Explore the beautiful landscapes and wildlife of the Eastern and Southern Islands of the Galapagos aboard the 100-passenger M/V Galapagos Legend. Being one of the larger ships sailing in the Galapagos, the Legend is a great choice for its affordability, stability and ability to cater to families without sacrificing the exclusivity and personalized attention small ship cruising is known for. Activities on the Galapagos Legend include hiking, snorkeling, swimming and kayaking.
Galapagos
Eastern and Southern Galapagos Islands (C+D)
8 Days aboard Galapagos Legend. From USD $4,292pp.
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- You will encounter land iguanas, and on a lucky day, you might even come across the endemic Galapagos Snake
- Beach time is a great opportunity to do snorkeling and see the famous Galapagos Penguins, sea turtles and White-tipped Reef Sharks among a great variety of colorful fish
- There is a lagoon visit where migratory bird species can be seen: Black-necked Stilts, Ruddy Turnstones, Whimbrels, other sandpiper species and White-cheeked Pintails
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Baltra Airport - North Seymour Island
- Day 2: Bartolome Island - Sullivan bay (Santiago island)
- Day 3: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island) - Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)
- Day 4: Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve (San Cristobal Island) - Interpretation Center & Frigatebird Hill (San Cristobal Island)
- Day 5: Gardner Bay (Española Island) - Punta Suarez (Española Island)
- Day 6: Post Office (Floreana Island) - Punta Cormorant, Devil’s Crown (Floreana Island)
- Day 7: Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) - Punta Bowditch (Santa Cruz Island)
- Day 8: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) - Baltra Airport
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Day 1: Baltra Airport - North Seymour Island
Morning:
Departure from either Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island is a 2 ½ hour flight. Upon arrival in the Galapagos, passengers are greeted at the airport
by our knowledgeable guides who will accompany them on a short tenminute bus ride to the pier where they will board the Galapagos Legend.
Afternoon:
This flat, uplifting, island is an important spot to see both magnificent and great frigatebird males courting the females and, we will also likely see courting blue-footed boobies too. Sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls, crashing surf and distant views of the Daphne Islands top off a great visit.
Difficulty level: Medium
Type of terrain: Rocky & Sandy
Duration:
1 hour 45 min hike
1 hour glass-bottom or 1 hour deep snorkeling
Day 2: Bartolome Island - Sullivan bay (Santiago island)
Morning:
Considered the most iconic landscape of the entire archipelago the view from the top of Bartolome Island, overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock
and the austere Santiago Island, Our subsequent snorkel here might put us face to face with Galapagos penguins, whitetipped reef sharks, and playful sea lions.
Difficulty level: Medium
Type of terrain: Wooden path of 372 stairs
Duration:
45 min hike
30 min dinghy ride
45 min beach snorkeling or 45 min glass-bottom boat
Afternoon:
Visitors are always totally enthralled by the amazing beds of pahoehoe lava from the recent flow on the island. It is a landscape and macro photographer´s dream. The importance of pioneering plants such as the tiny Mollugo will be discussed as we hike over the lava.
Difficulty level: High
Type of terrain: Flat volcanic lava
Duration:
1 ½ hour walk
1 hour snorkeling or 1 hour beach time
Day 3: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island) - Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)
Morning:
This is the only place on the islands where we will enjoy the chance to see all three of the booby species in the same place. The red-foots will be perched on the Cordia lutea and small trees, the Nazca´s on the ground near the cliff edge while the bluefoots will be a little further inland. Frigatebirds will be all around and the views are breathtaking.
Difficulty level: Medium
Type of terrain: Rocky
Duration:
2 hour hike
45 min kayaking or 1 hour beach snorkeling
Afternoon:
From our dinghy ride, as we head to shore, we are first humbled by the immensity of the stunning cliffs of the Sorcerer's Hill. You can enjoy simply sharing the beach with sea lions, snorkelling from shore, or taking a walk to a hidden lagoon where you might spot black-necked stilts, ruddy
turnstones, whimbrels, and white-cheeked pintails
Difficulty level: Low
Type of terrain: Sandy
Duration:
45 min dinghy ride
45 min kayaking or 1 ½ hour beach snorkeling
Day 4: Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve (San Cristobal Island) - Interpretation Center & Frigatebird Hill (San Cristobal Island)
Morning:
In the moist highlands of San Cristobal, we will visit the giant tortoise breeding center “La Galapaguera” to witness the most iconic creature of the archipelago in its various life stages. The aim of the reserve is to help restore populations of the threatened San Cristobal tortoise back into the wild. In town, there are shops to purchase local handicrafts and souvenirs.
Difficulty level: Medium
Type of terrain: Sandy
Duration:
1 hour 15 min visit
1 ½ hour bus ride round-trip
Afternoon:
The interpretation center is full of interesting information and offers the perfect overview of the formation of the Galapagos. Following a hike to
Frigatebird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas) we will have a great look at both species of frigatebirds, with the bonus of a beautiful view of the bay below.
Difficulty level: Low / High
Type of terrain: Flat path / Rocky
Duration:
1 hour hike
1 hour walk
Day 5: Gardner Bay (Española Island) - Punta Suarez (Española Island)
Morning:
One of the most stunning beaches in all of the Galapagos. The long, white, sandy beach, lapped by turquoise waters, home to a colony of Galapagos sea lions. Hood mockingbirds, endemic to this particular island. We can also snorkel here from the beach, in the shallows of the bay.
Difficulty level: Low
Type of terrain: Sandy
Duration:
1 hour hike
30 min kayaking
30 min Glass-bottom boat
1 hour 45 min beach or deep snorkeling
Afternoon:
Punta Suarez is a naturalist´s paradise. The oldes extant island in the archipelago is our only opportunity to commune with the endemic wave albatross during their breeding season between April and December. With luck, we can watch their complex courtship display
Difficulty level: High
Type of terrain: Rocky
Duration:
2 hours 15min hike
Day 6: Post Office (Floreana Island) - Punta Cormorant, Devil’s Crown (Floreana Island)
Morning:
The famous Post Office Barrel. Claimed to have been first set up in 1793 by Captain James Colnett. The system involved whalers and fur
sealers would leave addressed letters in the barrel to be picked up by homeward-bound colleagues. Actually visitors often take letters and hand deliver them to their home countries.
Difficulty level: Medium
Type of terrain: Rocky
Duration:
1 hour 15 min hike
1 hour beach snorkeling
Afternoon:
Our walk takes us to a large, shallow lagoon, often inhabited by a variable number of shockingly pink greater flamingos. We arrive at a powdery white beach, a nesting area for green turtles. Devil’s Crown is one of the favorite snorkeling sites on the islands.
Difficulty level: Low
Type of terrain: Sandy & flat
Duration:
1 hour 45 min hike
45 min glass-bottom or
45 min deep or beach snorkeling
Day 7: Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) - Punta Bowditch (Santa Cruz Island)
Morning:
Arriving at a small lava dock, our first encounter is with marine iguanas that blend-in perfectly with the dark rock. As we walk past a large prickly pear cacti, we arrive at one end of a long, sickle-shaped beach with Dragon Hill standing in the distance. Our walk takes us on a circular
path, past a shallow lake where flamingoes frequently come to feed.
Difficulty level: Medium
Type of terrain: Rocky
Duration:
45 min walk
1 hour 15 min snorkeling
Afternoon:
Feel the indescribable feeling of being where no one else has. Relax on a powdery beach. Snorkel around turquoise water islets and hike beside salt pools and dried white corals. Be one of the first humans –to visit Punta Bowditch at Galapagos Legend.
Difficulty level: Low
Type of terrain: Sandy
Duration:
30 min walk
30 min kayaking
1 hour snorkeling
Day 8: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) - Baltra Airport
Morning:
Dry landing. In the Galapagos mountains, admire diverse bird species like finches, flycatchers, crakes, warblers, and egrets (often perched on tortoises' shells). The journey to the reserve showcases the island's contrasting ecosystems, from coastal areas to dense humid forests. Look out for Galapagos Giant tortoises wandering through pastures. This spot is a haven for birdwatchers, as it hosts a wide range of land birds that reside or migrate here.
Difficulty level: Low
Type of terrain: flat & muddy depending on the season
Duration:
1 ½ hour walk
45 minute drive
After the visit, passengers will be transferred to the airport for their return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
- Day 1: Baltra Airport - North Seymour Island
- Day 2: Bartolome Island - Sullivan bay (Santiago island)
- Day 3: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island) - Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)
- Day 4: Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve (San Cristobal Island) - Interpretation Center & Frigatebird Hill (San Cristobal Island)
- Day 5: Gardner Bay (Española Island) - Punta Suarez (Española Island)
- Day 6: Post Office (Floreana Island) - Punta Cormorant, Devil’s Crown (Floreana Island)
- Day 7: Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) - Punta Bowditch (Santa Cruz Island)
- Day 8: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) - Baltra Airport
Next Departure Date: 20 Jan 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| Standard Cabin | USD$4292pp | Contact us | |
| Standard Plus Cabin | USD$5315pp | Contact us | |
| Junior Suite | USD$6058pp | Contact us | |
| Balcony Suite | USD$7206pp | Contact us | |
| Legend Balcony Suite | USD$8356pp | Contact us | |
| 03 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 17 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 03 Mar 2025 - 10 Mar 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 17 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 - 07 Apr 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 14 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 28 Apr 2025 - 05 May 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 12 May 2025 - 19 May 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 26 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 09 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 23 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 07 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 21 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 04 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 18 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 01 Sep 2025 - 08 Sep 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 15 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 29 Sep 2025 - 06 Oct 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 13 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 27 Oct 2025 - 03 Nov 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 10 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 24 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 08 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 | USD$4292pp | ||
| 22 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 | USD$4292pp |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Standard Cabin
13sqm/140sqft, located on earth deck, twin beds or double bed, private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), a voltage of 110-220V/60Hz and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
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Standard Plus Cabin
11sqm/118sqft, double bed, private bathroom, two porthole windows, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), a voltage of 110-220V/60Hz and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Junior Suite
15sqm/161sqft, located on earth deck, double bed, private bathroom. large panoramic windows, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), 110-220V/60Hz voltage and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Balcony Suite
22sqm/237sqft, double bed, private bathroom, panoramic windows, private balcony, complimentary champagne bottle, top of the line amenities and bathrobes, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), 110-220V/60Hz voltage and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Legend Balcony Suite
33sqm/355sqft, located on moon deck, double bed, private bathroom, panoramic windows, private balcony, complimentary champagne bottle, top of the line amenities and bathrobes, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), 110-220V/60Hz voltage and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Galapagos Legend Deckplan
Specifications
- Gross tonnage: 2890 t.
- Length: 301 ft (92 m)
- Wide: 47 ft (15 m)
- Decks: 4
- Made in: Germany
- Rebuilt: 2002
- Remodeled in: January 2017
- Speed: 17 knots
- Cruise speed: 15 knots
- Life Rafts: 22 for 25 pax each
- Dinghies: 6 for 20 pax each
- Glass bottom boat: 1
- Kayaks: 4 double, 1 single
- Safety: ISM, SMC, ISSC, IOPP, DOC
- Electricity: 110v
- Guest Capacity: 100
- Crew: 60
- Guides: 6 multilingual naturalists
Whats included?
- On-board accommodation
- All meals during the voyage
- Activities/shore excursions as specified
- Bilingual naturalist guides
- Transfers
What’s not included?
- International and internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Galapagos National Park fee US$200 per person
- Transit control card US$20 per person
- Kayaking, and wetsuit equipment
- Possible fuel surcharges
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
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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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