Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Experience the most bio-diverse country in the world
Route C
The Galapagos Tribute Yacht offers a 7-day/6-night "Darwin's Odyssey" itinerary (Route C) that explores the central and western regions of the Galapagos Islands.
Day 1:
Activities
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Arrival procedures.
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Introduction to the route.
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Hiking at the Highlands.
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Visit Santa Cruz Island.
Highlights
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Enjoy the welcome at the San Cristobal Airport.
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Observe wild Galapagos giant tortoises.
Duration
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Arrival Procedures: 3-4 hours.
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Hiking at the Highlands: Whole afternoon.
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Difficulty: Easy.
Day 2:
Activities
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Hiking.
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Educational Tour.
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Snorkeling.
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Visit Isabela Island.
Highlights
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Snorkel in clear waters alongside playful sea lions.
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Visit the tortoise breeding center to learn about conservation efforts.
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Explore the wetlands, home to a variety of bird species.
Duration
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Extreme activities: The whole morning and afternoon.
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Difficulty: Medium.
Day 3:
Activities
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Hiking.
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Visit Espinoza Point.
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Dinghy ride.
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Visiting historic places.
Highlights
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Explore the rugged lava terrain and coastal lagoons.
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Observe a variety of bird species.
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Observe large colonies of marine iguanas.
Duration
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Espinoza Point: 4 hours.
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Exploration: 2 hours.
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Difficulty: Medium.
Day 4:
Activities
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Hike.
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Visit Tagus Cove.
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Snorkel.
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Panga ride.
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Visit Isabela Island.
Highlights
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Hike to a viewpoint for panoramic views.
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Observe historical graffiti left by pirates and whalers.
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Spot wildlife during the panga ride.
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Snorkel to observe sea turtles, rays, and possibly sharks.
Duration
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Barrington Bay: 4 hours.
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Chato Reserve: 3 hours.
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Difficulty: Medium.
Day 5:
Activities
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Hiking.
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Snorkeling.
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Visit the Sullivan Bay.
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Visit Bartholomew Island.
Highlights
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Climb to the summit for iconic views of Pinnacle Rock.
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Snorkel to see Galapagos penguins and diverse marine life.
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Walk on recent lava flows.
Duration
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Hiking: 1-2 hours.
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Sullivan Bay: 2 hours.
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Difficulty: Easy.
Day 6:
Activities
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Hiking.
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Snorkeling.
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Visit the Dragon Hill.
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Visit the North Seymour Island.
Highlights
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Hike to see land iguanas and native flora.
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Snorkel around Guy Fawkes Islet to observe marine life.
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Observe colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds.
Duration
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Hiking: 1-2 hours.
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Dragon Hill: 2 hours.
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Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult.
Day 7:
Activities
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Beach Walk.
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Snorkeling.
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Visit Las Bachas Beach.
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Transfer to Airport.
Highlights
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Relax on white coral sand beaches.
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Observe sea turtle nesting sites.
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Snorkel to see colorful fish and marine life.
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Concluding the Galapagos adventure.
Duration
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Bachas Beach: 2-3 hours.
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Airport: 2 hours.
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Difficulty: Easy.