Galapagos Legend: A Legend at Sea
Tour Details
| Tour Lenght | 4 days and 3 nights |
|---|---|
| Tour Type and Activities | Ecological |
| Min Pax | 02 pax |
| Tour Price | US$ 877 |
| Places to visit along the tour | Galapagos |
Tour Itinerary
Galapagos lands end, lair of legends and mysteries, hidden treasures and forbidden romance. Tales that are spread by the rumor of the ocean waves meet with an imposing colossus, the Galapagos Legend, an expedition ship that blends in the fascinating landscapes of the Islands with the ambience of comfort and safety of a cruise liner.
Spacious social areas that invite guests to relax and enjoy the magical realm created by nature, enriched by the sun and soothed by the sea breeze. A marine legend that takes luxury out to explore, for those in search of making their precious leisure time unforgettable.
Day 1 – Monday : Baltra Island
Welcome at Baltra Airport . Briefing on ship' facilities at lounge given by guides as well as National Park. Safety drill practice with passengers, crew and guides.
North Seymour Island : After a dry landing guests will encounter Swallow Tailed Gulls and Sea Lions. This site is also known for being a major nesting colony for Blue Footed Boobies, and the largest colony of the Magnificent Frigate Bird. (a different species from the Great Frigate Bird). Travelers will also spot both endemic species of iguanas, the Marine Iguanas and Land Iguanas. Passengers will enjoy this relaxed hike around the nesting sites.
Day 2 - Tuesday : Genovesa Island (El Barranco)
Best known as “the island of birds.” Passengers enjoy the safe harbor of being anchored deep within the cater formed bay. A dry landing at El Barranco (Prince Philip's Steps). Passengers will walk on lava terrain observing Red Footed Boobies, Frigates, and the fragrant Palo Santo trees.
Thousands of Storm Petrels can be seen hovering over the open expanses. Your second visit is a refreshing wet landing, travelers visit Darwin Bay . Visitors will enjoy observing the Red-Footed Boobies, Frigates, Sea Lions, Lava Gulls, Night Herons, and Fiddler Crabs at this site. This site also offers snorkeling in the bay to observe sharks and rays at a safe distance. Passengers never forget the beaches on this island.
Day 3 - Wednesday : Española Island (Suarez Point)
Travelers enjoy a dry landing at Suarez Point. Upon landing visitors will learn more about the lava terrain while crossing the inactive lava fields.Aside from the Sea Lion colonies, this is one of the most important sites for bird watching.
As soon as visitors step foot on this island many species can be spotted and observed up close. Among the many species, the Hooded Mocking bird and Red Billed Tropic Bird can be seen. Travelers will also spot a large colony of Marine Iguanas, Lava Lizards, and the colorful Sally Light Foot Crabs. After a short trek visitors encounter colonies of masked and blue-footed boobies. Nesting grounds sometimes overlap the trail.
Visitors will also find Galapagos Doves, Hawks and Swallow-Tailed Gulls. After crossing the nesting grounds you will reach the world's largest colony of Waved Albatross (15000 approx.), Their mating rituals are a highlight. Nearing the end of this excursion passengers will visit the famous blowhole, where water shoots into the air at almost 23 mts. (75 ft.).
San Cristóbal Island (Interpretation Center)
Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Here passengers visit the Interpretation Center providing travelers an opportunity to learn about the natural and human history of the islands through an hour-long interactive presentation. There is some time to shop in town.
Day 4 - Thursday : Santa Cruz Island
Arrive at Black Turtle Cove located near Las Bachas beach in the north of Santa Cruz Island . This excursion provides passengers with a “panga” ride though the mangrove, during which the outboard motor of the small boat is turned off. This allows for the close observation of Sea Turtles, White Tipped Reef Sharks, Spotted Eagle Rays, and Yellow Rays.
Passengers Disembarking.
Return back to the Galapagos Legend, check out and transfer to the airport.
Flight to back to Quito through Guayaquil..
Tour Rates
Prices per person in US$
| Cabins | # Cabins | Lower | Hight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Interior | 3 | 877 | 1009 |
| Superior Exterior | 20 | 978 | 1125 |
| Moon Suite | 6 | 1064 | 1224 |
| Junior Suite | 24 | 1149 | 1321 |
| Legend Suite | 4 | 1438 | 1654 |
Tour Notices : Above rates are subject to change without notice eg. Holy Week,Labour Day, Christmas, New Years, etc.
Tour Inclusions
Included
- Full meals
- Bilingual naturalist guide.
- Islands sightseeing according to itinerary.
- Accommodations in double or triple air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom and hot water.
Not Included
- Domestic and International fligths.
- Galapagos National Park entrance tax.
- Baggage excess.
- Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
- International or National personal telephone calls.
- Entrance fee to the islands
- Medical services.
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