ITINERARY

DAY 01: FRIDAY -QUITO OR GUAYAQUIL TO GALAPAGOS ISLANDS.

ARRIVAL TO BALTRA ISLAND / SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: BACHAS BEACH. BACHAS BEACH:

AM: Flying from Quito or Guayaquil, our flight will arrive to Baltra Island at around noon (local time), where we will be greeted by our guide in the lobby, who will be waiting for our arrival to drive us to Yacht Anahí. Your baggage will be handled by one of our crew members who, aboard the small Zodiacs, will transport you directly to the yacht. The captain and the crew will welcome you on board, and then you will have your cabins assigned. After lunch, our guide will give you a brief explanation of the afternoon activities.

PM: BACHAS BEACH:
The sand of the beach is made of decomposed coral, making it white and soft, while it is also one of the favorite nesting places of sea turtles. Nearby, we can also find a small lagoon where we will be able to observe flamingos, black-necked stilts, thrushes, as well as two old ships that were abandoned during the Second World War. Furthermore, we will also find sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds resting on the beach. We will enjoy the tranquility of the beach as well as spend some time with the playful sea lions that like to swim with the visitors. At 7 pm. we will have an official welcome, followed by a delicious dinner. After dinner, your guide will give you information on the following day’s activities.

Meals: Lunch, dinner

DAY 02: SATURDAY – GENOVESA ISLAND: DARWIN BAY, PRINCE PHILIP’S STEPS. PRINCE PHILIP’S STEPS

AM: DARWIN BAY:
A beautiful bay area due to the great diversity of seabirds that nest in the mangroves that dominate the area. These include red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, Galápagos petrels, seabirds, Darwin finches, mockingbirds, and Galápagos doves.

PM: PRINCE PHILIP’S STEPS:
We will climb 25 meters of stairs at one of the best bird nesting sites on the islands. We will have the opportunity to snorkel, kayak, hike, and take a ride in a panga.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 03: SUNDAY – PLAZA ISLANDS AND SANTA FE ISLAND. SANTA FE ISLAND:

AM: PLAZA ISLANDS:
These islands have unusual vegetation, which creates an interesting landscape that helps to enhance the fauna and the flora of the Galápagos. It is also possible to observe land iguanas in the shade of cacti. The main attractions of the Plaza Islands include land iguanas, sea lions, and swallow-tailed gulls, as well as lizards, island insects, red-beaked sparrows, frigate birds, and pelicans that glide down the cliffs. Then we will return to the yacht for lunch and a deserved rest.

PM SANTA FE ISLAND:
An extremely scenic island, where we can visit two different trails, with one of them leading to a beautiful viewpoint on the top of a cliff, where you can find endemic land iguanas of the island. The other trail is a small circular path close to the beach, where we will be able to observe another colony of land iguana. Here we will also have the possibility to kayak, snorkel, panga ride, or walk, to observe and enjoy nature. Then we will return to the yacht for dinner and a time of relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 04: MONDAY – SAN CRISTÓBAL ISLAND: PUNTA PITT, KICKER ROCK AND LOBOS ISLAND.

AM: PUNTA PITT
Considered as one of the most beautiful and impressive sites in the Galápagos, it has become one of the favorite nesting sites for seabirds. Here we will be able to see three species of frigate birds and their nesting sites in the same area. Then we will return to the yacht for lunch.

PM: KICKER ROCK
Is a gigantic and impressive rock formation known locally as ‘León Dormido’ where we can see a multitude of blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, pelicans and sea birds that will delight us with their majestic flights to be photographed. Later we head towards Isla Lobos, an islet separated from San Cristóbal Island by a narrow stretch of calm waters. On the islet we will take a walk that will allow us to observe frigates, blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, a colony of sea lions and we will also be able to snorkel in the arm of the sea, probably with the company of sea lions and different kinds of colorful fish. The atmosphere is one of tranquility and primitive beauty, a typical environment of the Galapagos Islands

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 05: TUESDAY – SAN CRISTÓBAL ISLAND: EL JUNCO LAGOON, CERRO COLORADO.

In the morning, our guide will take us to the top of San Cristóbal Island. Following, our tour has 2 options. The first option starts from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, and involves a visit to the El Junco Lagoon. For hundreds of years, rainwater and condensation have caused an accumulation of water in the caldera of an extinct volcano, creating a paradise for frigate birds and turtles. Alternatively, we will visit the “Cerro Colorado” turtle breeding center. There we will have a pleasant walk along a path that allows us to be in close contact with the turtles, that can vary from the smallest to the oldest of giants. After our visit, we will depart for the airport for our return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

Meals: Breakfast

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M/C ANAHI – FIRST CLASS – FIVE DAYS / FOUR NIGHTS CRUISE
LAT-111 – GALAPAGOS CRUISE ABOARD THE M/C ANAHI

DEPARTURE DATES 2024:

CRUISE RESERVATIONS:

Forty-eight-hour confirmation for travel between January 5 and December 6, 2024, except
Easten Week. Reservations are subject to confirmation.
Last-minute deals are available for bookings between 30 & 60 days prior de cruise departure
dates. Please contact us at: mar@latinamericareservationcenter.com

RATES PER PERSON M/C ANAHI -5D/4N
RATES VALID ALL YEAR ROUND EXCEPT HIGH SEASON

HIGH SEASON RATE PERIODS: December 21 to January 1
PROMO RATES DATES: Are available throughout the year for booking between 60 & 30 days prior to cruise departures and other periods. Please check with us for dates and rates.

TOUR RATE INCLUDES

• Round trip transfers between Galapagos Airport and M/C Anahi for passengers arriving at the scheduled meeting point, date, and time.
• Lodging on board M/C Anahi in the selected cabin with all private facilities.
• Three meals per full day; unlimited water, coffee, and tea. (Day 01: Lunch & dinner; DAY 05: Breakfast)
• All excursions as indicated in the itinerary with English speaking naturalist guide.
• Snorkeling gear (masks, flippers, and snorkel).

NOT INCLUDED

• International round trip air from USA to Quito or Guayaquil
• Roundtrip flight between Quito or Guayaquil and Galapagos Islands
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 100 pp, subject to change).
• Transit Control Card (USD 20 pp, subject to change).
• Wetsuit or other rental equipment.
• Travel insurance (mandatory) and other items of personal nature. G
• Soft and alcoholic drinks.
• Gratuities to guides & crew.

We strongly recommend booking your international air to Quito or Guayaquil at least 48 hours prior to cruise departure to avoid any possible flight delay enroute that might affect your cruise departure. Also, avoid booking a tight international flight connection out of Quito or Guayaquil as flight delays may occur.

CHILD POLICY

Children of all ages are accepted on board, but parents are held fully responsible and liable for their children’s well-being during the entire cruise.
One child discount (20% of retail rate) applicable for children under 12 years of age travelling with two fully paying passengers.

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