Unmatched Galapagos Holidays
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and Wales, one of the most experienced names in Galapagos travel for
over a quarter century, you will encounter giant Galapagos
tortoises, prehistoric marine iguanas and unique species of
penguins, flightless cormorants and pink flamingos up close and
personal. Guided along your Galapagos cruise by the finest and most
experienced naturalists, you will feel like you are the first people
to come across this natural paradise.
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the special amenities and service found only on Quasar’s distinctive
private Galapagos cruises, combining the service of a boutique
hotel, while outfitted for a true expedition. See you in paradise!
Evolution Cruise Itineraries
SATURDAY TO SATURDAY 8 Days 7 Night
Price from 4,395 USD
DAY 1 - SATURDAY
Quito or Guayaquil / Galapagos
Today we fly to San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos in the
morning. Flight time is approximately 1½ hours. Upon arrival we
board M/V Evolution where you will have lunch and a quick briefing
en route to our first visitor sites: Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock.
After this visit we get ready for our welcome cocktail and first
briefing before continuing to dinner. (Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 2 - SUNDAY
AM: Española Island
(Hood): Punta Suarez
PM: Española Island
(Hood): Gardner Bay
Hood is the southernmost island of the archipelago, and is one of
the most popular due to the breathtaking variation and number of
fauna that inhabit the island. In the morning we visit Punta Suarez
where you will witness the largest variety of marine iguanas in the
Galapagos, masked boobies and blue footed boobies nesting along the
cliff’s edge, as well as the famous waved albatross. In the
afternoon we visit Gardner Bay, a magnificent long white sandy
beach, where colonies of sea lions laze in the sun, sea turtles swim
offshore, and inquisitive mockingbirds boldly investigate new
arrivals. (B, L, D)
DAY 3 - MONDAY
AM: Santa Cruz Island
: Highlands
PM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz is the second largest island in the Galapagos and its
capital, Puerto Ayora, is the economic center of the Islands. In the
morning we visit the Highlands, where the dry coastal vegetation
transitions to lush wet fields and forests overgrown with moss and
lichens. Our destination is the Tortoise Reserve, where we will have
chances see these animals in the wild. In the afternoon we visit the
Charles Darwin Research Station to visit the Giant Tortoise and Land
Iguana Breeding and Rearing Program. Here we will find Lonesome
George, the last of his particular race of tortoise - and who may be
150 years old! (B, L, D)
DAY 4 - TUESDAY
AM: Santiago Island :
James Bay
PM: Bartolome Island :
Pinnacle Rock
In the morning we visit James Bay, where we land on a black beach
with intriguing eroded rock formations. A trail leads to a series of
crystal-clear grottos formed of broken lava tubes, which are home to
sea lions, fur seals, marine iguanas and tropical fish. In the
afternoon we visit Bartolome Island, famous for Pinnacle Rock, where
we will see Galapagos Penguins and sea lions. We will also hike a
trail to Bartolome’s summit. where you will be rewarded with
spectacular views of Pinnacle Rock and our beach, where the crystal
blue waters of the bay cradle your yacht. (B, L, D)
DAY 5 - WEDNESDAY
AM: Genovesa (Tower) Island:
Prince Phillip's Steps
PM: Tower Island: Darwin
Bay
Tower Island could serve as a film set for a secret submarine base!
The southwestern part of the island is an ocean-filled caldera
ringed by the outer edges of a sizeable and mostly submerged
volcano. The island sits to the northwest, slightly removed from the
Galapagos archipelago. It is also known as “Bird Island,” a name it
lives up to in a spectacular way! (B, L, D)
DAY 6 - THURSDAY
AM: Fernandina Island :
Punta Espinosa
PM: Isabela Island :
Tagus Cove
Fernandina Island is home to La Cumbre volcano, which erupts
frequently (most recently in May 2005). We visit Punta Espinosa in
the morning, a narrow spit of land, where a number of unique
species, such as marine iguanas, sea lions, flightless cormorants,
herons, egrets and Galapagos hawks can be seen in close proximity.
In the afternoon we visit Tagus Cove on Isabela Island. A wooden
stairway rises to the trail entrance and continues around Darwin
Lake through a dry vegetation zone, and ends in a promontory formed
by spatter cones. The site provides spectacular views of our
anchorage in the bay, as well as Darwin and Wolf Volcanoes.. (B, L,
D)
DAY 7 - FRIDAY
AM: North Seymour Island
PM: Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove
North Seymour Island is teaming with wildlife! Cliffs only a few
meters high form the shoreline are home to swallow-tailed gulls. A
tiny forest of silver-grey Palo Santo trees stands just above the
landing, where a trail will take us to see sea lions, marine
iguanas, blue footed boobies, pelicans, magnificent frigatebirds and
land iguanas. In the afternoon we visit Black Turtle Cove, a
beautiful mangrove estuary where we quietly drift in our panga to
see spotted eagle rays, diamond shaped mustard rays, white-tipped
reef sharks, pacific green sea turtles and a large variety of shore
birds. (B, L, D)
DAY 8 - SATURDAY
AM: San Cristobal:
Interpretation Centre
Late AM: Depart for mainland Ecuador
Today our Galapagos cruise comes to an end, but before we bid
farewell to the Evolution and her crew we pay a visit to the
Galapagos National Park Visitor Centre. The Centre presents a
comprehensive exhibit of the islands’ natural history, human
interaction, ecosystems, flora & fauna and your naturalist will use
the exhibits to provide an illustrated overview of life on the
Islands. A short trail arrives at Frigate Bird Hill, where both
“magnificent-frigates” and “great-frigates” can be seen in the same
colony. Next we return to the airport where we began our journey in
the Galapagos for the flight back to the Ecuadorian mainland. (B)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Itineraries and program are subject to change
without previous notice due mainly to readjustment of the National
Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes
or safety reasons.
Dry landing: passengers step from the dinghy onto rocks or a dock.
Wet landing: as the dinghy edges onto a sandy beach, passengers step
into knee-deep water and wade ashore.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Itineraries and program are subject to change
without previous notice due mainly to readjustment of the National
Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes
or safety reasons.
Dry landing: passengers step from the dinghy onto rocks or a dock.
Wet landing: as the dinghy edges onto a sandy beach, passengers step
into knee-deep water and wade ashore.
Included
Accommodation
All meals
Island sightseeing
Naturalists and lecture services
Snorkeling gear and transfers
Not included
Air transportation to/from Galapagos
Galapagos National Park admission fee (US $100 subject to change
without notice)
Transit Control Card for Galapagos (US$ 10 per person)
Wet suits
Bar
Gifts and items of personal nature
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The itineraries and program are subject to change without prior
notice, due mainly to adjustments in the policies and regulations of
the Galapagos National Park, weather conditions, seasonal changes
and safety reasons.
• Dry landing: guests step from the dinghy onto rocks or a dock.
• Wet landing: as the dinghy edges onto a sandy beach, guests step
into knee-deep water and wade ashore
RECOMMENDATIONS
Bring a Medical or Travel insurance
Luggage: We suggest taking a 20 kg suitcase and a carry-on bag since
these are allowed by the airline. You must remember that the trip in
Galapagos in the open and include hikes, swimming, scuba diving and other
physical activities that require comfortable, lightweight, informal clothing
good for any kind of weather.
Clothing: For the hot months (December – May) we recommend a bathing
suit, T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses, cap or hat, insect repellent, sunscreen,
sport shoes good for walking in lava and through rocks, and sandals. For the
cooler months (June- November), a waterproof jacket or poncho and
lightweight pants are necessary. Other important items are lip balm, eye
drops, plastic bags for electronic equipment, binoculars, patches or pills
for seasickness, a photo or video camera and sufficient film, and medicine
normally taken.