Bonita Yacht Central & Northen Islands Itinerary - Galapagos Cruise

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This 5-day cruise itinerary on the yacht Bonita visits 5 islands in the Galapagos, where you will see a variety of wildlife, including nesting great frigatebirds, red-footed and Nazca boobies, Galapagos sea lions, lava and swallow-tailed gulls, yellow-crowned night herons, Genovesa ground finch, Genovesa cactus finch, and Galapagos mockingbirds. You will also hike to the top of El Barranco, Sullivan Bay, Bartolomé, and Seymour, where you will see volcanic landscapes, Pinnacle Rock, blue-footed boobies, herons, sea lions, and sharks. The trip is suitable for all levels of fitness, and includes both wet and dry landings.

Day by day

Day 1: South Plazas Island
SOUTH PLAZAS: After your arrival and lunch on board, we will visit Plazas, two small islands, created by an uplifting of the land. The land iguanas are smaller here; they nest during the warm season. The hike goes along an extraordinary cliff where sea birds nest. There are approximately 1000 sea lions (Zalophus Wollebaeki) located on the south side of the Plazas. Dinner.
Day 2: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove & Highlands

BLACK TURTLE COVE: Our first visit is to Black Turtle Cove which is situated in the northern region of Santa Cruz. This bay is surrounded by mangroves and is accessible only by dinghy only. The shallow cove is a safe refuge for marine life. Black-tip reef sharks, marine turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here. Lunch

SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS: Here we have a trekking and we will find the giant tortoises in their natural habitat, this is a natural spectacle. For this visit, we recommend good walking shoes, long pants, a raincoat, a hat, and sunblock. Dinner.

Day 3: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & El Barranco

DARWIN BAY: wet landing, coral beach, activities for this day: short walks, photography, swimming, snorkeling. Genovesa is a small island in the north of the Galapagos. Our unloading in Darwin Bay will be wet. Near the beach is a mangrove swamp where we will find a colony of frigates, marine iguanas, red-footed boobies and mask boobies, the great terrestrial finch, seagulls, herons, and cactus finch.

Following the land visit, our passengers can enjoy a swim in the bay. Snacks and refreshments are available. Lunch.

BARRANCO: dry landing, activities: hiking. Also known as Prince Phillip’s stairs. Here, we will go for a walk on the Barranco path. On our journey we will observe tropical birds, petrels, common frigate, red-foot boobies, mask boobies, doves, and finches. Dinner.

Day 4: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay & Bartolome Island

SULLIVAN BAY: wet landing and hiking. Description: Virtually uneroded lava flows cover an extensive area of this island. Lava pahoehoe (basaltic lava that has a smooth, billowy, undulating or ropy surface), hornitos, and mollugo (a lava colonizer) can be seen. Snacks and refreshing beverages await you on board the ship. Lunch.

BARTOLOME ISLAND: dry landing, wet landing for the beach. Activities on this island include: walking, swimming, snorkeling, and photography. We will follow a path to the top (114m) where we can see pioneering plants such as tiquilia, chamaesyce, and scalesia. The island has been formed by cones, lava pipes where lava once flowed. Following the wet landing at the beach, we will follow a path through mangrove swamps and sand dune vegetation, to the south beach. At the north beach, guests can enjoy swimming and snorkeling. From the top of Bartolome, we will be able to see the islands of Santiago, Rabida, and Isabela. We will see penguins in the Rock Pinnacle. Dinner.

Day 5: North Seymour Island & Transfer Out

SEYMOUR: dry landing. Seymour was formed by the lifting of volcanic marine lava. Marine fossils dating back to the Pleistocene period were found on this island. In 1932, Captain Alan Hancock and his crew took 72 malnourished land iguanas from Baltra Island to North Seymour Island so that the iguanas could live in better conditions. In 1934, colonists verified that the iguanas were in good condition. The vegetation of North Seymour is bushy and is host to nesting Real Frigates of the Galapagos. Transfer to the airport.

 

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Includes

  • Airport assistance
  • Transfers in Galapagos.
  • Accommodation in double cabin
  • All meals during the cruise
  • Naturalist Bilingual Guide
  • All visits & excursions according to the itinerary
  • Snorkel Gear (mask, tube and fins)
  • Kayaks, paddle boards
  • Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
  • Wetsuits

Does not Include

  • Local flight to/from Galapagos
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance fee
  • Galapagos Transit card
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips
  • Local Taxes
  • Travel Insurance
  • Services not listed

Highlights

  • Itinerary visits 5 different islands in 5 days
  • Discover the Central and Southern Galapagos
  • Cabins with lower berths & 1 triple cabin with bunk-beds
  • Ideal cruise for friends and families to enjoy
  • Highly experienced guide & crew for total satisfaction on board

Meals Included

  • Breakfast Served Daily
  • 4 Dinners
  • 5 Lunches
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Bonita Yacht Central & Northen Islands Itinerary
5 Days (C)
From $2,600.00 per person
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