Galapagos Legend – West Galapagos Islands

• Baltra airport - Mosquera Islet

  AM: Arrive Baltra:
  Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island (2 1⁄2-hour flight). Arriving in the Galapagos, passengers are picked up at the airport by our natural guides and taken to a ten-minute bus drive to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend.

  PM: Mosquera Islet
  This tiny, low lying islet, covered in coral sand, is set between North and South Seymour Islands. It is home to a group of sea lions that come to laze on the soft white sand. It is a good spot to observe shorebirds as well as herons, lava gulls and boobies. Snorkeling or diving here one can often see sharks, rays and barracudas.

  Difficulty level: easy

  Type of terrain: sandy

  Duration: 1 1⁄2-hour walk & snorkeling

• Egas Port - Rabida Island

  AM: Egas Port (Santiago Island)
  The black volcanic sand sets this landing apart from most. It is best known for the dramatic shoreline where we meet a host of species that chose to live between land and sea. Particular among these are the endemic Galapagos fur seals which maintain a small colony at the end of our walk. Other species of note include American oystercatchers, sea lions, waders, herons, lava lizards and even Galapagos hawks. An optional visit takes us to an abandoned salt mine famous in its day for supplying salt to mainland Ecuador.

  Difficulty level: intermediate

  Type of terrain: flat & semi-rocky

  Duration: 1 1⁄2-hour walk / 1-hour snorkeling

  PM: Rabida Island
  Lying at the heart of the archipelago this dramatic island, with its distinctive red-sand beach, is home to sea lions, mockingbirds, finches, endemic Galapagos doves and vermillion flycatchers. A walk takes us through a forest of palo santo and cacti to a beautiful overview of the bay. Snorkeling here can be excellent, often with large schools of black-striped salemas, sea lions and the
  ubiquitous turtles.

  Difficulty level: easy

  Type of terrain: sandy

  Duration: 1 1⁄2-hour walk / 1-hour snorkeling / 1-hour dinghy ride

• Urbina Bay - Tagus Cove

  AM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)
  At the far end of a long, level hike we arrive at a strange phenomenon where large blocks of coral lie completely exposed after a dramatic geological uplift in 1954. Located at the western base of Alcedo Volcano we hope to run into a few very impressive land iguanas as well as some of the volcanoís endemic Galapagos giant tortoises during the wet season.

  Difficulty level: intermediate

  Type of terrain: flat & rocky

  Duration: 1 1⁄2-hour walk / 1-hour snorkeling

  PM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island)
  A well-known hideout and deep water anchorage in the days of pirates, Tagus Cove was also one of the few sites visited by Charles Darwin and the HMS Beagle in 1835. A beautiful hike leads us past an overview of Darwin Lake and on to a stunning volcanic landscape revealing Isabela islandís dramatic northern volcanoes. Once back at sea level the perfect activity is to snorkel along a submerged wall with turtles, lots of fish, penguins and potentially flightless cormorants. You might even be tempted by a panga ride or kayak!

  Difficulty level: intermediate / difficult

  Type of terrain: steep / steep

  Duration: 2-hour walk / 40-minutes dinghy ride / 1-hour deep water snorkeling

• Espinosa Point, Fernandina Island - Vicente Roca Point, Isabela Island

  AM: Punta Espinosa (Fernandina Island)
  The youngest island of Galapagos and one of the most pristine in the world. Fernandina is simply the ëmarine iguana capital of the worldí. This desolate volcanic backdrop is home to a huge concentration of these enigmatic reptiles. Incongruously, sharing the same shoreline, we can find the diminutive Galapagos penguins. Here we also have the exciting opportunity to snorkel with marine iguanas feeding underwater, penguins, turtles and the bizarre, endemic, flightless cormorants.

  Difficulty level: intermediate

  Type of terrain: flat / semi rocky

  Duration: 1 1⁄2-hour walk / 1-hour snorkeling

  PM: Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island)
  This is a spectacular visitor site, surrounded by immense cliffs of the eroded volcano. Studded with resting sea birds such as brown noddies and Nazca boobies, we will enjoy them in close proximity from our dinghies. Snorkeling here is superb, with certain species of fish only found in the west of the archipelago. We also have a very real chance of swimming with penguins and potentially a plethora of green turtles.

  Difficulty Level: moderate / high

  Type of terrain: water

  Duration: 1-hour snorkeling / 1-hour dinghy ride

• Highlands Tortoise Reserve - Baltra airport

  AM: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island)
  Dry landing. In the mountains of Galapagos is possible to admire different kind of birds, such
  as: tree and ground finches, vermillion flycatchers, paint-billed crakes, yellow warblers, and cattle egrets (usually standing on the tortoises’ shell). The journey to the reserve offers great opportunities to see the contrasts that the island offers in reference to the variety of ecosystems. The road goes from the coast through the agricultural zone and straight up to the dense humid forests. Often, Galapagos Giant Tortoises are also seen on the way, wandering through pastures in the paddocks. This spot is a birdwatchers’ haven, since almost every land bird present on the island lives or migrates here.

  Difficulty level: easy

  Type of terrain: flat & muddy (depending on season)

  Duration: 45-minutes drive / 1 1⁄2-hour walk

  PM: Transfer to Baltra Airport:
  Your cruise has officially come to an end. We hope you enjoyed your Galapagos Cruise! We will now transfer you to your scheduled departure from Baltra Airport to mainland Ecuador. Safe travels!

Balcony Suite

Located on the Moon Deck or the Sky Deck; Suites with private balcony; Average area: 23 m2 / 248 ft2; Sliding doors; Low twin beds or a queen-sized bed; Triple with day sofa; Air conditioning; Phone service for internal, local, and international calls; Video system with LCD TV, music, activities, itineraries and consumption on board; Safe-deposit box; Refrigerator with champagne; Private bathroom

Junior Suite

Located on the Earth Deck; 24 Double or Triple Suites (Average Area: 15 m2 / 161 ft2); 4 Quadruple Suites (Average Area: 20m2 /215 Ft2); 2 panoramic windows; Low twin beds or a queen; Air conditioning; Phone service for internal, local and international calls; Video system with LCD TV, music, activities, itineraries and consumption on board’ Safe-deposit box; Private bathroom; Use of spa, but does not include massage services

Standard Plus Cabin

Located on Sea Deck and Earth Deck; 7 double cabins with portholes; Average area of 11m2 / 118ft2; Low twin beds or a double bed; Air conditioning; Phone service for internal, local and international calls; Video system with LCD TV, music, activities, itineraries and consumption on board; Safe-deposit box; Private bathroom

Standar Cabin

Same layout as the Standard Plus Cabin, but without any windows; Located on Earth Deck; 3 interior cabins; Average area of 13m2 / 140ft2; Low twin beds or a double bed; Air conditioning; Phone service for internal, local and international calls’ Video system with LCD TV, music, activities, itineraries and consumption on board’ Safe-deposit box; Private bathroom

Layout: 4 Decks / 56 Cabins
Earth deck: Junior plus 1 & 2 DBL’s, TPL’s or QUAD’s
Earth deck: Junior 3 to 10, DBL’s, TPL’s or QUAD’s
Earth deck: Junior 14 to 29 DBL’s, TPL’s or QUAD’s
Earth deck: Junior plus 30,31 DBL’s, TPL’s or QUAD’s
Earth deck: Standard 11 = SGL or DBL
Earth deck: Standard plus 22A, 23A = DBL’s
Earth deck: Standard 32,33 = SGL or DBL
Sea deck: Standard plus 34,35,36,37,38 = DBL’s
Sky deck: Balcony 40 to 45 = DBL’s or TPL’s
Sky deck: Balcony plus 46 & 47 = DBL’s
Moon deck: Balcony 50 to 53,= DBL’s or TPL’s
Moon deck: Balcony plus 54, 56 to 59= DBL’s or TPL’s
Moon deck: Legend balcony suite 55 = DBL’s or TPL’s
Beds layout: Twin, doubles, triples, quadruples & suites
Connected cabins: 11-2, 1-3, 4-6, 5-7, 18-20, 19-21
Connected cabins: 40-42, 44-46, 51-53, 56-58, 57-59
Rooming: Private & shared cabins
Sharing: Standard & standard plus cabins only

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Accommodation in single, double, or triple cabins with air conditioning
• All meals scheduled on board
• Water, coffee, & tea
• Two daily excursions to the islands, conducted by naturalist guides.
• Bilingual guides are guaranteed (English, German, and Spanish)
• Snorkeling opportunities
• Transfers in the islands
• Lectures and activities on board

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• International flights 
• Roundtrip Galapagos Flights: Quito or Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito or Guayaquil 
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (aside from water, coffee, & tea)
• Gratuities to guides and crew members (Suggested tips: $15 per traveler per day to the crew and $10 per person per day to the naturalist guide)
• Personal and medical expenses
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• INGALA Migration Control Card ($20.00 per person, subject to change)
• Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($100 per adult and $50 per child under 12 years old, subject to change)
• Accommodations and services in mainland Ecuador (can be quoted for and added upon request)
• Wetsuit (available for rent on board for $25 per person on 4 or 5 day cruises; $50 per person on 8, 11, & 12 day cruises; $75 per person on 14 day cruises)
• Kayak rental when allowed by National Park regulations ($30 per person per use)

Looking for a longer cruise? the M/V Galapagos Legend also offer special Itineraries for 8,11,12 & 15 day cruises, please call us for details