'Pictures of travel and vacation destinations and tours for Central America and South America and Ecuador/Galapagos
'Pictures of travel and vacation destinations and tours for Central America and South America and Ecuador/Galapagos
Ecuador/Galapagos

8 Day / 7 Night Cruise Packages

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Alta

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 , Saturday: Arrival to Puerto Baquerizo, San Cristobal

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Galapagos (flight not included in package). Upon arrival to the Galapagos capital, you'll pass through park inspection, and then you'll be met by your guide, who will be holding a sign for the Alta ship.
You'll then visit the Galapagos National Park Visitor Centre, and then you'll board the Alta. After checking in into your cabin, you'll visit Ochoa Beach, a paradisiacal white sand beach with turquoise colored waters. Here, you'll be able to see the playful sea lions that inhabit this island. There are other species as well, such as flamingos, Darwin finches and the endemic Chatham mockingbird.


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Anahi Yacht

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 Baltra / Plazas Island

Upon arrival to Baltra airport you will be transferred to the docks to board the Anahi Yacht. Afterwards you'll start your Galapagos Adventure by visiting the small Plazas Island. In its rugged landscape you'll see some interesting wildlife such as sea lions, swallow tailed gulls and land iguanas.


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Galápagos Coral I & II

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 , Sunday: Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz

Upon arrival to Baltra airport you will be met by your guides and transferred to the pier to board the M/Y Coral. Your exciting Galapagos adventure starts right away as you head towards your first destination: Santa Cruz. There you'll have the opportunity to see the twin pit craters, hike up to Cerro Chato and walk through inactive lava tubes.


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Galápagos Coral I & II

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 , Wednesday: Arrival to Baltra & Dragon Hill

Upon arrival to Baltra airport you will be met by your guides and transferred to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend. Your exciting Galapagos adventure starts right away as you head towards your first destination: Santa Cruz Island.
Upon a wet landing you will walk towards a saltwater lagoon where it's possible to observe exotic wildlife such as pink flamingos and ducks. This is also an important nesting site for Iguanas. The trail leads to Dragon Hill, where you'll enjoy a beautiful view of the bay.


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Eclipse

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 , Saturday Arrival to Baltra / Santa Cruz

Upon arrival to Baltra in Santa Cruz Island, you will be transferred to the docks. There you will board a small boat that will take you to the Eclipse. Once aboard, you will have a briefing and lunch.
In the afternoon, you'll visit Las Bachas beach, a beautiful white sand beach that's nesting site for some sea turtle species. Close by, there is a salt water lagoon, where many aquatic bird species such as flamingos come to feed.


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Evolution

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 , Saturday: Arrival to Puerto Baquerizo, San Cristobal / Cerro Brujo

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Galapagos (flight not included in package). Upon arrival to the Galapagos capital, you'll pass through park inspection, and then you'll be met by your guide, who will be holding a sign for the Evolution ship.
You'll then visit the Galapagos National Park Visitor Centre, and then you'll board the Evolution. After checking in into your cabin, you'll set sail towards Cerro Brujo. Here you'll have some time to enjoy the beautiful white sand beach, and do some snorkeling, as well as observe the playful sea lions.


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Galapagos Explorer II

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 , Saturday Arrival to Baltra / Santa Cruz

Upon arrival to Baltra airport you will be transferred to the docks to board the M/V Explorer II. After checking into your cabin, the ship will head towards Dragon Hill, where you'll have the opportunity to see many bird species such as flamingos, finches, mockingbirds and blue footed boobies. You'll take an easy 2 hour hike along a trail that leads to the marshland lakes.


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Galapagos Explorer II

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 , Wednesday Arrival to San Cristobal, Puerto Baquerizo & Cerro Brujo

Upon arrival to San Cristobal airport you will be transferred to the docks to board the M/V Explorer II. After checking into your cabin, the ship will head towards Cerro Brujo, where you'll disembark and will have some time to enjoy the beach. Swimming and snorkeling are possible here. You'll begin to see some of the island's amazing wildlife such as blue footed boobies and Darwin finches.


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Yacht Isabela II

8 days / 7 nights

Day 01 , Tuesday: Arrival to Baltra / North Seymour

Upon arriving to Baltra airport you will be transferred to the dock, where you'll board the Isabela II. After a welcome talk and lunch, you'll head towards North Seymour Island. Once there, you'll take a walk on the island. In this walk, you'll be able to see some of the island's typical wildlife: blue footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.


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Lammer Law

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 , Saturday: Arrival to Puerto Baquerizo, San Cristobal / Isla Lobos

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Galapagos (flight not included in package). Upon arrival to the Galapagos capital, you'll pass through park inspection, and then you'll be met by your guide, who will be holding a sign for the Lammer Law ship.
You'll then visit the Galapagos National Park Visitor Centre, and then you'll board the Lammer Law. After checking in into your cabin, you'll set sail towards Isla Lobos, located off the coast of San Cristobal. The island is located after the large amount of sea lions that can be seen on the shores. It is also a great place for snorkeling and to see the blue-footed boobies.


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Galapagos Legend

8 Days / 7 Nights

Day 1 , Monday: Arrival to Baltra & Chinese Hat

Upon arrival to Baltra airport you will be met by your guides and transferred to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend. Your exciting Galapagos adventure starts right away as you head towards your first destination: Chinese Hat. After a wet landing in this small island, you will encounter a colony of sea lions and then you will hike for about an hour. Along the way enjoy the striking volcanic landscapes. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to snorkel with the sea lions.


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Galapagos Legend

8 Days / 7 Nights

Day 1 , Thursday: Arrival to Baltra & Bartolome

Upon arrival to Baltra airport you will be met by your guides and transferred to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend. Your exciting Galapagos adventure starts right away as you head towards your first destination: Bartolome. Upon a dry landing you will appreciate the distinctive lava formations as you walk to the summit. Along the way you' may be able to see colonies of various animals such as marine iguanas, lava lizards and birds. You will have the opportunity to snorkel, which will give you the chance to see yet more exciting wildlife!


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Parranda

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1 , Saturday: Arrival to Puerto Baquerizo, San Cristobal

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Galapagos (flight not included in package). Upon arrival to the Galapagos capital, you'll pass through park inspection, and then you'll be met by your guide, who will be holding a sign for the Parranda ship.
You'll then visit the Galapagos National Park Visitor Centre, and then you'll board the Parranda. After checking in into your cabin, you'll visit Ochoa Beach, a paradisiacal white sand beach with turquoise colored waters. Here, you'll be able to see the playful sea lions that inhabit this island. There are other species as well, such as flamingos, Darwin finches and the endemic Chatham mockingbird.


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Santa Cruz

8 days / 7 nights

Day 01 , Friday: Puerto Baquerizo / Cerro Brujo

Upon arrival to San Cristobal, you will be transferred to the M/V Santa Cruz, where you will have an introductory talk and lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a dinghy ride to a white beach in Cerro Brujo. Here you will see many shore birds and sea lions. Hopefully you'll see the island´s endemic species: a mockingbird and a lava lizard. This island has a special historic interest, as this was the first island Darwin visited.


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Santa Cruz

8 days / 7 nights

Day 01 , Monday: Baltra Island / Cerro Dragon

Upon arrival to Baltra airport you'll be transferred by bus to the dock, where you'll check in at the MV Santa Cruz. After an introductory talk, you'll have lunch and then head towards Dragon Hill. After a dry landing you´ll hike to a salt water lagoon where you'll see many aquatic bird species. Continuing along a trail that leads further inland, you'll reach a view point from where you'll see the bay and the island's west part, as well as other type of wildlife.
At night, at ECO Moment you'll learn about the islands in general and the plans for tomorrow.