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Galapagos Horizon 3-Night Itinerary

Enormous Galapagos tortoises, dragon-like iguanas, Blue-footed birds and playful sea lions are just some of the fascinating wildlife that you will be treated to on this fascinating Galapagos Islands cruise. Sailing on board the 16-passenger luxury Horizon Trimaran, you will cruise through eastern, southern and central islands of the archipelago on this 4-day tour that promises to be life-changing. 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 on your Galapagos Islands vacation.

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“The trip to the Galapagos was really fantastic! Although it was quite short, the trip itinerary made time for us to do quite a lot of things. Everything went very smoothly, too.”Maggie Clark

Highlights

Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Punta Pitt, Kicker Rock, Las Bachas Beach

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Arrival at Airport (San Cristobal Island) + Boarding the Horizon + Interpretation Center
Day 2: Punta Pitt + Kicker Rock (San Cristobal Island)
Day 3: Suarez Point + Gardner Bay (Española Island) + Gardner Islet
Day 4: Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) + Departure (Baltra Island Airport)
Galapagos Map

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday
Arrival at Airport (San Cristobal Island) + Boarding the Horizon + Interpretation Center

AM: In the morning you will fly from either Quito or Guayaquil (on the Ecuadorian mainland) to the Galapagos Islands. At the airport on San Cristobal Island, after you will pay your entrance fee to the national park, a member of the team will welcome you and accompany you to your ship: The Galapagos Horizon luxury trimaran.

 

PM: At the port of Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of Ecuador’s Galapagos Province, we will visit San Cristobal Island’s Interpretation Center, an excellent place to learn about the natural and settlement history of the archipelago. Here you will discover displays that provide information about the volcanic origins of the islands, the ocean’s currents, the archipelago’s climate, and facts concerning the arrival of different species. The islands’ human history is also showcased, chronologically narrating

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Lunch - Dinner
Day 2 - Sunday
Punta Pitt + Kicker Rock (San Cristobal Island)

AM: In the morning, we will visit Punta Pitt, on the eastern side of San Cristobal Island. After a high-intensity hike on rocky terrain along a 1.4 km-long path and several magnificent lookout points, we will make our way through colonies of Frigatebirds and Fork-tailed seagulls. What’s more, this is probably the only site in the world where you can see all three species of boobies – Masked, Red- and Blue-footed ones. In addition to its great range of seabirds, Punta Pitt is also excellent for dinghy rides and snorkeling.

 

PM: In the afternoon 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, and hammerhead sharks can be seen in the area.

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Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 3 - Monday
Suarez Point + Gardner Bay (Española Island) + Gardner Islet

AM: After breakfast, 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, Suarez 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 (around 3 hours)

 

PM: Located on Española Island’s eastern shore, Gardner Bay is noted for its turquoise-colored waters and its magnificent beach, which we will visit in 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. We may also ride around Osborn Islet, located close to Española Island. It is made of volcanic rock and is a popular fishing site among local small-scale fishers. On this Galapagos islet, you will have a chance to go snorkeling and see schools of tropical fish, Manta rays, Green turtles, Surgeonfish, Sea urchins and starfish.

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Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 4 - Tuesday
Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) + Departure (Baltra Island Airport)

AM: This morning we will head for the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island, where we will visit the long and sandy Las Bachas Beach, one of the most important nesting beaches for sea turtles. Here you can also find flamingos, Black-winged stilts, sea lions, herons, marine iguanas, and — with a little bit of luck — tiny Galapagos penguins. In addition, this beach is one of the main nesting sites of sea turtles in the Galapagos. A female can lay eggs 3 or 4 times with an average of 70 eggs each, but they then spend 3 to 5 years without breeding. At this paradisiacal site, we will also find the remains of barges that sank long ago; these were once the property of the United States Navy when they operated an airbase on Baltra Island during World War II. In fact, the beach got its name because the English word “barges” was hard to pronounce for the local people – hence “Bachas” Beach. You will also have the opportunity to swim on this soft white sand beach or explore the fascinating underwater by snorkeling.

 

PM: Concluding this amazing experience in the Galapagos Islands, you will be transferred 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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Prices

2023 - Price per person
RoomStandard
4 DaysUS$ 4,045 PP
*Price per person based upon double occupancy.
*PP (per person)
Included in the price:
  • All shore excursions
  • All meals throughout the cruise
  • Regular soft drinks and juices
  • Champagne reception
  • Welcome courtesy
  • Uses of kayaks
  • Use of snorkeling gear and wetsuits
  • Services of a certified Galapagos National Park guide
Not included in the price:
  • Roundtrip airfare to/from the Galapagos Islands
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance ($100)
  • Galapagos Transit Control Card ($20)
  • Tips for crew/guide
  • Alcoholic and bottled beverages
  • Personal Expenses
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