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Beluga Yacht 4-Night Itinerary

Constructed in Germany, the first-class Beluga motor yacht provides everything you require for a comfortable cruise in the Galapagos Islands. Ideal for couples or small groups, the yacht carries up to 16 passengers in eight beautifully furnished staterooms. Spend 5-days/4-nights cruising and exploring the Galapagos on board the 16-passenger Beluga Motor Yacht. Snorkel with curious sea lions and green sea turtles, find colonies of colorful frigatebirds and boobies while gaining deeper insight into the ecology of the archipelago from your well-trained and experienced Galapagos National Park guide. On this “Hood Tour,” you will visit the archipelago’s central and eastern islands, such as Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago, Española and San Cristobal, where you will be able to trace Darwin’s theory of evolution, spot colorful, bizarre and beautiful creatures and have an experience that is completely out of this world as you discover this incredible archipelago during your Galapagos Islands vacation.

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“Everything was wonderful but the highlight by far was the 5 days trekking in the Angamarca region with Marcial. The scenery and culture was astonishing, and Marcial was the perfect guide.”Linda Bernstein

Highlights

Galapagos Islands, Plazas (marine & land iguanas), San Cristobal (Kicker Rock), Española Islands & Charles Darwin Station.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Baltra Island: Airport // Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
Day 2: Santa Fe Island // South Plaza Island
Day 3: San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo – Kicker Rock – Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Day 4: Española Island: Gardner Bay – Suarez Point
Day 5: Santa Cruz Island // Baltra Island: Airport
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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Friday
Baltra Island: Airport // Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill

AM: In the morning, you will fly from Quito or Guayaquil (on the Ecuadorian mainland) to Baltra Island, in the heart of the Galapagos archipelago and the main point of entrance to this natural paradise. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will need to pay the national park entry fee, which goes to protecting both the Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve.  A member of the ship's crew will welcome you and accompany you to your vessel: the M/V Beluga.

PM: In the afternoon we will explore the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island to visit Dragon Hill, which is an excellent spot for observing lava lizards, Darwin finches, and wading birds. On the way to Dragon Hill, we will rest at a small lagoon that’s a popular feeding place for colorful birds and flamingos.

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Lunch - Dinner
Day 2 - Saturday
Santa Fe Island // South Plaza Island

AM: Today we will visit Santa Fe Island, a tiny rocky island covered in small Palo Santo trees and six-meter-high opuntia cactuses. The island is inhabited mainly by large yellow land iguanas, Galapagos buzzards, Blue-footed boobies, and pelicans. While snorkeling in the wonderful blue-green bay in which the ship anchors, you can observe the many inhabitants of this underwater world, including countless tropical fish, rays, sea turtles and playful sea lions.

PM: This afternoon we will explore South Plaza Island, located just east of Santa Cruz Island. After a dry landing on the northern part of this life-filled islet, you will encounter colonies of sea lions and land iguanas. While on the steep banks, you can see numbers of birds – like nesting Tropicbirds and Fork-tailed seagulls – but most of all, you will enjoy the beautiful views from either atop the steep banks or while strolling along the base of the cliff. Opuntia cactuses grow on this island and the vegetation changes color throughout the year.

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Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 3 - Sunday
San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo – Kicker Rock – Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

AM: This morning we will make a wet landing on San Cristobal Island to visit Cerro Brujo, a fascinating lava hill located on the northeastern coast of San Cristóbal Island. Here you will find exceptional views of Kicker Rock, as well as the southern part of San Cristobal and the adjacent coast. On this site’s rocks, you can observe Blue-footed boobies, seagulls, Black-necked Stilts, Ruddy Turnstones, Whimbrels, other sandpiper species, White-cheeked pintails and some pelicans. The protected bay is also popular among young sea turtles and rays, which makes swimming and snorkeling here particularly exciting. Later this morning, we will follow the route that Charles Darwin once took and sail around the massive tuff-rock called "Kicker Rock,” which is a nesting site for hosts of seabirds. Here, you will be able to find Blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds.  This is a great site for scuba diving, as hammerhead sharks can be seen in this area.

PM: Heading back to San Cristóbal Island, today we will visit Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of Ecuador’s Galapagos Province, which is the second most populated island in the archipelago. The island has been inhabited for more than 100 years mainly because it has many sources of fresh water, while today’s inhabitants of the town live off fishing and sustainable tourism. At this port, you will have a chance to explore its shops and the local tortoise breeding center.

 

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Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 4 - Monday
Española Island: Gardner Bay – Suarez Point

AM: Española is the southernmost, oldest and one of the most bio-diverse islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Its English name is “Hood Island,” in honor of the British admiral Samuel Hood.  Because of its isolated position, there is much endemic wildlife to be explored here – in addition to great snorkeling from Española’s remarkably beautiful beaches. On Española Island’s eastern shore, Gardner Bay is noted for its turquoise-colored waters and its magnificent beach, which we will visit this morning. Around the bay’s small nearby islets, snorkelers will find an abundance of fish, as well as the occasional sea turtle and benign sharks. The bay is also frequented by a transient colony of Galapagos sea lions who love to swim with people. Birds, like the endemic Española mockingbird and different species of Darwin finches, are omnipresent. 

PM: After lunch, we will go on an excursion to Suarez Point. One of the archipelago’s most outstanding wildlife areas, this site boasts a long list of species along its cliffs and its sand and pebble beaches. In addition to five species of nesting seabirds, the curious and bold Española Island mockingbirds are found here, as are other birding favorites that include Galapagos doves, Galapagos hawks, Swallow-tailed gulls and the world’s largest colony of Waved albatross – an unequivocal highlight during mating season (May-December). Several types of reptiles are unique to this island, including the marine iguana and the oversized lava lizard. In fact, this is also the only site where you will be able to see “red” sea iguanas. In addition, when heavy swells are running, Suárez Point is the site of a spectacular blowhole whose thundering spray shoots 30 yards up into the air. The trek here is on a stony path about a mile long, though the duration of this excursion is about 3 hours.   

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Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 5 - Tuesday
Santa Cruz Island // Baltra Island: Airport

AM: Concluding this amazing experience in the Galapagos Islands, we will dock on Santa Cruz Island for your transfer to the Baltra Island airport for your return flight to the Ecuadorian mainland. Enjoy your last look back at the “enchanted islands,” a unique paradise with inspiring natural wonders.   

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*Price per person based upon double occupancy.
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Included in the price:
  • All transfers in the Galapagos Islands
  • Cruise on board of the Beluga in double accommodations, with all facilities
  • Services of a naturalist guide on all land excursions and during nightly briefings
  • All meals indicated in the itinerary
  • Use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits, and kayaks
  • Welcome cocktail 
Not included in the price:
  • Flights to/from the Galapagos Islands
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 USD per adult)
  • Galapagos Transit Card ($20.00 USD per person)
  • Bottled and alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal items and expenses
  • Travel/medical insurance
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“We loved the Galapagos Islands. Both of our hotels on Santa Cruz and Isabella islands were excellent. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and directed us to the most interesting sights and wildlife. Thanks Surtrek for organizing an excellent trip.”Catherine Anne Woodruff