Galapagos Explorer

7 days - from $3340

Encounter the southern islands of the Galapagos on this wildlife adventure

Flying to the large island of San Cristobal, we visit Red Hill in the Galapagos highlands before boarding our vessel - the M.Y San Jose. Next stop is isolated Espanola Island where we find waved albatross, blue-footed and masked boobies, Galapagos hawks, Darwin finches, sea lions and marine iguanas. On the island of Floreana we visit Post Office Bay, a great spot for snorkelling amidst plentiful sea lions and colourful fish. We can also swim with fur seals on Santiago Island and, on the volcanic island of Bartolome, we hike to the top for spectacular views across the islands. Arriving at Santa Cruz Island we visit North Seymour before flying from Baltra back to Quito. The wildlife and scenery on this voyage are simply amazing!

Highlights

• Post Office Bay on Floreana
• Snorkelling in the volcanic cone of Devil’s Crown
• Sullivan Bay's black lava field
• Waved albatrosses and boobies on Espanola Island

Itinerary:

Day 1: Quito - Arrival day2: Fly Quito to San Cristobal. Visit Red Hill in the Galapagos Highlands.3: Española Island: Bahia Gardner and Punta Suarez4: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown and Post Office Bay5: Bartolome Island and Sullivan Bay6: North Seymour Island - Fly Baltra to Quito7: Quito
Included:

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking naturalist guide and a crew of 8 onboard the Galapagos vessel.

• Return flights from Quito to the Galapagos Islands.

• Accommodation onboard the First Class M.Y. San Jose in one of just eight well-appointed, air-conditioned, twin share, lower-berth cabins with private facilities. Use of a comfortable lounge and sun deck.

• All Zodiac and shore excursions during the voyage: Espanola Island including Bahia Gardner, Punta Suarez and Devil's Crown; Floreana Island including Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant, Bartolome and Sullivan Bay; and North Seymour.

• A visit to 'Galapaguera of Cerro Colorado' (Red Hill) breeding program for giant tortoises.

• All meals aboard the M.Y. San Jose.

• Use of snorkelling equipment during the voyage.

• Arrival transfer.

International flights, airport departure taxes, international departure transfer, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips, items of a personal nature, Galapagos transit card US$10 and the entrance fee to the Galapagos Islands National Park US$100, and optional wetsuit hire US$15

The National Park and Transfer Card fee of $US110 is not included in the trip cost and must be paid on arrival at Baltra airport.