also a great trail to look at endemic plants.
PM: POST OFFICE BAY
Floreana is famous for the tales of German settlers and the baroness during the late 1920’s and 30 ‘s. Assassinations, disappearances and other unsolved mysteries are the ingredients of this fascinating story.Post office bay was often used by whalers to anchor their ships and go up to the highlands to get freshwater and tortoises. Most boats visiting the Galapagos had to come to this place sooner or later, so a system of mail was established more than 200 years ago: a barrel near the beach became the way to leave messages to other ships and also to the outside world. This mail system is still in use and will allow you to send postcards from the Galapagos to the outside world. Aside from a small beautiful beach and a lava tunnel, the area is great for dinghy tours to look for sea lions, green sea turtles, shorebirds, small sharks and, with some luck, Galapagos penguins.
Day 3: Española: Suarez Point - Gardner Bay/Gardner/Osborn Islet
AM: SUAREZ POINT
This rocky trail is one the most amazing nature walks you can do in the Galapagos islands.From the moment you set foot on the island and all the way along the trail the amount and diversity of fauna is truly amazing. Sea lions and marine iguanas will be the first ones welcoming us, followed by large colonies of sea birds, including Nazca and Blue-footed boobies, gulls and tropicbirds. At the end of the trail we will visit a colony of waved albatross (April to January), the largest bird in the islands and one of the most
interesting because of its powerful flight and elaborate courtship. Waved albatross only nest at Española, so this is the only place where you will see them at close range.
AM: GARDNER BAY
Gardner beach is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and interesting beaches to visit in the Galapagos. It's fine coral sand and turquoise water give it a totally tropical appearance, which contrasts with the presence of sea lions basking on the beach. You will have the opportunity to walk along the beach and learn about the biology of sea lions and other endemic species, such as the Española mockingbird, marine iguanas and Galapagos hawks.
Day 4: Cristobal: Interpretation Center/Kicker Rock - Lobos Island
AM: INTERPRETATION CENTER / KICKER ROCK
Located in the outskirts of Puerto Baquerizo, this center is dedicated to the history of human presence in the Galapagos. Since the times of the early Spanish explorers to the present times, including illustrious visitors such as Charles Darwin, this permanent exhibition will take you through the dangers and struggles of the first settlers trying to survive the harsh Galapagos environment.
PM: LOBOS ISLAND
Lobos island is a small islet separated from San Cristobal by a narrow channel, forming a sheltered bay where sea lion pups play in tidal pools. Despite its small size, the island is surprisingly packed with wildlife, especially with “lobos marinos”, the Spanish name for sea lions. Groups of sea lions will welcome you at the landing spot, but as you walk a few steps inland, male frigatebirds displaying their inflated red balloons will be perched on the bushes and trees. A small colony of blue footed boobies, which often nest right on the
trail, will give you the opportunity to observe their famous courtship dance.
Day 5: Santa Cruz: Bachas or Daphne and transfer to Baltra airport
AM:BACHAS
Bachas gets its name from the remains of two large barges (mispronounced by locals as “bachas”)left by the Americans during WWII. At low tide you can still see the iron skeletons of the bargesburied in the white sand. From November till May, this place is also one of the most important seaturtle nesting grounds in the entire Galapagos islands. There are also several small saltwaterlagoons where we often see flamingoes, herons, and other aquatic birds.
Then, transfer to the airport to take your flight back to continental Ecuador
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**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Lower Deck
Private bathrooms
Cold/hot water
Air conditioning
Towel
Dryer
Safety deposit box
Upper or Main Deck
Private bathrooms
Cold/hot water
Air conditioning
Towel
Dryer
Safety deposit box
M/Y Bonita Deckplan
Specifications
- Length: 25 metres
- Beam: 6 metres
- Cruising speed: 9 knots
- Water capacity: 2500 gallons
- 16 passengers
- 8 crew members + 1 bilingual guide
- Motor: 2 Caterpillar 8 cylinder motors
- 9 cabins
Whats included?
- Airport assistance
- Transfers in Galapagos
- Accommodation in double cabin
- All meals during the cruise
- Naturalist Bilingual Guide
- All visits and excursions according to the itinerary
- Snorkel Gear (mask, tube and fins)
- Kayaks, paddle boards
- Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
- Wetsuits
What’s not included?
- Local flight to/from Galapagos
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Local Taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Service do not specified
Notes
- Christmas and New Year supplement 50%.
- We accept children from 6 years old.
- Single Supplement 50% from the rate.
- Rates are subject to change; we guarantee rate with previous deposit only.