Short and luxurious Galapagos islands cruise Elite catamaran 4 day south route


You will be able explore the Galapagos archipelago's southern islands on a liveboard adventure in just four days. You can send a gift to yourself using an old post office barrel (to be delivered locally by a traveler), visit the only world-wide nesting site for the Albatross waved Albatross and swim with manta rays, sea lions and turtes in the ancient postal container. Santa Cruz Highlands giant tortoises are waiting for you. The Elite catamaran offers luxury aboard and will surprise you with its unique nature.
Day 1: San Cristobal Island: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport & Galapagos Tortoise Breeding Center

You will be taken to San Cristobal Airport.

David Rodriguez Breeding Center

Visit the David Rodriguez Breeding Centre to learn more about the evolution and origin of the giant tortoise. It also explains why this center is so important in protecting the future of these amazing creatures.

You can walk along the trails and see the baby tortoises being raised in semi-natural conditions. This is a great example of the dedication the Galapagos people have to conserving the wildlife that makes them so special.

Day 2: Española Island: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay & Osborn Islets

Suarez Point

Suarez Point is a rich habitat for wildlife. You can explore it by walking the circular trail. This unforgettable walk will take visitors past large nesting areas of blue-footed and nazca boobies, and mockingbirds.

The beautiful waved albatross are also a unique feature of Espanola Island. They can be seen majestically leaping out over the ocean from the cliffs or the green and red marine iguanas.

One of the most striking geological highlights is a series of blow holes that can shoot water 25m up into the air.

Gardner Bay, Gardner, and Osborn Islets

Gardner Bay's pristine, white sandy beach is perfect for relaxing. Paddle boarding or kayaking are great ways to see the many waved albatross that use the beach as a breeding ground.

You can snorkel with young sea lions in the Gardner and Osborn Islets by taking a short panga ride.

Day 3: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion islet, Post Office Bay & Baroness Lookout

Cormorant Point

Cormorant Point has two beaches. One is green-tinted due to high levels of olivine crystals and the other is pure white sand (commonly called 'Flour Beach'). Both are derived from pulverized Coral.

You must see the saltwater lagoon, which is home to one of the largest populations of Galapagos Flamingos.

Champion islet

Panga rides to Champion Islet, an extinct shield volcanic volcano, offer a great opportunity for snorkeling in an area known for its high diversity of fish.

Post Office Bay

Post Office Bay, a man-made location that provides an insight into the remarkable postal tradition that British whalers developed in the 18th century and that visitors can still participate in today, is called Post Office Bay. You can also enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, and walking through lava tubes from the beach.

The Baroness' Eyes

Take a panga ride next to the Baroness’ Lookout volcanic rock formation, named after an Australian baroness who visited the island during the 1930's. It is believed that she mysteriously vanished.

There is a short trail that leads to the vantage point, which offers spectacular views of the coastline and mangroves.

Day 4: Mosquera Islet, Santa Cruz Island & Baltra Airport

Mosquera islet, a small, flat and sandy island between Baltra islands and North Seymour islets, is called.

You can explore the stunning surroundings on foot with no set trail. Here you'll find a variety of shorebirds, sea lions, and striking Sally Lightfoot crabs, which cling to the dark rock.

It is also a great spot for snorkeling, and you can see a variety of marine life such as turtles and sharks.

Transfer from the yacht to airport

Highlights

  • Visit a giant tortoise breeding project and observe both baby and adult specimens
  • Hike to the nesting area of the waved albatross and feel the adrenaline of watching the juveniles learn to fly as they escape crashing into the reef
  • Walk the white sand beach at Gardner bay as mocking birds try to steal your water bottle
  • Snorkel at the world famous devils crown off Floreana islands and possibly spot hammer head sharks algonside sea lions and sea turtles
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