Galapagos Sea Star Journey
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5 days (B)
Luxury class
Baltra Airport | Dragon Hill |Black Turtle Cove |Chinese Hat Islet | El Barranco | Darwin Bay | Bartholomew Island | Sullivan Bay | Santa Cruz Island : Highlands | Transfer to Baltra Airport
- Price per Person
- Price per Boat
Your Trip details
Arrival to Baltra Airport | Santa Cruz Island : Dragon Hill |Santa Cruz Island : Black Turtle Cove |Santa Cruz Island : Chinese Hat Islet | Genovesa Island : El Barranco | Genovesa Island : Darwin Bay | Island : Bartholomew Island | Santiago Island : Sullivan Bay |Santa Cruz Island : Highlands | Transfer to Baltra Airport
In short, the answer is time. Upon reaching these volcanic isles, the first generation of reptiles and marine birds had millions of years to adapt. Specific evolutionary traits include a notch in tortoises’ shells that allows them to fully extend their necks to reach more fruit. Vampire finches drink blood from the blue-footed booby. But don’t worry – they don’t mind! During scarce periods of food, some Marine Iguanas can shrink their body mass by up to 20% – usually during weather phenomena such as El Niño. Even from island to island, each section is unique unto itself. What might be considered the apex predator on one island may be breakfast on another. Darwin’s theory has surmised that time transformed small and primitive creatures into the unique beings they are today
Itinerary & Travel activities
5 days trip
4 nights
DAY 1 – Sunday
AM»Baltra: Arrival at Baltra airport – Transfer to Yacht
PM»Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill
Home to Galapagos’ main airport, this will be the starting point of your experience aboard the best tour of the Galapagos Islands. A bilingual guide will meet you at the airport and assist you during the transfer onboard Galapagos Sea Star Journey Yacht. Welcome briefing.
Dragon Hill
After settling in the yacht and lunch, you will head to the first visiting site, Dragon Hill, is located in northwestern Santa Cruz Island, it consists of a trail that leads to a hyper-saline lagoon behind the beach, frequented by flamingos, pintail ducks and other species of birds. This site is also populated with land iguanas that were introduced here to reestablish this species. End of the day and dinner onboard
DAY 2 – Monday
AM»Santa Cruz Island : Black Turtle Cove
PM»Island : Chinese Hat Islet
Black Turtle Cove
Early in the morning, you will head to Black Turtle Cove, located at the northern side of Santa Cruz Island, this visit point is a red mangrove lagoon where sharks and rays reside. You can access this place by a panga ride.
Chinese Hat Islet
During the afternoon, you will head to Chinese Hat, a small islet located at the southeastern tip of Santiago, this place is a recent volcanic cone, shaped like a Chinese hat, hence its name. This is an excellent place to see the formation of lava tubes and lava flows and you can also see marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins and sea lions that inhabit here.
DAY 3 – Tuesday
AM»Genovesa Island : El Barranco
PM»Genovesa Island : Darwin Bay
El Barranco
Early in the morning, you will visit El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip ́s Steps, it ́s a step rocky path that leads to a cliff, from where you can appreciate an amazing view of Genovesa Island.
Darwin Bay
After this activity, head to Darwin Bay at Genovesa Island, a white sand coral beach, where you will take a trail that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls. Further down the path, you will find tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully.
DAY 4 – Wednesday
AM»Island : Bartholomew Island
PM»Santiago Island : Sullivan Bay
Bartholomew Island
After breakfast onboard, the first visit of the day will be to Bartolome Island, and its main visiting site, the Pinnacle Rock. You will hike to a viewing spot from where you can observe one of the most beautiful scenarios in the archipelago. Then you will head to the beaches at the base of the pinnacle, home to marine turtles and a small colony of Galapagos penguins.
Sullivan Bay
During the afternoon, you will visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, the fourth largest island in the archipelago, this is a volcano active island, with many young lava flows and cones to be seen, and where land and marine iguanas reside.
DAY 5 – Thursday
AM»Santa Cruz: Highlands – Transfer from catamaran to Baltra airport
Highlands
At the beginning of the last day, you will land at Santa Cruz Island, and you will take a bus ride to the last visiting point, Santa Cruz Highlands, where you will see the agricultural island zone and spot giant tortoises in their natural habitat. After this activity, you will be transferred from the boat to Baltra airport to take your flight back to the continent.
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:
4,284
Single Deluxe cabin
Double Deluxe cabin
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2,142
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Departure guaranteed:
Places available:
Max guests:
10 Guests
6
16 guest
Facilities
Sundeck
Lounge area
Dining area
Bar
Reading Material
Air conditioning
Safe deposit box
110v Electricity point in cabin
Emergency Satellite Phone
Toiletries
Hair Dryer
Inclueded in the price
Briefings & lectures
Accommodation with private bathroom
Excursions with a certified Naturalist Guide
Fuel Surcharge
Meals: From lunch on Day 1, until breakfast on the final day.
Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee, snacks.
Government Taxes
Galapagos Airfare
National Park Entry Fees
Cabin towels
Wetsuit for rent
Excursions to the islands
Bus ticket Baltra Airport / Itabaca channel – $5 pp *Depending on the cruise.
Kayaks
Galapagos Transit Card $23 p.p
Not inclueded in the price
Tips
Departure Taxes
Alcoholic Drinks
Extra services
EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE SUPERIOR CABIN / PER BOOKING
Available Cruises
Galapagos Sea Star Journey
Combining privacy and comfort, the Galapagos Sea Star Yacht is among the most spacious luxury yachts to cruise the Galapagos Islands. Travelers will not find another 16-passenger yacht in the Galapagos Islands that offers more space, convenience or service. She carries 16 passengers in 7 sizable Galapagos Suites and 1 Sea Star Suite, all of which are equipped with panoramic windows to enjoy the wonderful landscapes of the islands, and Main Deck cabins feature private balconies. The Galapagos Sea Star Yacht is perfect for active travelers seeking to cruise the Galapagos in style.
Yacht
Model:
Monohull of marine steel
Lenght:
42m / 138 Feet
Beam:
9m / 29 Feet
Diving possible:
NO
Crew:
10 members + naturalist guide
Chef on board
YES
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Important Information
- Each passenger must have a valid passport.
- In order to satisfy customs requirements it is mandatory that we receive passport details (first and last name, citizenship, date and place of birth, passport number and validity) at least one week prior to embarkation.
- Failure to provide the required information could result in a denial of embarkation.