| Cost From: | $3195 |
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| Length: | 8 days |
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| Activity: | Small Boat & Yacht Cruising, Snorkeling, Wildlife & Natural History |
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This trip was a dream come true. The sailing was wonderful and the crew and guide couldn’t have been more helpful and fun to be around.C. Ferro—Farmington CT
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Experience the Galápagos on your own private yacht with your own crew and naturalist guide. Snorkel with penguins, turtles, and playful sea lions, observe unique wildlife up close, and savor the wonder of Darwin’s unique islands as you enjoy one of the world’s quintessential natural history adventures.
Charters are available year-round. Many yacht dates and airline seats sell out early. We recommend you plan your trip a minimum of 12-18 months in advance of your preferred dates.
Note: For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
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Aboard the Mary Anne: from $4095
Aboard the Sagitta: from $3695
Aboard the Beagle: from $3395
Aboard the Samba: from $3195
Galápagos transit fee: $10 per person to be paid at check-in for your Galápagos flight
Galápagos park fee: $100 (children 11 and under: $50)
Quito/Galápagos round-trip airfare (subject to change): $410 per person (children 11 and under: $210)
Note: A surcharge of 10% applies to charters that fall over Christmas and New Year. Please call us for details.
Prices valid through 2009
Includes all boat transportation and private guide throughout
In the Galápagos Islands, board your private yacht for a magical sojourn into the place that Darwin called a “world within itself.” On nature walks with your private naturalist guide, unlock the secrets of these enchanting isles, first stopping at North Seymour Island for a hike among sea lions, magnificent frigatebirds, comical blue-footed boobies, and prehistoric-looking marine iguanas in colonies that number in the hundreds. On Santa Cruz, visit the fascinating Charles Darwin Research Station, then head into the lush green highlands to look for enormous Galápagos tortoises in the wild.
Your stop at Española (Hood) showcases several rare and endemic species, including Hood mockingbirds, as well as a large colony of blue-footed boobies and the spectacular waved albatross, with its seven-foot wingspan. These birds nest here from April through December and watching them take off is a magnificent sight. The powdery white-sand beach at Gardner Bay is perfect for a casual stroll, and you can swim and snorkel in the turquoise waters with frolicking sea lions. Floreana includes out-of-this-world snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, the remnant of a volcanic crater boasting wonderful corals, a kaleidoscope of tropical fish, and sometimes rays and sea turtles. Floreana is also famous for its lagoons with elegant pink flamingos and Post Office Bay, where you can drop postcards in the “Post Office Barrel” where 18th century whalers left messages to be delivered by passing ships.
Isabela Island’s Punta Moreno features great snorkeling, with a chance to see graceful, ghost-like green sea turtles and tiny Galápagos penguins that seem to fly through the water. At Urbina Bay, scramble along the rocky coast to see large coral heads and other marine forms stranded after a dramatic 15-foot uplift that took place in 1954. On Fernandina, with its still-active volcano, a walk across black lava reveals a colony of the largest marine iguanas in the Galápagos and flightless cormorants nesting in the rocks.
At Santiago (James), you’ll discover colorful Sally Lightfoot crabs as well as Galápagos fur seals, shy and photogenic creatures that dart around in a graceful underwater ballet. Later, head to tiny Bartolomé, known for its top-of-the-world panoramic views and the distinctive spire of its Pinnacle Rock. There’s also great snorkeling in these waters! Your last day in the islands includes an exploration by panga (motorized dinghy) in a beautiful mangrove-rimmed lagoon, for spectacular views of green sea turtles (in season), rays, and sharks. Depart for Quito on Day 8.
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Days 1 to 7 (7 nights), Galapagos Islands
The 216-foot Mary Anne is a stunningly beautiful 3-masted barquentine sailing ship that accommodates 16 passengers in double cabins with private bathrooms and air conditioning. She features a sun deck, where the bridge and open-air dining table are located, main deck where the dining room, galley, and library are located, and a cabin deck for passengers’ cabins.
Days 1 to 7 (7 nights), Galapagos Islands
The Sagitta is a is a majestic 120-foot sailing yacht that caters to 16 passengers. She has ten air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, a sizable dining room, al fresco dining area, library, and lots of wonderful open and shaded space on her teak decks. Luxurious from stern to bow, she boasts three full masts, two decks, a library, a dining room, a salon, and a conference room with video.
Days 1 to 7 (7 nights), Galapagos Islands
The magnificent 105-foot steel hulled schooner Beagle (formerly named the Andando) has a teak deck, a luxurious interior, and six double cabins, each with private shower and toilet. There is ample open and shaded deck space, delicious Ecuadorian cuisine served in the homelike salon or on deck, and high-quality service on board.
Note: The hotels and lodges listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
