ARCHIPEL I Catamaran
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8 days (B5A4)
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Santa Cruz island: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center - Twin Craters - El Chato Tortoise Reserve | Floreana island: Cormorant Point - Devil's Crown - Post Office Bay - Baroness Viewing Point | Española island: Gardner Bay - Suarez Point | San Cristobal island: Pitt Point - Witch Hill - Lobos Island - Tijeretas Hill | Santa Fe island | South Plaza island | North Seymour island | Santiago island: Chinese Hat
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Your Trip details
Santa Cruz island: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center - Twin Craters - El Chato Tortoise Reserve | Floreana island: Cormorant Point - Devil's Crown - Post Office Bay - Baroness Viewing Point | Española island: Gardner Bay - Suarez Point | San Cristobal island: Pitt Point - Witch Hill - Lobos Island - Tijeretas Hill | Santa Fe island | South Plaza island | North Seymour island | Santiago island: Chinese Hat
An 8-day expedition aboard the Archipel I Catamaran combining the best of the southern, eastern and central Galapagos. From the tortoise breeding center on Santa Cruz to the historic sites of Floreana, the albatross colonies of Española, the booby nesting grounds of San Cristobal, and the wildlife-rich shores of Santa Fe, South Plaza and North Seymour, this comprehensive voyage showcases the archipelago's remarkable wildlife and scenery.
Itinerary & Travel activities
8 days trip
7 nights
DAY 1 – Thursday
AM»Arrival at Baltra Airport – Transfer to boat
PM»Santa Cruz: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Your Galapagos adventure begins at Baltra Airport, where your guide will meet you and transfer you to the Archipel I Catamaran. After a welcome briefing, visit the tortoise breeding center.
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
At the Charles Darwin Research Station, see giant tortoises of all ages raised for repatriation and learn about decades of conservation work.
DAY 2 – Friday
AM»Floreana: Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown
PM»Floreana: Post Office Bay – Baroness Viewing Point
Cormorant Point
Green-sand beach and a flamingo-filled lagoon; sea turtles nest on the far-side beach.
Devil’s Crown
Submerged volcanic crater with superb snorkeling among corals, rays and sea lions.
Post Office Bay
Historic barrel post office – leave a postcard and hand-deliver any mail bound near your home.
Baroness Viewing Point
Panoramic viewpoint over Floreana’s northern coast, named after the island’s storied Baroness.
DAY 3 – Saturday
AM»Española: Gardner Bay
PM»Española: Suarez Point
Gardner Bay
White-sand beach with a large sea lion colony; snorkel with sea lions and spot the endemic Espanola mockingbird.
Suarez Point
One of the richest wildlife sites in Galapagos, with booby colonies, waved albatrosses and a dramatic blowhole.
DAY 4 – Sunday
AM»San Cristobal: Pitt Point
PM»San Cristobal: Witch Hill
Pitt Point
The only site where all three booby species nest together, with frigatebirds soaring overhead.
Witch Hill
Powdery white beach with sea lions and pelicans; snorkel with rays and sea turtles.
DAY 5 – Monday
AM»San Cristobal: Lobos Island
PM»San Cristobal: Tijeretas Hill
Lobos Island
Small islet with sea lions, blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds across from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Tijeretas Hill
Trail to a viewpoint over the bay of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, with nesting frigatebirds along the path.
DAY 6 – Tuesday
AM»Santa Fe: Santa Fe Island
PM»South Plaza: South Plaza Island
Santa Fe Island
Beautiful bay with a sea lion colony and the endemic Santa Fe land iguana among giant cactus.
South Plaza Island
Small but wildlife-packed island with land iguanas, sea lions and soaring seabirds.
DAY 7 – Wednesday
AM»North Seymour: North Seymour Island
PM»Santiago: Chinese Hat Islet
North Seymour Island
Magnificent frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and land iguanas along an easy trail.
Chinese Hat Islet
Tiny volcanic cone off Santiago with sea lions, marine iguanas and excellent snorkeling.
DAY 8 – Thursday
AM»Santa Cruz: Twin Craters and El Chato Tortoise Reserve
PM»Baltra: Transfer to Baltra Airport
Twin Craters & El Chato
See the pit craters in the highlands and giant tortoises roaming wild at the reserve, then transfer to Baltra Airport for your flight back to the mainland.
Cruise price details
Accommodation
Accomodation on selected shared cabin, check out single use and details
Price per person in USD:
Cabin types:
Entire Boat price in USD:
5,450
Matrimonial Deluxe cabin
Twin Deluxe cabin
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4,765
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Departure guaranteed:
Places available:
Max guests:
14
4 places
16 guests
Facilities
Sundeck
Lounge area
Bar
Reading Material
Air conditioning
110v Electricity point in cabin
TV/DVD and library – Communal
Emergency Satellite Phone
Inclueded in the price
Briefings & lectures
Accommodation with private bathroom
Fuel Surcharge
Meals: From lunch on Day 1, until breakfast on the final day.
Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee, snacks.
Galapagos Airfare
Cabin towels
Beach towels
Snorkeling Equipment
Kayaks and paddle boards
Wetsuit for rent
Excursions to the islands
Naturalist Guide
Not inclueded in the price
Government Taxes
Tips
Departure Taxes
Alcoholic Drinks
Galapagos National Park Fee $100 p.p
Galapagos Transit Card $20 p.p
Extra services
Available Cruises
ARCHIPEL I Catamaran
The Archipel I offers space and comfort; the stability and speed make this catamaran a perfect partner for the adventure of discovering the Galapagos Islands. This catamaran has 6 cabins (Twins and matrimonial) all in main deck. and 2 cabins with matrimonial beds. All of the cabins have private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning. The Archipel I also has a comfortable dining room, TV, DVD, stereo, library, an indoor bar, a bar on the upper deck and a spacious tanning deck with reclining chairs. In addition, all cabins are located on the main deck with an outside view. The boat also has a complete crew including a naturalist guide level III, who has been trained and licensed by the Galapagos National Park at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Catamaran
Model:
Double hulled catamaran
Lenght:
88 Feet
Beam:
35 Feet
Diving possible:
NO
Crew:
10
Chef on board
YES
Book this Trip
- On day 1 there is only time for an afternoon visit to be included; similarly, on the final day, there is only a brief morning visit. The reason for this is to connect with the Galapagos flight arrivals and departures at the airport.
- Contact us for information about which itineraries will run on different dates through the year, and to check tour availabilities. We often have special Galapagos offers too!
- All yacht information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change by the yacht operator or Galapagos National Park authority. Published prices may be subject to change without prior notice