Experience the Magic of the Galápagos Islands—in WT style!
Small Yacht Travel: the Best Way to Experience The Islands — Wake each morning to a new island to explore, and while you enjoy lunch al fresco on deck, we move to a second fascinating site. Traveling by yacht gives you the greatest variety of wildlife, scenery, and certainly the best snorkeling sites.
Active Adventures, with Hiking, Snorkeling, Zodiac Explorations, and Optional Sea Kayaking — We capture the wonder of Darwin’s legendary archipelago on daily island hikes, on snorkeling excursions that reveal sea turtles, Galápagos penguins, marine iguanas, and a kaleidoscopic array of tropical fish, and on optional explorations by sea kayak.
Our Small Groups Ensure Your Experience Is Personalized — With just 16 guests on the Mary Anne, and 12 guests aboard the Passion, you’ll enjoy wonderful camaraderie—it's an experience not possible on the larger cruise ships.
Explore and Learn with World-Class Trip Leaders — Our Trip Leaders are the best and most experienced in the Galápagos. They are phenomenal teachers and delightful traveling companions with a gift for creating unforgettable experiences.
Our Commitment to Conservation — Wilderness Travel is a proud founding member of the International Galápagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA), dedicated to the preservation of these extraordinary islands, and we support the Galápagos Conservancy and the Charles Darwin Foundation.
Overview
The green Eastern Islands of Darwin’s famed archipelago have a wildly diverse ecosystem, and our active adventure includes incredible places such as far-flung Genovesa Island, home to curious red-footed boobies, South Plaza, with its prehistoric-looking iguanas, and Santa Fé, a great place for wonderful snorkeling among spirited sea lions. Aboard the beautiful Mary Anne (16 guests) or the luxury yacht Passion (12 guests), our days are active—two hikes a day, snorkeling (sometimes twice a day!), and optional sea kayaking. With our small group size, life on board is magical—we’ll enjoy a glass of wine at sunset, meals out on deck, and fascinating talks with our expert naturalist Trip Leader. This is the Galápagos—WT style!
Exceeded my expectations, with excellent service and handling from start to finish. The trip included just the right balance of naturalist-led hikes with snorkeling, etc. On board service and food was exceptional.
— Raymond G., Livermore, CA
Days 1-4
Guayaquil / Genovesa Island / Bartolomé
From Guayaquil, we fly to Baltra and board our yacht, heading to Black Turtle Cove for a Zodiac ride among golden rays. Sailing out to remote Genovesa Island, we land at Darwin Bay, where red-footed boobies perch in the mangroces. We hike up the Prince Philip Steps (so named for the prince’s visit here in 1964) to seek out red-billed tropicbirds. Great frigatebirds are also seen here, while elegant swallow-tailed gulls rest under the salt bush. We also have a chance to snorkel, possibly with green sea turtles. The summit of Bartolomé Island offers us magnificent views of Pinnacle Rock, Galápagos’ most famous icon.
Guayaquil / Genovesa Island / Bartolomé - Days 1-4
Oro Verde (Mary Anne)
Day 1 (1 night),Day 9 (1 night), Guayaquil, Ecuador
Centrally located near Guayaquil's historic Malecón, the Oro Verde features spacious and comfortable rooms with a chic design aesthetic, in-room amenities like rainfall showers and Wi-Fi, several highly regarded restaurants, and attentive service.
Hotel del Parque (Passion)
Day 1 (1 night),Day 9 (1 night), Guayaquil, Ecuador
A classic 19th century property located within Guayaquil's tranquil Historical Park, this delightful boutique hotel features large, comfortable rooms, beautifully restored architectural details, and a riverside setting whose lush grounds are perfect for exploring and relaxing.
Days 5-6
Rábida / Santa Cruz / Darwin Research Station
We take a panga ride along Rábida, the red island, to look for marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, brown pelicans, and on Santa Cruz, we gain fascinating insights at the Darwin Research Station. On Santa Fé, we watch sea lions strike a pose on a white-sand beach, and in the Santa Cruz highlands, we look for giant tortoises and visit the Darwin Station’s tortoise-breeding facility.
Days 7-10
South Plaza / Santa Fé / Española
South Plaza Island captivates, with its green prickly pear cactus and copper-colored land iguanas. On Santa Fé Island, we look for the islands’ endemic species of land iguana. On Española, the southernmost island in the archipelago, we follow flipper prints on a powdery white-sand beach to find lounging sea lions, and keep an eye out for Galápagos hawks, Galápagos doves, and Hood mockingbirds, endemic to the island. Fly to Guayaquil for a final overnight, and depart on Day 10.
South Plaza / Santa Fé / Española - Days 7-10
Oro Verde (Mary Anne)
Day 9 (1 night), Guayaquil, EcuadorCentrally located near Guayaquil's historic Malecón, the Oro Verde features spacious and comfortable rooms with a chic design aesthetic, in-room amenities like rainfall showers and Wi-Fi, several highly regarded restaurants, and attentive service.
Hotel del Parque (Passion)
Day 9 (1 night), Guayaquil, EcuadorA classic 19th century property located within Guayaquil's tranquil Historical Park, this delightful boutique hotel features large, comfortable rooms, beautifully restored architectural details, and a riverside setting whose lush grounds are perfect for exploring and relaxing.
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