ARCHIPEL I Catamaran
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8 days (A5B4)
First class
Santa Cruz island: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center - Black Turtle Cove - Bachas Beach - Twin Craters - El Chato Tortoise Reserve | Isabela island: Moreno Point - Urbina Bay | North Seymour island | Santiago island: Chinese Hat - Egas Port - Sullivan Bay | Rabida island | Genovesa island: Prince Phillip's Steps - Darwin Bay | Bartholomew island
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Your Trip details
Santa Cruz island: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center - Black Turtle Cove - Bachas Beach - Twin Craters - El Chato Tortoise Reserve | Isabela island: Moreno Point - Urbina Bay | North Seymour island | Santiago island: Chinese Hat - Egas Port - Sullivan Bay | Rabida island | Genovesa island: Prince Phillip's Steps - Darwin Bay | Bartholomew island
An 8-day expedition aboard the Archipel I Catamaran combining the best of the central and northern Galapagos. From the tortoise breeding center on Santa Cruz to the volcanic landscapes of Isabela, the bird colonies of Genovesa, and the iconic viewpoint of Bartholomew, 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»Isabela: Visit Moreno Point
PM»Isabela: Visit Urbina Bay
Moreno Point
A stark lava landscape with brackish lagoons where flamingos gather. Excellent snorkeling in clear water.
Urbina Bay
Shoreline uplifted in 1954 with coral skeletons on land. See giant tortoises, land iguanas, and flightless cormorants.
DAY 3 – Saturday
AM»Visit North Seymour
PM»Santiago: Visit Chinese Hat (Sombrero Chino)
North Seymour
Frigatebird and blue-footed booby colonies, land iguanas, and sea lions on this flat, uplifted island.
Chinese Hat
Tiny islet with penguins and sea lions; snorkel among lava formations.
DAY 4 – Sunday
AM»Santiago: Visit Egas Port
PM»Visit Rabida
Egas Port
Black-sand beach with fur sea lions and marine iguanas; good snorkeling.
Rabida
Red-sand beach with sea lions and Darwin finches; flamingos in the lagoon.
DAY 5 – Monday
AM»Santa Cruz: Visit Black Turtle Cove
PM»Santa Cruz: Visit Bachas Beach
Black Turtle Cove
A mangrove estuary explored by panga, with sea turtles, rays, and sharks in the calm water.
Bachas Beach
White-sand beach, sea turtle nesting site, with flamingos in nearby lagoons and playful sea lions.
DAY 6 – Tuesday
AM»Genovesa: Visit Prince Phillip’s Steps
PM»Genovesa: Visit Darwin Bay
Prince Phillip’s Steps
Climb to a premier bird nesting site with red-footed boobies and storm petrels.
Darwin Bay
Beautiful bay with seabirds nesting in mangroves: boobies, gulls, and finches.
DAY 7 – Wednesday
AM»Visit Bartholomew Island
PM»Santiago: Visit Sullivan Bay
Bartholomew Island
Climb to the iconic viewpoint over Pinnacle Rock; snorkel with penguins.
Sullivan Bay
Walk across a vast, ropey lava field from an 1897 eruption, with fascinating formations.
DAY 8 – Thursday
AM»Santa Cruz: Visit 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, concluding an unforgettable 8-day voyage.
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:
5,295
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