TIP TOP II Catamaran
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4 days (Option 02)
First class
Baltra | Bachas Beach | Genovesa | South Plazas | Santa Fe | Santa Cruz
- Price per Person
- Price per Boat
Your Trip details
Day 1: Baltra arrival, Bachas Beach | Day 2: Genovesa (Prince Phillip's Steps, Darwin Bay) | Day 3: South Plazas, Santa Fe | Day 4: Santa Cruz Highlands, departure from Baltra
This 4-day Galapagos expedition aboard the Tip Top II Catamaran offers a perfect short getaway to the eastern islands of the archipelago. Starting at Baltra, visit Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz, a favorite sea turtle nesting site with flamingos in its lagoons. Explore Genovesa Island's Prince Phillip's Steps and Darwin Bay, teeming with seabirds. Discover the wildlife of South Plazas and snorkel with sea lions at Santa Fe. End in the highlands of Santa Cruz, where giant tortoises roam in the wild, before departing from Baltra. The Tip Top II is a comfortable first-class catamaran accommodating 16 guests.
Itinerary & Travel activities
4 days trip
3 nights
DAY 1 – Friday
AM»Baltra: Arrival at Baltra Airport – Transfer to boat
PM»Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
Your 4-day Galapagos expedition begins at Baltra Airport. After meeting your guide, transfer to the Tip Top II Catamaran. In the afternoon, visit Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island, two small beaches made of decomposed coral, a favorite sea turtle nesting site with flamingos in the lagoons.
DAY 2 – Saturday
AM»Genovesa: Prince Phillip’s Steps / El Barranco
PM»Genovesa: Darwin Bay
Prince Phillip’s Steps
Climb Prince Phillip’s Steps up the cliffs of Genovesa Island to a plateau where Nazca and red-footed boobies nest among palo santo trees, and watch for the Galapagos short-eared owl hunting storm petrels.
El Barranco
Continue along the island’s rim to El Barranco, a dramatic cliff edge where thousands of storm petrels swirl in and out of cracks in the lava, with sweeping views back over Darwin Bay.
Darwin Bay
Land on the white-sand beach of Darwin Bay, where red-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and sea lions gather along the shore. Snorkel in the calm, sheltered waters of the bay.
DAY 3 – Sunday
AM»South Plazas
PM»Santa Fe
South Plazas
Land on South Plaza Island to see land iguanas, sea lions, and swallow-tailed gulls among unusual sesuvium vegetation.
Santa Fe
A great place to snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles. The island is home to the endemic Santa Fe land iguana.
DAY 4 – Monday
AM»Santa Cruz: Highlands
PM»Baltra: Transfer to Baltra Airport
Highlands
Explore the lush highlands of Santa Cruz Island, where giant Galapagos tortoises roam freely in their natural habitat. Then transfer to Baltra Airport, concluding an unforgettable 4-day expedition.
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:
3,118
Single Deluxe cabin
Double Deluxe cabin
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3,118
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Departure guaranteed:
Places available:
Max guests:
10 Guests
8
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
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
Cabin towels
Wetsuit for rent
Excursions to the islands
Kayaks
Not inclueded in the price
Tips
Departure Taxes
Alcoholic Drinks
Galapagos National Park Fee $100 p.p
Galapagos Transit Card $20 p.p
Extra services
EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE SUPERIOR CABIN / PER BOOKING
Airfares
Transfers airport – base – airport
Available Cruises
TIP TOP II Catamaran
Tip Top II was built in 2008 and redesigned in 2015-2016 to offer the highest level of comfort and the best experience in the Islands.The Tip Top II Catamaran offers guests fantastic 3, 4, 7 or 14-night itineraries exploring the Galapagos Islands. All trips start from Baltra Island.
Aboard the Tip Top II Catamaran guests will find ample space to relax. The comfortable lounge has a flatscreen TV and AC, making it the perfect place to enjoy the cool air. For sun lovers the spacious sun deck has cushioned loungers and there is an outdoor lounge & bar which is a great place to take advantage of the sea breeze and enjoy a cool beer or glass of wine whilst discussing the days' events. The Tip Top II Catamaran accommodates just 16 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin has a private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin and vanity), locker and drawers, hairdryer, safety box and is air-conditioned.
The 8 crew onboard includes a bi-lingual naturalist guide certified by the Galapagos National Park and a dedicated chef who will create mouthwatering Ecuadorian and international cuisine.
Catamaran
Model:
Twin-hulled catamaran
Lenght:
31.45 m2
Beam:
12.30 m2
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.