5-Day Galapagos Islands Cruise: Itinerary A (West) aboard the Monserrat Yacht
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5-Day Galapagos Islands Cruise: Itinerary A (West) aboard the Monserrat Yacht
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5-Day Galapagos Islands Cruise: Itinerary A (West) aboard the Monserrat Yacht
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Through our commitment to personalized service and attention to detail, Monserrat Galapagos Expeditions aims to create the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience on the enchanted islands.
Itinerary
BALTRA / BACHAS BEACH
Baltra
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFlight to Baltra Island. You will be met by our guide and transferred to the Monserrat. We will then sail to Bachas Beach where our first exploration of the Galapagos begins. Bachas is a great introduction to the Galapagos. Here you can relax and swim on its crystalline waters. This site also gives visitors the opportunity to see frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions. Bachas Beach Landing (PM) Head to Bachas Beach where the sand is made of decomposed coral, making it soft and white, and a favourite site for nesting sea turtles. Spot abundant Sally Lightfoot crabs on the lava rocks along the water's edge.Trek to see a wide range of wildlife, including flamingos, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and sea lions. Snorkelling (PM) Go snorkelling or swimming right off the white sand beach of Las Bachas. Spot all sorts of marine wildlife in its shallow waters and tidal pools. Bachas is also one of the most important beaches for the green turtle as a nesting site.- AccommodationsMonserrat YachtFood And DrinksLunchDinner
ISABELA ISLAND: TAGUS COVE / URBINA BAY
Tagus Cove
5 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTagus Cove is located on the Northwestern coast of Isabela. It is a historical site visited by Charles Darwin in1835. The name of the site dates back to 1814 when it was visited by a British ship, The Tagus, which had anchored there in search of giant tortoises to be used as food supply on the boat. Here, we will admire a variety of seabirds, such as blue-footed booby, brown noddy, terns, flightless cormorant and Galapagos penguins depending on the season. Occasionally you might see woodpecker finches, the Galapagos hawk, the yellow warbler or a large-billed flycatcher. After a dry landing one, we can climb up the trail to visit Darwin 's Lake. The lake is located on the slopes of Darwin Volcano and is, surprisingly, a salt water lake above sea level. Meanwhile, in our snorkeling there are chances to see sharks, turtles and sea stars. You may also see various different types of colorful fish.Urbina Bay
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeUrbina Bay (PM) Urbina Bay is a fascinating visitor site that came to be as the shallow sea bottom uplifted in 1954 showing a large coral reef sticking up above sea level. Because of this, Urbina Bay is one of the newest features in the Galapagos. This visitor site is located at west of Isabela and provides spectacular views of the Alcedo volcano. The long trail starts on the beach where a wet landing is made. In this location, you will likely see wild Galapagos Giant Tortoises and Galapagos Land Iguanas. As the trail circles back towards the shore line you'll come across colonies of the unique Galapagos Flightless Cormorant which lost its ability to fly. This is also a great spot for snorkeling, as you can come close to a Galapagos Penguin Colony and see Galapagos Marine Iguanas feeding underwater.- AccommodationsMonserrat YachtFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
FERNANDINA ISLAND: ESPINOZA POINT / VICENTE ROCA POINT
Punta Espinoza
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEspinosa Point on Fernandina Island is one of the most pristine islands in the world, with none of man’s introduced species to date. From here we can see the island of Isabela across the BolĂvar Channel, an area that boasts some of the highest diversity of endemic sea fauna in the Galapagos. Fernandina is the youngest of the Galapagos Islands and a visitor favorite. When landing, check out the tidal pools where there is abundance of sea life, including small fish and mollusks. If we are lucky, a sea turtle or ray may be trapped in the pools. A little further ahead we will pass through some marine iguana burrows and sea lion colonies. The trail continues to where several flightless cormorants have their nests. This remarkable bird is only found in western Galapagos, and experts estimate that they may only be a few hundred individuals in total.Isabela
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeVicente Roca Point Vicente Roca Point has great deep-water snorkeling at one of the richest marine havens on Earth (Bolivar Channel). Vicente Roca Point is renowned for its Galápagos green turtles, which are very numerous on the bay. Although the spot is known for its high concentration of green turtles, sharks and rays can also be observed when underwater visibility is good. We take a dinghy ride along the coast to observe a great diversity of sea and coastal birds; Nazca and blue-footed boobies, noddies, brown pelicans, penguins, flightless cormorants. The upwelling of coldwater currents in this part of the Galapagos gives rise to an abundance of marine life. Our snorkeling will takes us along the cliffs and offers the chance of exploring two shallow underwater caves with rich marine wildlife.- AccommodationsMonserrat YachtFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
SANTIAGO ISLAND: PUERTO EGAS / BUCCANEER COVE
Puerto Egas
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedExplore the spectacular shoreline of Puerto Egas, also known as James Bay. Spot a great number of shore birds and reptiles – the beach area is home to a plethora of wildlife. Grab a snorkel and jump into the water right off the beach to explore Puerto Egas' interesting underwater world. Keep your eyes peeled for rays, turtles, and reefsharks while snorkelling. After, visit the large tidal pool area – marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot crabs are everywhere.Santiago Island
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedJump into the panga and cruise alongside high cliffs and rock formations on this visit to Buccaneer Cove, which was a favourite hideout for pirates looking to stock up their boats with food and water. Spot sea lions relaxing on the beach and sea birds nesting in the cove – there’s lots to see at this site.- AccommodationsMonserrat YachtFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
NORTH SEYMOUR / BALTRA AIRPORT
Seymour Island
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeHave an amazing wildlife experience visiting North Seymour Island – this island is teeming with life! Follow trails to see all the action (you may need to give way to a passing sea lion or marine iguana while walking). See blue-footed booby nests where mating pairs perform their courtship dance. Head to a rocky shore to see flocks of pelicans having lunch in a dive bomb feeding frenzy, then turn inland to a large nesting site of magnificent frigate birds. These huge, dark acrobats have two-metre (6.5 ft) wingspans, and males, with their puffed-up scarlet throat sacks, sit precariously perched in low bushes to watch over their equally large chicks. *Consider that itineraries are always subject to changes due to weather, wildlife breeding, company decisions, national park regulations or any unforeseen situations*- AccommodationsMonserrat YachtFood And DrinksBreakfast
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Lunch (4)
Dinner (4)
Breakfast (4)
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Baltra, Ecuador
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Monserrat Galapagos Cruises
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