M/Y La Pinta Luxury Galapagos Islands

A full week discovery trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard La Pinta allows encounters with the islands' unique fauna in a relaxed yet lavish expedition atmosphere for a trip of a lifetime. Naturalist guides lead explorers through the wonders of the National Park including the famous giant Galapagos tortoises, land and marine iguanas, penguins, blue-footed boobies and the famous Darwin’s finches.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Baltra Island & North Seymour Island

    Morning transfer to board Yacht La Pinta. Afternoon go for a walk along the coast and the interior North Seymour Island, observing bird colonies of blue footed boobies, frigate birds, swallow tailed gulls and also sea lions and marine iguanas. L D

  • Day 2: Isabela & Fernandina Islands

    Visit the lava fi elds of Punta Vicente Roca. Cruise to the youngest Island in the National Park, Fernandina, to observe sea lions, penguins and colourful sally-light foot crabs. B L D

  • Day 3: Isabela Island

    After breakfast (wet landing) disembark at Urbina Bay, located at the foot of volcanoes Alcedo and Darwin. This area is home to large and very colourful Galápagos land iguanas. On the northwest of Isabela, secluded Tagus Cove provided a favourite anchorage for pirates and whalers over the centuries. Old graffi ti is still found carved on its walls. B L D

  • Day 4: Rábida Island & Santa Cruz Island

    Journey to the colourful island Rabida with its red sand beaches and dry landing onSanta Cruz to see a brackish water lagoon frequented by lagoon birds, including stilts, pintail ducks, sandpipers, sanderlings, and more. B L D

  • Day 5: Santa Cruz Island

    Discover the highlights of Santa Cruz Island including the twin pit craters known as Los Gemelos. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the giant tortoises. B L D

  • Day 6: Floreana Island

    Visit the historic barrel (serving post offi ce) to learn about the adventures of pirates and whalers that have inhabited the island for over two centuries. In the afternoon visit Punta Cormorant Point. B L D

  • Day 7: Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island

    Today see the sandy white beaches of these amazing islands which homes sea lion colonies and numerous birds including shearwaters and swallow-tailed gulls. B L D

  • Day 8: San Cristobal Island

    Disembark at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno after breakfast for departure transfer to airport. B

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Pricing

8 Days / 7 Nights From $7,271*

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Includes: 7 nights cruising  accommodation in an outside cabin, all meals onboard, Galapagos transit control card, fuel surcharge, guided excursions and Galapagos transfers.

Departs: Fri. Every fortnight from 20 Jan 2012.

Tour Style: M/Y La Pinta

Note: Galapagos National Marine Park Fee of US$100 per person is paid locally (subject to change).

Highlights

  • Unique wildlife and geology

  • Snorkelling in crystalline waters

  • Enjoying idyllic beaches