Fascinating Galapagos Islands Cruise aboard the Sagitta

Day 1 (Tue) - Quito

Welcome upon arrival in Quito and then transfer to your hotel. If time permits you may be able to arrange for a tour on your own of Quito’s neighborhoods and museums.

Day 2 (Wed) - Quito / Galapagos

Upon arrival at Baltra airport you will be met by our guide and transferred to the yacht. Saggita will then set course for North Seymour Island giving you the chance to become acquainted with the vessel and have lunch. On arrival, there will be a dry landing followed by a two hour walk during which Galapagos Sea Lions, Blue-footed Boobies, and magnificent Frigate birds can be seen. (B, L, D)

Day 3 (Thu) - Santa Cruz Island

Morning: Charles Darwin Research Station

We will learn about the tortoise and land-iguana breeding programs, followed by some time in town for optional shopping & sight-seeing.

Afternoon: Highlands of Santa Cruz Island

We will have the opportunity to see Galapagos Giant Tortoises in the wild. This is also one of the best sites for watching land birds: Darwin's Finches and Vermilion Flycatchers. The land visit may last 2-3 hours (including a bus ride). (B, L, D)

Day 4 (Fri) - Española (Hood) Island

Morning: Gardner Bay

This morning we can enjoy snorkeling along Gardner Islet, kayaking, and a walk on the beach to observe sea lions and Hood Island Mockingbirds.

Afternoon: Punta Suarez

Starting with a dry landing, we will take a 3-4 hour walk. Look out for large colonies of Blue-footed and Masked (Nazca) Boobies, Galapagos hawks, Swallow-tailed Gulls, marine iguanas, lava lizards, and an impressive blowhole can be ovserved from the high cliffs. (B, L, D)

Day 5 (Sat) - Floreana Island

Morning: Punta Cormorant

A wet landing onto Punta Cormorant's mineral beach, followed by a short walk to a lagoon, where we find flamingos and other waders. At the end of this trail we reach a beautiful white sandy beach where sea turtles nest. This will be followed by a short panga ride to Devil’s Crown for some snorkeling. The morning activities will take around 3 hours.

Afternoon: Post Office Bay

We will visit the historic Post Office Barrel. This short visit starts with a wet landing, spending no longer that an hour at the site. (B, L, D)

Day 6 (Sun) - Isabela Island

Morning: Punta Moreno

This morning starts with a 2 hour walk across lava fields, while experiencing ‘oasis like’ lagoons, rich in flora and fauna. We will see Galapagos Flamingos and there is a good opportunity to spot our first cormorants and penguins.

Afternoon: Elizabeth Bay

There will be a panga ride to a quiet mangrove lagoon where sea turtles rest. Occasionally, Galapagos Penguins may be sighted. The afternoon activities will take around 2 hours. (B, L, D)

Day 7 (Mon) - Isabela Island / Fernandina Island

Morning: Urbina Bay

We will walk over different terrains, seeing large Land Iguanas, a variety of native and endemic plants, and sometimes Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. There are also the remains of a 50-year up-lifting, exposing coral heads and other marine fossils.

Afternoon: Punta Espinosa

There will be a dry landing, walking over lava fields observing large colonies of Marine Iguanas, Flightless Cormorants, penguins and sea lions, which will take us around 2 hours. (B, L, D)

Day 8 (Tues) - Santiago (James) Island / Bartolomé Island

Morning: Puerto Egas

A coastal walk exploring the great variety of tidal marine life, Galapagos Fur Seals, sea lions, Marine Iguanas. There is good swimming off the beach and a broad array of marine life to view when snorkeling.

Afternoon: Bartolomé

This is an up-hill walk and once at the summit we will experience panoramic views of Bartolomé and its famous Pinnacle Rock. We will also be swimming and snorkeling off the beach where we may see more penguins. It will take approximately 3 hours which includes a dry landing for the walk and a wet beach landing. (B, L, D)

Day 9 (Wed) - Santa Cruz Island / Baltra Island / Quito

Early Morning: Black Turtle Cove

There will be a panga ride to observe sea turtles, rays and sharks. This will be a fairly short trip so we can return to Baltra in time for the flight to mainland Ecuador. This visit is done before breakfast.

Morning: Baltra Island

Disembark directly at Baltra Island and transfer by bus to the airport for your return to Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, you will be transfered to your hotel. (B)

Day 10 (Thu)

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

End of services. (B)

(B): Breakfast (L): Lunch (D): Dinner

Important Notice Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedules changes, or other unforeseen events.

Price (per person based on double occupancy)

• 10 days from $3,990
• Child rate from $2,990 (restrictions apply)
• Price based on check payment (please add 3% if paying via credit card)

What is Included

• All hotel accommodations
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary - B: breakfast, L: lunch and D: dinner
• All sightseeing as shown as part of an open group (private tours available)
• Services of bilingual professional guides
• Airport transfers
• All gratuities except to guides
• Naturalists and lecture services
• Island sightseeing
• Snorkeling equipment

Additional Budget Considerations

• Domestic flights: from $420
• Airport taxes
• Peak Season (Mar 30-Apr 5 or Dec 21-Jan 3) surcharge of 10%

Items NOT included in the price

• International or Domestic flights unless stated in 'What is Included' section above. We will be happy to help you with your flight arrangements at your request.
• Personal expenses such as beverages; lunch or dinner (unless in the itinerary)
• Laundry services
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended - see our Travel Tips section for details)
• Excess baggage fees
• Communication charges
• Airport departure or arrival taxes
• Cost of obtaining passports or visas
• Gratuities to guides
• Any other expense not mentioned on what is included
• Galapagos National Park admission fee (US $100 subject to change without notice)
• Transit Control Card for Galapagos (US$ 10 per person)
• Bar consumption on board

Please do not hesitate to call 1-800-667-6134 for additional information.

Technical specifications

• Type: Motor/Sailing Yacht
• Length: 105 feet
• Speed: 8 knots
• Crew: 8; Captain, First Mate, Engineer, Two Sailors, Cook and Assistant, Cabin Attendant, and Naturalist Guide
• Passengers: 16
• Toilets: 8
• Showers: 8 hot private
• Ten air conditioned double cabins, double lower and single upper berths, en suite bathroom with hot and cold fresh water showers.
• Deck salon
• Dining area
• Conference and video salon
• Deck cockpit
• Two 20 passengers life rafts with all safety equipment
• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
• Smoke and fire detector
• Overhead Sprinkler Fire System
• Two SCANIA main engines 185 HP each
• Two 40 KW generators 120V & 240V A/C 60 HZ and 12V & 24V D/C
• Foruno radar, GPS, VHS & SSB radios
• Two tenders with outboard motors
• Two color TVs with video equipment and one computer