Catamaran Yacht Treasure of Galapagos 5 Days itinerary Central Galapagos Islands

OVERVIEW:

Our shortest routes give an excellent impression of this unique 'laboratory of evolution' in case you have little time, or if you are on a limited budget. However, you must understand that it would be impossible to see all the highlights in just a few days, although you will probably only visit the Galapagos once in a lifetime. Each island is distinctive and well worth a visit, with different landscapes and an ever-changing spectrum of adapted species.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:

Experienced professional guides.
Bartolomé Island where you will visit Pinnacle Rock
Fur seal groats & unique tidal channel with white-tip reef sharks & rays
North Seymour Island where you will find Blue Footed Boobies
Flightless cormorants, large marine iguanas and penguins.
Plenty of snorkelling opportunities

ITINERARY IN BRIEF:

Day 1: Baltra - Charles Darwin Station
Day 2: Sullivan Bay - Bartolome Island
Day 3: North Seymour Island - Mosquera Islet
Day 4: South Plaza Island - Cerro Brujo
Day 5: Interpretation Center - San Cristobal

NOTE: Long itineraries are the combination of short ones; please let us know if you would like to book a long cruise

Baltra Island - Santa Cruz Island

AM - Flight to Baltra Airport (GPS)
Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, you will pass through an airport inspection point to insure that no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the islands, as well as to pay the park entrance fee of $100 (unless it has been prepaid). A guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbor.

PM - Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz)
Although the great majority of Galapagos visitors come here to observe and appreciate natural wonders, it is also interesting to learn how the protection and conservation of the islands are carried out.The main attractions are the National Park information center, the Van Staelen Exhibition Hall, the Breeding and Rearing Center for young tortoises, and adult Galapagos tortoises in captivity. (L. D.) (Private Transfer) (Shared Guide)
Santiago Island - Bartolome Island

AM - Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Santiago, also called James Island, is located in the western-central part of the Galapagos archipelago. It is the fourth largest island in the archipelago (following Isabela, Fernandina and Santa Cruz). Along with some of the large western volcanoes of Isabela and Fernandina, Santiago is also volcanically active, with many young flows and cones to be seen, particularly along the southern, western, and eastern coasts.These can even be seen from the summit of Darwin Volcano and from space. A number of large erup- tions have been reported over the last 2 centuries. Santiago actually consists of two coalesced volcanoes: a typical shield volcano on the northwest end and a low, linear fissure volcano on the southeast end.

PM - Bartolomé
Bartolomé Island is situated across Sullivan Bay. It has an altitude of 114 meters, from where we can observe one of the most beautiful sceneries of the Galapagos Islands such as:Volcanic cones, lunar-like craters, lava fields, and the famousToba formed pinnacle eroded by the sea.There is very little vegetation on this island.
It has two breathtaking beaches where marine turtles exist and at the base of the pinnacle, as well as a very small colony of Galapagos penguins. (B. L. D.) (Shared Guide)
North Seymour Island - Mosquera Island

AM - North Seymour
Seymour is an uplifted (as opposed to volcanic) island and therefore is generally flat and strewn with boulders. There are good nesting sites here for a large population of magnifi- cent frigate birds. Blue-footed boobies perform their courtship dance in the more open areas and swallow-tailed gulls perch on the cliff edges. Despite the tremendous surf that can pound the outer shore, sea lions haul out onto the beach and can be found bodysurfing.Do watch your step as the boobies don’t worry much about where they nest, and you might just step on one.The trees are dotted with male frigate birds trying to attract the attention of the ladies by inflating their bright red skin flaps.They someti- mes fly in the air to call more attention to themselves.There’s a circular path that takes you through the island to a beautiful, rocky shore where the waves crash a silvery-blue.

PM - Mosquera
Mosquera Islet is located between Baltra and North Seymour. This is a small islet formed by a geological uplift, with a reef of rocks and coral and a great white sand beach, where lie a big population of sea lions.You can also observe several species of shorebirds.This site offers great snorkeling and swimming. Along the rocks it is common to see the Red Lava crabs and Sally light-foot crabs. (B. L. D.) (Shared Guide)
South Plaza Island - San Cristobal Island

AM - South Plaza
South Plaza is located to the east of Santa Cruz Island, and forms part of a pair of islands known as “Islas Plazas”. Despi- te its small size, some of the most interesting and outstan- ding species of the Galapagos are found here.The Plazas land iguanas are smaller than its relatives found at other islands.Throughout the island there are several hybrid iguanas, a result of crossing a marine iguana with a land iguana.They are unique and recognizable at first glance by their black/gray color, with a land iguana’s crest, but face and tail of the marine iguana.The big population of iguanas is due to the presence of “tunas”, their favorite food. Swallow Tailed Gulls nesting in the rugged cliffs are seen along with other sea bids as: Audubon shearwaters, red-billed tropic- birds, frigate birds and brown pelicans.

PM - Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal)
The primary attraction of this site is the coral sand beach. It is an excellent place to swim and snorkel. Cerro Brujo is the remains of a tuff cone. It is one of the first sites visited by Charles Darwin. Captain Fitzroy climbed to the top of the hill to scout out reefs. It has an impressive landscape, where it is often possible to see coastal and migratory birds, including pelicans, Blue-footed Boobies, and Swallow-tailed Gulls, as well as sea lions and marine iguanas. At times the lagoon is completely dry and deposits of salt may be found in the bottom.The people of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno used to use the lagoon as a salt mine. (B. L. D.) (Shared Guide)
San Cristobal Island - Depart San Cristobal Airport

AM – Interpretation Center (San Cristobal)
The Galapagos National ParkVisitor Center lies close to the port town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.The center explains a series of natural circumstances such as the volcanic origins of the islands, their remoteness from the continent, its ocean currents, its special climate, the arrival of different species, and their establishment, among others.

AM: Transfer to San Cristobal airport
Assisted by the guide and some crew-members, the inflatable dinghy will bring you and your luggage to the airport, where we take the airport shuttle. Your guide will accompany you to the check-in counter in the departure hall for your flight to Guayaquil or Quito. (B.) (Shared Guide)

SPECIFICATION

Year Built: 2018
Type: First Class Motor Catamaran
Length: 31 metres
Beam: 11.2 metres
Draft: 1.4 metres
Speed: 11 knots
Capacity: 16 passengers, 6 Crew Members, 1 housekeeper, 1 barman, 1 cook, 1 kitchenhand, 1 bilingual naturalist guide
Main Engines: 2x Caterpillar diesel engine (2×345 PS/HP) with Rockwool insulation
Nett Tonnage: 102,78 Tonnes
Generators: 2 x Caterpillar generator 75KW
Safety & Navigation: 1 x HF radio (communication with outside world), 2 x stationary VHF radio (marine navigation), handheld bi-directional radio set (walkie-talkie), 1 x emergency position indicating radio beacon, magnetic compass, GPS, 24 Nautical mile radar, Sonar, 2 fully equipped life rafts, 2 SAR personal floating devices in each cabin, emergency lighting and indicated evacuation routes.
Lounge, dining room and bar
Shaded terrace and Barbeque area
Whirlpool with Jacuzzi jets
Sundeck with lounges