Cruise |
Yolita, Complete Galapagos ex Quito Return |
Cruise Line |
G Adventures |
Ship |
Yolita |
Destination |
South America |
Brief Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from Baltra roundtrip aboard Yolita. Hotel stays pre and post-cruise in Quito. |
Type of Cruise |
Speciality |
Departure Date |
14 Dec 2024 |
Cruise Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from Baltra roundtrip aboard Yolita. Hotel stays pre and post-cruise in Quito.
For those looking to spend more time in the Galápagos, this 17-day itinerary includes visits to several islands and loads of opportunities to observe unique wildlife. From colonies of marine iguanas, to blue-footed boobie nesting sites and the coolest acting giant tortoises in the Western Hemisphere, the Galápagos are so much more than a collection of islands; they're a lesson in evolution itself (and a fun one, at that!).
Day 1 Quito
Arrive at anytime.
Day 2 Mariscal Sucre International Airport/Seymour Airport
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands. Head to Bachas Beach to see Sally Lightfoot crabs, flamingos and sea lions.
Day 3 Genovesa Island
Visit Darwin Bay and marvel at the sheer number of birds along the many trails. Head to El Barranco in the afternoon to see the many types of boobies, including red-footed boobies.
Day 4 Isla Bartolomé/Sullivan Bay
Visit Bartolomé for a guided tour to see the island's dramatic volcanic features. Continue to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to witness the giant lava formations contrasting the white-coral-sand beach.
Day 5 Isabela Island
Early landing in the small town of Puerto Villamil before beginning the hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano, which has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos. In the afternoon, explore the tortoise breeding centre in the Puerto Villamil area.
Day 6 Elizabeth Bay/Urbina Bay
Pay a morning visit to Elizabeth Bay which offers amazing bird and marine life viewing opportunities. Head out on the pangas and explore the shallows and mangroves to look for sea turtles and penguins. Visit Urbina Bay, located at the base of Alcedo Volcano. Hike the trail to get a view of the caldera and watch for land iguanas along the way.
Day 7 Tagus Cove/Punta Espinoza
Stop for a visit at Tagus Cove and hike to a lookout to get a stunning view of the bay. Spot old graffiti on the cliffs from whalers and pirates who once visited the the cove. Continue to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, the youngest of the Galápagos Islands. Witness the large colony of marine iguanas and a variety of bird life.
Day 8 Rábida Island/Santiago Island
Enjoy a morning panga ride in Buccaneer Cove, watch for sea lions, shorebirds, and interesting lava formations. Take an afternoon excursion to the red sand beaches of Rábida to see a lagoon and sea lion colony. Enjoy snorkelling nearby with schools of tropical fish and sea lions.
Day 9 Islas Daphne/North Seymour
Enjoy a panga ride around Daphne, a tiny conical island, home to nesting blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, Darwin's finches, and other wonderful wildlife. In the afternoon, visit North Seymour Island to look out for Blue-footed Boobies.
Day 10 Cerro Brujo/Kicker Rock
Travel to the dramatic Kicker Rock in the morning to witness the steep vertical stone walls rising from the ocean and enjoy some of the best snorkelling in the Galápagos. Continue to Cerro Brujo on San Cristóbal to observe sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds along the beach. In the afternoon, head to Isla Lobos known for its friendly sea lions.
Day 11 Bahía Gardner/Punta Suárez
Sail in to Gardner Bay, an excellent swimming and snorkelling site. Head to Punta Suarez on Española Island. The southernmost island in the Galápagos archipelago is home to several wildlife species, including nazca and blue-footed boobies. A hike to the top of the cliff makes for spectacular photo opportunities.
Day 12 Santa Fé Island/South Plaza
Visit Santa Fe island for a chance to mingle with the iguanas. Continue to South Plaza for some great bird watching opportunities.
Day 13 Santa Cruz Island
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the giant Galápagos tortoises and go on an excursion to the Santa Cruz Highlands. Free time for shopping or exploration of Puerto Ayora.
Day 14 Punta Cormorant/Floreana Island
This morning, snorkel at Devil's Crown, a coral reef surrounded by an eroded volcanic crater, the perfect home for marine life. Look out for small sharks, rays and schools of tropical fish. In the afternoon, make sure you have a postcard to leave behind on a visit to Post Office Bay.
Day 15 Chinese Hat/Cerro Dragón
Visit the white sand beach at Chinese Hat in the morning, before an afternoon at Cerro Dragón for an opportunity to break out the binoculars and do some excellent birdwatching.
Day 16 Black Turtle Cove/Quito
In the early morning, explore the mangrove lagoon at Black Turtle Cove before transferring to the airport for a flight back to Quito. Enjoy a final night out on the town.
Day 17 Quito
Depart at any time. |
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Sailing Dates |
05 Oct 2024 |
02 Nov 2024 |
14 Dec 2024 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
14 Dec 2024 |
Quito, Ecuador |
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Hotel |
15 Dec 2024 |
Quito, Ecuador |
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Flight to Baltra |
15 Dec 2024 |
Baltra, Galapagos Is |
Embark |
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15 Dec 2024 |
Las Bachas, Santa Cruz |
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16 Dec 2024 |
Genovesa, Galapagos Islands |
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17 Dec 2024 |
Bartolome Island, Santiago |
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17 Dec 2024 |
Bahia Sullivan, Santiago |
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18 Dec 2024 |
Isla Isabela, Galapagos Island |
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19 Dec 2024 |
Isabela Island (Bahia Elizabeth), Ecuador |
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20 Dec 2024 |
Punta Espinoza, Fernandina |
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21 Dec 2024 |
Rabida, Galapagos Islands |
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22 Dec 2024 |
Daphne Island, Galapagos |
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22 Dec 2024 |
North Seymour, Galapagos |
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23 Dec 2024 |
Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands |
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23 Dec 2024 |
Kicker Rock, San Cristobal |
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24 Dec 2024 |
Bahia Gardner, Galapagos Islands |
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24 Dec 2024 |
Punta Suarez, Galapagos Islands |
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25 Dec 2024 |
Isla Santa Fe, Galapagos Islands |
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25 Dec 2024 |
South Plaza island, Galapagos Islands |
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26 Dec 2024 |
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos |
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27 Dec 2024 |
Cormorant Point, Floreana |
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27 Dec 2024 |
Post Office Bay, Floreana |
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28 Dec 2024 |
Chinese Hat Islet, Galapagos Islands |
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28 Dec 2024 |
Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz |
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29 Dec 2024 |
Black Turtle Cove, Galapagos Islands |
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29 Dec 2024 |
Baltra, Galapagos Is |
Disembark |
Flight to Quito |
29 Dec 2024 |
Quito, Ecuador |
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Hotel |
30 Dec 2024 |
Quito, Ecuador |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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