Marine: Galapagos - North, Central & South Islands aboard the Estrella del Mar (SEV10LB)
Countries Visited: Ecuador
Trip Style: Marine - Small-ship adventures on the world's great seas and rivers The poles of the Earth, the wonders of the Galapagos, the mysteries of the Amazon, out-of-the-way Greek Islands and other great places are best (and sometimes only) accessed by boat. Marine trips get you there aboard small ships, exclusive yachts and catamarans.
Service Level: Standard
Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
Physical Demands Rating: 1 - You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Accommodations: Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Estrella del Mar in twin-share cabins (7 nts).
Highlights
Seven nights cruising in the Galapagos Islands onboard the Estrella, explore the marine wonderland of Kicker Rock - one of the Galapagos most famous sites, snorkel in the caldera of a collapsed volcano and search for marine life on Genovesa, hike over the dramatic volcanic rock formations on Bartolome, search for land iguanas on Santa Fe, come face-to-face with giant 100-year-old tortoises
Description
Cruise aboard the comfortable Estrella as you cast your net around the southern islands of the Galapagos. Meet marine iguanas on Santa FE and blue-footed boobies on North Seymour. Encounter sea lions and a beautiful saltwater lagoon on EspaNola Island. Snorkelling gear is included and a Naturalist Guide is on hand to offer expert insights. Best of all, after a full day of adventure, you can enjoy sunset drinks on deck before retiring to your air-conditioned cabin - private bath and an ocean view are standard. And, as always with G Adventures, our vessels are exclusive, so you know youre exploring in good company.
Trip Style: Marine - Small-ship adventures on the world's great seas and rivers The poles of the Earth, the wonders of the Galapagos, the mysteries of the Amazon, out-of-the-way Greek Islands and other great places are best (and sometimes only) accessed by boat. Marine trips get you there aboard small ships, exclusive yachts and catamarans.
Service Level: Standard
Physical Demands Rating: 1 - You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Accommodations: Hotels (2 nts), aboard the Estrella del Mar in twin-share cabins (7 nts).
Highlights
Seven nights cruising in the Galapagos Islands onboard the Estrella, explore the marine wonderland of Kicker Rock - one of the Galapagos most famous sites, snorkel in the caldera of a collapsed volcano and search for marine life on Genovesa, hike over the dramatic volcanic rock formations on Bartolome, search for land iguanas on Santa Fe, come face-to-face with giant 100-year-old tortoises
Description
Cruise aboard the comfortable Estrella as you cast your net around the southern islands of the Galapagos. Meet marine iguanas on Santa FE and blue-footed boobies on North Seymour. Encounter sea lions and a beautiful saltwater lagoon on EspaNola Island. Snorkelling gear is included and a Naturalist Guide is on hand to offer expert insights. Best of all, after a full day of adventure, you can enjoy sunset drinks on deck before retiring to your air-conditioned cabin - private bath and an ocean view are standard. And, as always with G Adventures, our vessels are exclusive, so you know youre exploring in good company.
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- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Quito | Day 1 Quito Arrive at any time. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative |
| Day 2 | Puerto Baquerizo Moreno | Day 2 Quito/Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (1B, 1L, 1D) In the afternoon, transfer to the boat. Continue to Lobos Island and be welcomed by frolicking sea lions. Watch for sea lions swimming underwater while snorkelling in the calm clear waters. Additional Notes: Flights from Quito to Baltra depart between 6:40am and 9:40am depending on the day of the week. These will arrive into the Galapagos between 9:30am and 12:30pm with a short refuelling stop in Guayaquil (you will not disembark the plane). You will generally arrive onto the boat in time for lunch on Day 2 before your afternoon activity. Please note: The National Park charges a visitor fee of USD100, payable on arrival, which funds park maintenance and supervision in the Galapagos, as well as ecological study, conservation, and infrastructure development in Ecuadors other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the national park system are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage. Included Activities: Snorkelling (Isla Lobos) Transport: Plane (3.00 hour(s)) Estrella Del Mar |
| Day 3 | Cerro Brujo | Day 3 Punta Pitt/Cerro Brujo (1B, 1L, 1D) Enjoy a morning visit to Punta Pitt, the only site in the Galapagos where it is possible to see the three species of boobies as well as frigatebirds, all nesting in the same area. Walk up to the colonies along the lava flows of this volcanic island. In the afternoon, visit the beautiful white powdery sand beaches of Cerro Brujo and snorkel with the marine life at the famous Leon Dormido, otherwise known as Kicker Rock, off San Cristobal. Included Activities: Punta Pitt Visit Cerro Brujo Visit Snorkelling (Kicker Rock) Transport: Estrella Del Mar |
| Day 4 | Punta Suarez | Day 4 Bahia Gardner/Punta Suarez (1B, 1L, 1D) Sailing south, arrive at EspaNola Island, the southernmost island in the Galapagos archipelago. In the morning, visit Bahia Gardner and the small islands around the bay. Start the day with a walk on the white sandy beach home to a large colony of sea lions and a great chance to see them up close. After getting a picture taken with them, head out into the bay to the islands of Osborn and Gardner, two amazing snorkelling spots. Keep an eye out for many varieties of fish species, rays, and, of course, sea turtles. Included Activities: Gardner Bay Visit Snorkelling (Gardner Bay) Punta Suarez Visit Transport: Estrella Del Mar |
| Day 5 | Floreana Island | Day 5 Floreana Island (1B, 1L, 1D) Spend the morning visiting Mirador de la Baronesa on Floreana island and send a postcard from famous Post Office Bay. In the afternoon, enjoy a snorkelling excursion at the Corona del Diablo and landing at Punta Cormorant. Take guided walks to observe the birds and wildlife and learn about the natural history. Additional Notes: Please make sure you are a comfortable swimmer. Despite the protection from the open sea provided by the "crown," the water here can be rough and the currents strong. Included Activities: Post Office Bay Visit Snorkelling (Corona del Diablo) Punta Cormorant Visit Transport: Estrella Del Mar |
| Day 6 | Bartolome Island | Day 6 North Seymour/Bartolome Island (1B, 1L, 1D) Early breakfast and landing at North Seymour in the morning to observe frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies. Afternoon hike up to the top of Bartolome Island to see pinnacle rock one of the most famous views of the Galapagos. Cool off with a swim from the soft sandy beach. Included Activities: Bartolome Island Hike North Seymour Island Visit Transport: Estrella Del Mar |
| Day 7 | Genovesa Island | Day 7 Genovesa Island (1B, 1L, 1D) Take a morning walk up the caldera to see red-footed boobies and other birds before searching for marine life in the protected Bahia Darwin. Enjoy an afternoon hike to the Prince Philip steps to get an amazing view of the island. Included Activities: Darwin Bay Visit Snorkelling (Darwin Bay) El Barranco Visit Transport: Estrella Del Mar |
| Day 8 | Santa Fe Island | Day 8 Islas Plaza/Santa Fe Island (1B, 1L, 1D) Enjoy a morning walk around South Plaza islet looking out for marine birds and sea lions swimming in the turquoise waters. Later, explore Santa FE keeping a close eye out for land iguanas in the unique cactus forest. Included Activities: South Plaza Island Visit Santa Fe Island Visit Transport: Estrella Del Mar |
| Day 9 | Quito | Day 9 Puerto Ayora/Quito (1B) Disembark in Baltra. Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Quito. Additional Notes: Flights from Baltra to Quito depart between 10:00am and 1:00pm depending on the day of the week. These will arrive into Quito between 2:30pm and 5:30pm with a refuelling stop in Guayaquil (you will not disembark the plane). You will arrive back at the hotel in the early evening in time for dinner. Included Activities: Highlands Giant Tortoises Visit Lava Tunnels Visit Transport: Plane (2.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 10 | Quito | Day 10 Quito (1B) Depart at any time. Included Activities: Departure Day |
- Disclaimer
Local Flights: All local flights to and from the Galapagos aare included in the cost of your tour. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Flights to either of the airports in the Galapagos leave early in the morning on Day 2 and get you into the islands in the early afternoon. Flights back to the mainland depart between 10:00am and 1:30pm arriving in the early evening.
Please note that all flights to and from the Galapagos make a 1 hour refuelling stop in Guayaquil.
Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
