Explore the pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters of the East Route Galapagos Islands. Embark on guided nature walks to encounter unique wildlife species in their natural habitats. Enjoy leisurely sailing trips to picturesque islands for a truly unforgettable experience.
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Overview
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Baltra - Black Turtle Cove
- Day 2: El Barranco Prince Phillip’s Steps - Darwin Bay
- Day 3: Rabida - Dragon Hill
- Day 4: Twin Craters / Baltra
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- Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
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Day 1: Baltra - Black Turtle Cove
Flight from mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil) to Baltra, with LATAM Airlines. Your guide will meet you at the arrivals gate, our crew will take care of your luggage.
Your guide will lead you to a bus and after a short 5-kilometer ride to the pier; you board the Yacht immediately. As the crew weighs anchor, we greet you with our first orientation and we offer a light snack. After lunch, you make an early dry landing for a walk along the coast and the interior of North Seymour Island, a low, flat island that was uplifted from the sea by underground seismic activity. You observe blue footed boobies (they nest from May to November), marine iguanas, pelicans, frigate birds, shore birds, sea lions and endemic Palo Santo. Optional: time for those who would like to swim and snorkel.
In the evening, we have an orientation about the Galapagos Islands in general: their origin and evolution. Welcome cocktail with the entire crew, and dinner.
Day 2: El Barranco Prince Phillip’s Steps - Darwin Bay
After breakfast, you take a panga ride and you make a dry landing on Prince Phillips’s Steps (Barranco), you walk and observe the interesting lives of the birds here.
Optional: time for those who would like to swim and snorkel or kayak. You come on board for a delicious lunch. Later in the afternoon, you make a wet landing on Darwin Bay to walk and observe frigate birds, herons, mockingbirds, boobies, shorebirds, turtles, marine iguanas, etc. Optional: time for those who would like to swim, snorkel or kayak. Dinner on the Yacht, and then your orientation about conservation efforts made to protect the Islands.
Day 3: Rabida - Dragon Hill
After breakfast, we make a wet landing on Rabida, to walk and observe marine iguanas and sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, masked boobies and brown pelicans. We walk and we arrive at a small saltwater lagoon where we can see pink flamingos. Optional: time for those who would like to swim or snorkel. Return to the Yacht for lunch. Later in the afternoon you make a dry landing on Dragon Hill, where you can see land iguanas; you walk to a hypersalinic lagoon (saltier than the ocean), where you can observe flamingos, common stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. Optional: time for those who would like to swim or snorkel. At the end of the afternoon, we return to the Yacht for dinner and our nightly orientation.
Day 4: Twin Craters / Baltra
After breakfast, we make a dry landing on Puerto Ayora port, after a short drive, then you arrive at the Twin Crater, where you will do a fast visit. Your guide
accompanies you on the bus ride directly to the airport.
Next Departure Date: 07 Feb 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2025 | USD$2638pp | ||
| Lower Deck | USD$2638pp | Contact us | |
| Upper Deck | USD$3007pp | Contact us | |
| 30 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025 | USD$2638pp |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Lower Deck
â—Ź 4 cabins with two single lower beds (cabins: 3 to 6)
Each Cabin has: Private Bathroom, Safety Box, Electric Outlet 110v and USB Port, Locker and Drawers, Air-conditioned.
Upper Deck
â—Ź 2 cabins with one double bed (cabins: 7 & 8)
â—Ź 2 cabins with two single lower beds (cabins 9 & 10)
Each Cabin has: Private Bathroom, Safety Box, Electric Outlet 110v and USB Port, Locker and Drawers, Air-conditioned.
Koln Deckplan
Specifications
- Capacity: 16 guests
- Cabins: 8 cabins divided in two decks.
- Crew: 8 members including Naturalist Multilingual Guide
- Length: 31.70 m2
- Beam: 6.60 m2
- Draft: 1.45 m2
- Cruising speed: 11 knots
Whats included?
- Airfare to/from Galapagos
- Full board
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Visit to the islands according to itinerary
- Permanent hot drinks station (coffee, tea, aromatic tea, plain drink water)
- Snorkel gear
- Use of kayaks and paddle boards
- Kayaking
What’s not included?
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Wetsuits for rent
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
Destination: Galapagos
This once in a lifetime destination is a nature lovers dream. Watch the famous Galapagos tortoises and blue footed boobies in the morning and snorkel with sea lions in the afternoon, then relax on your cruise to the next destination tomorrow!
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